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        "content_text": "104\n\nCORRESPONDENCE\n\nimpossible to go on in the irregular manner heretofore pursued, and to render such accounts as the instructions from their Lordships order.\n\nI have, however, endeavoured to prepare the requisite quarterly forms, and the Auditor here has passed them as correct, in their detailed payments, as well as in their balances; and when the whole correspondence is before their Lordships, I humbly hope that it will be seen that I have endeavoured to fulfil my duty, and at the same time offer no obstruction to the exigencies of the public service.\n\nWITH THE TREASURY,\n\n105 527\n\nclerk, and having only had one efficient chief clerk here since my arrival, and he died in a few weeks*, by unceasing labour I have been enabled to put in my annual account (of which a copy was transmitted to you by last mail, as also my December quarterly account), and the accounts for the present quarter complete, and within the given time.\n\nI inclose, also, two statements showing the revenue and disbursements of the colony during the past year, with the exceptions noted at the bottom of each statement.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nR. M. MARTIN.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nR. M. MARTIN.\n\nSir,\n\nNo. XI.—To C. E. Trevelyan, Esq., Secretary to the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury.\n\nH. M. Treasury, Hong Kong,\n\nApril 19, 1845.\n\nI HAVE the honour to transmit herewith, for the information of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, a copy of my quarterly account for this colony, up to 31st day of March, 1845.\n\nIt will be seen that this account includes the payments made in January, 1845, for the quarter ending 31st December, 1844; and that it also includes the payments due for the quarter ending 31st March, 1845, which, under the special orders of the Governor, I was obliged to pay before the termination of the quarter, viz., during the last week in March.\n\nIn consequence of payments being made three and four times in the quarter to each department, instead of once and finally; and in consequence of the forms ordered by the Lords of Her Majesty's Treasury being, to a great extent, set aside, the vouchers are very voluminous and complex. I have endeavoured to comply with the orders I have received here from the Governor; and I trust their Lordships will exonerate me, having, much to my regret, been compelled to set aside the positive instructions of their Lordships, whereby much unnecessary labour and great anxiety has been incurred.\n\nNotwithstanding the constant illness, absence, and changes of my\n\nSir,\n\nNo. XII.—To C. E. Trevelyan, Esq., Secretary to the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury.\n\nH. M. Treasury, Hong Kong, May 19, 1845.\n\nI WAS favoured on 18th instant with your communication of 7th February, acknowledging the receipt of a copy of my Report on Chusan.\n\nI shall be gratified if that report, and also my Report on Hong Kong, be found useful.\n\nEvery day I am more and more fully impressed with the error of our present policy; and grieve over the misplacement and waste of national resources, and of individual energy. But there are too many persons interested in the present state of things to induce a hope that the expenditure here will be reduced, or that another and better position for our commerce will be sought in China. The Governor intends, I understand, to stop here five years, by which time it is expected he will have saved at least 30,000l., as he does not spend the interest of his salary as Governor. Others have houses or land here, or\n\n* There were five chief clerks under me in the Colonial Treasury in twelve months. The first and second died; the third was Mr. Mercer, the relative and private secretary of the Governor, who was succeeded by Capt. Dernham (recommended to Governor Davis from England), formerly commanding an opium vessel on the coast of Formosa, where he was wrecked; he retired, knowing little of accounts. And the fifth, M. Comelati, an amiable Italian gentleman, a friend of Major-General D'Aguilar, was unable to make even a weekly cash abstract.",
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        "content_text": "Extent of Pu-\n\nCourt.\n\nhereby vested in the Court of Petty Sessions aforesaid: And that for the despatch of business, it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Chief Magistrate of Police, or Person so deputed, to adjourn the said Court from day to day.\n\nIV. And be it further enacted and ordained, That such Court shall have power and authority to award as Punishment on due Conviction, for any of the Crimes or Offences above specified, Imprisonment in any of Her Majesty's Jails within the Colony for any Period not exceeding Six Calendar Months, with or without Hard Labour; or Solitary Confinement not exceeding Fourteen Days at a time, or One Month in all; or any Fine not exceeding Fifty Dollars; or both Fine and Imprisonment not exceeding these limits: That when any Male Offender shall be convicted under this Ordinance of Larceny, Embezzlement, or of the knowingly uttering, or having possession of with intent to utter, Counterfeit Coin as aforesaid, or of any Felony, or of receiving Stolen Property, it shall be lawful for the Court to direct that, in addition to any other Punishment to which he may be liable, the Offender be once or twice publicly or privately whipped.\n\nDirections as to Corporal Punishment.\n\nV. And be it further enacted and ordained, That whenever Corporal Punishment shall be inflicted under this or any previous Ordinance, such Punishment shall in no case at any single time exceed Thirty-six Blows with a Rattan, to be inflicted in the presence of the Principal Jailer, or some other proper Person deputed for the purpose by the Presiding Magistrate.\n\nPower to award Amends in certain cases.\n\nVI. And be it further enacted and ordained, That on the Conviction of any Person of an Offence by which injury or loss to Person or Property shall have accrued, it shall be lawful for such Court to award reasonable Amends to be made to the Person aggrieved, by Payment of any Sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars, besides the Penalty to which the Offender may be liable for the Offence, notwithstanding that the aggrieved Person may have been examined as a Witness in the case.\n\nVII. And be it further enacted and ordained, That any one Magistrate of the Colony sitting out of Sessions shall have the same power to decide all cases of Assault, and Assault and Battery unaccompanied by an intent to commit Felony, as is herein vested in the Court of Petty Sessions in regard to Assaults generally. And it is hereby provided, that such Magistrate shall not have power to award Amends or Compensation; or any Punishment greater than Six Weeks' Imprisonment; or a Fine not exceeding Twenty-five Dollars.\n\nVIII. And be it further enacted and ordained, That if any Fine imposed hereunder, or any Amends be not paid on Conviction, or within such time or times as may be determined by the Court or Magistrate convicting, it shall be lawful for the convicting Court or Magistrate to imprison the Offender for any Period not exceeding, together with any other Imprisonment that may have been awarded, the Term of Six Calendar Months in the whole; or such Magistrate or Court may in his or its discretion levy the Amount and Costs by Distress on the Goods and Chattels of the Offender.\n\nPower to commit Offenders before Conviction to stand their Trial before the Supreme Court.\n\nIX. And be it further ordained and declared, That it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Court, during the Trial of any case under this Ordinance, or at any time before Conviction, to commit the Prisoner to stand his or her Trial before the Supreme Court, should it appear that the case would be properly visited with a heavier Punishment than such Court of Petty Sessions could award, and that the Law administered in the said Supreme Court applies such heavier Punishment; or for any other reasonable cause.\n\nJurisdiction in certain cases.\n\nX. And be it further enacted and ordained, That it shall be lawful and competent for the said Court of Petty Sessions, or for any Magistrate of Police thereto duly authorized by the Governor of this Colony, to try and determine in a summary manner, cases and differences between Master and Servant, and relating to Wages, where the pecuniary question for decision shall not exceed the Sum of Fifty Dollars; and all disputes and differences between Party and Party touching any matter of Debt or Promise; injury to the Person or Property, or other matter, where the Debt or Damages sought to be recovered shall not exceed the said Sum of Fifty Dollars, except the matter in question shall relate to the Title of any Lands, Tenements, or Hereditaments, or to the taking of any Duty payable to Her Majesty, or to any Fee of Office or other matter where Rights in future might be bound, or to any general Right or Duty: Provided also, that nothing herein contained relating to the said Civil Jurisdiction aforesaid shall extend to any Debt being the disputed Balance of an unsettled Account originally exceeding Fifty Dollars, nor to any Debt or supposed Debt, for any Money or Thing won or alleged to have been won at or by means of any Horse-race, Cock-match, Wager, or any kind of Chance, Gaming, or Play, or to any Debt for which there has not been a Contract, Acknowledgment, Undertaking, or Promise to pay within Three Years before the taking out of the Summons: And that such Court of Petty Sessions or Police Magistrate so authorized may examine the Plaintiff or Plaintiffs, Defendant or Defendants, viva voce on their several corporal Oaths, and may make an Order in writing for the payment of such Wages, or Debt or Damages aforesaid, and any Costs incurred by the Proceeding, before the said Court or Magistrate, payable either on demand or by Instalments, as shall seem advisable, or as the case may be, an Order for the dismissal of the case with or without Costs. And that in the event of any such Order not being complied with, it shall be lawful for the Chief or presiding Magistrate of the said Court, or for the Police Magistrate authorized as aforesaid, to issue a Precept to some known Bailiff of the Colony, or other discreet Person or Persons, to levy the Sum so ordered to be paid by a Sale of the Goods and Chattels of the Defendant or Defendants or other Party; or in case it shall appear from the return to the Precept, by the statement of the Defendant, or otherwise, that the Defendant or other Party has no Goods or Chattels whereon to levy, the Court or Magistrate having issued the said Precept may order that the said Defendant or other Party be imprisoned for any Term not exceeding Three Months: Provided always, that when, from its involving a difficult point of Law, or from any other cause whatever, the said Court or Magistrate may think proper to refer for Trial to the Supreme Court, any case over which the said Court of Petty Sessions or Magistrate may have Jurisdiction and Cognizance under this Section, it or he may do so. And be it further declared, That nothing herein contained shall be deemed to abridge the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, or to prevent or impede any Suitor from proceeding thereunder for Wages, or any other Debt or Damages on this Section above mentioned, if desirous so to do.\n\nXI. And be it farther enacted and ordained, That if any Person shall use any insulting expression in Chinese or any other language towards a Magistrate or Justice of the Peace acting in the discharge of any Magisterial duty, he shall be liable to be fined by the said Magistrate or Justice of the Peace in an Amount not exceeding Fifty Dollars, or imprisoned for a Term not exceeding Two Calendar Months.\n\nXII. And be it further enacted and ordained, That the said Chief Magistrate and all other Magistrates shall, and are hereby required to make and transmit to the Colonial Secretary, a Weekly Return of all Cases tried and determined by them during the preceding Week, exhibiting the nature of the Offences, and the Punishments or Fines awarded.\n\nXIII. And be it further enacted and ordained, That if any Person be charged before a Magistrate on any day when the said Court of Petty Sessions be not sitting, with any Offence cognizable by the said Court under this Ordinance, such Magistrate may commit such Person so charged to take his Trial before the said Court, or may admit to Bail or discharge such Person without taking down in writing any part of the Examination; and it shall be sufficient to state in the Warrant of Commitment that the Prisoner is charged with Felony or Misdemeanour, or as the case may be, without further particularizing the Offence.\n\nXIV. And be it further enacted and ordained, That if any Native of China, or Chinese Native of any other place than Hongkong, not being a Householder or a permanent Resident in the Colony, shall have been convicted of any Felony, or shall be a suspected Person apparently frequenting the Colony for felonious purposes, or who shall be a public Beggar therein, it shall be lawful for the said Court of Petty Sessions, whether before or after the Punishment of such Person, to send him in custody to the nearest Chinese Magistrate residing on the Mainland of China, with a request from any Magistrate of the said Court that the Person so sent in custody may be prevented from returning to the said Colony; and if any Person having been so sent away, shall return to the Colony without the permission of a Magistrate thereof, he shall be subject, on Conviction before the said Court, to a Term of Imprisonment not exceeding Six Calendar Months, with or without Hard Labour, or Whipping, and to be again sent in custody to the Mainland of China, as is above provided.\n\nPower to the Court to estreat Recognizances under certain circumstances.\n\nXV. And be it further enacted and ordained, That whenever any Person has heretofore entered or shall hereafter enter into any Recognizance or Crown Bond before any Justice of the Peace, or any Officer of Police, and that such Bond or Recognizance has or shall become forfeited, or any of the Conditions thereof broken, it shall and may be lawful to and for...\n\n249",
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        "content_text": "34\n\nOberland China Mail.\n\nYu Heica ship lontana was lurted, and driven ship Frebella Holtron was driven under the bows, in alcat two freers.\n\nto 24 Jch's Idal, aut eary all since 2 a lingkung by ring forest Ferr\n\n[No. 9, StarEBek 23, 1848.\n\nNo. 9, SurreMBER 28, 1848.]\n\nThe big neder was disrated at Miccha: Not having abserved dus dey could not long bold Maniamen adition, appearet the Cen the confidence of perse! security. Teol firogduet bis progress & perpetual care of\n\n1LENGE into its harur, ita pur! of 3: Derga\n\nange: 100 dièste fear: to be paid by\n\nAfter this no tidingen were v'y it coul what is Excellogg hoe vot biomela son when soiling bad con spred that would is the unanf the Fugle, crying away her bows and land om met de atentoon of the 24 instreated, peerde aru now more disposed to appere-tead to aut to their splendour, only seen to have\n\nCapa ett of the inter vessel wlion Acting Sergeant 8, are rander by foorest, fria the absence of petty simoyances, tad nagues to the Ambasaduc's difficulties, and w ut, and one or other mast sus, Captain Kelly and Station, haligong the ardanely intelligence czes were of cowing the same in finner thnos, objeum on the pars of the dancing. The replied that os bis burmaneter was rising, he that the bons had sund, and that he believed he but people duvet hardly were not Beyond the question of the verinamotal de la aliservert sa pre-\n\nthe ascentsy of Land Macurtuzy, Glowki they having replica the hero completely ex Patari Bodiety may have him pessozied as ately afterward thực chting of the Bugle parted,\n\nalso somon athaus uforming to it; word the and she gifted out through the passage du tine, haieta, after being in the water two hours. He many bramurai Attractions but my we\n\nnever hour of people being stacked anul rubies | Vierry of Mongella Lecordingly sent a deputa eastward van upon the beach; but on the reported that ou leaving the harbour of A Lorioen, way in a mud the Nay both got find off they stool over towards the Lens, when finding in resing the se in which the building stance.\n\ntion tooking for instructions as to the terms on A propos of that Sortety, we wonki beg to hint: which the misden siid be suffered so parroccl.\n\nbah, carrying gang fur traitoast and bulwarks. Die wind inverse very much, they run before it, The drifted the sun nac ter the Eagle, and itionately mochowed in Cheang-show lay, to occasions! visitora, dat is the resident members The WHY by the effect, that the Viceroy aliend are not resores, dut exposez rght not to Lo juvite the Russian envoy to a feast in the aura of thrown open cher enly in the few strangers the Einger, al then weyala sa performance of the nine pirsutions before a serech and bje who have joined thune; and if the lails, deste bithard-rom, ul reaching-won, are to les kejt covered with alath of Imperial Yollow. This\n\nOs phore, very few houses entirely escaped, in sup the stern would som abete nues his companions wen: de only setİvors towar bu çujoy them; and we do not leny that the sanation having wet wartly series derring\n\nthose which revived the greatest disuap were,\n\nH. the Greer's, Maye Chine', 't, aut Impala, damaged as size role, veliaus, au\n\nver\n\nTou Did Naval tree partly Wow duwa, az 1 New ichtiged\n\nRiga hauserity dust.\n\nClarge very much Ganangel.\n\nAle McKnight withewey and ik dust.\n\nAs yon fi Taeyang-svog much injusal\n\nOf Clans the worse,\n\n2.1.\n\nBars of the silk of clue Sea Hunted Hom, and Joe Hathan 'n toerenguel Jur35.\n\nCebie nape keto die Mügikonte 'n buurt Le, so we ar; batedrags.\n\nYer Paints: Cemal\n\nNatian khen to proces\n\nRolice Sculous mercoled, acil\n\nFat Feet Hasion kaudens quite uninhabitabile.\n\n--, Wong-c-ebone. Ahurdce, Stapley, sunt mood la gary village on line and, ang buwes are blot nucled.\n\nAlt wird-\n\nand also a shore. Upon Bauling in her clit a few miles in the westward Hongkong it was found that the michors tad parted. Babamong a number of Chinu bonds, where they en- the Keyland Belph were totally dismasted, but eidered themselvas paerty se. taring two loma- were got a next juorning, and towed in Camboo cables and a chain \"cable cunt. any dug too, where their eyes were discharged night a large runk ran ford et vient and books coups it is only fair that those who participate sand Gatos refsed to comply with, and an order\n\nlightly desing. The Sylph has since been of faz hauskoo cables, shortly after which the ectribute levarin die opensus. We are there. i for his return was shortly afterwards vivid. • ught into Hongkong karbone by the Steuer other parted. The clein esie was then run out fore miler glad to nedering that the Directors He had arrived at the frontier on the atlanary. Chorale, but the Zoglo is condemned.\n\n1 is whole extent (10 thoma) the end being lave it in contemplation to limit dhe tations and departed homeward, without having roacti\n\nPeking on the Ferb of Fchenary, 1866, At dayght ali shat could be seen of the Froelia stene rod the site, and secured which have liturto been so freely given, so that Robertion what: top of her mainmast, the verse stoppers, About the mainurast foll, carry- kay ng bank near the re at the ewnanec le Chung away tie taffail and gig. In its fall the sing on. The garner and four loses were must probably tussen kome of her plauka, na Curred inging to the mast, and wore savel shorty afterwards the boss was served to be by the buite of the U. s. S. Mgmatik. Tlegumer] Alling, and at lodīgast 23 ring soulled down by die report shortly alter ping from the Buyin, bead. Those on boned then got upon the acain- Captain Kelly had the pumps secoed, and friwill cost and wood stil, and funded vicar of the work. the vast was sinking. He was last seen in the Aber as they went to have loen washed away cabin, and is supposed to have gone down with one by one til early the revived--tree her. The args as voluble in, couesting of others having rear die shore, one in sup 70 cheats of Oplont, of which about 500 were which was floating by, pure on a tan, and a Jed Palve and 200 Faster minuted at little on a piece of weed how six tarded with short of hafa mim of defines, of which it is bort istane uteelcher, and on the bencla not move than two-thirds were inaned. With interved eue of their comrades, a Manilaman, the assistance of divers, about 250 chests have lying dead. On cimbing the hill, they cane slave bico recovered, and are advertised to be upay a Chine hus, the owner of which stewed them great kiminosa, in supplying them with sail by aetion.\n\nclothes and such refreshments as i la to oßen, He subgently sermnpanier ten neras the\n\nHongkong.\n\nAt Mace, the auther througlint the day was disagreeable, but the new approach at a severe Tifongs at apperheaded The Barometer flint out at which the one of rather a high curge bood at 22.08. At *. it was 2, and at midnight it felt in No Dalen nur to 28.42, after which gale moderatet, d the quicksilver ruse apidly Bus de calin was of blef duration, he about a 1. the smeared, blowing tously from W. W.N.W. About agrar ter to there was another aim of about an hour. after which the star werease, and then uns, destruction was ransed in the harbo\n\nThe de contacted, ncs blowing hand how every 20 N., Soon veering to N, NW. and W.N.W., nbsided at W.X. W. Un Tour! Toome stood at de to k dung the wight; fall at the Barometer an inch and one south.\n\nThe greatest image seems to have been so tained in the Inner Harbour, and of this we have, been dvome with an edicial reyk-\n\n11. J'ast ex\n\nBong\n\nding tanta.\n\n3 Fastige Binti\n\nFuel Bout\n\nA Bezvanger F0243.\n\n44 Terka mal scherm\n\nMonte,\n\nLe Sol Durk Game Julistee, Parhguasa laly Genergan, My Headsplanner Stagfors r', wenn daven or shan. were they still remain\n\nThe\n\nwhales Del-prist weil in sore, but qui al\n\nwith 1ng dan aga,\n\nShalang scheme Sultricks, was thewise on situ tuturing tus oll, with us! The Dokaz de vs Wivested in the Typm, a the\n\nthe Portuguese government Schooner som Face Typ Fort will de reg on imand, who were A i daggereil\n\nStruan sunk at girl the fo. Farben.\n\nBar Linches Sylph notu ies\n\nThe loss of jeals is very great, and upwards of 100 Chinese were drowned in and about the han bour; and a Chinese bat in which young ou had yet a pleasure trip was caper near the Typa, and two perished, one of what was Mr Jaues Macmurray, long known in this colmy a kuker mid re-keeper and the ether Mr Award Reds, Farrerly send me uí! the trend na\n\nTimber of homes destroyed a used\n\nNo--\n\n23 Chirgan ham. Meena,\n\n非 \"\n\nla\n\nA Wooden Trees,\n\ndumiling no the river.\n\ni\n\nThe Norjalk and Sidney were entirely dimuat ert; and the British tuig ddmor, recently arrived with 560 elests of Patna, went on shore; but her carga is uninjured, and her eyew were saved, for which they also are indebted to the boats of the Pigmort\n\nThe British bargar Ewily got on shore, but her cargy, consisting of Cotton, is understood to have received little injury.\n\nThe vessels that held on wars--the reviving hips Valeon, Ruparel, Lady Hages, Sea-horse,\n\nit they tell in with a bust on its way to The following is a list of the persons missing—\n\nStr Bathers, and his son; Acting Sergeants Nii, zeid seyr, Poses Constable Taylor, Stuffunt, chase, War- rimandarii: Pie Marie doing to tha Water Pole Flur Chinese do: There also evoke; rad & Pataguse Su\n\nShortly after the cand news rouched this place Lane, and the Sir Ilaved By The the brather of Mr Sinishers started of towards who endy vesac! Fiat moped wiiant any\n\nChang-dow, in hyes that we now of the she had two dr-hors out with rem might ince reached the land alive; ut eerises damage; | 200 fathoms of chain cable to unch.\n\nalter au msibas search, they only felt with Fight or nine Chinese parks suck, and most of\n\nthe bodies of tavo Boghshuch, to Maufammen, their crews parished, na did also titat of a smag.\n\nauda Chim boy, Baving on at my curses gling out, sonstating of upwards of 10ft man.\n\nof Chinese who had perished in the suami toading A son as daylight appeard, Capizio Gedney about; and digit be continued his search for of the wrath ordered low hans out to rene assistance, and save the lives of sanse who were the bodies of five Englishanen, one of whom was inging to the weeks, or were alwise in dugu his epluw, sed four Milsten, he was unt of perinuing. The officer on deck at fast told oratul in Gauting that brother. By Captain Gelury thus the boats esult of live paying the Chinese, lie gut graves dug, and buried; upon which he was ordered to oral for volunteer te he fell in will. When 20 of the sailas offered themselves, and\n\nmaneis boat four Cutter, the Launelt, and the Dig Assistance was offered wherever it\n\ni\n\nvy who is not a menter cam se admitted i Pls was the last Fukasay from Rusia to more flatua onun during the season. The micrip- | China, for the insists of 1898 und 1820 wore tion korever is so withing (43 per month) that undertaken prozvesndly to keep up the communica tion with Peking, but prokably net loss to barve probably the Dirustore bave themselves in wor\n\nWheelstend the country and judge of its resources. gasar to blate for at soubering among beir members about every monour visitors Macary The mission of 1890 was conducted by Timkow- of whom, iî npplied to, would radier attend ski, wie has written an interesting account of it A secret mission under Wasigen la said, on as a matter of right than of favour.\n\nIf it be consist with the rules of the Society, the authority of the Courrier Français, u have we would suggest that Anul Subscribers of a boca projecte in 1940. We know nothing of ins certain amount should be considered Members, ubjects or not; but we do know that the Chinese that Susilors of Six Dollars sield bothritis pareanptorily yelse to allow the Prins admitted to the netary privileges for Three Monchs-hira Mait, September 21.\n\nThor who have kamen Mreau in former times, and lent heen there during the last three years, tould hes appreciate, thus services of Senhor at Amal by taking un gaming stroll along the fampt load as th\n\nThe Barrier, which locks as crowind and gay, with epipages, bones, and pediatrtaux as the messican able wering place. Wirin the Ita fortnight the Barrier Gate no longer presença an obstacle to Uko pa sugu of alpinges, His Exceligney, to me, bring removes then sapestment, after vals ondeovutas 19 inless the Chinese authorities to do to.\n\nTOMARY OF KLAKTOU.\n\ncuchiko to ulscharge her cargo at any of the poets, holding that the Russian who rusticted to the provisions of the Kiaksa Trusty China Jail, Septzaiber 21.\n\nSout. -Acording to war Chipping Report, the Pa ty hat bulang and procedit to her mark of us. Was this really a The Fur Claus, ur Daviy kick for\n\nexpertovat in a Riglos gimate j\n\nEMPLOYMENT OF THE POLICE. 1x our last Overland paper we mentioned that its extent of sokucus alang de Europan Tr RUSSIAN INTERCOURSE WITH CHINA.\n\nand the quartering so large a portion of the Sta Regiment on board ship, had throws tonn We had recently (No. 188) eusion as refer to\n\nde hea on the Ceylon Riden, mu rendered acte- the state of commercial rokdions between tusse and Chim, and regretted the wart of a copy of\n\nsary the withdrawal of several of the guards, in- cudiar, koridun the Governor's and the General's, the Trony of Kiakten, by which tiny are regulat\n\ndie Treasury, the thaol, and the Navd Storak Tus ward has now been supplied by the\n\nThe last dire ars enlicited is the paboe, au vas kiostuces uľa friend, to whom we ar indebted for dgnificant addition to which force has been a French vorsion, nade from the caiga! Mustised from wavy different materials. chon, of the Treacy in question, which wo now pablish, accompanied to an Bagish translation†othes, for, while a guard of five disciplined sul- opinion of them, unwever, must be entertained by\n\nIt is curious and important, as leing ila\n\ndiers was tonerly considered accessly for the\n\nA better\n\nfuar days, during with a discovered alugekar | by China with an European sete en termo estive polieva is a destand suficient.\n\noldest axising Treaty of Corammere entered tuto protection of the Naval Stover, a less mumber of equality; in that of 1689, the result of p longed negotiations, trade i enly incidentally re- ferro to, and restrissed to duss who have port, by which it gara, dey come with pu missir.\" whale the poornble sets forth in objects he \"in order to repress the insoleace vi vortan oven, who, paving beyond the brands of their kudis & innt, rubled, muriced, and amitted other outrages; as also for settling the bouls between the two Expires of China and Russia and in short, to caraldish an everlasting Collectors of this sessie, for which, it le po good understanding,\"\n\nMy Smities the public have met annat efficient officer, whoar zeal ant activity were an\n\nnitting. Als espemeure Lad been sepiped' seed cry, and upards of ty during Twenty years' service in the London Folion (Chinese and foreigners) were saved but\n\nwhich Boty he was selectal as the most likely man to zesiel Ale May in parkening the duties [hers in a satisfactory manner; and to lús exer\n\nof the ships dechued the proffered aid from dread of salvagn, which book flies never bocu dreams of\n\nby Captain Gedney, who seems to leave tons may be atted is no sul degree, the actuated by the sings desire of alding me inery life and property enjoyed by the rest distress. We do not see however why he should des since la arival in de colong the pure not clima salvage, wyecially in cases where is services were asked for after being offered gradace of his experiors, as well as the exterm ago. Mr Staithere merited and concerned the surtously,\n\nand respect of those ter him, Chine Mul, September 7.\n\nà correspondent of the Friend of Clawn, speak\n\ning of the exertions made by the Captains of the receiving Ships, says,\n\nLOSS OF BIA KARIN CRISP,\n\ntee of site trupes any an art www.deThe Bruna Brett, foore Sway River, arrived on\n\nTeff donors sens byrgja un grabs, too notwithstarglice\n\nfatizante, and the weder a bear tailneny do the windvoe\n\nsudo cpirlity of Cantato di the pen for the actra anty vhcob te exercises in rareuing several 4.'hommen Sein the mrzechy, màn pebernian woki have mal wall unitary gras 19\"\n\nif we cannot be spared, it is high time the Ciel of the Face should imitals the Chief nf the Governcient al of the Military, by dispensing with the services of du en adring bu what is absolutely indispensable. We have for sonun sime past olaserved, whitt now forces itself move particularly an sur unties, that policemen are enpleed in collecting de Foam Tax, other. wise called the Police Rute. Mr May, it seen. and a clerk in die Land Offer, are wondínally the\n\nFused, des are said; bath we are not ware that\n\nEnt if these men are\n\nThis Treaty did not redound to the cruilit! tenet of county, and 6. wus was of greater im of Numa, which gava op its labos a large the work them,\"\n\nobjects for which it had waged a border way for portaus, the concord of wat niver Acur—\n\nny years.\n\nthey are thorized to soy Peter Constabl,-5\n\nto be employed, let them in the first place be pait for it, and the balance of the allowances apar plied to oviding additional privezomst to make As an accompaniment to the present Treas, the complement of efficient -Chime\n\nMetik, Argan 91. a brief way of the several Embossies from\n\nwe are kidly ludebe\n\nhero sta arge in the Colenia) Arcanul of 475 for a utile. Wo run only allons he ungod the Asta de la Société Quientale,\" and \"Mailia, mgh for the sales and the moment of paire portons be endre duty, thonga keperant, dies quite Hire Générale de la Chine.\"\n\ntamen to somiai hau da poncinały suchu ale at tight be The First Embassy Dog Kawia to the cut after to ache wit of au nd-mane and wider\n\npaid service. Peling, was in 1656, and nd for its nisject to\n\nif the night wadetronom zoop to buze kazn establish freedom et romaneres between two very inuet extended Poly, and moperly reg sen Fomin lea The Emperor (Slam elf diverted died less secure by jd n which we burn that a Store in de gaten of the sewu wan endotel last night--\n\nthe 16th, having picked up and brought to Hong kong the remainder of the crew of the large Sarah Crisp, which vegal wok fire 999) was afte mards cupstadt in lab. 10.56 Ny lưng, 114 20 By in her passage from Meulachi to Hongkong, with This strened with pepeks of 40ing ants and vargu ♬ Teuk ümber. The master and then i thas the Barcsinus slichki be seated with Low; the glass basing Gut this tee rentiss\n\nwere Be days on the wreek, with scarcely and and hedgaard placed over dur use appro- broken glas of a window a spot the Bevera provisions, and only a very litate rain water.\n\ned in with livin Thirteen of their wi ber perished-Chine Milied wirever they went-attenti hich\n\nsqetulla vigouJS September 14.\n\nAnd fartier aids,—\n\nown\n\nJurica, ned etary of the soles opposite to the slapping, belongiora izbe Capens the receiving tops, we d. It was a meat fearfu! and destructive Taifong \"\n\nWang At night the loner cheya waka sad) and heavy, with a great carry Hying fast in At 9 P.A blowing fresh, the upper sustum, with heavy gusts having a tendency eastward; nypesete' Vib A 11, 20.29. 28. 26.00 envy guns, with much rain and locked lighting. At 4, bluing a gale, with heavy rain-\n\nThe gardens bare safired grsally, During Thaesday and Friday to Brile alumn was felt the Goveitor of Macao, wiw And xal ou iu tue murang accompanied by a party. of ladies and gentlemen, on a plenos ip t the Nine Jaluids, as he did not retor that night, great fes were entertained for his safety, which were considerably augmented when, atte the storm hal moderated next day, there was still no appearance of diy bacellency in the course ofthe evening, after every sumaisu bad been exhausted, the party was descried in the Tana Fur, and before sightful they Innded anfuy from a Chinese hat. It was then explained, having made this sitempt to ever for Niine fatit they had to give it up after one or two moke; bui the boas being crable to eat the Playa Grates by blowing very heavy: Syupesameter 28.LU proceeded Typa, and the party buton at the Arieving hanler. At 1 29.20. A 12 Fort, where the whole of that day and the next 3.86 wind of moderate, guate oven were spent. They suppose the marions of the has it have been observed; but whetherally or not, it was hoposible to luvu made Macao The following Barometrical observatione, male during the storia, duure been obligingly placed at our dispost\n\nentil Friday sitewioon.\n\nFull advise the Barometre at Negão devise the Tangler Fist Agment, 1848 (The Instrumen during fine sather range from 133.)\n\nWied M\n\n2.35\n\n30.40\n\n1st Sept. 1. A.S\n\n130\n\n2.70\n\nThe Wind wuddenly calmed and the rule stopped.\n\n..\n\nIt wind\n\nDar still\n\n\"\n\nPreus ombe WAR do\n\nno wid Bar beglas LO LÁSC\n\nizrini.er et\n\n4.2\n\nSt galt fra the agni and\n\n425\n\nFar.\n\nBar\n\nOxle Icing and mucis vain,\n\n0.00\n\n2.in\n\n8,00\n\n$50\n\nx\n\nAnd mate cra.W\n\nWind\n\nGale mateù.\n\n59\n\n96.00\n\n08\n\nA CEM-33 N-Woon, the Taitoong ennineneed nu\n\n... the wind blowing from the North. The\n\nkların senas be have been at its light about day-\n\nlight, when the barometer had led to\n\nDuring the interval the wind shifted, but we have:\n\nnot ablained very precise information on the poin\n\nwada E.N.E. at 7, wind chopped sound te\n\nShipping, dongh a great many China are were The storm dora pet seem to live injured time destroyed, and the annoyed list shown that the\n\nhop onts uffered considerably : --\n\nLORD PALMERSTON'S DESPATCH ON ME ALCOCK AND THE TSING-POO AFFAIR, ¦\n\nSom cariosity has saturally been felt regueding the views for blajesty's Government wean tuin af Mr Alene vaares in relation to the\n\nBish\n\npeal to them, by wlisan dey were to be necan! Regularly the\n\nMANUFACTURM AND SALE OF GUNPOWDER\n\nSome months go, (China Mail, No. 165,) we had upension to rall ́atibution to the danger to which Cho Hinges were exposed from the existenca u Gunpowder mactories in dwelling-konses t public doughfare, and have been in hope that the foots then pihiced would had to better enforcement of the existing law, which we een erived to be seiflcient to aneac uie avil and ti\n\nwould probably have been willingy dispeased with. As a preliminary to negotiatioon, ja ww required and the Fussian monarch should te acknowledged on the vassal of China, and the presents had sent accepted as telate. To these conditions the Russian Ambassador would not accede, and he was therrione compelled to return one without having recomplished my Tring-pon affair, at as the local Government bas, thing, except to find us the kanpaior of China tol thought fes untie any nanou vennent en the. i was regarded as the supreme ruter of all the bjers were glad to have it in car power stations of the world. Niculoff, who was the et andereal dat Lori Palmersking in Peking steel to the Entele Minion, sintes et incline to think so, along it tach otherwe conademtion all the circumstances of the Êuse\"\n\nit was not bear the Rusiasts to know appoured to our Legislative Come we have as lid veleve him, approves of the subsfactory Jedge Dir ozuvchi to be the vassal China, ¦ debuutis special Ordîmenes to be called for. D sorbentent faitair which, in tess able hauls, that they were not received, bat beeze they der its provisions Gangwader is no longer to he might have taveled the country in enviours dif- wonisl not submit to the ceremony of invostituré, ¦ manufactored within iso mdes of the town of fenities at wala dins his Lordship does fall which lever amounted to the same thing, as Vietoria, ner within half a mile of any publicad justice to the fitness and address with which that would is offers luss boon the acknowledge and tus person is to keep in store over Twú Me Alesek cried out his mesures, he gives\n\nment of vassalage or dependence.\n\nPounds, if dre same bë not juported frota no enphatic warning against the presend uscep tional rasa long regarded as a pendent; and takes occasions to enjoin nou v Alevel and alt sher Consula a atriz maternity to the regula¦ tions laid down for their guidanc in such mati\n\nAs we have all along expressed, and still cut- unin, Coplas vegassing the soundices of the policy AL CANTON, the gale commented about 10 eu du posted by Mr Alevel, under all the circum- and inversed in Vistence ti è nes mcg stances of the case we um the move ceny to when it was at its height. Judang by the hammer the decision of iler Majesty's Goren urter, which did not felt below 1.16, the storms, which, qualified though it be, het begaly does it seem to have imen su violenta a Hongifig to the Cousal hins it, and satisfactory Roug, facau, and Can-slag moon; throgh of to the an eiled in his views.\n\nWith ward to the daree wv.rand emplahunta, course in the crowded river there was a fifni\n\nDr Salle, C.\n\nDe Se mye, in the outside di tut, and otherwise bach damage, buying dritted from her mooringa. Di Lowers, Instander, and house merried away. Di kryes, drilled bee tasks up the river-Gamaged. Il not a Tales's, she shigde of the lauqunuðir evening di the horried Lady.\n\nMoczny Cars walkinget! moms whin saving autern of\n\nthe s\n\nfor an extinto of\n\nbut we are mislite told not, inking for granted they had not Juss of tc at her, some accomɔis stating seeded the jucevrild Andel, noverthekas re numbers who perished at hundreds and others qrices of the Court to impress pha, and Diss. de ferter witten en the uning of possil who make ecurions into the couple ne sürer:ful, a whole the bases atmost dranspection the Ter describes de sorme. rerer being covered with the wrecks of the fragile: Seeing the conquences which many Row from Hower-one and smak raft, gust numbers of gorance, mismanagement, or was of presence mind, is the event of getting involved in al ! whitel were dashed to picces by the large jaaks,\n\nwhich, after being funest frein their crings, offray at a distance from the consults--flow were driven Fariously long by die wind and side, eff. September 1. destroying evore thing dat same in their way.\n\nSeveral Chinese sal wells in espised status were blown down, and die ravages the ardre were considerable; but upon the I whale we consider Canton we net exposed to the strength of the ilong The tide overflowed the gurdim, but it was not so high as has been ch served in June Poods.\n\nf the beautiful private Cutters on the riven\n\nMACAO, AND ITS SOCUZZTV.\n\n\"DA MAC,\" a venerable friend, scavely moro velebrated as do Arish than for his son- versational power, terms due tols cits, has boot\n\nHugh, le ofer fastall partitimere, quite as many of his visitors are been pleasure-seekers as patients. But to both he prescribes with\n\nThe Spend Baubossy, under. Thondure Alesies ¦ Burg viez biolowin, arrived'st Peking in Läië, dering the vigs of the Fanperor Kangels, and bad sor da sele objeen the settleman of the Frontier us\n\nhas been ready mentione\n\nThis is limiting, not extending the law of Eng land, to which such an exception as the one above quoted is unknown, and might navor to have been ikuntaven here The Governor and Compil The Third Mintas, under labente tilta, ar cannot surely be aware that in the event els dive rived at Peking in November. 1893, after a accidenta) explosion, much more danger is 14 journey through\" Siberia and Tartary of eighteen he sporel rozled frina stocks of ingrated Gwapo. months. Theobieta of the Early were chiefly der heid by inbriidal Lauropods within deci egnanc veini, hot it does ant appear to have con premises, than from all the rest pat together nail saceful, atthough lebeauty, in his out of his thus the erection of a magazine the engulary Embassy, alleges that i was received with the reception of such socks is quite as unich edled ceremonial observed in Faron; and tips, lactonday a rostrictions in Chinest dealer of unpasiting his credentials upo Teie nu\n\nthe sain of Cheapgwder, however, is a d'fferent sely prepared, he placed them upon the Thurs, affair from its juannfectare 5 anal while the fortune fuck in the presence at the Papazior. fun, it i shod be subject to regalation: whjel. have been rempehulde that this convession on a pubist of proved to be efficiout at home and in other onde creamy annust have been the only advantage ties, dus katur me rougie, ought to have ben gained by the Aubondo\n\nentively praibited in Sin claid. For thoug The Fourth Embassy was that of Tanneuff in sibi pejnice to see uny Manel of honest in 1720, rendered famous, wat so much by its edustry eneralaged, the manukastaro of Gaga, Helens bet ne wader that cargory. Blig cessful tits, an by dia ndanivable seront of is given by John Bell of Autamm, the calcied as selgively by despernes, who attendat, and in das Jaune Lange, she Secay of the mission, who continued as c'e sident at Peking he nearly two youn, mit the clear at the lung and enlightened wign of Rasghi. The boy was that ' Windlielawitele, deepatolod in the fast year of the reign of the\n\nbe permitted to eres powder skif day could suffered to live- Trey come here neause hidhurts they sta Teen Interfere with, and their only must Jove on pinggir, f. test encourages thus fordel to such\n\nsacation\n\nit ngre than: csual request during this summer, Kaspress Catherine of Russia Alter arranging to rework to Hongkong has been even\n\nthe important renty of Klakin, tue Araneador dost expo, in luch for proceed to Peking, where he arrived a 1728, on useless Aves love one bor during the reigns of Yungeling of China and Indeed, Int for sub wings, j\n\nwould either lave Lego enforcod, w not one has to us ape, an the foll equal succus aforeing cool litoses ant pleasrat Peter 11. of Resia, Five grani saptansy, an\n\ndrives by the one, and picnics, escais en fact Mandarins with &maneens actingo made\n\non busine, and evening guities, for the easy 8 Porskega precelent promegalo\n\nPo many of these sufrentages, we need which has not keen since followed with Tires, or waverly say the community is indebted to the any other emetry Pent invernor, who has done nence for the\n\ning zomeration will shew:-\n\nat song-The thing and Dragon alterated, and\n\nCynha 15 pic\n\nAt My act sand, the Mrytower distanzzed,\n\nwid tying \"gh and dry the Na Tu Ajda\n\nJost.\n\nA Cupha-singe (moza- Tire Fille and Wizard illam na\n\n-\n\nLOSS OF THE GUNBOAT.\n\nNEATH OF JASPROTON SEPTHERS AND OTHELS.\n\ntruly\n\nThe extent of damage sustained was very as the morning of the Stat sits, the Unit\n\nand the following notes on the subject we gire with a minber of convalescent police on board der charge of Mr Smithers, the Juspoetoe, MAS\n\nnearly no sent to us --\n\nPs in\n\nDu several important respteis l'it's That now a not some ti The Sixth fanbasar was that of Ripolall, who i view or whieht at any rate onght o place in is adversity. Ihan ever did any rifle i obtained an audience, it is said, sulanising to view-unless indeed in Colonial predecessors 10 ils ont jalmy days of pusties pertueen the Katow, but wilhant offeesing the exercise of the extenordaang diserta\n\neununercial objects of his roission. The Seven sabagay was that of Golowkin in the dv The ever you of\n\nIn allting in the Brasty of Macas, the paluations, to calls balvined, glet to be specially mentiunt. Touto ata ai preseus, or were the early part of the ani, de the\n\nToner, Spankh Planetertiary, and a Fronti Fury, with Cursule me than we can read an e Dean he English Plenipostiary,min_lies a\n\nuse dister of the Feuvinte, sa American Cor\n\nDuring the night evarul vessels drifted and especcited for a craizo round the istamil, on this which is was exportal wou's bars whim how\n\ncame into collision. After midnight the receiving otarial Socommendation that the Bish\n\nTo will be obterved that chuse obstactone on the should have the best of a charge of suiche Liesonant Governus uf 31- p-wan, and sailed again with a light breeze\n\nileenses\" altoptike.\"\n\n\"sebeze\n\nin the ma\n\ncharitie\n\n-, the reizas the Emporero Alexciler, fran: the recriptines of persalis stungileen mission that had ever bun des plients For the ren pooried to Peking; but sinc\n\nof Busula nel saking of China. This w19 bo not Legalistet is to donor dues per\n\n赤\n\nsumbuking aswynesia of Tronne.ill ebjost je ks halding such stents passiesin\n\njudividual, which, scised at they give in\n\n1 In Chan, No. 188, S. 21, weekly in 199 Ten- Sha, the Fon of sitario? Man Ven sing, or Buup, and foun her of the rest synasty not act hisa only the world.\"\n\ncourse of the wind, da cut eailedly euincila theAtner of the saine day Ge uscitared at Shark- sudicions se form a Cangram, whom the athias of me praming the throne, pro kammed Taspirar.\n\nTabia given below\n\nCentor wenid jeubsidy bo prisely Discusand an al resin in any Capital et 11: Cot head of Furie\n\nupon perusal olservation, uni ühte wor\n\nfinal through the agency ten, m25 20-7\n\nIt is the is at Kochant, we\n\n· 1971, 1\n\ncards fure, is lonistkeen it plicare te doliches.\n\nin eating amoy of what ought und dụ kun silent to exist at all, and whien, wa shwarve, fo not intended to augment the rovare of the Colony-Chine Mof, September 7.\n\nCONVOY.\n\nExpetency jy is per\n\nOverland China Mail.\n\njust in from the falls of the rat preling that this general law for th wiale of tissement\n\nCina Proper is slightly modified in its total ap war how more nei cerk of such force, that day ¡iorura su i vestonelladry by all an is of whatrasver d plication, Me Mews illustrates this vi\n\negy mi ar se ruployment of conveyn, the legelg\n\nFATE OF 1. & M. RUSTOMJER & Che\n\nby wklition to the Brig Cursair, which was toll\n\nJ\n\n70\n\n::\n\nDIEN-UNION 50%, took al 24:43 werly at 56 and upwards un teu- Kaunas Krag-- imer's rws all out the heavy ring Eply, when prices docu materialy. To day rates o. Patirt\n\nHere 406, wild where acllers than balbers\n\nKXPORTS\n\nCeston Instruti Ciapunyih mom the sme[aprovement in the\n\nhis subjurt by ample references to a Ciness work for $100, the flowing Shares Volonging to the (wat deel is to allow twich of authority, titled The Provisional orkestate of D. & M. Rustomjee & Company were\n\nwestriery under, both faz suctions and Regulations of a Proviner of a disposed of by the nation today abel for low casetion ece which may in fa\n\nenglished so recently as 1848, by the chief- un\n\nFun Sannes sha Cufon. Inntrare tiompany of infracluf time owns and mastery flamebox, mathorities of that province. These extracts\n\n10 per cent premium and tre estos interester, LELS Kacolle love sug this throw ach light on the uusi interesting bench desene, which will be posted! as the mural places “\n\nof the say, which well deserves the rive -Chimes #au, September 7.\n\neversideration of states Gugland, who will\n\nworkable all fair the as of they now presed conferring tenant-right on the calvat, ame\n\nNa 130 le pon them by patriotic theoriska. tual remedy for the exits of Ireland costki he de- vel ban for one government to carry out the branch of their sales, which was to able ma to dent with wasto and neglected property in that\n\nTw\n\nhere fud a pin for rendaiting waste lands, al pail thurell\n\nANOTHER OU PRAGE COMMITTED BY A\n\nis offering some remarks upon the Convays of the Chinese juides, (Chion Mus!, No. 173, June 1,) we addvevd several instaneca of \"acts of prescimaudite Begality denounced in a recent Proclamation of Z de Plenipotenary, one of them referring to the master at a Porlangese lorelki, why wa presume, is also the hero of the following narra Live:-\n\n\"About the middle of July, (the 18th) an Italian, belonging to Macan, and Jean Baptison Balilo, tetas constituting into the highest mastup of the Paringaese force No. 30, explayed watch a despot cand inwow. Those to convos jauks between-cow-food made the greatest progress in Riversture, and scout-5, ut non allow it to be altivated and men were considered mnat slig ble for office, who\n\npo, appeared at the Purelor consulate vi ledge\n\nPURCHASED RANK IN CHINA. The Chinese Goverment, instead of promoting a privilege clasee of tukility to permanent rank In the site on arennat of Bluetions Ules, vol.\n\nexpected that individuals should toil for years\n\nàomplaint against the inhabitants of Kwen-toll, hy competition proved titis, it could not be aired in the same way on is done in ('am.\n\nin to try study of Chore liceatus, without property by reclatning uticalitate! But, in very\n\nTrouble.\n\nThere the low as to the aequsition of landed\n\nin the ontkowy de lintin Steam Facket\n\nC\n\n150\n\nTXA-site for tongue was exceedingly dul uncil arest of the Sunior, since wichtige zon. rection has taken place, and to shop ch 1ied as the above the current ratca of last one: This may be or\n\nt, comeined whth the boroflu despatch. The quits of pa estined left. I shout, 100, wo-thirds being Tichows DA Meaiad, the balan Kaira sd Singhs- dexiptons Quotations dr Tachish tear and Moning te 10 a 20 tele: flows 135; ha\n\nand Simbakes at 13 a 17 Of old Tetings taken at 12 Cuk; 14 or 5 semai Kavel un chens mettle at 2450 ls, Ib yai seld. Flowery Pekoe mkages add a 31 62\n\nChange Plus 18\n\nestad Teas sins of its passtee\n\n22 1\n\nir cominal; good to superfue at a 39: F owns Cuper, 2000 trazity boxes ady tacks, Plain Orange Pease and Caper, Su bar choes of the Serie America & I tela D' the later one chra 850 Le racy texes bas sen\n\n[ k sh bag to market whi\n\n14 cacle to or key, (71) Ning Yongs, V., the market pretty firm, though Rostams roths easier 12 have been sub ted to; and toned, there accros but lile Joues that the Tesation will coat lower prices: full supply it is thought will come forward. The quantity id this month 100 packages Ankel\n\n1213 acis in Yors and Kaleo teas 23 in for the rond Reversion of slegs 20\n\n10\n\n--China Mail, Beptoraker 21\n\nNEWS OF TE DAY. a village about swenty mais distant from Fon- (Chiefly from the Peking Gazais. } chow\n\nHe stated that on the Cay previous, bis forcha oking for sine rantation for their insan iborat. The calvatur pays nothing for it, and is ordered to give in a daily report th\n\nCANTON, By ew owlinance, every innkeeper the mraugy being anchored off the village, six of his Chinese\n\nWhilst this arrangement therebre en is even allowed to enjoy the profice of the set! for who lodge with him, specifying their empley and er went on shore to make parehases, taking sure to lend me employmen, in the publisters of years, before he is called u to entzia oder irticas. is regulation is pro- with Gora alone 10 or 12 dollars. Upon tour service, it kept alive as emulation to become\n\nbute to the revenue of the country i land tax, pusty enforend, it will greatly assist in driving ing payoent for what they bough, the villagers acquainted with the works of the ancients, there\n\nthe sanates as proprietors who have inherited away the vagabonds a rulliane from the pace. refused to take die dollura, alleging they did not pecorating cute principles, and supporting or purchased their lands. Those who have fee rabbers have tasty so funch increased, inat\n\nGeir systara as du malterable isis of society know their proper value. This gave occasion to\n\ncursions up antea river many have obsered the Prefect has called apn the intubilants to and upwards is rugam The lock of all kinds, The descevi. angry works, and a soulle onseed, get up, Baliclo well as of wininistration.\n\nmirers of marsh and on allevial banks in the ranize a system of self-protection. professed to believe, for the purpose of sing the meritoriyas hearins night however likewis\n\ncourse of being galed from the river-passages avilnes. His men had the worst of the tray, but share in the higher expoluments; while tho\n\n1c96 Sea, the new governor, has been raised five Bribordinate oiliers were fille by met wito head\n\nin the manner saertoned by these laws.\n\nBras and recorded three times, for having sent a two of them crespol and reported the cimum- Rent in Me and Youniaga wil and fellow. The next division of Mr Meadows paper patriotic contribution of 10.00 trucks to relieve stanede in their clamander telling him that their peut greater part of their lives in uflicial describes that tear by which the win,\" compsations were in imminent danger. Upon this, Altre high and intial situation, he prople, as distinguished in the marine of that wines.\n\nthe starring people of Ho-nas, he being native Balioto armed himgoit with a musket and beams? with how exceptions in favour of the Manschoos, and soldiers, hold the great bulk of the real pro- were awarded to use who had proved themselves pert contains in the eighteen prices of sued a very severe proclamation age: the while provincial judge of Kwang-tung to the stove, where, ou attempting to land, he was asle by the villagers with kuihoos, swurde,\n\nman of antiving dingence and folid sequiremen China Proper.\" This, At Meadows kas maradile estem of drowning turale auss, and and swach. I order so intimidate the crowd, be\n\nin librature. Suli was the theory-China w\n\nIt is very simple, the thened to visit the perpetrators of suen deals be ruled by scholars and savaA. sired over their heads, hat din fablog to produce\n\nFran this fundamental principle, a great devices sulely, of the payment of an anausia, modered a sun or grandson.\n\ndeaus caning chiefly, and is the studio pass with the atmost penalty of the law, ta if they had the desired effect, he tool: aim and fired a scom time, but cute not say whether or not the ahotiation is now made, thu consequences of which and of fees or alisaation; the latter being of Chung, the ngistrate, ins issued several pie mast sooner or lator clage the wile face of the course only payable when the property is first bitious against kidnapping and syliig children, kiled or woude any one. He however contriv\n\n\"Common Tenure.\"\n\nconsisting\n\nBuy\n\nonly transactions have been to Centon\n\ngisters of up wet, ht 200 15.2% ai Neb\n\nF of one sisell dip of the new Tanging bare ben HAWTc possa care, Tries about 200 bales, eldar Sig for os, and not frow I'm a bake, held a The prices of to have advanced in need of a parsint is in the cup-we jote No. 1, 2918:2, 2304; 3, 13:2\n\nSeo-See No 1. S down to 15 for o Caverjar Candy 69507935\n\nIn other Export cling toug EXQUANGE\n\nfl. Loxtos, utlening. A l'ew go\n\n2019 at 6 th\n\nsich have bags dizel of of 4/1 4/2.\n\nO Ia Compay sacepusil, 213 214. f.co, 21983. Stue, & per cent. FREIGHT.\n\nTo fato, ekipe abundant a £4 Ta PosIDAY, 20 cente per pic for dead weight\n\nFONGRONG. ORIENTAL BANK BATES OF EXCHANGE OR LAND, & mor thự sight 3,144\n\nÚALGUTT Rd Pharma S days sight 216\n\nપ્રા.\n\ny\n\nZHANGHAL MARKET.\n\net tu carape to his niche clong with his men, to entry, si produce radical location in the bined. Els from the local mandamas ro\n\nthe worst description llave trade. à regaine whom were Roverely wanted; and upon his Gevnument. For talent, money bas gradually garding this x are occasionally alfabed in\n\nteath of this kind is carried on to a great extent. been baituted, and aportan appointments This Mural under the head of Chinese Dar- arrival at Fou-buw, having no representative of his own country to apply to, he tartrated the fall to the bigest bidder; wealth is now more responden\n\npowerlini han birth and nesor listments, and British Culto take down his statement, in\n\nMr Meadows then proceeds to Alienation.\n\nKris-To prevent inroads in their country, order to meet any entry cue that might after- the custrine of the realm will beneforth be a being the dard and last of sin divisions of the Kircus duserted the whole aorth western warda be mule où, the part of the Chinese, plutary. The transition has been graded at Busjesz. It is, however, ut conectand is the trac: which borders spet Matcheria. The\n\nSucks Batiola's account of the atlair; but\n\nfirst randored absolutely necessary by the s\n\nChinese government appears aarious to meet writer's remarin on this point he wishes of the reclase people, by prohibiting present all of a drycription of the end of of the exchequer. Office were sold, fav lirought farther information gave a very different aspect\n\na rury kuge sum into the treasury: The reven both to its origin and to the part acted by himself.\n\nSale, of which a translation as well as facsimile is\n\nvagabonds from multivaning the land, se squatters failed, stone were disgond of for money to The Chinese Disicist blagistrate, having learned fill my the deficit; in case of an exigeasy, cucharist document giver by the seller, specifying bees on the barren wille, to cultivate the virgin on the frontiers Buder these the poor Shin-se given. Il consists of two parts; the fret, a mn- that he had been at the Comsalute, caine hærs to\n\npantry are comprehender, who leave their war, irodatiet, or starvation, the Guvertacus the causes of the sale, the nature of the property, wil of Kirs. They are however too explain that Balida and his red were sinne to blame, and therefore begged that he might be had rose to the sale of res; unier all and the terms of the ugreement; the second, and persevering to be replied by mere prohi- desained until tail investigation was nizde. The\n\nfinancial difficulties, this was the grand panaces. printed form attached to the other by the logissey enactments. There is auther ordinanc In the course of time the system has buen esta magisarate. It is this, with the official sela in wien forbids them to clear the wil na the Consol gave vie Magistato understand Cazzi lio\n\nblishing, a detailed list of regulations is a pressed on the two at gives legal validity a border Fast of Kirin and Le-awa-tong. The had no power tu da ho, as none of the parties ty Paated wors Buitish subjects; but he agreed to\n\nput forward, assigning to the Mandarins by pur the transaction. The two together,\" says Mr Jatter district, though the patrimony of the vding Send for Haltolo, who came and repeated his evner\n\nchase their proper position. The rules fil an teadowform the only Title Feed Tegally no lauteten dynasty, is now untirely in the possessi Patire Pekin Gazette, red if carried out to the scary of tus property careyed by the hat of Clingsu agriculturists. These Be injuctions will ary. Next day the Curse Magistrate reburned the Consulate, charged with a palis meusage\n\nlester, will undermine tin whole theory of Gea facite sourity against depute, the per-probably rogain and letter, as great masse goods are quoted at 7915 a 25- from his super love. w leg of Mc Jackson to i-\n\nvernment. The rh the cational examinations chaser usually demands fies the salter the end of string human being pour mainly into th shillarity; but dat gentleman could\n\nfor singling out talent tor da publie acyvize stil of Sale executer when the property was eca only repeat Must as British Causul lie was proclud-\n\nexist, and though men who have distinguished themselves are promoted even to this day, yswners frequently, these ne fe set of dende in into a garden. At the splitting of the Magistrate, ha vever, he consented to take down the evidence enflected by\n\nas oficial, which vets to this eff\n\nalloy is the most powerful lever a lift them and winoul it die most perfert scholar way never\n\nTrain clerkship.\n\nIt is not exactly a new mode, having been o\n\nall had resurse win gases of ergency; be in so farmer period of Chiuess history was it\n\nAz ailway took place at a village cubed. Kwon- Ton, which is situated arear the sater's edge, and beg oly a sides distance from the opŕuni ships, is lequently visited by their evos Buzopositaet ever reduced to so complete a system: as at the are therefore conman visitors, and the pressure prosent day, Any hedy may purchase in the pened no selvation or unfriendly feciagnitaries, sud the mat inworthy strive for the was unlikely, therefore, thing the viitagern would, gliest distretiens Men of scobity have e\n\nmustrated against such prcecodinga, asachvers ve withnet, offer helt stilo resis of all gust dreymeal, and introducing\n\nthus often collected in the bands of the existing propriewe.\"\n\napite of the government, soon change the dai\n\n(September 6, 1648) INYOHTS BAS STINGS- the let alinan the Asian have coon about 30.900 ! OLO im.\n\n25,000 piss Frith Their presun salud 20.500\n\n28705\n\nfo 67 catly Grays, and 22905 be good ident\n\nWhite.\n\nA xvs-- Of Datinge 9,000! prears of sũ yửa, goods as a sold this man se 1995, 2b. hase were sold, 2018 153 easy Sheet picers still fee light gouds, vod 250 2520 for the heavy . The demand fully suplied for the present.\n\nCoron Yaxs-Has been Rold lately to some extent, it being used with Silk for manufaccúm of a\n\n3ve us Nos. 184 SI Ave Lezght falvi tor\n\nIn limite demand at NA Ord. Salz of abrip Enriel nor reported vi our quotation.\n\nSeaman Syatees -The sales cons to 9300 pieses 18:05 to 1975 pood.\n\n470 piecsa sold at 205.30, which is then pre- METALAI-Notes, dut at 350. Lek-$10\n\nPIRACY. We tend a long memorial from the It is pretty well known here that Chinese in ans, are in the hair of depositing the Tite which he represcuts the meritorious effort of embarrased circumstances, or who want to raian Governor-Gearral of Fahon nad Che-keaug, in Deers of their real property as security for money, several naval heroes for the suppression of piracy foreigners being sindira the depositarian the cost of the latter province. Judging froun Motulows's papce, therefora, especially wish the tone of the paper, he wishes in encourage adition of the facsimiles, presses some stiers to similar exploits. There is little drakt practical value for the meantile members of thie hat the Englian cruizers have a great share in these trips, for which the Celestials receive | all the credit.\" In reading stel, a representation, Man mauso drwy from it for the Wassiles at refer to the rare the world imagin that zones is done to put a Custom is worte. 250, actions. No snad diffieslty wns experienced in stap to the evil whilst it is in realty word tan geting the excented, and so many of the best, and increasing to a lenchalantent. Tie von\n\nsentences will soon be seen, in the total ruin of Bok-entres in the City refused the employment,\n\nBad ise kui experiencel Met the fact and rapacity: you thob vesis dipity; althougù, we conez:52, men more\n\nbenra\n\nSOCIETY\n\nMR. VELOTUS'S JAFAR ON LAND TENUDE IN CHINA.\n\nwas, that the seamen of tim kural, instead of pur midst the general scramble for purchased erui- closing proviskonts had gone to honso of li! Br, in there created a law, which the pale the true 1vors of their comry for with\n\nThe result ca only be detrimental, onl ¿ttempted to quent, and would have succeeded, And the master the torch, acengal by lengken to the future.-Chian Heil, Sept.\n\ntwo or three orige armed Eispeans, not il-\n\nnarut. The villages were abarmen as their, CHINA BRANCH OF THE ROYAL ASIATIC eprengaver, amk avapted to pet them of Pos instead of retreading and sing the seamen Tartine Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society with them, which ting til det easily bare doue, ha med i Transcretions for the first year good deal employed by foreigners, had the pacerse Cinese bave recently adopted measures fur they feed they maskets in the air. This valy casperated the people, who attempted to beat off! the mailusta, while Baiolo, having reloaded, kim and fired offence think anse, by which one was kiki mul noster desperately wearebod. The party then went on heard their tored\n\nHaving stated these efremstances as the result adus inuigations, the Chinese Magistro wea deeirona cart the offenders should, i' possibla, be take to Macro in a British versel of War; bib AS\n\npicts sold; present quotation ea 6810, T- thecanner 213: Straits 188.\n\nSex Wales of 1000 picats. Straight sticka at work). per pul\n\n542966 AD-th Fes Island good 75; ordinary 15* és por ticut.\n\n23s; Vanila AASIA & 4005 for common to bat\n\nPeren-Salas of Mac. at 5649 per piel.\n\nZebe 247, and Trai\n\nOrux-Tiere has been a large busines? one during the past onlb. l, watol was as low at 7-2g, Ta ray to 770 and 7909, at which it\n\nmated sterd;. Paina has bion feels\n\ntitle\n\npast week has bought a decline and $5196 i now the art pica The aport Yau been a chests of all kinds, and the clearances rather more than Es; to ha÷the stocks are reduced sororwhat mou fast munih's stali\n\nEXPORTS. TEAR-About 2 elops of Conzon have been settled 5 19.25\n\n19 al fur the best of 102 The Tay for isown, and 10 x 13 19 aumptious,; bu 6000re wastly o\n\nthat is was hard that ude of executing them the wide varias convience; even now nas nge- half of the junks that formerly navigated the must be abandoned; but at lengli one an un- tortor the work for 2 large price. At the end coat, are to be seen, and even these carry only of a week, however, he als reined the peers, cheap and bully articles, the loss of vassche by blocks. Ultimately an outside man, who is a Raying that he dared not the say money cat the ends of the baniers being so very gmat. that no valuable cargoes can run the gundet.\n\nand although the volume is not a very bully one, jint into his hands, and weld what he was 20, the suppression of pincy, but without foreign aid the contents say of au interesting nature, affords without asking in whether he was willing or\n\nthen sus tay be donated). valuable information on subjects raportens in\n\nSa-pong-tuan, the daging pirate from Chek ehu, not. He was penbably more under the feas of themselves, and duct which He is known offending a gondenser than of being dete^keů who took possession of several forts on the exEL among foreigners. For the sake of those who by his own country; int though he did ex- near Toupas, with all the guns in thena, F: are not members of the Society, we subjoin a sure this cutting, he would not print off the delics the local government. The natives Lave Table of Cuteuts\n\nengine, or even sund hone the block, wach row been prointed from fersishing him will PRELIMINARY ADDRESS: by the Iridaat, SAB\n\nsupplies, in order to starve him into submission. wero got only by being sent for. Jalan Pearen Day. Barnet, F.R.S. THERE AND A\n\nNo autopt was he got stamps executed He will however with his wild camarades try MARK ON THE BENUISITION, COMMON-in imitation of the erals, of which unpress likely help himself, and make an obsinat resize the uning kas yat budu doar preter to H. 11. Consulate, Canton.\n\ni market\n\nbent 00 pachugus Crter, Traverted, mostly Teping and enter sherbet 2 48 65 cars for fine Grunder, 26ncials and 9-1 for\n\nmarket at been maite for the 2 superial Young Hysany of the Twsday kind: 24628 tacks for fair Single Gaupowders For the Angri\n\nin\n\nይ) .ii\n\nThis could not be done, le paposed to convey the 13 C, 15 PROPERTY, appear on the avigno! Deed-Ford, where it kiss snes, unless bought over. He is well kran. A RAW St.-So 10 contrusts are reported. Abent\n\nprincipata by chair overland. Upon meewashiuya- lu No over, it was thoughts et excitement night | rinna íe eroded ating to route which would expose the prisoners danger, and he was there- Fere wing allow them to proceed to Maeso in tanie own Toren, the Chinees placing a guard on Boord. An alternative was suggested, ad peristips! the most satisfactory arrangement under the cir ethnames, thak Mainio, ni beu of other procecil- ings adust hun, should be called agon to unke some provision for the family of the man he had killed\n\nOn the 15 the Magistrale returned, and re- ported that the higher anthorities were dispose:l to deal leniently, but in Bue present size of oxcite mont, puemniary compenastion was out of the question. But if Haliole would agree to go over- 11, he alwall be esrayed under safe candnet, and not weabed as a criminal and be prosecdeá in has own vessel, it would be proper at an officcy and attendants shool Lavonny lim. The f gistrate als required she of thể thi tese crew in Le sont un glure, in order to compare his cvilince with that of the villagers.\n\nnesaswa, Bag., Interi\n\nOn the Acquisition of itgal Prunerty-Rognitions For the Cultivrition of Alla stat Tevaloids the fold vation of Werte Govciment lands: Da Commun Teen: Q ARenation -Deed of Sale- Pord-od. A MIORT ACCOUFT OF A VISIT TO THE HOT PGINGH OF YONG MAR; by J. C, Bawang, Esq.\n\nAnalysis of the Water.\n\nA TREATISE ON THE GONEAR SYSTEM OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOOY by W. A. Han\n\nPart), Anator-Part 2, Physiology.\n\n.D.\n\nNOTRE ON THE TSIRN, OR GOPPER CASH OF THE CHINESE: SC. B. Housa. Ten, Chef Magis- Trade of Hongkong.\n\nLe minst ForgNTS\n\nON THE MINEN OF THE ORINESE PAPIRE: the the AA GUT, Churae try to\n\ndocere\n\nierendene!: China Proper-Go Minas River Ninesfran Maos Copper Mine-nick- silver and above Clanahar Min\n\nOF PROCEFHINOS\n\nAng Amicie Socrity of Chinn-Office-bearen\n\nfor 847-fur 1848.\n\nREPORT OF THE COUNOH\n\nAPPENDIX.\n\nthe counterpart; and it would certainly save waters as a desperate vagabond. been unsuccessful, as persona farging such scala are punishable by dongation, immediately upon receiving the confirmation of the sentence by the | Criminal Board, which must be specially applied! for. It would therefore be highly biamentie to\n\nCANTON MARSET. (September 27, 1848) IMPORTS. Dorotðar sket eligws au adarce in the voice | of siis article,\n\nbuy cause! by ans\n\nan increased demand for Foreign\n\navo nave, to parade any as a little, it seemed of the pactal fellure of the active in work of this description. In enitting the\n\nDan during tuvath have boos,—2,400\n\nusing are, there was nothing striedy illegal, bulion Monday, and a 7 0 for old, and to 4 8.3 for new\n\n1,000 barus Bëngui, al 8.2 u R1 for all. 8si a 0.3 for new hut time toumaction if detector big involve and 2,400 Faders, 615385 for old, nu 973 an in serious difficulty. I would look suple now. Tho g is our osnal monthly statement ~ ¦ efoun, and the cirenmatter of the employer being a foreigner would not probably un iegarded my excurs. --China Mau, September 14.\n\nUNITED STATES CONSUL\n\nJ. N. A. Gaworu, Esq., has been appointed Consul for the United States at Shanghoë, in the room of Caleb Lyam of lyonsdni, hug, resigned, --China Mall, September 21.\n\nSustains for Perure Disoussion: List of Members MATTER EXTRACTED BY THE LEADING LONDON JOURNALS FROM NEWSPA PURS IN THE EAST,\n\nthe Society in 1817.\n\nThe panor by Mr Meadows which stands at\n\nFORD\n\nNesty 2015 September\n\nkey limg\n\nSk\n\nBetul,\n\nRocha. Bulc, 7,4\n\nMadras,\n\nរូ6,-i ឬ\n\n44.8 €3,77\n\n7,6\n\n2.0INI\n\n1,376 2,\n\nAmerican, u nea Shanghas,,\n\n2,370\n\n2,\n\n100\n\n모유\n\nTO\n\n..-.-\n\n----.\n\nWitch in the interior go forward per e\n\nAunts of a short orop are cârra. ed, and escalinae firm in their demands to high prices\n\nEXCHANGE.\n\nOn ESGANG, nominal «4 42 10 4/5.\n\nFREIGHTS.\n\nTo Exalu, nominal at 4/16. bips would ined full cargo gladly at less\n\n•\n\nFrem our MANILA Correspondent. September 17, 1818.;\n\nIMPORT\n\nAt this season of the year tas market is commonly in 40 377 a raty dull stato, but as present it is more than mua!} Ew the cavy stocian care costiarily re 5,167 ceirley didous. The Yuencia Tom Singapore 175 Line of British gods, and the Concurd and St Pavaro the United States have the into ste markyta lieagy lot of 16 pics AUSKICAN BROW SI 400 ps of Darte, part of which have ben sokk ut $94 in 10 yds of the frier, and $2 for 2 yils of the liter; and a father recessio 13 expected per Propratt9. Hair 2 CECTUS --\n\n555 1,181\n\nTotal Bale, 1,438 2020 57.619 77,437 69,113 Sport kan verehressa in blog ofte by improvers don In the math he is elit, he Time Then the digkeiten Sah on the now, s, ir lie il trejur , del pike Stel ja mina inanajer 2 Pack itu saya, sahil nani kawęd |___Bose Chopra--In Betle desand at ageren:ed mates. for Tely, vix-16,600 plecus Grere at fur emang, 2.30 Tio vady salon which have been made were excite\n\nre 25-10); 02. a Oik weight.1g7 catii. 230 20: and 75%, 975028 lindres hice have bood dioned of at 915 3855 for con, 250 2970 for\n\nsales are reported of\n\nsome 200 pu» z+§3a $35. axording to youli'yi tor\n\nstar respos the inpert arket is dull, and the sy cecite of ajnost every article of consequenc\n\nEXPORTS\n\nSome port and perchases have hech made of Current Wayne at 53 aid at $35, deliverable within a short time, and the dealyts, in condequeue ef these car suctions, diansol to halit out for\n\nwho are asking\n\nall\n\nATE i was on nnivated by the Coosal to the nester of puncher lovela, No. 13, who came to the\n\nthe head of the Bat is a masterly mac, written 1s turning over some old numbers of the Bombay 661 and R 280 for 7 day for intelligence, and to state that his friend with great precision of myle and chee adherence Saliole had determined to posed to Maces to the street, the nority of which is wis mate has reference to a portion of 1845, bus what par- and aaolib in Ali to 27.063 paces, at 28 a 250) kr 20 in Jantalons There is a nud\n\nAMMAN DosThe sales at Strille during the muath Times, we came upon the following Table, while | having already lifted his chor and dropped down\n\nhave been chify to speculators, sist at reddoud cas, beinn the Chinese slipping. He declined to sedemies meal facts or elstituting me writing for\n\nthe occasion for building ignory theorica on tin dues not appear: we presume the second yards, and Ste 8 for 40 yards ads. Jeans in deal of Zeb stored by the hoitors, wh in of be wrew on shôn, thas hicing meressary, So, through his end of No. 18, he admitted the account of what occurred as given by the villagers to be the correst one, Balíolo profossing to have been fortarly misle by us men, whic\n\nder to adnit their having originatel tie bmw! to explain ia cause addo that the fact of having been accompanied by other foreigners when he wont ca love, we quite true. Hugh he paser entire, instead of setveting extracts,\" Do future occasion we shall rotund to the Trimes died to ten it in Instant to the tone, which contaio, jesides a peer on the Cons?\n\nquarter. Fet however that my be, the Table is exacu-10 pieces sold a 24 Sheraz no. 92, and me purchases have been made for the gland shows the fuss Mail to have even then kedator Ya Phu sales of English have been 1,500 beets 4293 per post; but the demand for\n\nthing doinu-prices nominal ut 2875.\n\nat $1- and titereabouts Pampanga ustayed haw fourth aring thirteen Oriental Papers published holes-N 10 24, 25869308.30 24 a 53, 3154 Aussaat stack at present, and my voels loading fac\n\nand 2389 h 348 Prosent etiel: 214 bales. 1583 gameICT.\n\nsubstantial informou, after a fashion to com- mon with contributors to leaned Sueleties. In the hands of a more dxcursiva writer the matter of the present Esny would probably have van tiscale to the reader. spne out to twice the extent, withag! being so s\n\nAnether advantage of\n\nthis condensation is that it alles us to give the\n\n1 baca of 13lan Toy My Gutelaff, nahor on a sud\n\nOf course the authorities Have heard nothing jeet still lesa hiwe, by Dr Hesland, Chisere ince of Balin, who is not at all likely bentory and Phyridongy, which deserves more his purse to lacan, where the Governor of that Province would doubtless take the opportunity\n\nChua euch a cursory notice as we coull now give it clear up the ocenities of the Probation Medines prices to dab of the Acquisiting of After intercinetory crvation Me pomulgated in the Buiesim do Governo, about retine sa sinar waning was kained by the British Penitentiary. Gdy stray anherz\n\nin India, China, and the Straits.\n\nProportion of Mulder extreeter tos: forces\n\n·291530: 98 n\n\nagain bal at the slave Salsa rebutted of avern: thousand pieuse at $56 factiu leur than . A quantity is d by the agent of the Proridin wines, whie cold sobald he bought at tia fast gantalin, although half\n\nreal atov: iced.\n\nTIG: last year. 500 les Amerings Ware sold in the mara of bugs the monais at 278 21350 for No. 15 25. WOODLES% little macul-2000 CDs States STRIFE have been told als\n\nIhre 16-20\n\nNarning Wipers in the west of the Judía, la volează, (Auvny a portion of 1849.)\n\n(Fam \"De Benley Tim, Dersler 13, 1917.)\n\nReal Property in Chine?\" and apon this point Bombay Times. states, that \"real property can at pressul only bo\n\nTelegraph & Courlo\",\n\nCalzata Englishman. Bungal (erkara-\n\n*\n\n5\n\n161\n\n210\n\nCaldarts Star,...\n\nf\n\n201\n\n+\n\n39\n\nKornelion Adverker\n\n고금\n\n11\n\nPolestar reis us, and the one coursising acquiend in three ways: first, be cultivation of deteran's Garaute. e last we ever saw, but the following which is include the acquisiti at uredeene\n\nundecuplet land; Borondly, by peclan in Pelli Ovetto... cantation appeared some tee sgu in the long kong Register :--\n\nhaving ge in the age of groeihener the Durer of the Province that in the service with at tantras fion this plats are ongesel, of co- jader in vessels traslug to the porta the thing, for the past of delending in Pro. die wurks of g\n\nChina Mail.\n\nmortgagel property); and thirdly, by her Madras Atheneum, tance. Leaving the sued and third \"modes of ! acquisition to be trwalod of separately, under the bead of * Alienation,\" he proceeds to give soul of Chien,\n\nHongkong Register, hatance of the general law of China (extracto from various edes published under Imperial Barton Times...\n\nwhich are not actionlead he lay, and Pales have givet e.\n\nfpirates, cords have bras exited authority), m Aequisition by Culfiration. After\n\n* In Chian Kril, No 197. Sept. 14, wer'sly invite.\n\n! China Mail, September 7.\n\nA 5 -- 90 per plaerd at 1850 a 2800. Im Knave deed. We queurial 08701 SP, A390 ta ya The salos Save beat 1930 Pea, of the farmest, and Yana a latur\n\n\"Nasking driers nominal 4 205\n\nTA, and 225 209 far week. Its gada log.\n\nBOBALPVEU06 13535.\n\nALEPAT TROY Xatrod and Jiren 45203 N§; Bar, 3830 m\n\nas wort 78 TIX AT-88850 AR-5.\n\nGemasan.de ius a Kp. Ciarhed 1255 a 15§. CORRAL Large alankuminal at 1663 3 Java, Hd 170 for 3 aniran\n\nBain\n\nmal 9,000 plead at 2420 5 HATTAN--Saosing-imports beavy petendo! In Log-fanjarawing 38 - 3950; Stratis 2930 u 3520:\n\nTater %%n@.”\n\npics have been sold at 10 a 3550 Jo is sxluble.\n\nPercur§51) er. 85.\n\nCurcu-24 a 550\"\n\nSANDAL Wonoce have boon heavy riports, but\n\nSAWAY WOO-Good straight wood has born lakes at $5 per perl, but fur lately. nat.\n\nnta $15 le askot. There Jvc bc reosive.i fron, in Pravdary ¿e le les active it was",
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        "content_text": "9\n\nWith regard to the Attorney General I have no hesitation in saying that much important business would be impeded if he were prevented from placing himself in a position independent of the head of the Government. Matters relating to shipping, such as Register, change of owners, change of Masters etc., are of weekly and sometimes daily occurrence, and invariably require attention in this office. It frequently happens that business of this nature is too often postponed by the parties till the moment when the Ship is ready for Sea, and though the Government discourages this negligence as much as possible, it endeavours at all times to meet the wishes of the public, and when the Attorney General is not to be readily found this service could be seriously obstructed.\n\n10. I regret much that a reference of this nature should require to be made by me to the Secretary of State, but, unpleasant as is the duty, it must be done, and I shall await, I trust I may say with confidence, your decision on this delicate question.\n\nI have the honour to be,",
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        "content_text": "324\n\n25\n\nAr\n\nDATE\n\nFRAM\n\nDara\n\n[NO. 6. FEBRUARY 10, 7\n\nMERCHANT VESSEL&-Continual.\n\nJune 29 117 Dent, Beale and Co\n\nJan. 12 962 Lindsay and Co\n\nJan. 29 2, Duus and Co Jan 19 7 W. Husband Co July 14 50 Watson, aud Co\n\n925 W. Pustau and Co\n\nSHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.\n\nARRIVED,\n\nThe Wongkong Register.\n\nMERCHANT VESSELS-Continued,\n\nSarre\n\nArrival\n\nDate of\n\nTime\n\nDate of\n\nCOMSJONKER\n\nSups\n\nArrivTOMA\n\nConsta\n\nNAMR\n\nFLAG\n\nPOSH CAPTAIN\n\nRio\n\nFRUM\n\nBAILED\n\nCanco\n\nCONTIGNER.\n\nFast Coast\n\nDuich\n\nShanghae British\n\n2. Christian\n\nglsamstra\n\n4 Auckland\n\nBercha\n\n4 Mazeppa\n\nAn\n\n8 Vecilia\n\n23 Archer\n\nHongkong Feb. Leon\n\nדן\n\nDut. 764 ric\n\nEarl of Windeer Brit. sh. 1000\n\nkrawa 3JArcher\n\nAm. sh.160\n\nagond\n\nTime & Truth Brit. bk 670 Dod\n\nAuckland\n\n$Queen Phangnze Jau. 23 Maria Hay\n\nAm. hk 204 Nelson\n\nBrisach. 140\n\nBolton Brit str. 103 Harris\n\nDrát, s 200 steary Dri sh. 924 Middleton Aan. a. 1280 Osgood\n\nBordcan Sept. 10\n\neucral Sonrabara Jan. 2 Rico Calcutta Nov. 23 Kiar Bombay Dec. 30 General Shanghae Jan. 30 Ballnat Melbourne Doe, 1 Ballast\n\nGeneral Formosa Feb. Nineus FP Sundries\n\nAmoy\n\nBrat Cess Peb\n\n2 Treasure\n\nGenerat Amoy Peb. Ballast Bingapore Jan. 28\n\nAmunition Singapurs Dec. 24\n\nilico Meller Sov. 26 Baline 3. Francisc\n\nDiana. sebouer\n\nJan.\n\n100 Schaefer and Co\n\nFr. Lk. 406 Oreg Hara, bg. 260 Bigcon\n\nOrdar\n\nWat.l'ostaw andCo Schaefer and Co Lindsay and Co Order\n\nHenrietta Maris, bq. Due. Pagan Zephyr, ba July Vrieadshop, chip jJune\n\nDanish\n\n581 Schaeffer anil Co Jady A. Duff, barque 952. W. LawrenogaĈo Lady Mary Wood, c. Dec. 700 F. W. Lawrence Co Laalmenntir, ship\n\nLoulan Baillte, ship\n\nKelso, ship\n\nJan. *: 589 Ladway and Ca\n\nNov.\n\n$ 3709, Kennedy and Co\n\n509.&O. 8. S. N. G\n\nJan.\n\n7 8529, Bawinan and Co\n\nAng. 24 49man, B. and Co\n\nOrder\n\nBre. bk. Suo Klamp\n\nFeb.\n\nBrits 674 Tage\n\nA. Catr. 945 Drought\n\n.M. Robinet & Cy Wu. Pastau and Co Jardine. M. and Co 1. Walker Jardine, and Co\n\nHaldur, sehooner Lootse, schooner\n\nHamburg\n\nNov.\n\n14: W. Pustau and Cu\n\nMary Wionholt, ship\n\nJa\n\n1205ardino, M. & Co\n\nJav.\n\n160 W. Tustau and Co\n\nNapoleon HI, abip\n\nDec\n\n760 Busaeil and Cu\n\nElizabeth Rose, brig Lima, barque Mathilde, brig\n\nOct\n\n123 Siemsson and Ca\n\nJune\n\n919John Bard and Co\n\nKau.\n\n202 Turner and Ca\n\nNina, schooner File, ship Nightingale, ship Parade, qua Palmyra, harjua\n\nNov.\n\n115 John Burd and Co\n\nDoe\n\n708 Jardino, M. and Co\n\nHee. 1404Jardine, M. and Co\n\nbraly\n\n62 Welters and Co\n\nNov. 28 708 Captain\n\nBadast\n\nAugier and Cu Jardino, J. & Co tugwell and Cu\n\nParagon, skip\n\nBremon\n\nAug.\n\n800 Order\n\nPelican, barque\n\n2. 144. C. Schwabe\n\nPluto, stenmer\n\nFelis, arqu\n\nJan,\n\nbeefyall, Stiil and Co\n\nPruth, ship\n\nSAILED.\n\nChilian Frolle, schooner\n\nRemi, atenmer\n\nJape\n\n166W.M.Robinet & Ve\n\nRolls, lig\n\nGreyhound, ship\n\nFeb.\n\n500W. Pustau and\n\nCedarsh Lacy, barque\n\nNAMS\n\nRo\n\nTexs\n\nCAPTAIN\n\nFor\n\nCono\n\nCONNORRST\n\nSwntow Britisk\n\nSamuel Studdart, bg, Salmatle, ship\n\nSept. 1 451 Dent, Beale at Co\n\nالواد\n\nSir James, bang\n\nDec.\n\n7 Lindsay and Co\n\nHongkong Feh. No\n\n3 Alligator\n\n3 Magallanes\n\n3 Nimrod\n\n4 Waroola\n\n3.Scipion\n\n8 Baria\n\n19 Crisis\n\n4P. Van Burco\n\nWild Wave\n\nBrit bg 200 Boyh Brit. bg 1078tudes Sp. str.\n\nBrit. sh. 820arg\n\nBrit. ah 54 Alien Brit, sch. 200 Cheyn\n\nLaughing Water Brit, hk. 404 Omut\n\n6 Montriant\n\nChampion\n\n7 Si James Brooke Brit. str. 973 Skioner\n\n7 Dygden\n\nSw. ab. 240 Patterson\n\n7 Anos Justina Dut. sb. 500 Budeaburg 7J. Godfrey\n\nAm. t 486jGrant\n\nAlfred the Great Brit ] 640 Melutyro Grayhoaud\n\nSwatow Jan. 20 Anais\n\nAmoy Dec. 29 Tariew Fuhchau Nov. 21 Queensbury\n\nDec 8Folmala\n\n15 Agnes Garland\n\nShanghae Jan. 198chiamer\n\n12 Prince Royal 19,Sallow\n\n15 White Swallow\n\n20 Kate Carnie\n\nFr. sh. 82|Carignac\n\nAna sch. 240 Gregory Brit sh. 680 Casaldy Belk all asrisulte Brit. bk. 265 Thompso old. bk. 550 Schwarz\n\nBrit. sh. 502 Hamilton\n\nBrit. sh. 1293 Tucker\n\nAm. sh. 1200 Brown\n\nBrit, h, 401 Black.\n\nSHIPPING IN CHINA.\n\nMERCHANT VISELS.\n\nLondon\n\nNew York\n\nSiam\n\nSundries\n\nOnder\n\nChina, whip\n\nApril\n\n300 Order\n\nSu R. Abercromby, si. Jan.\n\n743 Tammer and Co\n\nSheagha\n\nSundries\n\nGibb, L. and Co\n\nFazal Cerian, burqno Juue\n\n250 Order\n\nVindex, actioner\n\nJon.\n\n179 Dent and Ce\n\nBoern\n\nManila\n\nNantos, schoober\n\nAug.\n\n150 D, Laprak\n\nWhampoa, barque\n\nSept. 30\n\n378 Under\n\nWild Mower, ship\n\nfec.\n\nSingapore\n\nSandries\n\n175 Lindany and Co\n\nDent and Co\n\nTht. bk. 250 Yeaser\n\nButaris ¡Sundries\n\nWm. Pustan and Co\n\nAmey\n\nFrench\n\nSingapor\n\nSundries\n\nHolliday, Wise and Ce\n\nBritish\n\nCanton, ship\n\nDea\n\n435 Deal and Co\n\nMeltwuns\n\nSundries Jardine, M, and Ge\n\nAbbotsford, barquo\n\nNov.\n\n425 F. D. SyDia and Co\n\n| Montrlant, ship\n\nFab,\n\n917ent and Co\n\nAkyalı\n\nSp.bg\n\nMaulls Duran\n\nSundnes\n\nSundries\n\nhilpa, Moore and Co\n\nAnn Key, schoenen\n\nApril\n\n121 Tait and fa\n\nAmerican\n\nAntoinette, barque\n\nSøpt\n\nBrit. str. 850 Payley\n\nStangha\n\nSandrite ], & 28, N. Ca\n\nBlack River Packet, bq. April 19,\n\n219 Scharffor and Co 205 Order\n\nArgonaut, ship\n\nJa.\n\n586 King and Co\n\nFr. sh. 91 Brun\n\nStangha\n\nSundries\n\nDent and Co\n\nConfucina, ship\n\nNov.\n\nAm. sh. 360 Gray\n\nForth Seas\n\nSundries\n\nUrder\n\nColdstream, ship\n\nDee.\n\nSingaport\n\nSundries\n\nFletcher and Co\n\nChinchew, ship\n\nSept\n\nShaug\n\nBuutirios\n\nWzz. Pastau and Co\n\nRangoon\n\nSundries\n\nTurner and Ca\n\nEllen, barque\n\nOliver, bargce\n\nNos.\n\nPeb\n\nSan Fransisco Sundries\n\nOrder\n\nEmma, scheuer\n\n511 Holliday, Wise &Co 764adine, M. and Co\n\n785. D. Sype and Co\n\n226 Lya, Stil! and Co 688 Platcher and Co April 21; 120 Curner and Co\n\nMilam, ship Carrington, ship Channing, ship Competitor, siy Eagle, ekip\n\nEagle Wing, ship\n\nGolden Weat, ably\n\nB.\n\nDec.\n\n49% Raspell and Co\n\nNOF.\n\n100 aac M. Buli & Co\n\nJuly $556 King and Co\n\nNov, 101000 King and Co\n\n1174 Russell and Co\n\n1500 A. Heard and Co\n\nMelbourne\n\n¡Buodtles\n\nJamca StephoneNA\n\nEmigrant, baryas\n\nChi ah. 506/Smith\n\nBest Coun\n\nBundries Won. Pratâd and Ca\n\nEmily Annina, neh,\n\nAug. 19 Nov.\n\nOrder\n\nHenry Harback, ship\n\nNov. 16 740 Crampton, H. & Co\n\n165 Purlagjes & Co | Horsilo, ship\n\nNov. 18\n\ntall, Nya and Co\n\nHavant\n\nSuadrien\n\nOrder\n\nForerunner, schooner\n\nDea\n\n140 D. faprak\n\nMatilda, ship\n\nSingapor\n\nSandrica\n\nLondon\n\nTait and Co\n\nTena, &c. Heard and Co\n\nGom, brly\n\nJane\n\n254 Dent ausl Co\n\nMelita, schooner\n\nJuu. J\n\n689 Rosell and Co\n\n140 Kassell and Co\n\nHomer brig\n\nJals\n\n595 Order\n\nTeas, &c.\n\nLiverpool Teas, c. Cows, der Sundries\n\nJardino, M. and Co\n\nOrder\n\nMariner's Hope, brig\n\nApril\n\n250 Order\n\nNile, hrig\n\nJuas\n\nEid Angier and Ca\n\nRomances of Sons ship! Dos.\n\nEundou Teas, &c, Upadi\n\nWth. Paste and Lo Blenkin, R. and Co\n\nNymph, barqne\n\nDec.\n\n400 Liadeay and Ca\n\nNeptune's Favorite, sh. Det. 81846|A, Heard and Co Norwester, ship\n\nDanish\n\nDec. 101287 A. Heard and Co\n\n241782 Ruwell and Co\n\nPet, barque\n\nAag\n\n375 Under\n\nDanmark, arque\n\nTeas, c Tens, &c.\n\nGrampton, H. and Co\n\nRoyal Lily, barque\n\nApril 28\n\n404 Lunevil and Co\n\nGlucions, brig\n\nLiverpool\n\nBrit, sh. 580|Rodger\n\nToas, e Sundrios\n\nKingsport\n\nMERCHANT VKSELS—Continued.\n\nA. Heard and Dent, Beale and Ca Gilian and Co\n\nBisters, brig\n\nJune\n\n182 Tail sud Co\n\nDee 330 Sterosen and Co Fan. 14 268Siemssen and Co Nov\n\n360 Overweg aud to\n\nUncle Tom, schooner\n\nSept\n\nWood Lark,brig\n\nDet. 12\n\nto ruil, Still and Co\n\nUnder\n\nJan.\n\n188 W. Pustan and Co\n\nNoringaese\n\nJATH\n\n270 W. Pustau and Co\n\nAurora, schooner\n\nMay\n\n128 Order\n\n140 W. Puatau and Co\n\nPostum, steac\n\nJune\n\n236 Simen and Ca\n\nAmericum\n\nNov.\n\n210 Joan Burl and Co\n\nSAIZS\n\n!Data of Tou\n\nMorida, ship\n\nCONFIGNERS\n\nHelcus, ship\n\nNov. Junt\n\nDec.\n\n404 Squeer and Co\n\nโมน\n\n25 W. Postan and Co\n\nDate of Inors\n\nCommons\n\n{Arrival |\n\nSept.\n\n277W. Pustan and Co\n\nHongkong\n\nOct.\n\n340 Trautmann and Co\n\nAlmonde, banq\n\nAug.\n\n589Order\n\nJustina, barque\n\njAug\n\nMercurius, barque Fielades,\n\nJuly\n\nDec,\n\n230|Dreyer und Vo\n\nDen.\n\n225 Biomes and Co\n\nLygdon, shig\n\nHambary\n\nBonito, brig\n\n¡Nov,\n\n31 John Burd and Cal\n\nBuenos Ayua, brig\n\nDed.\n\n200 Dreger and Co\n\nChristinu, brig Puel, choomer\n\nApril\n\n170rder\n\nDew\n\n148 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nPeruvian\n\n250W.M. Robinet & Co\n\nAug.\n\n175W.M.Robinet & Co\n\nDeo.\n\n400 Order\n\nLug\n\n9 430 Order\n\nAourn Barrabout Butts.n\n\nJuly\n\n3240;der\n\nCalcutta\n\nNov.\n\n220. 1. Syaru and Co\n\ny 11 4168.0. Syme and Ce\n\nConn\n\nJuly\n\n325 King and Co\n\nAng, 25 500 King and Co\n\nAag, 10 985 Russell and Co\n\nFab\n\n216|W. Puetae and Co\n\nSabu\n\nAt Hongkong} British Anandale, ship And, steamer Anaye, ship Australia, chip Avon, Lacque Banner, schooner\n\nGaneber, barque Brothers, brig Caldera, ship\n\nCadiz, steamer\n\nArrival:\n\n8759 Lyall, Sul and Co J Feb. 5 163 Robert 9. Walker Jan. 13 878 Fletcher and Co Sept. 5 580 John Bardd and Co Sep. 39 280 Bus and Co Jan. 188ohn Burd and Co\n\nPet 485 Jardiue, St. and Co\n\nDec. 15 2400rder\n\nJan. 8 225 Order\n\nFeb, 13000 P. & 0.9. N. Cu\n\nCity of Carlisle, ships. 15 996Jardine, 3 and Cu\n\nClarendon, satp\n\nDeva, ship\n\nSinglet, sleemer\n\nEarl Grey, barque\n\nEarl of Windsor ship\n\nBena, brig\n\nBuranic ship Excellent, brig Falcon, ship Formosa, ship\n\nGleus, ahip\n\nGod Succe, sip\n\nHero, ship\n\nKensington ship\n\nLady Hayce, barque\n\nLaurick, brig\n\nLord Raglan. ship Tani, barque\n\nNarshall, Buhooner Maria Hay, ship Mazepps, schooner Pacifico, brig\n\nFeb. 1 850Jarding, M. and Co Jan. 18:1030 Russell and Co\n\nDoc 8 1888tomssen und Co Dec. 17 8737ardine, M.\n\nDiter\n\nAdmiral Zoutman, shipDec.\n\nAlbrecht Belling, bq.Nov.\n\nG. G. D. Von Twist, hq,fian. Oct. 10 300W. Postau and Coatic Liong, bargus ne Jaa. 18 3685iomsten and Co Nov. 28, 8438,Senseffer and Co\n\nAnon Elizabet,bą. Chriatias, leque General de Stiles, hop. Jan. 2 798|Under Hollandetrow, hargas Jacot. Lima, barke Jacoba Cornella, pq. Klazina, darus\n\nOosterling, harg Proteos, barque Regina, arqu Sumatra, aliip Danish\n\nSept. 10 799 chaster and Co OL 32 800 Schaeffer and Cu Feb. 192chaser and Co Jan. 17 charler and Co Dee. 13 363 Van der Haven Jan 18 443ucer and Co Jan. 473 W. Punta and Co Feb. 278445obacter and Co\n\nMay 10 Siemmen and\n\nIfercuian, brig Helena\n\nJau. 31\n\nCo\n\nHanbury\n\nAar, ship\n\nAlbin, schooner Christian, belg\n\nDec. y Nov. 16 Feb.\n\n260\n\nFab 21 Lindas and Co\n\nJan. 26) 207 Camajce and Co\n\nDec. 26 728 Order\n\nNov. 385 Lyail, Still and Co\n\nSept. 26 430Jardine, M. & Lin\n\nJan. 14 406 Order\n\nLau. 16 784. Murray and Co\n\nNov. 600 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 1 404 Lindsey and Co\n\nJan. 13 scoileder\n\n0 15 848 Geo. Duddell\n\nJan. 27 28Ajardine, M. and Co\n\nDec. 17 766 Jardine, M. & Cn\n\nJan. 12 274 Dent and Co\n\nDet.\n\n8 1988. K. Burrow\n\nJan. 31 994 Janline, M. and Co\n\nFeh. 4140anline, M. & Co Oct. 14] 146Deo. Dúddell T'aranverance, Largna Sept. 18 2Turner and Ca Princess Reval, supDec, 28; 900 Dent aud Co\n\n(Doc. 25 781onser\n\nQueen, brig Samarang, banque\n\nApoctly, ship\n\nFeb. 8 ĐuôiAngier and Ca\n\nDes. 25 5801Dent and Co\n\nJau 241031 Jamaa Stephenson\n\nSpirit of the North, ah. Kov, 11) 671jtibb, L. and Co Sultans, barque Oct 10 588schaeffer and e\n\nTime & Truth, bargde Teh. 3 578 Orlar\n\nUnion, leamer\n\nTruro, ship\n\nFenilia, ship\n\nVirginia alip\n\nVivid, brig\n\nWater Witch, barque\n\nWild Daynell, ach. Zephyr, schooner\n\nFrench\n\nEtoile, ship\n\nIndia, barqu\n\nLeon, harqua\n\nMaarl, ship\n\nSucces, ship\n\nVille de Dieppe, barque\n\nAnter\n\nAntonita, schwoner Antelope, T Archer, whip Auckland, barque\n\nBurnham, barque\n\nCarbon, shooner\n\nJan. 24 695 Order\n\nAng. 16 786 Thon. Husband Co Feb. 8 674 Jardine, Al, sad Co June 18 830 Lyall, Still and Cộ Nov. 8 143ardine. M. & Co Jau. 15 253 D. Lapaik\n\nJan. 156 Deat and Co\n\nJun. 31 148Dcut and Co\n\nJan. 24 539 Order\n\nfan. 18 615 Dent and Co\n\nFalk 2405,Order\n\nJan 24 156 Russell and Co\n\nNov. 14mier\n\nno. 221014 gail, Sul and Co\n\nDec. 3 112Order\n\nJan. 24200 Kussell and Co\n\nTeb. 31460 Roswell and Co\n\nFeb. 209.M.Robinet & Co\n\nOct. 28 245 W. Pulau and Co\n\nDue 26 300 K. Crashy\n\nCW. Bradley, j, bq. Oct. 9 218 A. Heard and Co\n\nDon Quixote, ship\n\nKtement, ship\n\nEureka, ship\n\nFrancis P. Sage, ship\n\n• Garland, schooner\n\nHelgu Mar, bergun\n\nJanes Marshall, big Kate Hooper, shig Mary Whitridge, ship\n\nMatcor, ekip\n\nMiana, schooner\n\nMin, geamur\n\nMonsoon, ship\n\nNorth Wind, ship\n\nN. B. Palmer, Jip\n\nDen 91438 King and Co\n\nJAN 33 400A. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 51100A. Heard and Co\n\nNov, 191146 Jardine, M. & Co\n\nJan. 151138. R. Barrows\n\nDec. 26 560 Order\n\nJan. 16 1865. K. Darrows\n\nDec, 281488 Jne. Stephenson\n\nNov. 27 978 Kuseli aud Co\n\nao. 201088, Heard and Co May 306Order\n\nJ. 14 101 Bu-sell and Co\n\nJane 28 506 Thomas Hunt &Co Oct.\n\n81041 Jaa. Purdon and Co\n\nDec. 1400 Russell and Co\n\nQueen of the Seas, spec. 17185Rll and Co\n\nRacebound\n\nRealute, ship\n\nShane Draper, sch.\n\nSportsman, shiy\n\nStar King, sly\n\nTuskina, ship\n\nYoung America, wip\n\nAug. 28 580. E. Barrows\n\nSept. 25 801 Russell and Ca\n\nHai, 26 206 A. Heard and Co\n\nNov. 20 626 Unter\n\nDec. 14177nder\n\nSept. 342 Y. J. Murrow\n\nSept 202000. Heard and Co\n\nMeteos, ship\n\nPeruvian\n\nAndreas, orig Architect, ship Carica, arqua L'allau, barque\n\nSantiago, banne Ugarte y Santiage,\n\nSMAR\n\nNoortol, banque\n\nSan Juan, barquə\n\nhq.\n\nSiamese Crow, stalp\n\nSintoy, schooner\n\nSpar\n\nDenia, schooner Bremen\n\nBertha, barque\n\nC. Metabets, you Solon, hanger\n\nChition\n\nAllanza, barque Spray, schooner\n\nNess Crans dinn Annie, barque\n\nMacao British\n\nW. Pustan and Co\n\n510 W. Puszu and Co\n\nJohn Bard sad Co Wm.Fustat and Co Jan. 15 540 die aussen end to\n\nTait and C\n\nNov. 16\n\nNov. 12 540. M. Rabinet& Co\n\nDar. 28 3505. J. das Remedios\n\nTall, 231 218 and\n\nJ.\n\nAcmel, brig Chico, brig\n\nClarita, brig Cara, skip\n\nkesits toge\n\nSiamese\n\nSea Horse, hocqus\n\nSiam, que\n\nSpanish\n\nSan Lorenzo, brig\n\nSeraphina, ship\n\nFubebau\n\nDritish\n\nCo\n\nMaste, bri\n\nDee & 9p. dos Remedios\n\nJan. 195. Robinet & Co\n\nSept. 15j 200 Order\n\nNav. 19 160 Order\n\nDee, 15 300inder\n\nAug. 26 250 under\n\nNov. Zayall, Still and Co\n\n1400W. Duxted and Co\n\nJan. 24 4702. S. Walker\n\nDet. 22 48fuhn Bond and Co Jan. 29 270/Onder\n\nDec. 220W.M. Robines & Co\n\nJuly 1307 Edward and Bailey\n\nJehn Macthic, ekip Feb. Rochampton, shijs Ang\n\nPortugues\n\nMetasje, barque\n\nNew Era, khij\n\nGaiden Raer, ship\n\nKingfisher, ship\n\nMandarin, ship\n\nSamuel Ronsell, ship\n\nSarah H. Snow, Ivy, Vancouver, ship\n\nHambog\n\nAtlas, barne\n\nSa Dent, Beate and Co\n\n289 fyn, Stilt end Co\n\n597 1..Robinct & Co\n\nTou Scimeter and Co 1543chaetler and Co 478sohaefer and Co 2448. D. Syme and Go 237 Adam Scott 190Schelfer and Co 424\n\n10. Nathabloy & Co\n\nOtto, barque\n\nVirginie, brig\n\nHamburg\n\nEsperanza, harqne Hannibal, schooner\n\n| fverbrook, brig\n\nLima, barque\n\nMary Boar, ship Pathfinder, barque Senatur, barque Pramin Amerika, belg\n\nSiamete\n\nBangkok Mark, ship Golffinder, baqme Sueroan, ship\n\nSparsh\n\nSanta Lucts, banque\n\nSwedish\n\nNov. 181296 Moncreiff, G. & Co Dea ¡Dec.\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR IN CHINA.\n\nمات قلات کا\n\nCLASS\n\nAv\n\nCanton Stoop\n\ni,kong !. W. Str. JiLong Sloop\n\nILong Flag Ship\n\nCanton loop\n\nCuroaandel Canton P. W. Br. Vatcounter anto\n\nHoteles\n\nHornet\n\nMam\n\n! Nakist\n\nNiger\n\n632 Dent, Dotle stud Co Elk\n\n600 John Herd and Go | Fary\n\nser. St. (kang Hospital Canto Ber. Sw. H.kongoro Ship\n\nFrigate\n\nPanton Bar Sta\n\nCOHKANDERS.\n\n12A, W. A. Haud\n\n8T. D. A. Fortescu 12 Licut. Beamish\n\n(lour Ad.\n\nCapt. W. K. Hall\n\n14. Jenkins 35 Doorglas HG.W.D.O'Callaghan\n\n17 C. C. Forsyth\n\nH. T. Fla, Muater\n\n60 H Keith Stewart 19H, A. A. Cochrane 408FW.F. Nicolson\n\n14. Barnard\n\n49. 9. Hand\n\n40 Cdre. m, Ú. Elliot\n\nBRITISH SHIPS OF WAR EXPECTED.\n\nCONDEAND\n\n.ALEN\n\nÜs..\n\nENGLAND\n\nza Frigate\n\nRav.\n\nW. 7. Bate\n\n11. Macendie. Str,\n\nKit Boater, 26\n\n11\n\n136A. Hearl wait Co\n\nNov.\n\n9191ent and Co\n\nPastalcon, brig\n\nNov.\n\n200 Cantujee and Co\n\nPique\n\nSgus Frigars\n\nKol: Small, ship\n\nAug. 29\n\n663 Gibu, L. and Co\n\nKenos\n\nPibehta Bloop\n\nRempaon\n\nAmor P. W. Str.\n\nAmerican\n\nAnnie Buoknax, 1.\n\nSept.\n\n530 Russell and C\n\nSybille\n\nHogue Frigate\n\nMay 16\n\n800 Russell and Co\n\nAug.\n\n1288ardine, M. and Co\n\nJune\n\n78. lead and Oə\n\n¿Mag\n\n94 Russell and Co\n\nDo.\n\n420|Klug and Go\n\nJune\n\n518 Bus and Co\n\nOut\n\n420John Burd and Co\n\nWienu, Larque\n\nJuct.\n\n490Biomes ami Us\n\nActoun\n\nAlseri\n\nNingpo British\n\nCullou\n\nCamila\n\nkt. T. Calville\n\nSlop\n\nCruizer\n\n17 ber. Str. Sept. 25\n\nCarnulle. ship Lyra, Belovner\n\n15. Hot\n\n120 Lindy and Co Forestr\n\nA. J. Innes\n\nidun Beat Sept. 20\n\nSolon, barane\n\n6\n\n560 Turner and Uo 469 A.A.de Mello & Co\n\naughty\n\nGan Beat Sept 25\n\nWilminginn, schooner Feb.\n\n196 Bell and Co\n\nHüchilyor\n\nInflexibla\n\nr. Vorhert\n\nAL\n\nOsprey\n\nAlbert Edward, ship\n\nBritisk\n\nang.\n\n497. Bowman and Coh\n\nNov,\n\nAliyals, ship\n\nNov. 20 1247 Biriey, W, and Co\n\nStaunch\n\n1. Wildonan\n\nAlchemist, ship\n\nDe\n\n914 Turner and Co.\n\nStarling\n\nA. 1 Villiers\n\njun Boat Sept. 25 Gun Boat Ool. 23\n\nAlligator, brig\n\nb.\n\n19710166, Land Co\n\nAugusts, ship\n\nNov. 23 372 Lindmy and Go\n\nBallarat, ship\n\nNov.\n\n719 Dent ad Co\n\nChallenger, barque\n\nSeph\n\n175 Turner and Co\n\nChieftain, barque\n\nJan.\n\n20John Burd and Co\n\nCo..lucius, ship\n\nThee.\n\n400 Holliday, Wine & Co\n\nVESSEL\n\nAr\n\nFLAQ\n\nCOMMANDERL\n\nDec. 19\n\nJune 15 566 Turner and Lo\n\nJan.\n\n127 William I. and Co\n\nCetinnt\n\nHongkong Fr. Str.\n\nSur Are\n\nL'et\n\n8501 & 0.2. F. Co\n\nSupt. 10 240 Jardine, M. and Co\n\nVirginie\n\nHongkong Fr. Frig\n\nCape, Plan\n\nForest Queen, ship\n\nNov.\n\n839 W.H. Wardley Co\n\nLevant\n\n18 Smith\n\nPortsmouth\n\nEassio Manens, barq. May 25 297 Jou d'Abreide Waris Carlota, Iryusi Jan. $30 J. J. don Rmuelion Slavina, banque\n\nTremelga, barqua\n\nFreach\n\n13ane 211 1705. 3. dos Ramedice\n\nSept.\n\nPort de Bordeaux, ship Oct.\n\nAmerican\n\nLorisiana, barq\n\nDeich\n\nBerena, rig\n\nDoggershank, skip\n\n3751 inday and Co\n\n816Dent and Co\n\nShanghae\n\n249W.M. Robinet &Co Arrow, ship\n\n237W. Pustuu and Co\n\nApril 22\n\nOct.\n\nDet\n\nBebehneller and Co\n\nEverdina izabeth, og Jan\n\n600 Schneer and Co\n\nDee,\n\n189 Schaefer and Co\n\nFra\n\n753 Order\n\nJuct.\n\n530 Schaeffer and Co\n\nJAR.\n\nSt. Heleon, brig\n\nTonia, ship\n\nVrow Jobunag\n\nHamburg\n\nLaura & Fonis, big,\n\nKose, brig\n\nWillewina, brig\n\nPeruvian\n\nGrimeness, chip\n\n243jDrayer and Co\n\nJuly 14, 1769. M. Burrows\n\nJuly\n\n224 Schaeffer and Co\n\nOct. 15: 50 Order\n\nCrystal Palace, ship\n\nKila Jane, barque\n\nElizabeth, brig\n\nHein, steamer\n\nFazli Corrim, barque\n\nFrances, ship\n\nGazelle, schooner\n\nGeelong, barque\n\nDec. 125 Birley. W. and Co\n\nWaton and Co\n\nMay 30 302 Tail and Co\n\nJan 15 212 Hooper\n\nAug. 11 3420ma, B. and Ca 651 gal. Stiti and Co\n\nMaria Natividad ship Sept. 18 610w.. Robins & Co General Windham, ship.\n\nEast Coast British\n\nChin Chin, harque Eamont, schonbur Gazelle, schoenor\n\nHazard, schooner\n\nHelen, brig\n\nion.\n\n316 Camajarse Co\n\nJan.\n\n121 Dent and Co\n\nGulnare, ship Hellespont, steamer Tuchinnan, arque Just\n\nBat, ship\n\nApril\n\n15Jardine, M. And Co\n\nJuly\n\n144 Y. J. Mucrow\n\nJan.\n\n180Turner and Co\n\nHydronce, ship\n\nJane\n\n137 Carlowitz and Co\n\nMalacca, barque\n\nAug\n\n089 Carlowitz and Co\n\nPearl, schooner\n\niJuly\n\nW.M. Reniunt & Lo\n\nTrumpu. schooner\n\nMay\n\n300jD. Laprak\n\nAntican\n\nDerby, ship\n\nJuly\n\n1098A. Heard sad Co\n\nProgressive Age, brig\n\nNov\n\n296A. Heard and Co\n\nRinglorier, ship\n\nMay\n\n2156 A, Heard and Co\n\nSancho Pans, ship\n\nSept\n\n875 Russell and Co\n\nWitw, la ver\n\nUst\n\n$10Kinder\n\nFra 2002 Hargreaves and Co\n\nJan. 886Fadine. M. and Co Sept. 1 265 Deus, Buaie y Co Dec. 241 8201Birley, W. and Co\n\nC. Reilowas\n\nJ.F.C.Hanitou 12 loop\n\nC. T. Lackie\n\nA. V. Hamilto\n\nC.F.A,Shadwell 21 Ser. Str.\n\nC Campbell\n\n6 P. W. Str. Oct, 25\n\n(Gan Bost\n\n21. J. Bomalieid 4 Ser. Str.\n\nKith Stewart !\n\nGu Buat\n\nHos, H.Keppel 60 Frigata\n\nFOREIGN MIPS OF WAR IN CHINA.\n\nSan Jacinto\n\nHongrong U. &. SI.\n\nStaigas U. S. Sh.\n\nFR-A. Guerla\n\n16 Fonta\n\nƒ m. A POOR Capt. Bell\n\nHongkong U. S. Sir.\n\nMandura\n\nMacao\n\nFort. Reig.\n\n90 Com. Tavara\n\nAmazona\n\nB+\n\nPurt.lorsha 6 Earnichs\n\nJorge Just\n\ndu.\n\nSelpion\n\ndr.\n\nSp. Ser.\n\nBg.\n\n4Brinnes\n\nAnies Ba\n\n14 Duran\n\nHongkongora Sv. 20 Capt, Boturin\n\nTERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION to the HONGRONG REGISTER and OVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE CURRENT-For One Year, $25; 9 Months, $13; Three Mouths, $8. To the HONGKONG REGISTER For One Year, $15, Six Months, $2, Three Months, $5. To the OVERLAND RE- OISTER AND PRICE CURRENT' alone:--For One Year, $3; all payable in advanUSB, TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENT in the HONGKONG REGISTER-Advertscments, not exceeding 5 lines,\n\nesch insertion, $1; cach additional line 20 conts; une balf of these charges for Repetitions AGENTS for the HONGKONG REGISTER and GVERLAND REGISTER AND PRICE GUERENT J. G. APIHOur, Rey, London, Mars, Jant, steak & Co, Cricuta: Mesars. Binaton & Co. Bombay W. S. Donos, Faq., Singapore, Messrs. Thorson, Ronkers & Ur, Batavia, J. P. Pzabek, Boy. San Francisco.\n\nEdited, Printed, and Published by ROBERT STRACHAN, at the Hongkung Register Ofice: Gage Street\n\nVictoria, Hongkong. Tuesday, February 10, 1857.\n\nThe China Mail Extra.\n\nHONGKONG, SATURDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 1857.\n\n“Chino Muit\" Office, Feb. 7, 1857- thon to the unsatisfactory state of his toast, my wife remarked she felt giddy and sick, him; he pretended to be overlooking the business the investigation as Superintendent of Police, the A man can overlook his business while walking affair being then eurelaped in mystery; and I imagine\n\nThe Criminal Sessions of the Supreme fairs, which had be shewn to be the We let the room after 3, she immediately felt sick\n\nshop\n\nthat the first instanco Mr Mercer acted as Culo- Court the most exciting that have occur reverse of is a fouriebing condition, his and smiled, I thought nothing of it at the time, but about the e\n\nwalked was to the verandah to light a chemot, when Aaxx, cock to The Herland,On the 15th January, eial decrewry-in fact it was an investigation into rel since the settlement of the colony-debts to one firm alone amounting to nearly in the wor af gtating the elgar I suddenly felt sick\n\nthe morning, got bread from the Esing shoes don't the case genotally. I usually, in cases requiring commenced on Thursday, and closed last $15,000. He spoke of the temptation and vomited. Thinking no more about it, I went know the peron-thes was generally brings it, he particular forestigation, maka peliminary acquiry sight. The case of most interest-the bold out to Alum, of averting the pantah in my hair to the Folke Hospital, but when Tranches is not one of the prisoners; this was about half-past 7- before sending them up to the Magistrate. It was trial of Cheong Alum and nine others, on ment with which he had been threatened the entraner leading up to the fif, I was again sick; \n\nAtoy, coolie to be Hachand, Saw Esing's people not my original intention to make a magisterial and when I got clues to St Paul's College, was age\n\nmyrassine's house on the marning of investigation in the present instance; I merely aga.a bring bread a charge of dilempt to poison-lasted fee by the mandarins, by the commission was aide off and on, up to a quarter to 10. the 15th January; they are not among the priscoera. wished to yet an insight into the case as Superit daye, and ended in a verdict of Not guilty, would be considered a highly meritoriona was sick 19 or vlock that night. Next habit of getting bread from the Esing shop the was a very singalar case, I propound we should sit of an atrocious crime, but yet ar net which The romiting was very violent. Mrs Dengr W. A. HARLAND, M.,Was I believe, in the tundent of Police. but her two hours or so, as it\n\nto 1.\n\ntime.\n\nars from that shog-down to the morning of the 16th as Magistrate, and we then commented to take do We are sorry we are unable to give the one by the Chinese authorities, deserving day I tapponed to enter the Police Office, where en eloquent addresace of the Counsel on buth of commendation and reward, instead of vision was going forward, and promised then fancy inclusive I are a mail piece of the bread paltional,\n\nto send some of the bread to Dr Harland for analy. that morning, Dr Chaldecott and Dr Hat.ca alo Next, bo\n\nSANDWITH DAINKED-Am in business in the sides, but must content ourselves with the punishment, at their harde. \n\nzation; did that night. [Cross-conmiasi by partook of it. About an hour afterwards fe faint sity, and live in the wee house with Captain Endi- De Brive,I did not take the bread myself to Dr and aíck, and incised to veuit, and within a few mere heads of the points dwolt upon; and referred to the departure of Alam and \n\nnott Faing enpplicà me with bread on the 15th minutes ufteur wande vomited slightly, and fole a pain January-I partook of the bread and was very ill- even these, we fear, will prove very io his father from the colony on the very Herland. I know caly the Sih prisoner (Alum) na \n\nworning the criminal set was wusumnat belong ag to the Eving shop. I kept the balled the Beach. I then took an emotis, which made at the inmates of the house whe ate of the bread perfect. \n\nup in my own room until I sent it to Dr Harland.me veil a bitła man, and for a little time alter felt ed; and commented strongly on the suspi \n\nwere Hi-I have not perfectly recovered up to this Of the opening speech by the Hųn. T. \n\nIn consequence cf my laers, I delivered the cious manner in which this was managed. By the ATTORNEY Uraat.]-Don't know the 10thy, but shortly afterwards was able to attend to \n\nprisoner, never mw him before at all. sent the same people who can to she house sick. About to remainder of the breast Mr May at the Ptice lice C. Anstey, the Attorney General, wo \n\nWith regard to the sickness of his family \n\nbread a ten minutes past to Dr Harland, by a hours afterwards the pain in the stomach returned, this was on the evening of the 16th-Dr Badland have no notes whatever. He dwelt, how on board the steamer-this was easily and coalie named Attal. \n\nbut I could not vomit. I bai diethms during the I think was presos 1 lave had many dealings with ever, on the atrociousness of the attempt naturally to be imputed to sea-sickness; ATIAL METAL to Dr Dempeter--On the 16th night, and next day a violent headache, wakacss of the Esing abug in the bakery business -I know the made upon the community, and the utter for there were no proofs of them aftor January, escried a paper parcel from Dr Dampster to the jibs, and xansea, Dr Iamos got sick sooner 9th and 10th prisoners to belong to the duche than I did; but I did ont see him, as he had gone 10th I are always understood to be the father of Faing impossibility in such cases of producing sufferings which the medical evidence had Dr Harland, Do not know what was in it, but ir \n\nwas given me by my master. \n\nca Dr Chaldecots, hearing of people being sick, Alum), he was always in the shop, and when the direct testimony against the parties accus- abawo were the invariable effects of argo- ACHING, servant to Dr Dempster-om the 15th took an emetic, as he had ate more bread than any was cut of the sloop, I have left by neders with him od. The evidence in this, as in avery nic, and under which the foreigner who January, received rome bread at may master's day of on Before I had filed breakfast, a Parsee ger Orn about the 24 ur 3d of January, our he made similar case, tour therefore be entirely cir- had partaken of the bread in the present from two men from Esing; they are not at the bar. teman aliud. 20 mil the inam of his house were a contract with Alura fura supply of breuis for the cumstantial; but he would adduce sich a \n\nThis was about 7 wack gars the bend to my sick, and blamed the bread as being the cause of it; I Russian curvest On the Mih I went over to the instance had laboured. He also spoke of \n\nmaaler to estipul it up the breakfast table. \n\nlef my breakfast to go and see them, and it was on \n\nEwing how to apeak to Alure about the contract, Oa TARRANT, Editor of the Friend of my return I first felt sick myself. Both Dr Chalecoss the morning of the 13th, the shop bep called our art jury, as he felt assured must to a certainty and Agent of the steamer to retura to the N indelibly the stain of crime apon the Hongkong that night, as a ruse on his my bread from the Haing shop, dawn to the 13 several days séta, attending to people who were black lettres out in frens of his door sunt him user prisonem at the bar, and draw forth au \n\npart, when be found his hopes of escape January, inclusiva-row the 1st, 3d, and the staffering from eating the bread; the Parses had to ascertain its pats, and in consequent of what unanimona verdict of guilty. \n\nthe boy told us, I had the conversation with hiari on frustrated, and that the poison had not had and 10th prisoners to belong to the shop-the 1st taken only band and a cup of tea-they had all been \n\nI believe to be general assistant and Collector of sick, I adviced them to take emetica. Some of thus the 14th. I teid hum the boy haul informed us that Dr Bridges comarcal his defence by the fatal effets intended had his efforts balls; the 3d I have known in two capaction in con- we axtended effured much more everely than schare the chop said he intended to leave the iny, and remarking that, the case was remark succeeded, the result would have been nection with Exing shop, the inst was as breme-de-bes all had similar syroptatns. From the symptotes wished to sell out. He admitted the chup did say ablo from the atrocity of the attempted another frightful tragedy like that of the liverer; the 9th believe to be the head of the in my own case, and of others who came to be. I felt but said that it was not his intention to leave, but he crime; admitting most fully that there had unfortunate Thistle. He noted the contra- Eing the 19th is I believe the father he ais? i ere what arannic had been administered in the bread, Lad put out the notice for the purpose of deceiving be an attempt to destroy the community dictious in Alam's statements about the have knows in two capacities—one as general assist- I haght down a piece of bread from the Parets, and the Mandarine, who had been traping him a great ant of the Taing shop I have ren bien, 2 ay may kept the remnant of our own. I had alan overal deal told him that would not antinfy one had by poison, but denying that the guilt of poison to the various witnesses and frequently. I saw the 1st prisver five or air day specimens, from Dr Dempster, Captain Paints, and deceived me in a former contract, and I would not yest such an attempt was in any way hrought finally wound up with a confident aanr-before the 15th, ou my ectering my printing offit, othere, and two savea from Mr GrandPre, which he unsil I saw that the bieenit was in the drying lots - bone to the prisoners at the bar. Extra- ance on his part of a verdict against all the he was sitting there, and presentat me a hill from hia took from the Eving shop and gare ints my uwa he most go with me and show in that the bread wa ordinary, be said, bad been the display of prisoners. \n\nsaster. I told him I was then rather busy, and sa bas.d. Ir Deropster's and Captain Endicott's I re- there. Its went with me in my boat to the bakery the mercy and goodness of God, in not a His Lordship the Chief Justice then the bill was not recripted, if he would leave it with ceived on the tin. So let the first alarm, I in the Ila-wen, and on the page down we had a me, I would Inok at it and have it settled. He then endeavoured to ascertain in a busty way what was in conversation on various matters. I had him if he single instance of death having cocurred addressed the jury,-directing them to said in master intended to have the colony-replied the bread, and Ur Bradford curing in, be and I from the attempt. He sormented strongly card from their wouls everything they in rather an impartiment way, and marle a motion to \n\nad bi kamily in Hongkong? La replied he had. I satisfied ourselves it was anovic... Néxt day, at the sard, having his fatally bore, he had better remén on the singularity of the course adopted might have rend or heard about the case it down again and not to go away until he got paid. request of the Colonial Secretary, we made s moral the end of the war no one could supply to by goveraronut in departing from the ordi- nut-of-doors, and to couline theneelves Seeing he was disposed to be saucy, I took him by the crest analysis of each piece of bread separately, cuit so walk-te would make a good thing of it, and nary course of conducting criminal inves outinely to the evidence. As regarded nine coline, said he and his master might go to the devil if and found they all indicated the presence of arsenin. Le protected. He said it was not his wish to go, but they phased, and told him to go ont. The Ed prisoner 1 The analysis for Ascoctaining the yountity tank he had heen threatent, and there were at that time tigations, and still more strongly on the of the prisoners, the jury would probably have a good way times, but the seas. 1 up place entaequently, and we found that one pasad 88 Mandarins in Hongkong in disguise. I told mode in which the Attorney General had agree with him in thinking the evidence pore you (the Alterary General) referto, was eu an in- loaf of bread contained nearly a drms of armenia, B0 \n\nbim if he world report them to the police office, bo conducted the cause, by displaying personal against them was very slight, amounting quest on the 38 January, upon a body that was found grains to the diant commit while arsenic. The \n\nwould be protected. His answer was, that on bis animosity against the prisoners, and making indeed solely to their connection with the board the Thiste, on which occasion be described br I ate was brown, the uther specimens were arrival at the bakery, he would convince me that he \n\nwhite-both kinda contained ausanie; much been the quotatione from trial which had taken Esing Bakery. With respect to Alura, bebimself as Parare Mate on card the steamer, To \n\nhad a large amount of property at stake-that it was the best of my knowledge und belief, the 9th prisoner ivai contined aufficient cause deart. I also, on not bis desire to leave, and a thought he would take place in the worst periode of English ori-was alewn to have been at the bakery on the (Am) was the charterer of the steamer at the time the alterion of the 15th, had two jars brought me my advice and reusia. When we tired at the minal law; and lastly, wornarked on the afternoon of the 14th January, when tho she was destroyed. In consegaenen of the way the d by a pokocurau-one containing yet used on the bakery, the people appeared to be mixing water and pancity of the evidence brought forward dongh was making; and if the jury thought prisoner gave his evidence at the inquest, I objected to night of the lash, the other the materials for making dough in dimus ms in the plass. After visiting for the proscention-which, he said, ovea that he mixed the arsenie with the bread, is bringing bad es my bowo objected on the yat, together with me foar and some pastry from \n\nthe drying room, and when leaving the bakehouse, 15th January between Gand? in the morning, when if there had been to defenes to offer, would or ordered it to be so toixed, tuy weak aw him delving it. A man war with bin ear \n\nthe bakery-pasta scraped from the table, and some \n\nexported Alum would go back with me, and offered pastry in tin moulds, I found no trace of arsenic or him a passage in the heat, but he said he bad some net buvo warranted a conviction on the \n\nfind him guilty; or if they were of opinion rying cau basketa-prisoner took the bread out of other meallic poi in any of the materials. The business to attend to, and would walk bot part of the jury. Ha divided the evi- that he consulted with the forumon Alun the Easkew and put them into my base. I said to analysia was fade in the presenes of Dra Bradford, was between 3 and 4 in the aftermon. They dence for the prosecution into three classes and Atmoi on the subject, Le would be him \"Da my ine fellow, you deliver cay bread, ús Kenky, Watson, and Elspeter. \n\nwere mixing our and water in two ho 1st, those especially connected with the accessory before the fact; but if they were \n\nyou \"He made no response, but yard a kind of A. HAND-PRE, Assistaus Superintendant of Police, showed me a room he said was the brand bakery, gistrod outside the door, saw the bread handed Hava baard D: Harland's evidence-i tak lie fact of the poisoning; 2dly, them wit- \n\nnot perfectly assured in their own minds of in, and immediately after went in and ordered my board to him from the Eaing shop on the morning of supplied 400 families with bread this was told re and they were mixing duugh theve te told me ha nesses who detailet facts connected with Aluni's connection with, and cognizance Comprador to anale Raing's bill, and not to take any the 16th--was promet at the Cowai Station, whey, by him in evidence of the husless he was doing, and Alom before his departure; adly, the of, the attempt to poison, they would return more bread from him, as I was afraid he would the yeast and others things found in the bakery bis eonarquent disinclination to leave. day statement class who described his conduct on board a verdict of acquittal. His Lordship after-puss \n\nI and a servant girl partusck of the were sent to De Harland Tent thera. (Oroei- made by him that be bad sold his business to me la false. the steamer and on the way to Macao. wards, in reading over the evidence, called bread that morning she ate a little left on my plate. questioned by Dr Batmaks.]—I was acquainted with I was asked by MeMncow, anice my first examination, All that evidence he examined in detail; the attention of the jury to the facts of pent to my room, and there folt a sensation of flatu shop on the Queen's Road, and the bakery at the About five minutes alcer leaving the breakfast table, the Esing abop perious to this affair-1 know the then stated what evidence be intended to Alo's own furally being sick from par-toucy-sit1 had been eating wow at first wok Seng Gardens be the plows from which the bring forward in defence; and wound up taking of the bread, and to his offera of to notice of is, but eat down on my chair, looking at trend is carried to the shop there was formerly a with 3 general comparison of the whole 450 and $100 to Captain Xavier to return me papers, as the boy handed them to the the papers bakery about two years ago-attanited in the shop in the 19th, when the evidence I gave was rond over to evidence, and a confident averment of his to Hongkong that night, as rims facin were for the Yoss-offe, and the hot was landing the Queen's Road. The distance betwixt the shop him, he wished me to think if he had aut said he bound three up to as team tho ilone, when I suddenly bohat the jury would acquit all the proofs of his inuocance; but the jury vomited over him. Shortly afterwards two friends \n\nand Jokery in shout one mails. I was nogcainted bean aid there were 59 mandarina I call the place with Alnu, the 9th prisoner, before the 15th-have Queen's Roud the shop; I never wow the th Poy the charge, as affecting the nino consider them merely as clever ruses on called, and I told them I was sick-they said a great soon his very clices; he was always said to be the prisoner in the bakery. The contest was for 27,000 apuially, depending altogether upon their the part of a guilty man is dread of us many people were sick-I said I might be poised, master of the Eng shop. I don't know if he had anyar 28,000b of biscuit the bargain wet in writing. employment by Alam. \n\npision, and if so, would treat them ac- and had better take an omeric, and got up to get on, parts he was reputed sole owner. There were a hot made with Alur personally. I never made a but again vomited violently for about ten minutes good aber arrested on account of the affair contract with the 10th prisoner should never hate On the conclusion of the evidence for cordingly. \n\nwas frequently sick during the day, and bave con- the defence, the Attorney General rose, The jury retired for about half-an-hour, dinner to suffer from it to this time. [Cross-ques were all taken in eustody to the Pelice Stachnasa, nnd of Alum as the principal. My visit to about 20 in the shop-about 50 altogether they thought of doing so always looked opon him as an and after a long and very unnecessary and on their return, brought in, ng above- tioned by Mr DAY,--Don't know that Bing has they were taken before a Justien of the Peace-Mr the shop were always on matters of business on a orga (the Chief Justice thought) defence of the mentioned, a verdict of Nor GUILTY 5 to 1; more than one shop in Hongkongate swam be Chades May: no examination was held till år \n\nale, and were not very frequent. Sometimes, when conduct of the government, and more ez- \n\ncarried on the businem of a Liker have beard be -a conclusion in which, on regards the evi- has a bakery elsewhere--laays been for the shop also everal other J.P.- Mr Gibb, Mr Gray; and unetines sold him large lots si suur would William Thomas Merter, another J.P., was presented at, I dropped in three or four times a week, pecially of Mr Mercer, in this affair-Mr dence, we extirely coincide; though we are Queen's Road West, but an not aware of baking duct know it the latter and gentleman were sit Mercer's conduct never having been im- by no means satisfied of the primouere being carried on there I durt speak preitiselying Justices. When the two bust pristners were would not comes with him: I do not think the Teava ray rouage with the 10th prismer for Almu, but pagned, though the irregularity of the especially of Alum'a-mucence; sud to having en baking golog on nt bis shop, but beigh the Attorney finest was present. The 10th prisoner panas Erglist-the conversation was proooadings of the committing Justines bad would much rather, as we feel assured this I re-i think i have seen an oven there. Cus.al Pelice Station 1 not the usual place for carried on, I think, through one of the pureers in the beon commented upov by Dr Bridges would the inry themselves. that the Eu- Bring has carried on the bakery business tere for £utigation to take place, last 1 have sent them shop. I understood, when Alam talked of troubles I have bean resident to the feland sinne 1897. proceeded to au analytics of the evilmen,glish law had permitted them to return of te don't know, in my eagarity of Editer of lose wegs the learned Attorney General, Mr Mereer, it was er dorost of his haking bread for Phratyn \n\nthere. In the Nuisances investigation, for the dorim, that he meant thata-he said. which he performed in a very able manor, a verdict of not proven. But we shall the Friend of Chan, or otherwise, whether Baing has and Mr May. Mr May is also Superintendent of Pa- laying before the jury in the clourist recur to this subject in our weekly issue. a bakery near the Americe Naval Stores. Ilave ice-end that is the proper place for Lan to be Mr the time the disturbance wok place in November. light the strong points of cash witaees's Du leaving the Court after being dis-frequently been to the Ering shop-especially sons for May was not present when the two last prisoners: As we were going down to the bakery, we mea fire months ago, when I performed some arbitration were bought apen the day of then activel for a boat, and he asked me to pull up to it, as he wished testimony as bearing against the prisonera charged, the prisoners were reapprehended business for Abas. When I have called, I have such amiation. I do not recollect any Justices of the He commenced with the proofs of poison- und conveyed to jail under warrant issued him in the shop, but do not know what he was about \n\nto ask the price of it, and buy it if possible-1 A ing, as testified to by the medical witnesses by order of H. E. the Governor with As for the 21 prisoner, my knowledge of him on tigation of a criminal charge. The Chief Magis for $1; he mid it was for his bakery-and on my Penetting it the Police Salons before, on the in- EQ --he afterwards said he had purchased at at 14 picul then to the identification of the prisoners what intention we are not advised. a brand-deliverer is evnfined to the one occasion trate, I believe, was sitting at his usual post at the remaking it was very den, be sie it was dry wood, with the bakery whence the poisoned bread \n\non the 16th January. The father he served me in Pusa Cour, while this examination was going for and particularly witable for hia bakery; I afterward the slip, but I do not know him otherwise than se was issued, two as the proprietors, others \n\nward at the Poilue Sation-Justices of the Peace the wood discharging on the whart [Hty tha an sasiu do not know his to barn an interest were atting as this time at the Police Court trying ATTORNEY UNERAL-The episods of the boat sa bakers, and the rest as distributors of \n\nIn the businem. \n\ncase, Mr May having been relieved from bin dutes curred alter the conversation about il coming here, the brood; and maintained that if the \n\nJOHN GREIG, Mewart of the dulluna, 1 am so Asistant Magistrale, bis presence being ra and bad expressed doubts of his doing so 3 the coa- guilt of mixing the arsenic with the Hong, \n\nquainted with two last prisoners (9th and 10th) ị quire for the Police forca. It is the invariable versation between the hout-man and Alumi was in er of directing ita admixture, wore brought \n\nsaw them in Esing shep- \n\nthe rim tongue; I saw no money pass hetwoen at that shop. A little Magistrate's Court the Inspector on duty enters Eome to the principal prisoner Alum, there \n\nbefore 7 on the 15th January, I was in the shop, sand \n\nthe parties in payment of Lise wood, could be no doubt that those who assisted \n\nbught me loaf, Saw he let prisoner, the 9th and Court. Uf 50 (or thereabouts) prisoners first talien, uti With gard to the poisoning of the bread, them on the charge shoot, and sends them up to the CHEUNG-ALCMC staten ent]cing duly caution- fu moulding the poisoned bread, or in die- \n\ntheth, they protended to be running abousin a in custody than not here are mill detained in the he is entirely ignorant-that the bread is made in one great hurry, out I would not see they were doing any Cross-road Sumiva at the foot of Wellington Street, part of the town, and he lives in souther-he never had tributing it among the community, monet! have a guilty knowledge of the affair: he \n\nthing particular, Could not see what they were oppraits Gith, Livingston & Co.'s godown-they sy id of doing such a thing. He first came to the doing, but they appeared to be attending to the dwelt strongly on the fact that no less a \n\nbusireas of the shop. Did not romak anything par \n\nhave been there sine their first examination on the Colony at unly 18 years of age-ie was first ext quantity than Tea Pounds of arsenic must \n\ntieula: about the prisoners; e 9th was weighing \n\n15th January. The Attorney and was present played by Mr Higham, who afterwarde went to when the best tre primers Prese asumined, but dolla, and the 10th was waiking about all three don't know if he took part is the investigation. \n\nCalifornia; after that by Mr Franklyn; then by have been put into the dough-toɔ large a \n\nMarrow, Stephenson & Co.; then by Mr Do Seer, parcel to be easily concealed from the \n\nwem attending to the buriness of the shop. (Explsina \n\nཚ་ CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of Police, Haut for when he made hisenite, a well as did other that the shopmen, not the prisoners were running heard the evidence of Dr Elarland as to the analysis of business. persons employed in the bakery. He \n\nabout.) 1 seat the load off to the Satana, Afterwards the yeaat, e, found at the bakery. There were machine for making biscuit, and then another from Mr He some time afterwards purchase a next referred to Alam's presence at the very time the dough was being made J. C. DEMPSTER, Colonial Surgeon-Have been [Cross-examined by Dr Bass]-Often went to the iraking the bread The audement is perfectly cur- be purchased another from America, wich has ales yeusi, samples of dough, flour, and the water use for Duddeil, for $1,800; and as these were insufficient, then to him and is father being in the in the habit before the 15th of getting bread from the Exing shop to buy a loaf. Wes in the shop two or cock, Cross-questioned by D BRIDGE)-Have arrived. He is supplied the Nars with it. \n\nKaing shop belenging to the 9th and 10th primer tre minutes on the 14th. Don't know anything alun beard Mr Grand-Pre's statement. Is ehop at the very time the bread was being chlained based from the shep that morning, not with about the 16th man, except that I saw bar in the \n\nat with \n\nan only lately be has repaired the premises, and set sold to the customers-nuxt of his express- \n\nMe Merter on the evening of the 15th to conduct the three machines at work. Liam is here reminded uy only partook of it, sheus baif-paat 7 or 8 lock, shop have frequently seen him thera-he was walk- ed intention of learing the colony-and | at breakfasi. After eating a small portion of the ing about the shop. I tou ao particular native of came in about 2, and we sat till 8. Iematened ing, he proceeds), On the 28th of the 17th, the inquiries- luvited Mr Mereor to join meha that all tea above has nothing to do with the poison- \n\narray of facte for the consideration of be into's oer of $50 and $100 to the Captain 16-Have been in the habit of taking and I were kept engaged the whole dry, and for tention to Alum panting a new cbop (plan with \n\nSUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.\n\nCRIMINAL NENOMINAL\n\nMonday, 24 Febrnavy.) THE POISONING CASE\n\nJarp-Menara M. A. MACLEOD, W. H. Strms, Jour LMON, W. A. BOWKA, E T. DONGANDO, \n\nand GEORGE WALL\n\nCHEONG ARAW, Chrono Aurap, Chaco Aco, OM ARON, TAM ALEEN, FONG ANDER CHENG Amus, Pura AcuUT, CHNCHO ALU and Cuong Wyr Kox-4dministering Poles will intent, \n\nFor the Prosecution,-The Hon. To Anstav, diternay General; Ma HCR, Crom Sulicor, assisted by Mr 3, C. TURNER, \n\nPor the Defens-Dr Daines and Mr DAY, Gunel Mersta GAFELL & BROWN, and Mr H. J. 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        "content_text": "## 482\n\n(60)\n\n(61)\n\nFrom time to time in one and two or more. I recollect having a conversation at my office with Mr May regarding depositions, I mentioned to him that I considered the first case was the safer and surer of the two; he differed from me, and drew my attention to some points of direct evidence in the second case, which changed my opinion. It is the practice for the judge to arrange the order in which the charges come up; the Judge seeing in the first case an information covering both confederacy and conspiracy, and also seeing on the back of the information the names of many persons as witnesses, whose names were also on the back of the information in the second case, thought this information for confederacy and conspiracy covered both cases, and under that impression he put it first on the calendar. I had entered a nolle prosequi on the prisoner having been sentenced to 15 years' transportation.\n\nI recollect in a conversation with Mr May a few days after, I stated that I did not consider Ma-chow Wong's assistance of much value at the time, but that evidently he was endeavouring to place himself on the same footing as the political prisoners, so that he might derive advantage equally with them from the reward which they expected for their service to Government.\n\nmatter.\n\nquestion whether Mr Caldwell's reputed character was good or bad 20 years ago, when I first heard of him. I did not know him at the time; I was living at Macao, and he at Canton.\n\n**JOHN RICKETT,-Called and examined.**\n\nI wish to state that I dislike being examined on this matter. It is about 40 years since I first came to China. I cannot say positively when I first heard of, or saw Mr Caldwell; I heard of him 20 years ago. I decline answering the question whether Mr Caldwell's reputed character was good or bad... I recollect Beaver, who was charged with piracy. Beaver was several times up in my office. I rather think there was an investigation in Beaver's case, and that I was not present.\n\nI think I was present when Roberts was once examined in Beaver's case. I recollect an investigation taking place, not with respect to Mr Lapraik's watch, but with respect to the Acting Colonial Secretary's own watch, which was stolen. Ma-chow Wong has requested me to send for Mr Caldwell, and I have done so. I recollect first when Ma-chow Wong was committed to gaol, he requested to see Mr Caldwell, and, I think, I did send or wrote to Mr Caldwell mentioning the fact. It was before his trial, I think, and, I think, was for the purpose of seeing him concerning his defence, which is a privilege granted to all prisoners.\n\nI did not observe that Ma-chow Wong exhibited any confusion upon this. I differed in opinion from Captain Rickett, and based it on that of the Colonial Surgeon. I don't recollect the Attorney General inquiring whether Awoon could be found to be produced as a witness, and my saying that she could be found in Taipingshan. I do not recollect whether this was before or after the meeting of Justices.\n\nI am decidedly of opinion, that I must have mentioned it to the Attorney General as the original story. The Attorney General may have asked me whether Awoon or the present Ashing is at present in Gaol upon a charge of conspiracy, in connection with his services in Government. Ashing gave information against a merchant in the Lower Bazaar, and some person residing in a new street in the Queen's Road, which led to the Police forcibly entering their respective houses at midnight.\n\nI have not entered in my Journal any of the information given me by Ashing; it had no reference to Gaol affairs, but was simply temporary measures of the Government for the public safety of the colony.\n\nMrs Caldwell was intended. I don't recollect how the conversation commenced, and I may have answered to those questions. My restatement might have led the Attorney General to the impression, that I was under the same belief as when I originally made the statement. I certainly did not intend to convey such impression to the mind of the Attorney General, for after the statement of Mr Caldwell, I could not weigh his oath in open Court, as light as popular rumour.\n\nAs far as my recollection goes I adhere to all the statements made in my letter except on this point. Upon hearing it now read over, I adhere to it throughout, with the exception of what I have mentioned. I do not recollect the Attorney General stating to me with reference to a case, that he would not find a bill upon the unsupported evidence of convicts prepared by Mr Caldwell.\n\nI have a recollection of the Attorney General having stated something to that effect referring to a case. I recollect Mr Caldwell coming to the Gaol to examine convicts. I have sent notes to him on more occasions than one, at the instance of the Acting Colonial Secretary. I cannot say how many times he may have come on such business. He had several interviews by the Acting Colonial Secretary's authority, and the other occasions when he came for the purpose of examining prisoners committed for trial.\n\nI forget whether he applied to me for the permission, but Mr Caldwell has seen him on some occasions since his trial. I wrote once to Mr Grand-Pre a request from Eli Boggs wishing to see him, but I did not give any permission. I rather think that I have the order of admission filed, under the hand of the Acting Colonial Secretary. Mr Grand-Pre did see him.\n\nI recollect perfectly well of complaining of the number of prisoners sent in on Mr Caldwell's warrant. I said words to that effect, although these are probably stronger than I would use. I recollect perfectly well animadverting on the practice of sending in prisoners, and detaining them for lengthened periods of time untried, by Mr Caldwell. In consequence of that minute all the prisoners were nearly all discharged almost immediately after; there may have been one or two remaining.\n\nI think we have received other prisoners on Mr Caldwell's warrant, but there have been no more minutes nor liberations. Ma-chow Wong has not been long off work and in hospital on pretence of a bad eye. He is a hospital servant, and not off work-though I believe he is almost blind. I recollect the circumstance of Captain Rickett having expressed an opinion that the eye was not so blind as Wong Akee pretended it to be.\n\nFrom what I have since heard, I think it was fortunate that the course was adopted, because I have heard there was a defence to the particular points which linked the circumstantial evidence in the second case with the prisoner. I was not ordered by the Governor or Government to enter that nolle prosequi; I think the judge from the bench said \"Well, Mr Acting Attorney General, as you have got a verdict in this case I suppose you won't proceed with the other; to which I replied \"No, my Lord, I enter a nolle prosequi.\"\n\nThe Jury were in the room for about 20 minutes, and while they were in, there was a conversation between the Judge on the bench and Mr Day and myself at the bar, as to whether I should proceed immediately with the second case.\n\n## 11\n\n**HENRY KINGSMILL,-Called and examined.**\n\nI prosecuted Ma-chow Wong on behalf of the Crown in the first case. I drew two informations for the case of confederating with the pirates connected with the Macao lorcha No 29, I think. There was a particular class of evidence that I wished to get in, and for that reason I drew an information for confederating with pirates, with a count for conspiracy.\n\nFearful lest that information might be objected to on the ground of combining two charges, I drew another simply for confederating, for the same case or circumstances; but in the host of depositions taken before the Magistrates, there was a second and totally distinct case included; for that case I drew the third information for confederating.\n\nThe facts supporting the two cases were mixed up and down throughout the whole of the depositions, and I had a great deal of difficulty in selecting, and I might say in allotting, the evidence between the two cases. I may also mention, that in the case of the Macao lorcha No 29, there were from 15 to 20 pirates, I think, placed in the dock.\n\nThe pirate case was well known to me, for, at the preceding Sessions, I prosecuted four men weakly to conviction for the case of the lorcha, and at this particular Sessions having, as I have said, some 15 or 20 other men charged with the same offence-the facts of this case were very prominently in my mind; the evidence in Ma-chow Wong's case was purely circumstantial, and I thoroughly made up my mind before I would bring a lengthened case of this kind before the Court, on insufficient evidence.\n\nI had a conversation before the depositions came into my hands with the Acting Colonial Secretary. He said that this was likely to prove a complicated case, that he thought I would act wisely to sift it carefully. He expressed no opinion of the evidence at all, nor as to the innocence or guilt of the accused, but he said the second case was also mainly circumstantial evidence.\n\nHe expressed no opinion in favour of Ma-chow Wong. I felt perfectly free in the matter. I understood that he meant there was a good deal of personal feeling in the matter between Mr May and Mr Caldwell.",
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        "content_text": "## \n3 \n284 \nhimself Vice Consul for Peru) lying in the vicinity of a market town. \nWere a large seaport called Chekhum, in the Prefecture of Luvchew, and lying on the West coast of Hwangtung, opposite the island of Bai-nan. \nBeside their crew Portuguese, these vessels seem to have been provided with agents, of whose presence in the neighbourhood they were aware. \nSometimes men were engaged to discharge cargo from the vessel said to have Chinese assistants, and with confederates who, by various methods, supplied them almost daily with kidnapped victims. \nThe situation was well chosen. Chekhum is a place where markets are held twice or thrice weekly, appearing to attract considerable numbers of peasants and petty traders from distances with produce for sale; and these strangers have been easily enticed into the clutches of bamino and fu Mu of Mucao. \nAt times, they were just arrived; at other times, they were attracted on board to purchase various articles, the cheapness of which was stated; and they were induced to carry fruit or provisions on board for sale. The result was always the same, both with these, and with such men as were treacherously put on board the lorchas by boat-",
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        "content_text": "10\n\n11\n\nnecessary to retain them for any other object; and I go further and assert most confidently that it would unquestionably be more to the advantage of the Colony that they should be withdrawn, than that any such contribution as that fixed by the Duke of Newcastle should be enforced. His Grace proposes that the Colony should pay in aid of the maintenance of 1000 men in total idleness, as far as the Colony is concerned, a sum equal to £20 per man or £20,000 per annum, to be raised to a higher rate on a future occasion.\n\nIf the Troops were withdrawn and supposing even the existing local forces were found insufficient, which I think myself unlikely, the contribution named would pay for an addition of 600 men and Officers to the local police force who could be at all times employed in the Service of the Colony. I am desirous to press this question as to the necessity or otherwise of the Troops for the security of the European Inhabitants as forcibly as I can upon the Duke of Newcastle's consideration, because upon it depends the justice or injustice of His Grace's proposal—and if my opinion is not thought conclusive, I would suggest that those of the Executive Council, the Judges, the Magistrates, the Officers of Police, and the Chamber of Commerce should also be taken upon the subject.\n\nI have not overlooked the argument used by you in the 6th paragraph of your Despatch that Hongkong cost the Imperial Exchequer no less a sum than £273,000 for its Civil Establishment during the first 14 years of its existence as a Colony, and that this large expense to the mother country would of itself be sufficient to impose on the Colony the obligation of a substantial contribution from local funds towards the cost of the Military defence of local interests. I entirely admit the justice of calling on all Colonies to contribute as far as they can towards the cost of the Military defence of local interests, but as I have before explained I do not consider Her Majesty's Troops are stationed in Hongkong for any such object: and the cost to the mother country of establishing the Colony imposes no obligation on the latter to meet a payment now which is not justly due. Besides, it must be remembered that the Colony was established not for purposes of colonization or for the advantage of future Colonists, but solely because it was considered it would be a convenience to the mother country on political and military grounds as well as a useful adjunct to the China Trade—and the value of the Colony as a political and military position has been abundantly proved by the result. I believe the possession of Hongkong with its naval and military Establishments, small although they were as a basis for assembling and organizing the last expedition alone saved the Government far more than the sum named by you as the cost to the mother country of bringing the Colony through its first years of infancy. This will be easily understood by any one who watched the proceedings of our allies who had no permanent establishments nearer than Marseilles and who made that the base of their operations and attempted to organise there their expeditionary Force, and to send it direct and complete from thence to the scene of its intended operations.\n\nThe exceptional character of Hongkong as a Watch Tower keeping guard as it were over national interests with which it has only but a slight and remote connection has been fully conceded by high Authorities who have looked into the subject.\n\nIn 1847, a Committee of the House of Commons reported:—\n\n\"Nor do we think it right that the burden of maintaining that which is rather a post for general influence and the protection of the general trade in the China Seas than a Colony in the ordinary sense should be thrown in any great degree on the Merchants or other persons who may be resident upon it.\" This opinion had reference to the cost of maintaining the Civil Government, how much more forcibly then would the reasoning have applied to the maintenance of the actual garrison itself.\n\nI find too in the \"Report of the Committee on expense of Military Defences in the Colonies\" (1860), that Hongkong although not specifically named is evidently by the context included amongst the \"Military Posts in which garrisons are maintained for objects altogether independent of and distinct from the defence of the particular countries in which they are situated,\" and the Committee were of opinion that as these garrisons \"are maintained without reference to the wants and wishes of the Inhabitants they should be dealt with exceptionally and not included in any general Scheme of Colonial contribution.\"\n\nMr. Elliot in dissenting from this opinion and contending that as regards Military Posts \"there would be no injustice in accepting a contribution from such of these places as contain prosperous communities so long as the amount falls short of the cost of the number of the Troops which they would require for their own purposes,\" proceeds when dealing specifically with the case of Hongkong to observe that he supposes the garrison there \"will always be within the limit of the amount deemed indispensable for general national objects.\"\n\nI entirely agree with Mr. Elliott that even a military Post maintained for Imperial purposes, \"may fairly be asked to contribute if able a moderate quota towards the expense of Troops which are indispensable to its internal security,\" but I have already explained (1) that in my opinion the Troops are not indispensable for the security of Hongkong, and (2) that even if this opinion should be erroneous, the quota asked is the reverse of moderate.\n\nAnd lastly I find the Select Committee of the House of Commons on Colonial Military Expenditure (1861) have included Hongkong in the class of \"Military Garrisons, Naval Stations, Convict Depôts, maintained chiefly for objects of Imperial Policy\"—\"the responsibility and main cost of the defence of which properly devolve on the Imperial Government.\"\n\nBut while for the reasons I have given I do not think Hongkong can with justice be called on for the contribution demanded, there is an expenditure borne at present by the Imperial Government which is unquestionably for Colonial purposes and which I have always intended to recommend should be assumed by the Colony as soon as ever as it is in a position to do so. I allude to the Police of the Hongkong waters and the approaches to them—a duty which as far as it is performed at all at present falls entirely on the Imperial Government. Pirates literally swarm amongst the Islands, Creeks, and Rivers in the neighbourhood and prey, to an extent which would scarcely be credited, upon the local traffic of the Colony conducted by Chinese in Chinese craft. Lately they have become so bad that most daring and successful attacks have been made even upon British and Foreign vessels within sight of the harbour. All our daily supplies are water borne and I was assured shortly before leaving the Colony that, a species of black mail was levied upon all the supplies from the mainland. The Admiral has always given what assistance he could consistently with the demands of an extensive station to meet this evil of which he has been fully aware, and after each report of Piracy a Gun-boat is generally sent to cruise about for some days—and one I observe is now stationed off Stone Cutters Island entirely for local purposes. But some more regular and systematic service is required to suppress altogether this great and growing evil, and I consider that for some years one or perhaps even two Gun boats should be kept perpetually cruising about the Macao Passage, the mouth of the Canton River, the Capsingmoon and Lyemoon Passages, and the more immediate Waters of the Colony. I would earnestly recommend therefore that as soon as ever the Colony is in a position to meet the expense, it be allowed to fit out and man one or more Gun boats for this service and that the Imperial Government be relieved altogether of the charge of the Police of the Hongkong Waters—a duty strictly Colonial, but which even in the inefficient way in which it is necessarily performed at present, is a considerable charge upon the Imperial Exchequer.\n\nI have only to add that if the Colony undertakes the preservation of internal order and security, as well as the Police of its own waters, and the Imperial Government reduce the Garrison within the limits of the amount deemed indispensable for general national objects there will exist no fair grounds that I can see for asking for any contribution from the Colony in aid of Military Expenditure in China.\n\nSir F. Rogers, Bart., &c., &c., &c.\n\nhave, &c.\n\n(Signed) HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.\n\nP.S.—Since writing the foregoing the China Mail has come in from which I extract two items of intelligence bearing on the topics referred to in the letter. Exchange in Hongkong has in consequence of the scarcity of Mexican dollars reached 5/04, in other words Mexican dollars issued by the Imperial Government in payment of Naval, Military, Consular and Diplomatic Services at 4/2 cost in Hongkong 5/04—thus involving a loss of 21 per cent, at least 12 per cent of which would be saved by a Mint in Hongkong. I annex a notice also of a case of Piracy outside the Harbour of Hongkong and may mention that four or five such reports often appear weekly in the Police Reports.\n\n(Signed) H. G. R. R.\n\n105.",
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        "content_text": "191\n\nThe Brook of 1858 before the Governor to be found enclosed in Sir John Bowring's despatch No.154 of 29th March 1859) represented the Press of this Colony as \"a reproach to the Colony and a discredit to the Community it by their support though they might be free from the imputation of directly inciting it by their approval\".\n\nI regret to be unable to remark much improvement during the past six years- some of the papers have disappeared and at the present date only two remain, the China Mail, weekly with an evening issue under the title of the Evening Mail, and the Daily Press appearing every lawful day - The former established in 1845, the latter in 1858. The Commercial information both is valuable.\n\nLest I should be thought to judge too harshly of the Hong Kong Journals, I shall cite their professional brethren in certain extracts made shortly after I had perused the despatch which I have quoted above.\n\nThe Times of 15th March 1859 has the following:-\n\n\"As to the Hongkong Press the less we say of it the better, for we could say nothing of it that would at all tend to the credit of the Profession\" \n\nThe Singapore Standard of",
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        "content_text": "49\n\nreputation of Hongkong as the best commercial centre for the great financial operations of commerce in this part of the world, is the Government Expenditure on useful and sanitary, and (within reasonable limits) ornamental works. I hope that such Expenditure will never be less than in recent years.\n\nStrike out this or that item for next\n\nwill find they were year and you merely \"stopping the way\" of other items no less necessary and useful in their turn because finality in progress is a thing contrary to the law of growth in a young and vigorous Community,\n\nThe mould, therefore, in which you should cast your legislation ought to be adapted to the proportions and the form which it is the hope of this Colony to attain hereafter, and I trust that we shall not be advised again to borrow money at eight per cent to fulfil what I regard as our ordinary annual duty, loading our finances with obligations increased by heavy interest and for repayment of which, if honest, we must either impose an equivalent burden by taxation in some other form or discontinue our Public improvements hereafter.\n\nThese are some, but far from all the reasons, which should induce us to look our affairs in the face and cheerfully consent for the permanent benefit of the Community to provide funds adequate to discharge our natural, and ever recurring duties.\n\nPossibly however, as the Estimates show a surplus on this year of about $85,000 it might be thought reasonable to wait for the Expenditure of that sum.\n\nIt may therefore surprise you to learn that although, if at the end of the current year the machinery of Government was suddenly to stop, and all expenses cease, the assets of the Colony might after collection of arrears and realising outstanding balances be found to reach some $80,000 beyond its abilities, nevertheless you cannot hope to conduct the affairs of a large concern like this Government without some capital sunk to give you a margin to turn in. The whole Civil establishment is at this moment being paid with borrowed money. The Colony has actually no funds available and has been obliged to use for its current Expenditure portions of the fund known as \"Judicial deposits\"--money entrusted by the Courts to the custody of the Government. The greater part of these funds, will be called in after vacation, and must be made good by the Colony, whilst if other funds now expected, but not arrived, be not available, I shall have to prove the accuracy of the Memorialists' estimate of our flourishing financial condition by appealing to them for assistance.\n\nIn proof of this I lay before you the usual weekly statement of the Treasurer, dated last Monday, the 3rd instant, and you have only to glance at it to see that--omitting the small balance of $6,426 then payable to the British Postmaster General--the Colony had only $59,200 to make good its liabilities to the Judicial deposit fund amounting to $147,249. In other words the Colony on Monday last owed that fund--which is soon to be called in--no less than $88,049. I therefore feel that you must agree with me in thinking it high time to put our finances in order.\n\nI come now to the second great branch of the subject. Assuming that our financial difficulty is not unreal, it is said this is the worst of all measures and a Stamp Duty the most unsuitable of taxes--that it will destroy the freedom of the Port, drive away trade, banish the Chinese, who will not even live at Kowloon, according to the Protest, if the Stamp Ordinance passes. Indeed I have seen in print of late some very gloomy\n\nPage 50\n\npictures of Hongkong a few years hence, when the Stamp Duty shall have converted it into a sort of howling wilderness and the tenants of its palatial dwellings shall have become refugees at Macao and Canton, and the shipping which, at this moment crowds this magnificent harbor, shall have taken refuge in the muddy shallows of Macao.\n\nI think I am entitled to ask in what manner the freedom of the Port will be narrowed, and what Duties will be levied on goods? What Port charges be payable, or what interference with the liberty of the Port can possibly result? No special case of the kind has yet been pointed out. All is vague and declamatory prophecy.\n\nThose results have not followed the adoption at Singapore of a policy precisely similar in principle to that of the proposed Ordinance. Yet Singapore is essentially like Hongkong in being a free Port and a Commercial depot--where produce of other countries centres for subsequent distribution.\n\nThere are no Customs Duties at Singapore any more than here--though some fees received for Registration of Shipping under the Merchant Shipping Act are entered under the head of \"Customs\" and might without explanations mislead on that point.\n\nNow with this striking similarity of circumstances between Hongkong and the Straits Settlements, increased by the large Chinese population settled in the latter--why should we infer such fatal results to our commerce from a Stamp Duty only 1/3rd of that imposed in those Settlements.\n\nThe Straits Times of the 25th ultimo speaks of the Stamp Act as \"working satisfactorily,\"--and in his annual report, just received, I find the Governor entirely confirming that statement, and adding the remarkable fact that at Singapore, Penang and Malacca the fines and penalties recovered under the Act for the preceding year \"had not exceeded in the aggregate 200 Rupees,\" or less than $100!\n\nIt would seem superfluous waste of your time to argue that, if a heavy and complicated Stamp Act works satisfactorily and without impediment to business in a Colony wonderfully similar to this in its general business transactions, it follows that an extremely simple application of the same principle, with a greatly lighter tariff would probably work even more satisfactorily.\n\nCompare the Schedule of the proposed Ordinance with that of Singapore. Instead of 71 heads under which Duties are leviable in the latter place you find only 21 here--whilst the omitted items are considerable, such as Stamps on Cheques, Policies of Insurance, &c., &c. In those which are retained--as Bills of Exchange and Conveyances--the application of the Duty is greatly simplified and reduced. I therefore assert that the probable satisfactory working of the Bill here follows as a simple logical deduction from the facts ascertained at Singapore, and effectually disposes of nine-tenths of the denunciations against it--whether founded on the character of the trade here--the history of the Colony--its previous legislation, or the danger of the precedent now introduced.\n\nWhy therefore should this Council give to this vague, and I will even say, these unworthy apprehensions greater weight, than to the evident conclusions, which our Reason forces on us. I know one reply which has been given, and indeed the Memorialists do give it without any diffidence, in the assumption that they represent all the interests of the Colony and speak its unanimous voice,\n\nPage 51",
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        "content_text": "CAB. N2271. Hong Kong.\n\n21st December, 1866. Registrar General\n\n(Cecil C. Smith) Colonial Secretary (W. T. Mercer)\n\nIn reference to the Salaries of\n\nthe officers in the Registrar General's office, and the proposed scheme of carrying into effect the Registration\n\nAdvance..\n\nEnclosure 10 in Lord\n\nSir Richard Graves Macdonnell's Despatch 1179 of the 20th December 1866.\n\nPage 412\n\nTHE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE ISSUED FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE HARBOR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.\n\nThe duties of each Officer are defined as nearly as can be to facilitate the working of the Department and prevent confusion; but it is to be borne in mind that all Officers are to render willing and cheerful assistance to each other. If the wants of the service require it, the duties hereby assigned will be changed or added to as necessity may render it expedient.\n\nNo Officer will be permitted to say that any order given him does not come within the sphere of his duties.\n\nWhenever a doubt may arise or a difference of opinion occur I am to be appealed to, that an impartial settlement of the dispute may be arrived at.\n\n1.\n\nThe attendance book is to be signed immediately on arrival in Office.\n\nNo person may leave the Office without previously acquainting the Senior Officer present.\n\n2.\n\n3. Except under extraordinary circumstances one Clerk only may be absent from the Office at a time.\n\n4. Any person who is unable to attend Office is to acquaint me with the cause thereof and (if sick) is to send in a Medical Certificate signed by the Colonial Surgeon.\n\n5.\n\nThe Boats are not to be employed for private purposes without my sanction.\n\n6.\n\nThe Senior Clerk is not to be absent unless I am present and Senior and Second Clerks are not to be absent at the same time.\n\nDuties of Assistant Harbor Master.\n\nTo assist the Harbor Master generally and in all duties imposed by the Harbor and Coasts Ordinance or by the Governor in Council under that Ordinance and more especially in constantly visiting and superintending the various Outstations. He will see that the Chinese Office is open from 7 to 8 A.M. and from 10 A.M. until 6 P.M. Masters of Boats are to report themselves between those hours and those desirous of sailing the same day or early the following morning may take out their Clearances then. The anchorage is to be well searched to see if any vessels are lying there who have not reported and previously to going afloat, the Assistant Harbor Master will take a good look out all round the Harbor from the \"look out\" at the top of the house to see what Junks have come in during the night, and any unlicensed ones are to be immediately sent to the proper \"Junk Anchorage.\" In the course every day he will visit, when not otherwise employed, each end of the Harbor Boundary to see that no Junks are anchored in improper places, bearing in mind that \"Licensed Vessels\" only are allowed the privilege of anchoring in places other than the \"Junk Anchorage,\" but all vessels, except those having Special Permit Licenses and those licensed by the Registrar General, are to be provided with an \"Anchorage Pass\" or Clearance and no unlicensed vessel is allowed to move about without a \"Special Permit\" or \"Port Clearance.\" No Junks, except those with Special Permit Licenses and Licensed Fishing Boats, may go to Sea without the latter. He will immediately arrest any vessel infringing these rules and give her into the Custody of the Police.\n\nHe will enter in a book provided for the purpose the work he has done during the day reporting that at least 20 Chinese vessels have been visited by himself. On receiving the Number of a License given to a Junk he will see that it is properly painted on each bow handing a certificate (Form C) to that effect to the 3rd Clerk for custody.\n\nHe will visit each \"Harbor Master's Station\" at least weekly at uncertain times and inspect the Register of arrivals and departures and collect any fees that have been received subsequent to his last visit, and will board all Junks at anchor there and examine their Passes, &c., and see that the dates of their issue agree with the Receipt of Fees Book; he will also enquire into any complaints that may be made to him by the Masters of Junks and satisfy himself that the Officer in charge is active and zealous in the performance of his duties; he will sign the books at each visit and report to me the state of the Stations.\n\nThe Inspector and two Assistant Inspectors will assist him in his duties, and be under his immediate orders and receive instructions from him daily-one of them should visit the North side of the Harbor daily to see that no unlicensed Junks are at anchor there. The \"Junk Anchorages” should be visited frequently.\n\nPage 413",
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        "content_text": "In moving about the Harbor he will observe if any of the European vessels, &c., are out of place, or have their cables foul, directing them to move or clear hawse as the case may require.\n\nHe will encourage the Masters of Junks to take out Licenses informing them that their vessels must come round to Victoria to be registered.\n\nDirections for the Boarding Officers.\n\nThe Harbor, in reference to Boarding Vessels coming in, is divided into two Divisions, Eastern and Western, the line is to be one drawn from this Office to the N. W. boundary of Kowloon. They will take weekly turns with each division. On Sundays, after the morning report is completed one officer, in rotation, may have the remainder of the day to himself, the other is to continue on duty. At 9 A.M., 1.30 and 4 P.M., any intelligence that has been gathered is to be given to the Coolie in attendance, the former for the Morning and the latter for the Evening Papers, respectively as has been hitherto usual. Vessels arriving between that hour and Sunset are to be boarded on arrival. Lists of the ships in Port are to be kept corrected daily, a list of all arrivals and departures since the sailing of the previous European Mail is to be made out for the Editors corrected up to the day previous to the departure of the outgoing Mail. On the arrival of any steamers with Mails on board whether day or night they are to be boarded if between 4 A.M. and 10 A.M. by both Officers, the West division Officer will collect the reports, list of Passengers, &c. for His Excellency the Governor, the other one will receive and land without delay the parcels of \"Straits' Times\" and \"China Express.\" If between 10 P.M. and 4 A.M. the West Division Officer will do both duties. In the event of there being no letters or papers for the local journals a report of her arrival is to be sent to them. Men of War are to be boarded by the Officer in whose division they may anchor. As the Gun-boats are much alike in appearance a correct account of the number in Port on each evening must be borne in mind, that in the morning no mistake shall be made as to an arrival during the previous night. All Gun-boats are to be boarded on anchoring and any intelligence which they may bring is to be carefully noted.\n\nThey will board every Vessel arriving within the limits of their respective Divisions of the harbor, if the vessels' number is not up it is to be hoisted and remain so until the Captain shall have reported himself at this Office. A copy of the Harbor Regulations is to be given to each ship. A proper berth is to be pointed out for the ship to moor in, observing that, except in very few cases, Merchant Vessels are not allowed to anchor on the Men of War ground. They will report any Vessels shifting berth without permission and the Masters of any having a foul hawse are to be requested to clear their chains. Vessels clearing out are to be boarded to see that none are fitted without sanction for the carriage of Chinese Passengers, acquainting me with the result. They will take special care that the Steamer's Fairway is kept clear and that all the Buoys in the Harbor are kept in their places and properly painted. They are to come to me for orders at 10 A.M., 1 P.M. and 4 P.M. unless from circumstances they are unable to do so. At 7 P.M. a report, to be made out by the West Division Officer, is to be sent to me of all Vessels arrived or sailed during the day, this will be returned and it is to form the original report for the following morning, after filling in arrivals and departures during the interval. On boarding Vessels enquiries are to be made as to the state of Health of the Passengers and Crew, if there is small Pox or other infectious disease, the Quarantine Flag is to be hoisted and the Master is to be told not to communicate with the shore but is to await orders from me. Ships having Powder on board are not to anchor in the vicinity of other Vessels until the Powder is stored, special report of such Vessels arriving is to be made. A special report also to be made of any Chinese Passengers arriving at this Port.\n\nOn boarding newly arrived Vessels they are to gather what news they can such as weather, Vessels fallen in with, places touched at, and any other intelligence which it is important that the Government should be acquainted with. In the case of Mail Steamers, dates of leaving Suez, Galle and Singapore. With respect to other Vessels the date at which last place touched at should be noted. Immediate report of the arrivals of all Men of War, including all Gun Boats, is to be made to His Excellency the Governor and to myself. The Commandant of the Garrison to have foreign Vessels only reported to him. After Office hours these reports are to be sent to the residences respectively. They will find out from Masters of ships arriving from Ports in China or Manila if they have destitute seamen on board and if they have, from what Port and by whose order they were shipped, making immediate report to me of the circumstance.\n\nAs each wears a uniform by which he is recognized as an Officer of this Government, I must impress on them the necessity of preserving a respectful and proper bearing towards all those with whom they may come in contact.\n\nOn finding any unlicensed Junk at anchor at any other place than the \"Junk Anchorage,\" they will immediately seize and give her into the Custody of the Police. During the day they will each board at least Ten Junks making an entry in the book supplied for that purpose.\n\nDuties of Officers in Charge of Harbor Master's Stations.\n\nTo board all Junks arriving at the Station and twice during each day, and twice during the night in each week at uncertain times to visit the \"Junk Anchorage\" demanding to see the \"Anchorage Passes\" of at least Ten Vessels on each occasion and to satisfy themselves generally that there has been no breach of the Law.\n\nTo bear in mind that any unlicensed Junk anchoring in the Waters of Hongkong at any place other than a \"Junk Anchorage\" is strictly prohibited, and any Master of a Vessel infringing this Law is with his Vessel to be detained until the usual visit of the Harbor Master or his Assistant.\n\nGreat care is to be taken to enter in the Register all the particulars required by Section XI of the Ordinance; Licensed Fishing Boats and Special Permit License Boats are not required to report on arrival, but these Vessels are to be frequently boarded to see that they do not engage in any other business than that for which their Licenses are issued, and any Vessel found doing so is to be detained.\n\nTo be very careful of the Custody of \"Anchorage Passes,” “Special Permits,” and “Clearances.” As they will be supplied and their value charged to the Station, at the end of the month those remaining, and those soiled (which must be produced) together with the \"Receipt of Fees Book\" will be required to agree with the Number in charge or the deficiency will be an imprest against the pay of the Officer at fault.\n\nAll Junks, except Special Permit Licensed Junks and Licensed Fishing Boats, must have \"Anchorage Passes.”\n\n'Special Permits\" may be granted to unlicensed Junks for certain purposes such as going to wharfs to discharge or take in Cargo, to haul up for cleansing the Boats' bottoms, or undergoing repairs, or for any other good reason which the Master may give rendering his removal from the \"Anchorage for Junks\" necessary.\n\nNo Junks except Special Permit Licensed Junks and Licensed Fishing Boats are to leave the Stations without either a \"Day\" or Night Clearance;\" when the former is applied for it is only to be given in exchange for the \"Anchorage Pass\" (issued at the Station from which the Clearance is demanded) and should the Master of a Vessel be unable to produce one, she is immediately to be given into the Custody of the Police. The same Rule is to apply to \"Night Clearances,\" but in addition the Master is to be narrowly examined as to his reasons for desiring to leave the Station after dark and unless they are satisfactory the \"Night Clearance\" is to be withheld. No Junk whatever is to proceed to Sea during the prohibited hours without a Night Clearance\" for which the proper fee is to be paid.\n\nIn the case of applications for Licenses, the Applicants are to be desired to convey their Junks to Victoria and the Masters thereof must appear at this Office.\n\nThe Officer at Sowkewan will visit Sy-wan Bay once a week, and any Vessel, other than Special Licensed Boat or a Licensed Fishing Boat, found at anchor is to be seized.\n\nThe Officer at Stanley will visit the Creek at the head of Tytam Bay and West or Sogcow Bay once a week, and any Vessel found at anchor, other than a Special Permit Licensed Boat or a Licensed Fishing Boat, is to be seized.\n\nThe Officer at Aberdeen will visit Deep Water and Repulse Bays once a week, and any Vessel found at anchor, other than a Special Permit Licensed Boat or a Licensed Fishing Boat, is to be seized.\n\nDuties of Inspector and Assistant Inspectors of Junks and Cargo Boats.\n\nTo be up at Gun fire and report their presence to the Assistant Harbor Master and to execute whatever orders he may give; to board all Junks seen to be coming in and make entries in the Book supplied for that purpose; of the Junks at anchor to board at least Twenty each day and see that all ...\n\nNo Officer to tout for any Tavern, Boarding House, or Store.",
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        "content_text": "the Police and the Gambling population. 2. The extraordinary diminution of theft amongst servants from an average of 83 Cases per quarter to less than 20. Vide Comment.\n\n3. The effectual and great aid given by the Licencees to Government in apprehending dangerous characters - almost five times as great in that particular as that derived from the whole Colonial Police of more than 600 men - as shown by the enclosed Police return.\n\n4. The general diminution of Crime in the Colony, as appears from the Criminal statistics just completed for last year and which cannot reasonably be regarded as having no connection with the Capture and extradition of so many dangerous characters as have been apprehended through information furnished by the Licencees. Eventually I hope to add to the above a decided diminution of Gamblers of which the weekly reports already disclose symptoms. On that point however I shall hereafter be better enabled to form a correct opinion as the constables have been recently instructed to report the number of persons found in each house every visit.\n\n19. I may further explain, that there are Inspectors nominated each month who are separately bound to visit Licensed houses at least once every week at uncertain times. The frequent changing of the Inspectors and the fact of their being paid by Government...\n\nPage 329\n\n...\n\n \nTo Secy of State No.634 of 29 July 1869.\n\nVide Enclosure No 2.\n\nremarkable results\n\nNDE",
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        "content_text": "$ 101901 19 \n\nAgreement made the \n\nday of \n\none thousand eight hundred and sixty nine, being the \n\nEighth day of the Eighth Chinese month in the year of the Emperor TUNGCHI, \n\nBetween \n\nthe one part and Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company of Lima, Peru, of the other part. \n\nThe said \n\na native of China of \n\non his part does hereby promise and \n\nagree to and with the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company as follows \n\n1. That the said \n\nshall and will, whenever he shall be required so to do by the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their agent, embark on board the ship now lying at anchor in the harbour of Hongkong, and bound for the port of Callao, in Peru, and shall and will thenceforward remain on board the said ship, and proceed in her to sea as a passenger, for the port of Callao aforesaid, for the purpose of carrying out the stipulations hereinafter contained, and on the part of the said \n\nto be performed and observed. \n\n2. That the said \n\nshall and will on his arrival at Callao aforesaid at the direction of the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company, do and perform in Peru all such work as shall be required of him the said \n\nwhether as a field labourer, factory hand, artisan, railway labourer, domestic or general servant, as the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their assigns shall or may from time to time require, (the working of Guano at the Chincha Islands or elsewhere excepted) daily and every day for the space of eight years of twelve calendar months each, from the date of the arrival of the said \n\nat Callao aforesaid, Sundays or other resting days customary in Peru aforesaid, and three days at each Chinese new year excepted. \n\n3. That the working hours of each day shall be ten hours, except as regards domestic labour which shall be regulated according to local usage. \n\n4. That the said \n\nshall and will at all times obey and perform the lawful orders and commands of the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their assigns during the said period of eight years and except as aforesaid true and faithfully serve them in any of the above mentioned capacities. \n\n5. The said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company do hereby promise and agree to furnish and provide the said \n\naforesaid and to furnish and provide the said \n\nsuch food and clothes as may be necessary for the said voyage. \n\n6. That so long as the said \n\nshall continue to be employed by the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their assigns be or they shall and will at their own cost provide with suitable and healthy lodging and shall and will pay or cause to be paid to the said \n\nwages at the rate of seven clean Mexican dollars per calendar month or an equivalent thereof in the local currency for and during the first five years of the said period of eight years, and after commencement of the sixth year wages at the rate of eight clean Mexican dollars per month and after commencement of the seventh year and till termination of this contract wages at the rate of nine clean Mexican dollars per month, to be paid to the said \n\nweekly, the said \n\nfinding himself in provisions and clothes during the said period of eight years. \n\n7. That the said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their assigns, shall and will at their own cost in case of illness provide the said \n\nwith proper local medical attendance medicines and board, but that the wages of the said \n\nshall cease during the time the said \n\nshall be incapacitated from performing work in any of the capacities hereinbefore mentioned. \n\n8. That on completion of eight years service by the said \n\nthe said Messieurs Valdeavellano and Company or their assigns shall and will pay to the said \n\na bonus or a sum fifty clean Mexican dollars if he remains in Peru or shall provide the said \n\nwith a free passage to Hongkong with food and clothes necessary to the voyage, whichever the said \n\nshall elect to accept.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-151 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [7-8]",
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        "content_text": "## Weekly Return of SICK SEAMEN IN THE CIVIL HOSPITAL WHO ARE ABLE TO UNDERGO A VOYAGE AND REQUIRE PASSAGES PROVIDED FOR THEM.\n\n| NAMES | AGE | DISEASE | DATE OF ADMISSION | BY WHOSE ORDER ADMITTED | WHETHER PATIENT IS FIT TO PROCEED WITHOUT MEDICAL ATTENDANCE | COUNTRY WHERE PATIENT DESIRES TO BE SENT IF PRACTICABLE | QUANTITY AND DESCRIPTION OF CLOTHING, &c., REQUIRED |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| The Newman | 28 | Syphilis | 8/6/69 | Alcc. Hemster |  | England | 1st & 2nd Suits of clothing + Bedding |\n| Alcc. Hemster | 28 | Phthisie | 8/Gby/69 | do |  | do | 1st & 2nd Suits of clothing & Bedding |\n| John Harlin | 40 | Thaumatum | 12th Apl | do |  | do | 1 Suit of Clothing & Bedding |\n| Chat H. King | 29 |  | 24th July | Colonial Surgin |  | do | 1st Suit of Clothing & Bedding |\n\nsupplied with clothing by this Department. Preeweek and Yele have been Shipmasters at various times, but they are not entitled to different treatment than that usually accorded to other destitute seamen.\n\nI have &c.\n7.3.\n**(Signed)** G. Thomsett\nHarbor Master\n\nHongkong, 5th August 1869.\n\n(True Copy)\n**(Signed)** Ho. C. Thomsett\nHarbor Master.\n**(Signed)** J. J. Murray,\nColonial Surgeon.\n\nPage 338",
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        "content_text": "206\n\n812\n\nTHE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH. [Nov. 18, 1872]\n\nNOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, CORRESPONDENTS, &c. No notice can be taken of anonymous correspondence. Whatever is intended for insertion must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith.\n\nA REGISTER is kept of the addresses of all persons connected with the FAR EAST and reference can be made to the same by personal application at the Office or by letter.\n\nAny Information required by Subscribers in reference to Commercial or general matters in CHINA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, and other parts of the Far East will be supplied on application at the Office, where files may be seen of the Journals published in those Countries.\n\nLONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS is published weekly on the day of departure of the mails, and contains a summary of English, Continental, and American News, Commercial and Shipping Reports, &c. Subscription, £2 8s. per annum.\n\nThe LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH is published weekly on the arrival of the English and French mails. Subscription, £2 2s. per annum.\n\nJAMES WEST, PUBLISHER,\n\n2, COWPER'S-COURT, CORNHILL, LONDON.\n\nThe London & China Telegraph.\n\nLONDON: MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1872.\n\nCEYLON AND ITS COFFEE.\n\nIt is a remarkable circumstance how frequently those most accustomed to the commerce of a country are apt to be deceived, and to deceive themselves as to the probable out-turn of the year's operations—the more especially if the commerce in question be the result of agricultural enterprise. This, we presume, is not more the case as regards Ceylon than other countries. But as it is the Cinnamon Isle, as it was formerly called,—it should be the Coffee Isle now—with which we have at present to deal, a few words on the fallacies which generally prevail till the season closes will not be out of place.\n\nThe coffee crop of the past season was very deficient; like every other growing crop this one depends much on the weather, first at the blossoming and afterwards during the filling of the bean. A very good blossom may blow and set, exciting high hopes of a splendid crop, and yet too much wet immediately after setting may perish it, while too much drought may do the same.\n\nAgain, when the berry is filling, chiefly from June to August, a long drought may prevent the filling, and thereby greatly diminish the crop. A cursory observer, passing through a coffee district during the flowering time, seeing every plantation white with its jessamine blossoms, retires possessed with the impression that there are to be magnificent crops. This idea he hugs and believes because, as he thinks, he has seen the crop on the trees. Sad delusion! It must not only be fairly set, but the bean well filled, before a blossom can ever be reckoned on as safe.\n\nNow both the drawbacks above named—a loss of blossom from unseasonable weather in the spring, and a loss of crop from the failure of the monsoon rains in their season—have fallen to the lot of the Ceylon coffee planter this year, and of course he cannot help crying out.\n\nBut will any one believe him? No. The Colombo merchant first, and the London merchant afterwards, rebut the assertion, and think he is only crying \"wolf\" to suit his own purpose, and to force the market up—and they employ all their influence as a counter lever to press the market down.\n\nNo doubt there is a difficulty in arriving at a certain estimate of the crop of a country like Ceylon, where interests are so divided, dispersed, and detached; where also a considerable quantity of crop is raised by natives, some of whom keep no accounts, while others decline to supply the necessary information.\n\nTHE CASE OF THE \"DOLPHIN\" AT BANGKOK.\n\nTHE Government of the United States and its representatives have generally been so conciliatory and moderate in their intercourse with the nations with which we have relations in the Far East, that it is with no less surprise than regret that we observe the singular deviation from this principle in the case of the Dolphin.\n\nThis vessel, an American schooner, commanded by Captain T. S. ANDREWS, was detained by the Siamese Government in consequence of the non-payment of the firewood-tax, on entering the Patlak Cro-k.\n\nAfter careful perusal of the case, as reported in the Siam Advertiser, we are unable to come to any other conclusion than that the commander of the Dolphin wilfully disregarded the signals of the native tax-collector to stop.\n\nIn his evidence Captain ANDREWS says that he could not have stopped her because of her headway and the strength of the tide—a statement which contrasts strangely with the fact that the Siamese (only five or six in number) boarded her, and did actually stop her, and anchor her there and then.\n\nNo sort of violence seems to have been used on either side. Even Captain ANDREWS, who represents himself as being so very much aggrieved by the \"seizure of his ship, and who went on shore at once, \"intending to go to the United States Consul,\" did not carry out that reasonable intention, but stopped at a rice mill, from which he returned on board his own ship with two gentlemen and a lady!\n\nThus reinforced, Captain ANDREWS—this is his own statement—secured the officer who had boarded his vessel, and then went to his house and asked for his wife, who was, fortunately for her, from home.\n\nThis, as we have mentioned, is Captain ANDREWS's own statement. The charge against him, we should also state, was that he attempted to seize and carry off the officer, his wife, and children.\n\nThat he had recaptured his ship, which was seized for firewood-tax, was another and separate charge.\n\nIt is also matter of dispute whether the United States flag was flying on the schooner at the time she was summoned, and stopped.\n\nIt is however clear that no serious inconvenience was caused to anybody—though it is not explained why the wood-tax was not accounted for—and we are therefore greatly surprised to find that the United States Government should have despatched the corvette Iroquois to Siam for \"an explanation.\"\n\nOf course we all know what this means—and the Siamese Government, under pressure of this very convincing reason for giving way, tried the case, and condemned themselves, or their officials, to pay $100 to Captain ANDREWS who, we may presume, congratulates himself on a small triumph.\n\nSuch, however, we think our readers will agree not exceed 500,000 cwt., while others believed it would at least be 800,000 cwt.\n\nThe highest of these, however, would be still 200,000 cwt. below the average of the past five years, or just 20 per cent. But all were agreed that they would be short.\n\nStill it appears not to have been believed in London—for reports continued to come out to Ceylon, \"Large shipments from Brazil,\" \"Fall in Continental markets,\" \"Reduce limits,\" \"Price down 2s. to 3s.,\" &c., &c.\n\nNow this seems to be a species of short-sighted suicidal policy which always defeats its own end.\n\nThe season is finished now, and no doubt a good many fingers are itching for the profits that could have been made had they gone in boldly and bought at the market figures a few months ago.\n\nSo far back as August last, while the London market was being borne down, we warned buyers that the crop would soon close; and that we doubted then if it would exceed 750,000 cwt.\n\nThe commercial season ended on 30th September, and the total export did not exceed 758,000 cwt.! This is very nearly a quarter of a million hundredweights under the average production.\n\nOther coffee-producing countries were also proportionally short, as the following figures show:—\n\nBrazil deficiency ... 1,000,000 cwt.\n\nJava deficiency ... 800,000 cwt.\n\nCeylon deficiency... 250,000 cwt.\n\nTotal 2,050,000 cwt.\n\nThis is without reckoning India, which was also short. It is also irrespective of the West Indian colonies, which are likely to have suffered from the same influences as those that affected Brazil.\n\nThis is a lamentable deficiency, and the fact is deplorable as regards those who must be the chief sufferers—the growers of the article.\n\nIt is a fact, nevertheless, which must be looked in the face, and should be kept steadily in view by those who contemplate investing either in the produce in question, or in the description of property that yields it.\n\nThe removal of the duty in America, too, ought to advantage the grower and the exporter; for, although the abolition of that duty extends only to coffee imported in American bottoms, still America must have a certain quantity of coffee; and even if she import this quantity all from Brazil, and does not take an ounce of Ceylon coffee from Europe, whatever quantity she so receives, relieves the European market to that extent.\n\nWe understand that the appointment of Mr. ALBERT COATES, a partner in the firm of Messrs. KER and Co., as acting Consul at Manila, during the absence of Mr. Rickett, has been approved by the Foreign-office.\n\nThe Consulate at Saigon is still represented by Mr. HAUSCHILD, a partner in Messrs. W G. HALE and Co., and no appointment for a fixed paid Consul can be made, until the cost has been passed in the next estimates.\n\nAs the non-receipt at Brindisi of letters from England, often causes annoyance to passengers proceeding to the East by the Italian route, we think it well to notify that, although the India and China mail does not leave London until Friday evening, letters intended to catch passengers at Brindisi should be posted for the Wednesday evening mail.\n\n813\n\nIt need hardly be said that the British Colonies have never received any immigrants from Macao, but always obtained them, under proper restrictions, from Hong Kong or the Treaty ports.\n\nThe Macao traffic, although it promised to be one of the best correctives of the evils complained of, had to be abandoned, while the Macao traffic is still vigorously carried on.\n\nThe following fact illustrates the working of the immigration.\n\nOn the 4th of September last the steamship Exmore left British Guiana, with over 600 immigrants (including children) on board, returning to their native country, India or China.\n\nThey carried with them property in cash and jewellery, which, divided among the adults, shows an average of more than £50 sterling per head.\n\nNow these people came to the colony as indentured immigrants, and were employed in agricultural labour.\n\nWhen their first contracts ran out, they either re-engaged or employed themselves in other ways by which they could make money.\n\nAt the end of ten years the Indian coolies became entitled to a free return passage, and they went back, not destitute and miserable, as when they found themselves on board ship bound for the colony, but independent and manly in their bearing, and possessed of an amount of wealth that the English agricultural labourer rarely obtains after a whole lifetime of painful toil.\n\nThe British Consul at Havana writing on the subject says:—\n\nChinese labour has not been altogether a success in Cuba. On some small sugar estates, and among the tobacco-fields, the Chinese coolie does well enough; but he cannot work as hard as the negro, nor indeed as the Indian coolie used to work on Jamaica estates.\n\nMost of the Chinese brought to Cuba are at the lowest and feeblest type of the inferior races, such as swarm about Macao, Batavia, and Singapore, &c., and they are rarely of sinewy frame, nor much physical strength; nor have they the endurance of the Indian coolie.\n\nChinese immigration, as it is carried on here, is so faulty that it can never lead to a successful colonisation of Cuba.\n\nThe mistaken policy of the Government, as exhibited in the treatment of these colonists, must end in their refusal to come here.\n\nThe condition of obligatory and continuous servitude to which they are now subjected, if they desire to remain in Cuba, after the completion of their primitive contract, is tantamount to slavery; and it is contrary to common sense to suppose that free men will voluntarily submit to it.\n\nThe Chinese emigrant, therefore, to be induced to come here, must either do so in a fit of desperation, or he must be imposed upon; and a traffic which is based upon deceit, and which subjects him to life-long drudgery under the worst of systems, can scarcely be designated by any other name than that of Slave Trade.\n\nTHE Japanese Ambassadors with their suite, accompanied by General ALEXANDER, Sir HARRY PARKES, and Mr. ASTON, returned to London on the 9th, too late, however, for the banquet at Guildhall, to which they had been invited.\n\nThey will take their leave of Her MAJESTY next week, and leave for Paris, making a tour through France, and thence proceed to Germany and Russia.\n\nTHE report in China that the steamers of the Messageries Company were likely to call at Naples, on their way to Marseilles is incorrect; the statement that the steamers of this company and of the P. and O. Company would call at Nagasaki is also incorrect.\n\nThe Time-tables for 1873 will shortly be issued.\n\nADMIRAL DUPRE, Governor of Cochin China, who, as stated in our last issue, has left France on his return to Saigon, is the bearer of a letter from M. THIERS to the King of SIAM, in reply to the congratulations of the latter to the President of the Republic.\n\nVISCOUNT BRENIER DE MONTMORAND, formerly Consul-General for France at Shanghai, has been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to Chili.\n\nTHE COOLIE TRADE.\n\nIt cannot be denied that proper regulations, which will prevent vagrancy, and which will organise labour, are absolutely necessary in Cuba, where there are labourers of distinct races and conditions; but these regulations should all have a decided tendency towards preparing these classes for speedy and complete emancipation.\n\nThe law of 28th June, 1870, does not hasten the freedom of the slaves in this island.\n\nIt virtually postpones emancipation for twenty-two years, and, in the meantime, it closes the door to any feasible arrangement for the introduction of free labourers.\n\nThe Chinese under contract here are, with, perhaps, a very few exceptions, treated pretty much as slaves, and with the compulsory engagements now before them, or the sorry alternative of seeking a home elsewhere, there can be no inducement for them to come here.\n\nIf they are treated in such a manner when everything should be done by the Spanish Government to further free emigration to Cuba, it would appear as if no means were left untried to render such emigration unpalatable and repulsive.\n\nBy the mail just received from the West Indies we have the account of another departure from Demerara of time-expired coolies.\n\nThe Rohilla, of London, was embarking 257 men, 79 women, 31 boys, 23 girls, 16 infants—total 406; Chinese, 21 men, 22 women, 6 boys, 6 girls, 3 infants—total 58; grand total, 464.\n\nThe money deposited by the coolies in the Immigration Office for transmission to Calcutta amounted to £47,642.64.\n\nBesides this there was the usual quantity of personal jewellery, amounting in value to a considerable sum.\n\nSIAM.\n\nTHE Committee of the Diplomatic and Consular Enquiry had before them for examination Mr. HENRY ALABASTER, who served for many years in the Consulate at Bangkok as Interpreter, Vice-Consul, and for a short time as Acting Consul, and in the latter capacity he so displeased the Foreign Office in his conduct towards the Siamese that he is now practically discharged from the service.\n\nThe Secretary of the West India Committee has addressed a letter to The Times, in which he says:—\n\nThe stoppage of Chinese immigration in 1866 requires a word of explanation.\n\nIt occurred, not because the Chinese Government withdrew its permission, or was dissatisfied with the treatment of the immigrants, but because it was induced to impose certain provisions which would have greatly increased the expense of the immigration.\n\nIn his evidence he states that the Staff at Bangkok is unnecessarily large, that a Consul, a Vice-Consul, at from £500 rising to £800, and one Assistant, at £250 rising to £400, would be a sufficient staff without Student Interpreters.\n\nThat a medical officer was not now necessary, although very essential in the early days of the Consulate.\n\nSir CHARLES DILKE, one of the Committee, asked:—\n\n1101\n\nNov. 18, 1872.\n\nTHE LONDON AND CHINA TELEGRAPH.",
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        "content_text": "## \n108\n\n\"When their Contract with the Australian Colonies terminates, there would be no guarantee that either firm would be ready or able to take up the service. These Colonies would be exposed to the great inconvenience of an imperfect connexion with Europe, as well as with India, China, and the East.\"\n\nThe Committee having carefully considered each tender came to the conclusion that the tender which, in the interest of the public, it was desirable should be accepted.\n\nThe question being ripe for consideration, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the part of My Lords, having reference to the great importance of the services to be maintained and to the differences of opinion entertained with respect to the tenders which should be accepted for the performance, stated that the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company tendered for a service weekly between Brindisi and Alexandria, and Suez and Bombay at a speed of 11 knots an hour, between Suez and Shanghai, and once a fortnight at 10½ knots an hour with absolute penalties, for a subsidy of £370,000 a year. On the whole, the tender which it was desirable should be accepted.\n\nThe advantages as to speed of the Conveyance of the Mails which the \"Express\" service offered by the Peninsular and Oriental Company would give over the times provided in the tender which it is proposed should be accepted, would be only 16... \n\nIt was thought advisable that the whole matter should be referred to a Committee of the Cabinet consisting of the Secretaries of State for India, War, and the Colonies, the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Postmaster General, and himself.",
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        "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1879.\n\nLes bouées rouges et la bouée blanche limitent le chenal dans l'Est, les bouées noires le limitent dans l'Ouest. La bouée la plus Sud est surmontée d'un voyant, elle est mouillée sur la barre extérieure, dans l'Est 7° Nord de la pointe Do-Son, à l'acon d'un petit banc sur lequel il ne reste que 2 mètres 80 d'eau à basse mer d'Equinoxe.\n\nLa bouée blanche est surmontée d'un petit voyant, elle indique le changement de route.\n\nLe 10 Janvier, 1879,\n\nNo. 17.\n\nPour copie certifiée conforme.\n\nHongkong, le 18 Janvier, 1879.\n\nJ. PLICHON,\nLe Consul de France\n\nLe Consul de France à Haiphong\n(Signé): L. TURC.\n\n## GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.\n\nThe following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.\n\nBy Command,\nColonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st January, 1879.\n\nC. MAY,\nActing Colonial Secretary.\n\n### Government of New Zealand.\n\n## NOTICE TO MARINERS.\n\n[No. 27 of 1878.]\n\nMarine Department, Wellington, 30th October, 1878. The following letter, received from Captain Mies of the brig `Rio Loge`, relative to the position of Rennels and Bellona Islands, is published for general information.\n\nG. GREY.\n\n### RENNELS AND BELLONA ISLANDS, Dunedin, 3rd October, 1878.\n\nSIR-I have the honour to report to you an error in the position of some islands I passed on my passage from Foochow to this port in the brig `Rio Loge`. These islands, named Rennels and Bellona, are marked as \"doubtful\" islands on the latest published charts, and are situated directly in the track between China and Australia. The position assigned to Rennels Island is N.W. point 11° 12' south latitude, and 160° 10' east longitude, whereas the correct position should be for the N.W. point 11° 30' south latitude, and 160° 8' east longitude, making an error of 18' in latitude and 2' in longitude. My observations were taken within two or three miles of the N.W. point, and the error of my chronometer found only the day before at Christoval, so that I can rely upon the position. The S.E. point I place in 11° 51' south and 160° 49' east, approximate. Rennels Island and Bellona bear from each other N.W. by W. and S.E. by E., not more than fifteen miles distant.\n\nI cannot find in any directory a description of Rennels Island, and I believe there is none published, I therefore enclose the following remarks from my own observation:-\n\nRennels Island is about 38 miles long and 8 wide at the N.W., and lies in a N.W. and S.E. direction, is about 600 to 800 feet high, of uniform height throughout, and thickly wooded down to the water's edge. Along the whole N.E. side is a fringing reef about two cables from the shore. The N.W. point is a gradually-sloping point, with a hummock two hundred or three hundred yards from the beach, and has a reef extending about four or five cables from the shore, with a strong tide rippling round the point; the coast trends about three miles to the S.W., and thence to south-eastward. Bellona Island appears to be about the same height as Rennels Island, and also thickly wooded.\n\nTrusting that you will give this publicity for the benefit of shipmasters generally.\n\nI have, &c.,\n\nEDWARD MILES,\nMaster `Rio Loge`.\n\n## THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1879.\n\n### Government of India.\n\n## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.\n\n## NOTICE TO MARINERS.\n\n[No. 27.]\n\nBAY OF BENGAL-GODAVERY DISTRICT-COCANADA. Intended Exhibition of Revolving light at Vakalepudi.\n\nNotice is hereby given that owing to the extension of the mud deposits from the Godavery river and the consequent removal of the anchorage to the northward, the light at present shown on the north side of the entrance to the Cocanada river is of little use, and that on and after the 15th of January 1879 this light will be extinguished, and a new light exhibited at Vakalapudi, which lies 4.0 nautical miles N. by E. ¼ E. from the present light-house.\n\nThe light will be a revolving white light, showing a flash every 20 seconds, elevated 80 feet above high water, and in clear weather should be visible from a distance of 14 miles, in every direction seaward.\n\nThe illuminating apparatus is catadioptric, or by reflectors and lenses of the fourth order. Position: Latitude 17° 0' 40\" N., longitude 82° 16' 30\" E. Further notice will be given when the light is exhibited.\n\n[The bearings are Magnetic, Variation 2° 0' Easterly in 1878.]\n\nBy Direction of the Government of India,\n\nR. C. CARRINGTON, Chief Civil Assistant, for\nA. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.), Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.\n\nMARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 18th December, 1878.\n\nThis Notice affects the following Indian Marine Survey Charts, Coringa or Cocanada bay, No. 113; Narsapur point to Pabayras point, No. 1172; Cape Comorin to Coconada, No. 164; and Admiralty charts of Coringa or Cocanada bay, No. 81; Coromandel Coast, No. 71a; Cape Comorin & Ceanada, No. 828; Cocanada to Bassein, No. 829; Bay of Bengal, western part, No. 70a; Indian Ocean, northern portion, No. 7485; and Indian Marine Survey and Admiralty Light lists for 1878; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 464.\n\nIf this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.\n\n## POST OFFICE NOTICE.\n\nUnclaimed Correspondence, 17th January, 1879.\n\n| Letters | Papers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Abbey Cowper | Aleppo |\n| Adamson, Ann | Alexandria |\n| Ainsbury, A. | Alarmurs |\n| Ainslie, Mrs. M. | Alice |\n| Ainsworth, Wm. | Alcone |\n| Amicable Ins. Office | Asia |\n| Anderson, Tus. | Latiges, Popota |\n| Beguin, Monsr. J. A | Gracias, A. J. |\n| Botor, Miss A. | Corrientes |\n| Beeshore, Wm. | Les Papesa |\n| Benton, C. J. | Roberts, P. |\n| Broke, J. H. | Stillfried, Baron |\n| Cristoforis, G. de | Worthoy, Capt. |\n| Couper, Capt. | Satent |\n| ... | Southeak |\n| Gundry, H. D. | Spinaway |\n| Goldie, R., Major | For Merchant Ships |\n| Lilly, Mr. | Lets. Papers |\n| Lewis, Miss N. | Columbian, s.s. |\n| Hanner, G. | Cores |\n| Hemptinne, Monsr. | Fusilier |\n| High, Coutom | J. MacDonald |\n| Host, Frank | Fagyi |\n| Coulson, A. C. M. | Tatiura, Pupara |\n| Cunningham, G. | Leta Pres |\n| Cotton, G. | Moneta |\n| Crovat, Philip L. | Strathor |\n| Hi Loy | Southern Cross |\n| Kelly, Mr. | Saxalt Bell |\n| Persse, Capt. | Firth of Feth |\n| Pursan, R. | Jessie Jamieson |\n| Petterson, Carl | Challenge |\n| Palos, Capt. C. | F. Nightingale |\n| Palmer, Mrs. G. | Nyasa |\n| Stanley, Miss A. | S. Bunlie |\n| Stone, W. H. | Channel Queen |\n| Stillfried, Baron | Johore, s.s. |\n| Quong Tung Fri | Northern Star |\n| Valtz, Miss. | Charmer |\n| Vivan, Col. R. L | Caldew |\n| Rouchai | Great Admiral |\n| Thornton, Wm. | Glunte |\n| Triarte, Apolinario | Lady Pencoy |\n| H. B. | Palestine |\n| Flodge, Rev. W. B. | Stanfield |\n| Kwong Tai Cheong | Cosso |\n| Kin Cheng Kaye, Mrs. E. | Oitacilla |\n| Luz, Eilarina dal | Lots |\n| Lea, Robert R. | Carlton, s.s. |\n| Lea Tong | Gismorgan, s.s. |\n| Lumley, John | Partheed Tueseanal |\n| Lanzon, J. W. | Strathbokk |\n| Lums, Mrs. R. | Lori Macaulay |\n| Ledyard, Dr. H. | Albyn's Isle |\n| More, Miss E. J. | Commairwealth, s.s. |\n| Muller, A. | Golden Fleece |\n| Mellomeosta, A. | Prince Amadou |\n| Mudge, Wm. | Strathmore, s.s. |\n| Mobilna, Harry | Alfredo |\n| Musso, Jean B. | Craigarà Cilarnamn |\n| Motsman, W. C. | George Skolfield |\n| Macomber, W. H. L | Leucadia |\n| Moffitt, J. | Prince Louis |\n| Meany, Maj.-Genl. | Lodore |\n| Mercer, Thos. | Pilgrim |\n| Murphy, Bord. | Lanexcust |\n| Mctiwen, Ms. | Brisbane |\n| Morgan, Noah | Hawkesbury |\n| Neo Toing Siew | l'eteral, s.s. |\n| Noo-Chre-Tian | Takstea |\n| O'Soughlin, Mrs. E. | Lucia |\n| Rosendab, P. | Pelba |\n| Rayden, W. M. | Toli Austrian |\n| Ruily, Chas. | Bebar, s.s. |\n| Roberts, W. C. | Dbarwar |\n| Reeves, E. A. | Helen |\n| Reaves, E. A. | Penrith |\n| Rosenstein. T. | Berths Marion & |\n| Sogn, D. J. de | Hopeful |\n| Staith & Co., H. | Beluarry |\n| Smith, Geo. | Ermirás |\n| Volloza, Jelin | Hernet |\n| Wing On Choong | Magdula |\n| White, Wm. E. | P. Fitzpatrick |\n| War Chung | Tamar |\n| Wildash, F. J. C. | Taunton |\n| Whyte, Jno. | Tre Corde |\n| Williams, John | Bertie Below |\n| Walker, Thos. | Eleanor |\n| Wilson, James | Hornt |\n| Daclin, Monsr. | Barian |\n| Dure, Mrs. J. W. | Estroom |\n| Bolmida, G. | Bury, St. Ed. |\n| Bishop, J. | Espiegla |\n| Duggleby, T. W. | Humboldt |\n| Pearton, B. J. | MeNeac |\n| Esteban, G. | Benefactor |\n| Egies | Earl of Devon |\n| Bramitt, Revd. | Harkaway |\n| Fretas, José | Mary Blair |\n| Garcia, Juliana | Mary Smith |\n| Gilkison, W. P. | Mugdaler |\n| Benson, James | Three Brothers |\n| Banks, Geo. | Queen of the West |\n| Clarke, Hugh | The Tweed |\n| Creaton, Jas. | Tyburnia |\n| Colville, D. D. | Black Watch |\n|  | Helona |\n|  | Muss Glen |\n|  | Maritime Union |\n|  | Rosie Welt |\n|  | Fair Lamar |\n|  | Cashmere |\n|  | Ferntower, s.s. |\n|  | Irigo |\n|  | Marcia, s.s. |\n|  | Regent |\n|  | Win, Manson |\n|  | Mary Fraser |\n|  | Possbud |\n|  | Wate of Nil |\n|  | Pabins |\n|  | Countess of Erroll |\n|  | Frederick |\n|  | Jamies Shepherd |\n|  | Masonic |\n|  | Rifleman |\n|  | W. E. Gladstone |\n\n### Government of South Australia.\n\n## NOTICE TO MARINERS. INVESTIGATOR STRAIT ALTHORPE ISLAND.\n\nReferring to Notices issued from this Department on the 27th July, 1877, the 25th January, 1878, and the 6th June, 1878, Mariners are now hereby informed that on and after the 14th day of February, 1879, a Revolving Light of the first order, flashing every fifteen seconds, will be exhibited from a Light Tower, painted white, and 40 feet in height, erected on the large Althorpe Island. The color of the light will be white, except between the bearings, from the Lighthouse, of N. 25° W., and N. 61° W., where a red arc of light will be shown, leading half-a-mile to the eastward of Emmes Reef, and nearly half-a-mile southward of the S.W. Rock.\n\nThe focal plane of the light will be at an elevation of 350 feet above the sea-level. In ordinary weather, the bright portion of the light should be observed from a ship's deck about 25 miles distant, and the red arc of light about 17 miles.\n\nWhen much refraction exists both lights may be seen at a greater distance.\n\nMarine Board Offices, Port Adelaide, 7th November, 1878.\n\nR. H. FERGUSON,\nPresident Marine Board.\n\n## Books, &c., without Covers.\n\nArbetare-Bradet. \nAnsterdstemor. \nChristian. \nDagbladet. \nDaily Telegraph. \nEl Jumparcial. \nLangelands Zidende. \nReynolds's Newspaper. \nL'Union Saveisionar. \nSchreib und Hülfskalender, 1879. \nThe Illustrated Sporting & \nLeisure Hour. \nJounal de Geneve. \nJournal de St. Petersbourg. \nLoofungen und Lehrterte. \nSunderland & Dasham (2 books). \nCounty Herald. \nSaturday Falkirk Herald. \nand Dramatic News. \nUnited Methodist Free Churches Minutes 1878, \nTimes. \nThe Times of India. \nWeekly Scotsman.\n\n## Detained for Postage.\n\nMcLaren, Mrs., Revd. Pro. 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        "content_text": "## Proceedings of the Chamber of Commerce\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said it was an important matter, and it would be very desirable to have it ventilated.\n\nMr. BALILIOS here suggested that, as regards the Stamp Duty, a quid pro quo might be given to the Government for reducing the tax on bank note issues, if they proposed instead that the duty on insurance policies be charged ad valorem; and he thought it would be meeting Government half-way, and relieving the banks of a heavy load if a slight increase on insurance was made. With their depraved currency, the note issue was a great facility, and if rightly informed, he believed one bank had curtailed its issue, and they ought to come to the rescue as he suggested.\n\n| levied, and, as in the Kum Hop Sing case, such a purpose. It would be necessary to | That find a spot, and a room in the City Hall have been clearly proved to be so. theas duties should be levied at Hongkong building would probably be a convenient instead of ports of clearance in China, place. The outlay would not, he thought, be was simply monstrous; and as there was a very excessive, and it would be self-supporting, while it would be necessary that way-the Chinese know it, those who had membership should be open to all classes charge of their inter sta kuew it he would and all nationalities. He would be glad say that anything more clearly against the to see the subject ventilated, and perhaps fundamental principle of the free trade of it might do some good to the dulness of | \nThe text appears to be a jumbled table or column. Reordering for logical flow: \nThe duties were often double; and as for seizures, their trade waters were turned into a fighting ground to collect Chinese duties. Was that what Hongkong was established for? Let China collect her duties at the port of shipment; and if she could not do so, like other civilized countries, then let her go without. The Chinese Government was with the British Government; but the mandarins, the litterati and the intermediate powers were not with them. If they doubted that, let them take counsel with those who knew-let them ask Bishop Bardon, as to the north; Dr. Chalmers, who has large experience of Canton; Dr. Eitel or Mr. Lechler here. Our Governor is a Roman Catholic; let him go to Bishop Raimondi or Fathers Borghiuoli, or Vigano (Italian); let him go to the Spanish Procuration and Father Saisz; to the French Mission, Father Lemonier-every one of these men would tell him the same story, that all who bear authority are against us.\n\nShould not this be borne in mind; and should our attitude be powerfully affected by it? He maintained that until the present system-by which no salary was paid to the officials, who squeezed it out of the people-was done away with, there never could be a change; as the mandarin knew that the changes would endanger his position. This should be thoroughly rooted out. He believed they were all free-traders in Hongkong: even the German merchants were so, notwithstanding their Chancellor's changeable principles. There was no free trade in this Colony; what was the matter? There was no happiness, no joy in the place; what was at the bottom of it? If there was anything, let them root it out. As to population, there was clearly something which prevented the Chinese from coming here; they had large factories in Macao and Canton; but here the expense was too great, owing to the Blockade. He hoped that this would be earnestly brought before the British Minister.\n\nMr. Ryrie then submitted his resolution: \"That a deputation consisting of the Committee and as many members of this Chamber as may attend do wait upon Sir Thomas Wade, and lay before him the complaints of the Colonists in regard to the Blockade, and also other matters connected with the trade at the new ports opened to the southward.\"\n\nMr. BELILIOS having seconded the motion, it was carried unanimously.\n\n## PROPOSED EXCHANGE\n\nMr. MACEWEN said he would like to suggest an idea of establishing, in connection with the Chamber of Commerce here, an exchange and general sales-room, as he thought it would be a very desirable thing for those concerned and interested in business to meet on a common platform. There was nothing like that institution here: the Hongkong Club was the nearest approach to it at present, but it would be desirable to have another place than the Club for business.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN observed that he had ever held the opinion that the tax on Bank notes was a very reasonable and proper duty, and one which, so long as the Stamp Act existed, should not be withdrawn, was not excessive, and as equal and fair as a tax on insurance could be levied.\n\nIt would affect trade, and shippers were great sufferers at present: so he thought the motion already passed should remain unchanged.\n\nMr. Nelson remarked that though the proposed exchange was more for merchants than bankers, it would be a pity if the suggestion should not be taken up. It was very important, and if well weighed might have an important influence on the mode of doing business in the place.\n\nMr. SHARP remarked on the saving of time it would effect, if it were understood that in a room at certain hours everybody wanting could meet everybody else. Running round to see people was often very fruitless work. It would be no great cost, and a general convenience; if ten leading partners agreed to-morrow to meet in a room from 12 to 12.30 every day, there would soon be plenty of people about.\n\nMr. MACEWEN thought that once a week would be sufficient.\n\nMr. HASSELL said that the subject was looked into some years ago, and fell through as there was no one to take it up. Now merchants were entirely in the hands of Ubinese, whose information was often entirely false-not designedly, but from partial knowledge. They were often told their neighbours were nothing when they were doing exactly the reverse. They were frequently completely in the dark-such darkness that ought not to exist. He supported the idea of an Exchange for intercourse in business.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said it would be a great advantage if an interchange of views on business took place, but he was not quite clear that the Chamber of Commerce was the proper medium to arrive at this end. It would be better were the time and place not to depend upon the Chamber. He thought the movers might promote the movement by getting people to join. Some one ought to take it in hand; and he thought Messrs. MacEwen and Hassell might do so. In no other way could it be done.\n\nAfter a vote of thanks to the Chairman and the retiring Committee, the proceedings terminated.\n\n## Report of the Committee\n\nSince then the Chamber has been favoured by His Excellency the Governor with a draft copy of the proposed amendments, and were invited to express their views thereon. Your Committee have carefully considered the changes proposed and have generally approved of them.\n\n### THE CURRENCY\n\nUpon this subject, His Excellency the Governor has been good enough to forward, for the information of the Chamber, a portion of a despatch from Her Majesty's Secretary of State, in which will be found the following expression of opinion: Having regard to the reports which have been made at different times by the Deputy Master of the Mint relative to the proposed coinage of a British Dollar for circulation in the Straits Settlements and Hongkong, Her Majesty's Government have come reluctantly to the conclusion that this proposal could not be adopted without entailing a loss on the Colonial Treasuries, or rather that in order to avert such loss it would be necessary to impose such a charge on the mintage as would practically be prohibitive if the British and Mexican Dollar were brought into competition.\n\n### REGISTRATION OF PARTNERS IN CHINESE HONGs\n\nIn the Report for last year you were informed that your Committee had represented to His Excellency the Governor the importance of having some system of registering partners in Chinese Hongs. The reply received from the Government not being calculated to encourage any hope of the suggestions of your Committee being carried out, it was deemed advisable to again bring the matter before His Excellency, urging upon him the necessity of the measure, as much for the benefit of the Chinese as of other traders in Hongkong. Your Committee are not without hopes that the matter will receive that legislative attention which so important a subject deserves.\n\n### POSTAL SERVICE BETWEEN THIS PORT AND YOKOHAMA\n\nAt the last Annual Meeting, a resolution was passed as follows:- \"That as it was most desirable that a coin of British manufacture, of well ascertained purity, should be substituted for the present commercial currency, it is the opinion of this Chamber that the best mode of obtaining the same would be to establish a Mint in this Colony for the coinage of dollars and subsidiary coinage. It is further the opinion of the Chamber, that such a Mint would eventually prove a successful undertaking, repaying the Colony for the cost of its erection and maintenance.\"\n\n### POLITICAL TELEGRAMS\n\nA new arrangement has been concluded with Reuter's Telegram Co., by which instead of a daily service we are to get bi-weekly messages for $200 a month, with the understanding that should any important events take place in the intervals they are to be communicated.\n\n### TELEGRAPHIC SERVICE\n\nThe attention of your Committee has been called to a proposal of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company to issue an authorised code of 50,000 words selected from the English, French, German, Latin, Italian and Hindustani languages-which it is declared by the Chairman of the Eastern Company would be sufficient for the requirements of commerce-and to apply a single rate for such word in this code, but a double charge would be made for any words other than those contained in it,\" and, at the invitation of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, your Committee have agreed to join in a general protest against the proposed change and in a request that all words or word combination not exceeding ten letters be admitted and five figures be received as one word without extra charge.\n\n### THE BLOCKADE\n\nYour Committee have not relaxed their efforts to obtain some remedy for the present obnoxious proceedings of the Hoppo's Cruisers, and further correspondence has taken place between this Chamber and the Government, but so far without any satisfactory result.\n\n### THE STAMP ORDINANCE\n\nAt the last Annual General Meeting, the following resolution was passed: \"That the Chamber recommend to the Colonial Government that demand drafts and cheques payable to bearer or order drawn out of the Colony be subject only to a stamp of two cents, being the equivalent of the penny stamp used in England\"-which was forwarded to the Colonial Secretary. In August last, the Chamber was informed that the Collector of Stamp Revenue had received instructions to draft a bill to amend the present Ordinance with a view to the facilitation of commercial transactions, but the same letter intimated His Excellency the Governor's inability to sanction any change in the Ordinance by which the Colonial Revenue would suffer a reduction.\n\n### APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSORS OR SURVEYORS UNDER THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT OF 1876\n\nIn February last, the Government forwarded despatches from the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Board of Trade upon this subject, and invited the views of the Chamber thereon. Your Committee came to the conclusion that such appointments were unnecessary in Hongkong as so few appeals were likely to be made.\n\n### FUNDS\n\nThe Secretary's Account-current for the year ending 31st December, 1878, has been audited by Messrs. Crombie and Hassell, and is annexed hereto. There is a credit balance of $2,688.11, to carry forward to the current year, and the deposit remains as before.\n\nPage 84",
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        "content_text": "## Report on Victoria Gaol for the Year 1879\n\n130\n\nHe thus appears once only in the seven years as an addition to the Gaol, but forms an unit in every weekly average during that period. Whereas in former years when short sentences were the rule the same prisoner might appear five or six different times in one year, and swell up the total of prisoners admitted during the year.\n\n11. I have made an attempt during the past year to increase profitable labour amongst the prisoners but although I have been most successful as far as I have been able to go, want of room curtails any further endeavours in this direction.\n\n12. Out of the Officers' fine fund I purchased a number of amusing and instructive books and now here is formed the nucleus of a good Officers' library. The want of a reading room is very much felt, but at present there is no accommodation for such a purpose.\n\n4. If the number of admissions to the Gaol be any criterion of the state of crime, the Colony is to be congratulated on the decrease of crime during the last two years which compare favourably with the previous sixteen years taking into consideration the increase of population. The admissions during the last 18 years have been as follows:\n\n| Year | Admissions |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1862 | 3,088 |\n| 1863 | 3,033 |\n| 1864 | 3,957 |\n| 1865 | 6,290 |\n| 1866 | 6,688 |\n| 1867 | 8,896 |\n| 1868 | 4,546 |\n| 1869 | 4,347 |\n| 1870 | 4,122 |\n| 1871 | 3,917 |\n| 1872 | 6,268 |\n| 1873 | 4,280 |\n| 1874 | 3,281 |\n| 1875 | 3,680 |\n| 1876 | 4,065 |\n| 1877 | 3,946 |\n| 1878 | 8,803 |\n| 1879 | 3,669 |\n\nThe Honourable W. H. MARSH, Colonial Secretary.\n\n5. This speaks well for the deterrent effect of the discipline at present carried on in the Gaol. The success which has attended the adoption of the separate system is in my opinion complete, and I only regret that there seems no near prospect of its more extended application.\n\n6. At the close of 1878 in accordance with a recommendation made on my suggestion by the Gaol Commission, which sat under the Chairmanship of Mr. Justice SNOWDEN, an attempt was made to introduce the separate system on a small scale. Two large basement halls which had been used for other purposes were divided off into 46 cells. These were ready for occupation at the close of 1878. I commenced introducing into them old offenders who were constantly returning to Gaol. From the 1st December 1878 to the 30th November 1879, one hundred and three prisoners passed through these separate cells, remaining in them from fourteen days to six months according to their sentences. They were employed at oakum picking, string making, tailoring or any other employment for which they were adapted, and were allowed one hour's exercise in the yard every day.\n\nFrom the very commencement, as I anticipated, the prisoners disliked the system and tried every means to escape it. In the first month there were several attempts at suicide, but I found they were all feigned and as the prisoners did not get released thereby, but were in addition subjected to rigorous search several times each day to prevent them from secreting articles which might facilitate attempts at suicide they found it wiser to accept the discipline. The separate cells so far from being injurious to the health of the prisoners have contributed the fewest inmates to the Hospital, only five having been admitted viz:\n\n| Prisoner No. | Reason for Admission | Dates in Hospital |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 622 | Fever | 9th to 13th October |\n| 433 | Constipation | 16th to 20th September |\n| 174 | Observation | 12th to 16th May |\n| 580 | Tonsilitis | 30th July to 11th August |\n| 116 | Diarrhoea | 18th to 20th June |\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Servant,\n\nM. S. TONNOCHY, Superintendent.\n\n## RETURN showing the NUMBER of PRISONERS in VICTORIA GAOL on the last Day of each Week of the Year 1879\n\n| Week Ending | Europeans or Coloured Males | Chinese Males | Females | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| January 5 | 38 | 528 | 13 | 581 |\n| January 12 | 29 | 466 | 9 | 504 |\n| January 19 | 45 | 530 | 13 | 588 |\n| January 26 | 39 | 494 | 16 | 548 |\n| February 2 | 35 | 480 | 10 | 525 |\n| February 9 | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| December 28 | 40 | 495 | 12 | 547 |\n\n## Other Statistics and Observations\n\n7. The daily hour's vigorous exercise in association has prevented any injurious effects which might arise from seclusion. Of the 103 prisoners who passed through the separate cells only three have returned to Gaol a second time. Under the new Dietary Scale these three men will receive Reduced Penal Diet in addition to their separate confinement. One of these three men has since been released and I see that he is making strenuous efforts to obtain his livelihood by other than dishonest means.\n\n8. I have much satisfaction in stating that I have every confidence in the Officers who are now employed in the Gaol, and who from the Warden downwards do their best to preserve discipline. Cases of inebriety on the part of the Officers are almost unknown, and consequently there are few complaints of assaults by them on prisoners, and such an occurrence as an attack by a prisoner on an Officer which is the natural outcome of bad discipline, and ill usage has not happened since I have been in charge of the Gaol.\n\n9. There have been only twelve cases of Corporal punishment for Gaol Offences during the last year, and these all occurred before the 8th August last since which date there has been no flogging in this Gaol.\n\n10. The transfer of the Gaol Guards from the Police to the entire control of the Superintendent of the Gaol has been a most beneficial step and the men are not only well satisfied, but seem more active in their duties.\n\nVictoria Gaol Office, Hongkong, 8th March, 1880.\n\nM. S. TONNOCHY, Superintendent.\n\n## RETURN showing the CLASSIFICATION of OFFENCES, for which PRISONERS were committed to VICTORIA GAOL, from the respective COURTS of the COLONY, during the Year 1879\n\n| Offence | European Males | European Females | Chinese Males | Indian Males | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Murder | 1 | ... | 14 | ... | 15 |\n| Manslaughter | ... | ... | 5 | ... | 5 |\n| Cutting and wounding, or Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm | 5 | ... | 13 | ... | 18 |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| TOTAL | 143 | 25 | 848 | 188 | 1,204 |\n\nVictoria Gaol Office, Hongkong, 8th March, 1880.\n\nM. S. TONNOCHY, Superintendent.",
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        "content_text": "## Drill and Discipline\n\n34. All clothing or other stores lost or damaged in any way shall be at once reported through the Captains to the Commandant, who will assemble a Court of Inquiry to examine into and report on the loss or damage, and determine who, if anyone, should pay for the same.\n\n35. The decision arrived at by such a Court of Inquiry shall be final and binding, and any Member directed to make good any loss or damage agrees to pay the amount so directed to be paid.\n\n36. The Drill and Discipline of the Corps shall be in accordance with the \"Volunteer Regulations\" that may be issued from time to time by the authority of the Secretary of State for War, so far as the same are applicable to the Corps, and the Commandant shall make and publish such standing and other orders for the Drill and Discipline of the Corps as he shall see fit, subject always to the approval of the Governor. Such standing Rules and Orders to be published in the **Hongkong Government Gazette**, and a Printed Copy to be furnished to each Effective Member of the Corps.\n\n37. The Drill season shall commence on the 1st October in each year, ending on the 31st March following. During the Drill season there shall be six Drills each week, three in the morning and three in the evening. The morning Drills from 6.30 to 7.30 A.M. Evening Drills from 5.15 to 6.30.\n\n38. During the Drill season all Efficient Members shall be required to attend at least 12 Commanding Officer's Parades, or to show good cause for his absence, and shall subject himself to a fine of $1 for each time he is absent.\n\n39. For Efficient Members attendance on all other Parades is voluntary.\n\n40. Recruits must attend at least three Drills each week during the Drill season, until passed by the Commandant.\n\n41. An Officer and a Non-Commissioned Officer shall be detailed for duty weekly.\n\n42. At the end of each week the Commandant will fix the days for Parades, Drills, &c., during the ensuing week, and notice of the days and times so fixed shall be posted in the Orderly Room, published in the local papers, and communicated to any local institutions whose appointments may clash.\n\n43. Ninety rounds of small arm ammunition per effective strength of the Volunteers will be provided yearly by the Government. All ammunition used in excess of this must be paid for by the Corps or by the individual. One hundred and fifty rounds of gun ammunition will be provided by the Government for annual practice.\n\n## Funds\n\nTo provide for practice ammunition, prizes and various contingencies, not covered by the Government Grant, but necessary for the efficiency of the Corps, a Corps Fund shall be formed to be administered by a Finance Committee. To this Fund each Honorary Member enrolling himself as such shall pay not less than five dollars per annum, and each Effective Member two dollars per annum. All fines shall go to the credit of this fund, and all other sums from any source not otherwise specifically appropriated.\n\nThere shall be an Annual Meeting of the whole Corps, once in a year, within the first week in October, at which Meeting an Officer, a Sergeant and a Gunner shall be elected, who with the Commandant shall form the Finance Committee for the ensuing year.\n\n**M. MOORE-LANE, Major, R.A., Commandant Hongkong Volunteer**\n\n[L.S.]\n\n**W. H. MARSH, The Officer Administering the Government**\n\n## No. 18 of 1882\n\n**An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hong-kong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, entitled, \"The Volunteer Ordinance, 1882.\"**\n\n[13th December, 1882.]\n\nBe it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:\n\n1. Ordinance 2 of 1862 is hereby repealed.\n\n2. Such of the Inhabitants of Hongkong as volunteer and offer themselves, and as the Governor approves of, may form themselves into a Corps for the protection of the Colony of Hongkong, to be called the \"Hongkong Volunteers,\" and shall continue so formed during the pleasure of the Governor. Such Volunteers shall be instructed in the use of the rifle and in the management of artillery, and be subject to drill accordingly.\n\n3. The Governor may from time to time appoint and commission fit persons to be Officers of such Corps, and may from time to time remove any person so appointed.\n\n4. The Commanding Officer of the Corps shall appoint the necessary non-Commissioned Officers.\n\n5. The Commanding Officer of the Corps shall, as soon as he conveniently can do so, frame rules for regulating the period of enrolment, arms, dress, accoutrements and equipment of the said Corps and of the members thereof, the time and place of drill and exercise, and all matters relating to the enrolment, efficiency, and discipline of the said Corps and of the members thereof, which rules may be enforced by fines for breach thereof, not exceeding $50 for any one breach, to be recoverable and enforced before and by a Police Magistrate; and may from time to time alter and vary such Rules. All such Rules and alterations of Rules shall be submitted to the Governor for confirmation, and when confirmed shall have the same force for the regulation of the members of the said Corps as if they had been inserted in and had formed part of this Ordinance.\n\n6. Every Volunteer, being a Christian, upon being admitted shall subscribe his name on the roll of the said Corps, and shall take before a Justice of the Peace or the Commanding Officer, an Oath according to the form following:\n\nI, A.B., do promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, and that I will faithfully serve in the \"Volunteer Force\" during the term of my enrolment: So help me God.\n\nAnd every Volunteer, not being a Christian, shall before a Justice of the Peace or the Commanding Officer make a declaration according to the Form following:\n\nI, A.B., do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, and that I will faithfully serve in the \"Volunteer Force\" during my term of enrolment.\n\nThe Commanding Officer for the time being shall have power to administer oaths and take declarations for the purpose of this Ordinance.\n\nPassed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 13th day of December, 1882.\n\n**ARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils**\n\nAssented to by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government the Twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two.\n\n**FREDERICK STEWART, Acting Colonial Secretary**\n\n## Repeal\n\n232\n\n## Formation of Corps\n\n## Appointment and removal of Officers\n\n## Appointment of non-Commissioned Officers\n\n## Commanding Officer to frame rules subject to Governor's Approval\n\n## Enrolment",
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        "content_text": "166\n\n19. The names of the principal contributors to the Gardens are as follow:\n\nAnderson, Lieut.-Colonel D. G.; seeds.\n\nArmstrong, J. M.; plants.\n\nBlackhead Smith, Mrs.; seeds.\n\nBoehmer, Louis, Yokohama; plants.\n\nBotanic Gardens, Brisbane, J. Pink, Director; plants.\n\nJamaica, D. Morris, M.A., Director; seeds.\n\nCalcutta, Dr. G. King, LL.D., Director; plants.\n\nDurban Natal, J. M. Wood, Curator; seeds, plants, &c.\n\nTownsville, A. M. Anderson, Superintendent; plants.\n\nRoyal Kew, Sir J. D. Hooker, K.C.S.I., &c., Director; plants and seeds.\n\nBunting, Isaac, Yokohama; plants.\n\nCooper, W. M. Ningpo; seeds and plants.\n\nCoxon, Mrs. A.; plants and seeds.\n\nCurtis, C. Penang, Forest Department; plants and seeds.\n\n20. The following are the chief recipients:\n\nAcclimatization Society Queensland; seeds.\n\nAdams & Son, Messrs. New Zealand; seeds.\n\nBell Irving, Mrs.; plants.\n\nBlackhead Smith, Mrs.; plants.\n\nBotanic Gardens, Adelaide; seeds.\n\nBrisbane; seeds and plants.\n\nCalcutta; seeds and plants.\n\nCeylon; seeds.\n\nJamaica; seeds.\n\nMelbourne; seeds.\n\nNatal; seeds and plants.\n\nSingapore; seeds and plants.\n\nTownsville; seeds.\n\nSydney; seeds.\n\nTrinidad; seeds.\n\nRoyal Kew; seeds, plants and herbarium specimens.\n\nCameron, Mrs.; plants.\n\nCrawford, Mrs.; plants.\n\nCrow, W. E.; plants.\n\nCundall, C. H. Manila; plants.\n\nCurtis, C.; plants and seeds.\n\n21. During the year we received:--\n\n789 Plants.\n\n291 Packets of seeds.\n\n1 Wardian Cases.\n\n4 Animals.\n\n60 Herbarium specimens.\n\nCundall, C. H., Manila; plants and seeds.\n\nDehra Dun, Forest School, India; seeds.\n\nFranco, P. M.; seeds.\n\nHance, Dr. H. F., Canton; seeds.\n\nHughes, J. I.; one deer.\n\nIndian Forest Department; seeds.\n\nMacgowan, Dr. F. Wenchow; plants.\n\nNicholl, Mrs. Amoy; seeds.\n\nPickford, C. R. B., Cebu; plants.\n\nPiercy, Mrs.; plants.\n\nPolice Department; one Pheasant.\n\nQueensland Acclimatization Society; seeds.\n\nRomano, A. G.; plants.\n\nSwalemen, Van Der, Ghent Belgium; seeds.\n\nWhitehead, F. H.; one Deer.\n\nWing Kee; one Owl and two Storks.\n\nWoodin, E. L.; plants and seeds.\n\nFaber, Rev. E.; plants.\n\nFranco, P. M.; plants.\n\nGordon, Major-General, A.H.A.; plants.\n\nGrossman, C. F.; plants.\n\nHance, Dr. H. F. Canton; plants and herb. specimens.\n\nHargreaves, Rev. G. Canton; plants.\n\nLadies Recreation Club, plants.\n\nMaries, C. C. India; seeds.\n\nMoin, E. M. A. India; seeds.\n\nPiercy, Mrs.; plants.\n\nPolice Department; plants.\n\nRomano, A. G.; plants.\n\nSilva, J. M. A.; plants.\n\nThe Governor of Macao, seeds.\n\nThe Maharaja of Durbungah; seeds.\n\nThe Spanish Consul; seeds.\n\nThomson, Dr. J. C. Canton, plants.\n\nTripp, H. J. H.; plants.\n\nVyvyan, C. B.; seeds.\n\nWing Kee; plants.\n\nWoodin, E. L.; seeds and plants.\n\n22. Irrespective of the plants that were sold during the year we sent out:-\n\n2,202 Plants.\n\n221 Packets of seeds.\n\n14 Wardian Cases.\n\n22 Herbarium specimens.\n\n23. The Library has been increased by the following additions:--\n\nA journey of Exploration through Western Ssu Ch'u.\n\nBotanical Magazine for part of 1885.\n\nDecandolle's Monographiae Phanerogamarum, 4 vols.\n\nFranchet's Plantae Davidianæ, first part.\n\nGardeners Chronicle for 1885.\n\nJournal of Botany for part of 1885.\n\nLoureiro's Flora Cochinchinensis.\n\nNew Commercial Plants and Drugs by Thomas Christy, F.L.S., F.S.C.L. presented by the Author.\n\nReport of the Acclimatization Society Queensland for 1884.\n\nReport on the Arboriculture of the assigned districts, India for 1884.\n\nReport on the Botanic Gardens Adelaide for 1884.\n\nFirst Annual Report on the Forest Department, Straits Settlements, 1885.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in Ajmere-Merwara for 1883-84-85.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in Assam for 1883-84.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in British Burma for 1883-84.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in British India for 1883-84.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in the Central Provinces for 1884-85.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in Coorg for 1883-84.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in Hyderabad Assigned Districts for 1884-85.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in the Punjab for 1884-85.\n\nProgress Report of Forest Administration in the North-Western Provinces and Oudh for 1883-84.\n\nReport on the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for 1883.\n\nHorticultural Gardens Lucknow for 1884-85.\n\nPublic Gardens and Plantations, Jamaica, for 1884.\n\nEstablishment of a Botanic Garden and Arboretum at Montreal.\n\nby Mr. Hosie on a journey through Central Ssu Ch'uan.\n\nof the Royal Society of Tasmania.\n\non the Experimental Garden, Milam, North Borneo for 1884.\n\nAnnual Administration Reports of the Forest Department, Madras Presidency for 1883-84.\n\nProgress Report of the Forest Survey Branch for 1883-84.\n\nSiebold's Flora Japonica, 2 vols.\n\nSuccinct Notes on some plants from New Guinea and a description of hitherto unrecorded Papuan Orchids, by Baron von Muller, K.C.M.G. &c.\n\n24. The Garden staff has worked fairly well throughout the year, but a high standard of efficiency is not to be expected. The ordinary Chinese Gardener has no knowledge of the physical laws that govern vegetable life, although they cultivate many of the plants of their native country with wonderful success; but in dealing with foreign plants that require to be carefully studied till the conditions necessary for their acclimatization are understood, they show little interest. They in fact frequently neglect such plants, unless a rule of thumb practice can be laid down for their guidance. It is a hard matter to interest a Chinese Gardener in an experimental attempt to propagate or cultivate a plant which must be subjected to a process different to that which he has been accustomed to practise. This class of men could hardly be expected to understand an explanation of the physical laws that bear upon horticulture as a science; but Mr. Ford has endeavoured for some years back to procure a better class of workmen by training up boys as apprentices, and educating them upon a broader principle than that usually followed in China; but although this system has been fairly satisfactory in one or two cases, it has not been wholly successful. The training which the boys receive sharpens their intelligence and gives them educational advantages that make them aspire to a position more lucrative and, from their point of view, more dignified than that of a \"fa-wong.\" Several promising lads have left in this way just as they were beginning to be useful. This of course is very disappointing, and I am afraid that no other result can be anticipated in future, unless the intelligence of the trained apprentices is remunerated at its market value.\n\n25. Government House.-A number of plants, chiefly Palms and Arvids, were planted out on the bank below the northern side of Government House. The fence which supports the creepers on the top of the bank has been extended for seventy yards farther on the walk, and the plants on the older portion have all been cut back and replaced with a view to more uniformity.\n\nWere the necessary funds available, great improvements could be effected on the ground just within the wall at the eastern bend of Upper Albert Road. The appearance of this part is a constant eye-sore, owing to the rough nature of the ground and the constant litter of bamboo leaves. The bamboo is very effective in isolated clumps, but its predominance in a garden or pleasure-ground is objectionable from an artistic point of view and injurious to the development of the other trees and shrubs that were planted with the intention of contributing to and improving the general effect.\n\nAFFORESTATION\n\n26. The planting of China Pines was commenced on December 3rd, 1884, and completed on the 16th of May, 1885. They were planted in the following localities:-Kowloon, North of Butts; Observatory; Black Mountain; Aberdeen Hills; Mount Kellet; and below Mount Gough Road. The total number planted is 342,302.\n\n27. A number of seedling Pines were raised in sites in the following localities:--Mount Davis, Mount Kellet, the New Military Sanitarium, and Saiwan, 204,837 plants being successfully raised. A large number of sites, probably one fifth of those made on the southern side of Mount Kellet, were unproductive. The soil in this locality is rather variable, and the failures chiefly occur on the steep slopes where the grass is scanty. Where the ground is covered with a fibrous carpet of grass roots, the rain, as it rushes down the slopes, is absorbed in sufficient quantities to saturate the soil and render it suitable for the reception and subsequent development of the young tree; but where the ground has been denuded of its herbage by the irrepressible grass cutter with his blunt sickle, which does not cut but uproots the grass, the young tree is sorely handicapped in the struggle for existence.\n\n28. 150 Catties of Pine seeds were sown broadcast on the hill south of the Little Hongkong estuary. A large number of seedlings have sprung up, but in rather irregular patches. It would be premature however, to pronounce upon the issue of this experiment at present. The result will be more apparent next year.\n\n29. Some Bischoffias and Camphors were planted on Mount Davis. Camphors and Cork Oaks were also planted on the hills above the Powder Magazine. These have all done well.\n\n30. Fourteen species of Eucalyptus were raised in various quantities and planted out in the following localities:-New Military Sanitarium; above Powder Magazine; and at Sokonpo. The total number planted being 16,398. Each species was planted in a clump, and marked with a ticket to enable us to identify the different kinds, and note their relative adaptability to the soil and climate of Hongkong. This comparison has been very interesting, and will be valuable in enabling us to select the most suitable kinds in future. The three species that are conspicuously superior to the others, and which may be considered an unqualified success, are L. robusta, citriodora, and tereticornus. The next in order are:-marginata, platyphylla, corymbosa, resinifera, and haemastoma. These five kinds have not done so well on the exposed hills near the Military Sanitarium as the three first mentioned kinds, but they have succeeded very well at Sokonpò where the position is more sheltered; and I have no doubt that they will succeed in many of the unexposed parts of the island. Other four species, namely: Stuartiana; siderophloia; Microcorys; and maculata have grown moderately well. The percentage of deaths is small, but the growth is slow and weakly. They evidently required a richer soil than the above mentioned sorts. The two species that have been least successful are pilularis, and hemophloia. A large proportion of both kinds have died, and those that have survived have not a promising appearance.\n\n31. The plantations of Cassia Lignen' that were made on the hills north of Aberdeen would probably have been in a thriving condition by this time but for the persistence of the Chinese in breaking...\n\nPage 166 appears three times at top, three times at bottom\n\n \nMay",
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        "content_text": "## THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL\n### May 1, 1886\n\nTo par. 6? \n\nI refer to Dr. Dobach's spring report. I have sent the report to Japan, as well as to the Japan Weekly Mail (his perusal notes de Cetite kimilch so to Japan Week mat).\n\nHe refers to the great value of the systematic meteorological observations with verified instruments which were all attacked. Is praeced. Rm an 25%. HW. J 24/6781. Fuck fine 248.\n\nDR. DOBERCK, the Government Astronomer in Hongkong, gives, in the introduction to his Report for 1885, some interesting particulars of the progress and prospects of the work entrusted to his superintendence. He refers in particular to the great value of the systematic meteorological observations with verified instruments which...\n\nThe gun placed at Tsim-shat-súi for announcing the approach of a typhoon was, during the year, also fired for announcing the arrival of the mails. On these occasions the sampans and other small craft sought positions of shelter. After the issue of the Post Office Notice, I was informed that this arrangement have lately been set on foot at many of the stations and lighthouses of the Imperial Maritime Customs of China, and which will serve as an important aid to the investigation of typhoons.\n\nHe pays a well-deserved tribute to Japan's \"extensive meteorological service conducted on approved principles,\" and to the useful weather-maps issued from the Imperial Observatory in Tokyo, while he deplores the absence of a similar comprehensive service in the Philippines, and the non-publication of such data as are observed there - an omission which greatly heightens the labour of following typhoons in their passage across or near to those islands. \n\nThe intention of the French authorities to establish a meteorological observatory in Haiphong seems to have been dropped, at least for a time, since the death of the distinguished meteorologist Dr. Borins. We are glad to observe that Dr. Doberck's observatory has been supplied with a gazing-telescope, as was recommended in the original project, an excellent instrument - the \"Lee Equatorial\" from the Greenwich Observatory having been erected a year ago.\n\nThis is practical joking with a vengeance. The Hong Kong officials must have some humour still left in them, in spite of the terribly depressing climate in which they live. But practical joking is often mischievous and even cruel. We can picture the absurd yet sorry spectacle of the countless boatmen and junkmen of Hong Kong hurrying their craft away for shelter, on a false alarm, five or six times a month, during last summer and autumn, at great loss and inconvenience to themselves and their trade.\n\nMoney for scientific purposes is nearly always given grudgingly and sparingly by the mother-country, as was the case in 1882, when, although the local Government of Hong Kong were willing enough to pay handsomely for a thoroughly equipped observatory, the most important part of the provision for magnetic research was ruthlessly cut out of the original scheme by the Colonial Office at home. To judge from Dr. Doberck's remarks, this unfortunate spirit of parsimony in expenditure connected with scientific research seems now to have extended to Hong Kong. For we find him complaining that addition to the work of his observatory is not accompanied by a corresponding increase of funds and staff; that his telegraphic facilities are insufficient to give full effect to the proper purposes of the establishment; that the slopes of the observatory hill have... \n\n227 \n| Page 227 |",
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        "content_text": "19.-The Superintendent shall hear the reports every day, at such an hour as is most convenient, and shall take care that every prisoner having a complaint to make, or request to prefer to him, shall have ample facilities for doing so; and he shall redress any grievances, or take such steps as may seem necessary, recording the same in the Prisoners' Interview Book.\n\n20.-The Superintendent shall forward to the Governor without delay any report or complaint which any officer of the prison may desire to make to him, and shall on no account suppress it; but he may offer any explanation with it which may seem to him requisite.\n\n21.-The Superintendent shall enforce the observance of silence throughout the prison, and prevent all intercourse or communication between the prisoners, so far as the formation and the conduct of the business of the prison or the labour of the prisoners will permit, and shall take care that all necessary and unavoidable intercourse or communication between prisoners be conducted in such manner only as he shall from time to time direct.\n\n22.-The Superintendent shall take care that no prisoner is subjected to any punishment which the Surgeon is not satisfied he is capable of undergoing; and shall see that the written recommendations of the Surgeon are attended to as to the supply of any additional bedding or clothing, or alteration of diet for any prisoner, or with respect to any alteration of discipline or treatment in the case of any prisoner whose mind or body appears to require it.\n\n23.-The Superintendent shall cause an inventory to be kept of all clothing, bedding, tools, furniture, &c., under his charge, which shall be verified half-yearly; and he shall satisfy himself of the correctness of the inventory, and shall countersign the same. All unserviceable and unrepairable articles at such times shall be brought forward for inspection, that they may be condemned and sold, or otherwise disposed of.\n\n24. The Superintendent shall exercise his authority with firmness, temper, and humanity. His object should be not only to give full effect to the sentence awarded to the prisoners, but also to induce in them practical habits of industry, regularity, and good conduct.\n\n25. The Superintendent shall submit to the Governor, by the 1st of February in each year, an annual report of the prison for the previous year, referring to all subjects of interest, and giving a brief history of the prison.\n\n26.-The Superintendent shall enter in the Superintendent's Order Book all permanent orders which he shall issue relating to the management and discipline of the prison.\n\n27.-The Superintendent shall, a few days before the opening of the Supreme Court Sessions, on the occasion of prisoners who are committed for trial being served with the usual informations, ask each of them if he wishes to call any witnesses for his defence, and shall at once inform the Police authorities in order that such witnesses may be if necessary summoned to appear at the Sessions. The Superintendent will record this in his Journal, stating the number of prisoners who have been asked the question, and their replies to it.\n\nTHE WARDEN.\n\n28.-The Warden shall assist the Superintendent in his duties, acquaint himself with the Rules and Regulations of the Prison, and see that they are strictly carried out by both the subordinate Officers and prisoners.\n\n29.-The Warden shall reside in the Prison, or at a place appointed by the Governor, and shall not absent himself from his quarters for a night without the permission of the Superintendent. He shall take charge of the Gaol during the temporary absence of the Superintendent and shall not leave the Gaol during such absence; nor during the presence of the Superintendent without his permission.\n\n30.-A deputy Warden shall be appointed by the Superintendent to act during the absence of the Warden, such Deputy to have all the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of the Warden who shall, before leaving the Gaol, personally give over charge to the Deputy, with all necessary instructions.\n\n31.-The Warden shall take care that every prisoner on admission is put into a reception cell and strictly searched, and that all knives, weapons, instruments, money, opium, tobacco, or anything forbidden by the Rules, or anything likely to facilitate escape, be taken from such prisoner. As far as practicable no such search shall take place in the presence of any other prisoner.\n\n32.- On the admission of each prisoner, it shall be the duty of the Warden or Clerk to record in the Gaol Register or nominal record of prisoners, the name, age, height, weight, features, particular marks and general appearance of such prisoner, with anything else worthy of notice.\n\n33.-The Warden shall take care that all articles taken from prisoners, with their clothes and other effects, and all such things as may be communicated to him from time to time be sent in on the Prisoner account shall be entered in the Prisoner Property Book, with the date of their receipt and restoration; and that all such property should be kept in a suitable place to be provided for the purpose, and shall be restored to the prisoner on his discharge; except such clothes as it may be considered necessary to destroy, or such money or property as the Governor may think fit to confiscate, or to allow the prisoner to have to assist him in his defence on his trial.\n\n34.-The Warden shall attend every corporal punishment inflicted within the Gaol, and enter in the Occurrence Book the day and hour of the infliction of the punishment, with the number of strokes, and the direction of the Surgeon thereon.\n\n35.-The Warden shall in no case inflict any punishment without the orders of the Superintendent of the Gaol, or in the case of corporal punishment, without a certificate personally given in writing by the Surgeon, that the person to be punished is in a fit state of health to receive the number of strokes awarded to him without injury.\n\n36.-The Warden shall take care that prisoners have an opportunity of making complaints or requests to him, and he shall either take steps to redress any grievance, or shall report the same to the Superintendent.\n\n37.-The Warden shall take care that any prisoner who wishes to see the Superintendent, or Visiting Justices shall have an opportunity of doing so.\n\n38.-The Warden shall visit the workshops, yards, and corridors frequently, and see that the prisoners are kept at their work. He shall also occasionally visit the wards at an uncertain hour during the night, to ascertain that the Officers on duty are on the alert. He shall diligently observe the behaviour of all subordinate Prison Officers and see that they strictly adhere to the rules, and shall report immediately to the Superintendent any neglect or misconduct that may come to his knowledge.\n\n39.-The Warden shall be responsible to the Superintendent that the Details of Duties connected with order and discipline of the Gaol are carried out with promptness and regularity, and in strict accordance with the regulations. He shall also enforce the greatest economy.\n\n40.-The Warden shall daily inspect every part of the Prison, see that everything is clean and in good order, and that the means of security in the different yards, &c., are effective. He is to see that no ladders, planks, ropes, chains, or anything likely to facilitate escape are left exposed in the yards.\n\n41.-The Warden shall superintend the parade of the working parties, and shall be careful that they are despatched to their labour with regularity and without loss of time. He will check their numbers on their departure from, and on their return to the Prison, and will see that the good conduct marks earned by each prisoner have been properly recorded.\n\n42.-The Warden shall superintend the issuing of the prisoners' meals; shall take care that their clothing is in proper repair, their hair kept in order, and their washing, shaving, and cleanliness attended to.\n\n43.-The Warden shall at once communicate to the Superintendent every circumstance which may come to his knowledge likely to affect the security, health, or discipline of the prisoners, efficiency of the subordinate Officers, or anything which may in any way require his attention.\n\n44.-The Warden shall take care that every article of food supplied for the use of the prisoners is sound and of good quality; and that the scales, weights, and measures in use in the Prison for the issue and distribution of provisions, stores, &c., are accurate and in proper order.\n\n45.-The Warden shall not, directly or indirectly, have any interest in any contract for the supply of the Prison; nor shall he receive, under any pretence whatever, any fee or gratuity from any person supplying or tendering supplies for the Prison.\n\n46.-The Warden shall keep such books and accounts as may be prescribed by the Superintendent, and shall assist the Superintendent in keeping a correct inventory of all clothing, bedding, furniture, tools, and cooking utensils in the Prison.\n\n47.-The Warden shall cause the whole of the prisoners to be counted twice daily, and satisfy himself that the number is correct.\n\n48.-On parading the Officers both for day and night duty, the Warden will see that they are in all respects fit for, and properly acquainted with their duties. He will also read to them any new orders from the Superintendent's Order Book.\n\n49.-The Warden shall endeavour to exercise a sound moral influence over both the Officers and prisoners placed under his supervision. He shall restrain by his authority every tendency to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the subordinate Officers, and likewise every tendency to levity, rudeness, and insubordination on the part of prisoners, and shall aim to raise the minds of the Officers to a sense of their responsibility, and of the comfort arising from a conscientious discharge of their duties.\n\n50.-The Warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent. He shall see that the Rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner. Such visits shall take place in the presence of an Officer, and be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.\n\n51.-The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.\n\n52.-The Warden shall make a weekly inspection of the Officers' quarters, and if necessary report the result as to repairs, &c., being needed.\n\nTHE HEAD TURNKEYS.\n\n53.-The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoners, and such parts of the Prison as the Superintendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.\n\n54.-The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent or Warden.",
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        "content_text": "55\n\nby the Superintendent for the purpose of prevent- ing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and con- formity to the Rules of the Prison. Each shall in turn have charge of the prisoners on the public works, and shall take particular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.\n\n55.-Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Gaol under the Superintendent and Warden; to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the Rules relating to the Officers on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n56.-The Head Turnkeys shall see that the Officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, reporting any breach of the Rules in this respect.\n\n57.-The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour. They shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate Officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n58. The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishment to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that those in Solitary Confinement are pro- vided with necessaries.\n\n59,--The Head Turnkeys shall frequently inspect every part of the Prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited arti- cles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently; bearing in mind the latter part of Rule 31. They shall occasionally inspect the Turnkeys' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the Prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. They shall also see that the Fire Engine, Fire Pumps, and Extincteurs are in good working order, and that the Fire Buckets are at all times kept filled with water. They shall also see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.\n\n60.-Each Head Turnkey shall in turn super- intend the unlocking and assembling of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the muster- ing, searching, and locking up in the evening.\n\n61.-Each Head Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Gaol to the Officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Gaol at 6 P.M., and shall see that all the locks are tried through- out the Gaol, and that the keys are given over to him.\n\n62.-Each Head Turnkey shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n63.-During the Head Turnkey's turn on Sunday duty he shall on no account leave the Gaol from 2 P.M. on Saturday, until 6 A.M. on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden; who shall during such absence act for him.\n\n64. Rule 49 shall apply to the Head Turnkeys equally with the Warden.\n\nTHE MATRON.\n\n65. The Matron shall reside in the Gaol, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.\n\n66.-The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Warden as to Male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to Female prisoners.\n\n67.--The Matron shall be present at the distri- bution of food to the prisoners; inspect every part of the Female Prison daily, see every prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the ward at an uncertain hour during the night.\n\n68. The Matron shall not be absent from the Gaol without the permission of the Superinten- dent, and when she obtains leave it shall be entered in her Journal.\n\n69.-The Matron shall take care that no Male Officer or visitor enters the division of the Prison allotted to Females, unless accompanied by herself or some other Female Officer.\n\n70.—The Matron shall search Female prisoners on admission, and as often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed, and properly clothed in the Prison dress.\n\n71.--In case of necessity, and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate her duties to the wife of an Officer of the Gaol or some other married woman.\n\n72.--The Matron shall keep in her possession: the keys of the cells and wards of the Female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the cells and wards of the Male prisoners.\n\n73.-The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Female Prisoners are kept scrupulously clean.\n\nTHE PRISON OFFICERS.\n\n74.-All subordinate Officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the perform- ance of their duties.\n\n75.-Subordinate Officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regula- tions of the Gaol so as to be conversant with every detail; they shall frequently examine the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.\n\n76.-No subordinate Officer is on any account to enter a prisoner's cell at night, unless accompa- nied by another Officer.\n\n77.-Subordinate Officers whose services are discontinued (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dismissed for mis- conduct) shall be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay. Those whose probation is not completed are entitled to only a week's notice, or a week's pay; or if they commit an offence meriting it they can be at once discharged. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice.\n\n78. No subordinate Officer shall absent him- self from the Gaol without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Gaol he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.\n\n79.-Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the Officer appointed to receive them.\n\n80.-It is the duty of all Officers, without exception, to treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, to listen patiently to their com- plaints, to inform the Warden of any prisoner who desires to see him or the Superintendent, and to be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the rules of the Gaol.\n\n81.-Subordinate Officers must not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but must be always alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.\n\n82.-Subordinate Officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.\n\n83. Subordinate Officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from the Compradore.\n\n84.-No Officer of the Gaol shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation, his whole time is to be devoted to the service of the Gaol.\n\n85.--All Prison Officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.\n\n86.-Any subordinate Officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him will state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.\n\n87.-It shall be the duty of every Officer to direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.\n\n88.-Any Officer who shall be guilty of assault- ing or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Gaol walls, unless com- pelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.\n\n89.-No subordinate Officer, on any pretence whatever, through favour or mistaken notions of kindness, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior Officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobe- dience of the prison regulations.\n\n90.-No subordinate Officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor allow any fami- liarity on the part of prisoners towards himself, or any other Officer of the Prison; nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.\n\n91.-Every Officer who shall, contrary to orders, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, to- bacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under Sections 11 and 12 of the Prisons Ordinance.\n\n92. So far as the exigencies of the service will permit, subordinate Officers shall be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holi- days, and at other times when they can be spared.\n\n93.-Any Officer, on entering the Gaol Service, must understand that he may be employed in any part of the Island, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.\n\n94.-No subordinate Officer is to punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.\n\n95.-Each subordinate Officer will be con- sidered on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be con- firmed at the expiration of three months unless the Officer has proved himself in all respects fitted for the post.\n\n96.-Officers are forbidden to smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, and they must be careful to leave no tobacco or money lying about within reach of prisoners, or in their clothes when being sent to be washed.\n\n97-Every subordinate Officer of the Gaol who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or to per- form any duty enforced upon him by the regula- tions of the Prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be diso- beyed, neglected, or evaded, any Rule, Regulation, or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such Gaol, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under Rule No. 2.\n\n98.-The subordinate Officers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner at all times when off duty.\n\n99.-When on duty subordinate Officers will appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the Gaol. Uniform will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots,",
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        "content_text": "56\n\nhelmet, and puggarees, in May; and one cloth suit, with boots, and cap, in November. They will be supplied with an overcoat every fourth year.\n\n100.-Subordinate Officers suspended from duty and afterwards restored to their situations shall not receive any pay for the time during which they shall have been suspended, unless a particular order be given for that purpose by the Governor.\n\n101. All subordinate Officers, on being relieved from any particular duty, or transferred to another part of the prison, shall point out to their successors all matters of special importance connected with their duties, and explain any directions of the Superintendent, or other superior Officer, affecting any particular prisoner.\n\n102.-Any subordinate Officer disabled from the regular performance of his duties by illness must report the same to the Colonial Surgeon, who will, if necessary, order his removal to the Government Civil Hospital; and during the time he is there he will be expected to conform to the Rules of that Establishment, and pay such charges as may be claimed for his maintenance and treatment.\n\n103.--All Officers of the Prison must be men of moral principle and unblemished character. Disreputable conduct, and especially intoxication, will be visited with severity.\n\nSURGEON.\n\n104.-The Surgeon shall have the medical charge of all the prisoners in the Gaol, and of their treatment when sick. He shall also give medical advice and assistance, including medicine, to the Officers of the Prison and their families. He shall report from time to time, as may be directed, upon the sanitary condition of the Prison, the health of the prisoners and the Prison Officers, and in reference to any other point in connection with the maintenance of health in the Prison upon which he may be directed to report.\n\n105.-The Surgeon shall visit the Gaol Hospital every morning (and oftener if necessary) and attend to both the complaining sick and those in Hospital. He shall inspect the newly admitted prisoners and pass them for Hard Labour or otherwise. He shall visit the punishment cells, and see the prisoners confined therein, as also all prisoners before they are put on Penal Diet.\n\n106.-The Surgeon shall attend without delay at the Gaol at any hour on being summoned by the Superintendent, who shall be responsible for the reasonableness of the summons.\n\n107.-The Surgeon shall enter in a Journal to be kept in the Gaol-\n\n(a.) Any observations or suggestions he may deem it important to make on the diet of prisoners not in Hospital. (b.) A short daily record of any sick prisoners under his treatment, whether they are in Hospital or not; their names, nature of their complaints, and the treatment pursued.\n\n(c.) His orders for such additional articles of food or clothing as he may deem necessary for the health of any prisoner not in Hospital, and the medical reasons for such orders. Such orders shall be entered in the Superintendent's Daily Return, and submitted to His Excellency the Governor.\n\n108.-The Surgeon shall visit prisoners in separate cells who have given notice to the Superintendent that they are unwell and wish to see the Medical Officer.\n\n109.-No medicine shall be administered to any prisoner without the Surgeon's orders.\n\n110.-The Surgeon shall regulate the hours of exercise and of labour of prisoners out of health.\n\n111.-The Surgeon shall examine every prisoner on whom corporal punishment is about to be inflicted, before it takes place, and give a certificate of his fitness to receive it or not. He shall be in attendance when such punishment is inflicted. After such punishment, he shall daily attend to and examine such prisoner, until his person is quite healed.\n\n112.-The Surgeon will examine the food provided for the prisoners, and inspect every prisoner weekly, and daily when epidemic disease exists in the neighbourhood.\n\n113.-The Surgeon is to give written direction for separating prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of having them; and for cleansing, disinfecting, or destroying any infected apparel or bedding.\n\n120.-The Surgeon's Journal shall be laid before the Governor at least once in each quarter of the year, and he shall report at the same time on the condition of the prison and the health of the prisoners and officers recording any want of cleanliness, proper drainage, warmth, ventilation, or any insufficiency or bad quality of bedding, clothing, provisions or water.\n\n121.-The Surgeon shall deliver to the Colonial Secretary, as soon as possible after the close of December in each year, a report in which shall be detailed the number of sick among the prisoners during the year just closed, the mortality, the sanitary condition of the Gaol, and what diseases have been most prevalent therein. He shall point out any defects in the construction or management of the Gaol to which such sickness may be attributed, and also what precautions should be taken to prevent the same.\n\nTHE CHAPLAINS.\n\n122.-The Chaplains shall conduct Divine Service with the prisoners of their respective religions at least once on Sundays, and perform such other offices as they may think fit, and may visit each of such prisoners in his or her cell as often as they may think fit at reasonable times. To sick, dying, or condemned prisoners they shall have access at any time.\n\n123.-The same privileges shall be allowed to every recognised minister in respect of the prisoners of his own religion.\n\n124.-The Chaplains shall inform the Superintendent whenever they may observe the mind of any prisoner to be liable to be injuriously affected by any punishment awarded.\n\n125.-No prisoner shall be obliged to attend service to which he may object on religious grounds, unless in the opinion of the Superintendent such objection is frivolous and vexatious.\n\n126.-The Chaplains shall record their visits in the Visitors' Book, and shall notify the times of the celebration of the Holy Communion. Prisoners desiring to communicate must signify their wish to them before the time appointed.\n\n127.-The Chaplains shall, in carrying out their duties, be careful not to interfere with the established rules and regulations of the Prison, the routine of discipline and labour.\n\n128.-The Chaplains shall confer with the Superintendent on all points connected with their duty, and they shall co-operate with him, and with other Officials of the Prison, in promoting the good order of the establishment, so far as concerns the duties of their office.\n\n129.-The Chaplains shall once a year present to the Governor a report of such points connected with their department as they may think it desirable to bring before him.\n\n130.-A Library shall be provided for the prisoners, consisting of such books as may from time to time be approved of by the Chaplains and sanctioned by the Governor.\n\nTHE VISITING JUSTICES.\n\n131.-The Gaol shall be open to all Justices of the Peace.\n\n132.-Two Visiting Justices (one official and one non-official) shall, in company if possible, visit the Gaol at least once a week, and on other days when their presence may be required.\n\n133.-The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Prison and prisoners, and hear any complaints which may be made to them by the prisoners, and shall report on any abuses within the Prison, or any repairs which may be required; statements as to which they shall enter in the Visiting Justices' Book, with any suggestions or remarks they may wish to bring to the notice of His Excellency the Governor as to the state and discipline of the Gaol.\n\n134. If the Superintendent shall represent to them that he has, in case of urgent necessity, put a prisoner in irons, or under mechanical restraint, and that it is necessary that such prisoner should be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint for more than twenty-four hours, the Visiting Justices may authorise such detention by order in writing, which shall specify the cause thereof, and the time during which the prisoner is to be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint.\n\n135.-The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Diet of the prisoners, and if they shall find that the quality of any article does not fulfil the terms of the contract they shall note the fact in their book.\n\n136.-The Visiting Justices shall also discharge such other duties as are assigned to them in the Special Rules for Special Classes of Prisoners, and in the General Rules.\n\nSPECIAL RULES\n\nfor Prisoners awaiting Trial, those Remanded from the Police Court, and those Committed for the First Time in default of finding Security.\n\n137.-Such prisoners shall be kept apart from convicted prisoners and not allowed to see them at any time.\n\n138. Such prisoners shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.\n\n139.--In order to prevent such prisoners from being contaminated by each other, or endeavouring to defeat the ends of Justice, they shall be kept separate, so far as the prison accommodation will allow, and shall not be permitted to communicate together.\n\n140.--The Visiting Justices or Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules they are authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy themselves that it can be granted without interfering with the security,\n\n7.",
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        "content_text": "176.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.\n\n177.-Such prisoners shall be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to such prisoners.\n\n178.-Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\nSPECIAL RULES FOR DEBTORS.\n\n179.-Debtors shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.\n\n180.-Debtors shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.\n\n181.-The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the Prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.\n\n182.-Debtors shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food at any meal for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.\n\n183.-Articles of food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time. They shall be inspected by the Officers of the Prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.\n\n184.-Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine.\n\n185.-No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.\n\n186.-Such prisoner shall not be compelled, either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually wears his beard, &c., to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.\n\n187.-The beds of such prisoners shall be made and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by them.\n\n188.-Debtors may be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Gaol, and they will be permitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their maintenance, if they are maintained at the expense of the Prison.\n\n189.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons.\n\n190.-The place in which such prisoners receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.\n\n191.-Debtors shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly manner.\n\n192.-Debtors shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter each week, subject to Rule 221; but they may communicate with, and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the payment of their debts.\n\n193.-Debtors shall also be subject to all General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to debtors.\n\n194.-Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\nGENERAL RULES.\n\nADMISSION AND DISCHARGE.\n\n195.-No prisoner shall be admitted to Gaol unless accompanied by a warrant for detention.\n\n196.-Every prisoner shall take a bath, and be shaved on reception, unless it shall be otherwise directed, in any particular case, by the Superintendent or Surgeon.\n\n197.-If any prisoner is found to have cutaneous disease, or to be infected with vermin, means shall be taken effectually to eradicate and destroy the same.\n\n198.-Every prisoner shall be weighed on reception, and subsequently at such periods as the Superintendent and the Surgeon may appoint, and the result shall be recorded in a book kept for the purpose.\n\n199.-Every prisoner may, if required for the purposes of justice, be photographed on reception, and subsequently.\n\n200.-Such of the clothing, linen, and other articles belonging to prisoners as may be retained in the prison shall, if necessary, be washed, cleaned, or disinfected, as soon as possible after they are received.\n\n201.-Such clothing shall be made into a bundle, carefully labelled with the name of the owner, and placed in store; any money or jewellery which the prisoner may have in his possession shall also be taken from him and placed in safety until his release from Gaol. A list of all his property is to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be under the superintendence of the Warden.\n\n202.-As soon as possible after prisoners are admitted, the abstract of the rules relating to the conduct and treatment of prisoners shall be read over to them; and such abstract shall also be read and explained weekly to the whole of the prisoners.\n\n203.-Every prisoner shall have a number assigned to him, which shall be prefixed to his name in every register; such number shall also appear on the breast of his coat, on his towel, chopstick bag if a Chinese, and cap or hat.\n\nCLEANLINESS.\n\n204.-The weekly shaving of the Chinese prisoners shall be done according to such regulations as shall be established from time to time. The razors shall be always under the charge of the officer of the ward or yard, and he shall take care they are withdrawn immediately the prisoners have finished with them. Prisoners of very filthy habits are to be brought to the notice of the Superintendent.\n\n205.-The queues of Chinese prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude shall be cut off, and their hair shall be kept cut close until within six months of their release; the queues may also be cut off short-sentenced prisoners if the Surgeon should consider it necessary for the purpose of health or cleanliness; but such prisoner shall be allowed to appeal to the Governor against it.\n\n206.-The hair of European prisoners shall be cut to such moderate length as health or cleanliness may require.\n\n207.-Every prisoner shall wash his face and hands daily, and shall take a bath once a week.\n\n208.-Prisoners shall keep their cells, utensils, clothing, and bedding clean and neatly arranged; and shall clean and sweep the yards, passages, and all other parts of the Prison as may be directed.\n\nCLOTHING, BEDDING, FOOD.\n\n209.-The whole of the Chinese prisoners' clothing, and the under-clothing of the European prisoners shall be changed weekly.\n\n210.-Every prisoner shall sleep in a cell by himself, if the accommodation of the Gaol will permit it, or, under special circumstances, in a cell with not fewer than two other prisoners.\n\n211.-The clothing of prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude may be given to their friends, with the exception of one suit, which will be sold or otherwise disposed of by the Superintendent, in order to recoup the Government for the expense of providing a suitable suit of clothes for the prisoner on his discharge.\n\n212.-Such additional clothing and bedding may be issued, during severe weather, or in special cases, as the Surgeon may deem requisite.\n\n213.-A prisoner who has any complaint to make regarding the diet furnished to him, or who wishes his diet to be weighed to ascertain whether he is supplied with the authorised quantity, must make his request immediately it is handed to him, and it will be weighed in his presence, and in that of the officer deputed for that purpose; but frequent and groundless complaints will be treated as breaches of Gaol discipline and punished accordingly.\n\n214.-For not more than ten days in each month, for the first six months of his imprisonment, each European and American prisoner shall be fed on Penal Diet, viz., Bread and Water, with half a pound of Rice at midday, and for Chinese and Indians Rice and Water only.\n\n215.-The days on which a prisoner will be on Penal Diet will not be continuous, but divided into periods of not more than five days at a time, and no prisoner on Penal Diet will be put to Hard Labour.\n\n216.-As regards the food of Indian prisoners, the best possible arrangement is to be made, so that they may not be forced to choose between loss of food and loss of caste.\n\n217.-European and American prisoners whose sentences do not exceed five days will be put on Penal Diet, those with sentences of six to fourteen days will receive two pints of gruel daily in addition.\n\n218.-Till further order Reduced Penal Diet is to be supplied to:-\n\n1st. Felons, whom the Superintendent may have reasonable grounds for supposing to have been previously imprisoned for Felony.\n\n2nd. Chinese and Indian prisoners sentenced to fourteen days and under; and\n\n3rd. Prisoners who may be reported for breaches of Gaol Regulations (at the discretion of the Superintendent).\n\nCLASSIFICATION.\n\n219.-Prisoners will be classified for location, and the classes will be kept separate from each other so far as the accommodation of the Gaol will permit, as follows:-\n\nPage 60\nPage 61\n\n80\n\nPenal Servitude prisoners: First Conviction.\n\nDitto. With two or more Convictions.\n\nHard Labour prisoners: First Conviction.\n\nWith two or more Ditto. Convictions.\n\nPrisoners unable to find Security for their Good Behaviour.\n\nPrisoners confined as Suspicious or Dangerous Characters.\n\nDebtors and First Class Misdemeanants.\n\nOn Remand and Waiting Trial: First Conviction.\n\nOn Remand and Waiting Trial: With two or more Convictions.\n\nPrisoners sentenced to Short Terms of Imprisonment, not exceeding fourteen days : First Conviction.\n\nPrisoners sentenced to Short Terms of Imprisonment, not exceeding fourteen days: With two or more Convictions.\n\nBoys under sixteen Years of Age: First Conviction.\n\nBoys under sixteen Years of Age: With two or more Convictions.\n\nAll officers of the Prison must, as far as lies in their power, endeavour to carry out this Rule, bearing in mind that the object of Classification is to prevent the contamination by depraved prisoners of prisoners not so depraved; and to attempt to ensure that a prisoner shall go out of prison not worse than he came in.\n\nVISITS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO PRISONERS, &c.\n\n220.-Convicted prisoners, with the exception of those heretofore mentioned, after they have served the first three months, will be permitted to write and receive one letter every three months; but the Superintendent may permit any prisoner to write a special letter, or to see his friends, immediately after conviction, if for the purpose of making arrangements respecting his property, &c.\n\n221.-All letters to and from prisoners are to be read by the Superintendent, and shall be forwarded or kept back according to the nature of their contents. Events of importance to prisoners may be communicated to them at any period by the Superintendent.\n\n222.-The privilege of writing and receiving letters may be postponed or forfeited by misconduct, if so ordered by the Superintendent; but no such order shall be made for a period longer than one month from the time of the prisoner's last report.\n\n223.-Convicted prisoners, with the exception of those heretofore mentioned, shall be allowed, after the first three months, to see their relations or friends once in three months, unless such visits",
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        "content_text": "the Boskital..\n\n\"These figures show unmistakably that the Colony with the growth of its medical requirements have also increased, and the work of the Civil Hospital has year by year become more onerous,\n\nIn July 1880, Governor Hennessy appointed Mr Marques to assist me, in June 1883 he was removed from Civil Hospital, and the sole charge of Civil and Small pox Hospitals reverted to me, Mr Marques merely relieving me of the outside Post Mortem examinations and Medico-legal work, and a short weekly visit to Stanley. My official report for 1885 gives some idea of the work of the Civil Hospital).\n\nThe concluding paragraph of the Colonial Surgeon's report for 1885 is \"the work now being done by each (two surgeons) is fully one man's work and at times a little more.\n\nFrom the foregoing conclusions are to be drawn.\n\n1. The sole charge of the Civil and Small pox Hospital, &c., with the medico-legal work inseparable from the Hospital practice, and the outside medico-legal work connected with the Public Mortuary as well, are more than one medical officer can carry on for any length of time.\"\n\n2. My increase of salary in 1883 was (as clearly stated in C.S.L.No.999) granted on condition that I took sole charge of the Civil Hospital, no other stipulation being communicated to me.\n\nThe fact that the letter which notified me of the increase of pay, also relieved me of the outside medico-legal work proves conclusively that the increase of pay was not granted for the performance of outside medico-legal duties and this view is corroborated by the fact that since June 1883, I have never been called upon to do this work; the Head of the Department always seeking outside assistance when it had to be provided for.\n\nLetter No. 999 does not state whether the Secretary of State when granting the increase of salary intended me to retain the charge of the Small Pox Hospital, which, however I have always had.\n\nWith this preface I now come to the matter about to be submitted for your decision.\n\nOn the 4th November, Mr Marquez, who was acting as locum tenens, was taken ill with symptoms of abscess of liver. Mr. Iordan, Mr Ayres, and the Head of the Department saw him, and asked the Government on November 8th to procure the services of a Military Surgeon for the medico-legal work for the next few days, should there be any.\n\nThe Acting Governor, apparently misled by this request into the belief that Mr Marques' illness was trifling, and that the extra work to be provided for was nothing serious.\n\nOn Saturday night, 6th November, I was informed that no Military Surgeon being available, His Excellency expected me to perform the medico-legal duties for the short time that...\n\nPage 380\n\nExecutive Ko. 4.\n\nDaury",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure\n\nthe Brigade last year during the\n\n\"absence on leave of Mr. Wodehouse.\n\nMr Brewer has given\n\ngreat\n\nsatisfaction both to the Government\n\nHONGKONG.\n\n237\n\n9\n\nNor $7.\n\nRECR\n\nREPORT OF THE ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE BRIGADE FOR 1886.\n\n6 587\n\nGE 4 APR\n\nPresented to the Legislative Council, by Command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government,\n\nNo. 2.\n\nthe able and\n\nSIR,\n\non the 28th January, 1887.\n\nFIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT, 7th January, 1887.\n\nand the Public\n\nenergetic\n\nhas\n\nmanner\n\nin which he\n\nmanaged the Brigade during the time that he has\n\nbeen in charge.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSin\n\nYour Most Obedient Humble Servant,\n\nMMarch\n\nI have the honour to submit the following report of the Government Fire Brigade for the year ending 31st December, 1886.\n\nDuring the year the Fire Brigade has performed important work which, as regards efficiency, is creditable, though not by any means perfect.\n\nThe rapid growth of the Colony demanding additional facilities for extinguishing fires, I recommended the Government early last year to purchase two additional Steam Engines which I proposed to station in the eastern and western districts to be on the spot in case of fire occurring in either locality. The Government sanctioned the purchase of one engine which is on its way from England, and a Steam Fire Pump has been fitted to the Steam-launch Stanley, which, if placed at the disposal of the Brigade, will bring up the strength of the available Fire Engines to the following:-\n\nNo. 1 Merryweather,\n\nFloating Steamer.\n\nNo. 2\n\nDo.\n\n....Land\n\ndo.\n\nNo. 3 Shand Mason & Co.\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\nNo. 4\n\nNo. 5\n\nDo.\n\nDo.\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\nexpected from England.\n\nNo. 6 Deane's (floating)\n\n....fitted in steam-launch Stanley.\n\nManuals-9 in number stationed in different parts of the Colony.\n\nNo. 2 Engine has been 16 years in service, and is now fitted with new steam cylinders and valve casing which will render the engine serviceable for some years.\n\nThe Government offices and other important centres have been supplied with hose and stand pipes.\n\nWith regard to fire alarms, a new bell has been supplied to the clock tower, and the bell of No. 5 Station has been raised so that its sound can be heard at a greater distance. These, however, are anything but perfect as fire alarms, as considerable time must of necessity elapse between the outbreak of a fire and communication to the station. This has been proved several times by the advanced state which the conflagration had reached on the arrival of the first engine.\n\nThe whole of the hose for the steam engines has been fitted with couplings on the Metropolitan Fire Brigade pattern which greatly facilitates connecting the lengths of hose.\n\nThe engines have been periodically overhauled, and carefully examined and tested, and are all in first-rate order, though I should recommend a new Fire-box for No. 3 Engine during the current year. Weekly drills have been held for instruction of Drivers and Firemen in their respective duties, when steam has been raised on each engine in turn. The system of fines sanctioned by His Excellency has proved successful in the increased attendance at weekly parades, and a greater attention to cleanliness and dress. The whole of the Chinese firemen have been supplied with belts and hose-wrenches, and have been instructed in elementary fire drill.\n\nConsiderable difficulty frequently arises at low water spring tides in obtaining water at various parts of the Praya, when the floating engine proves invaluable. The dredging operations, when completed on the fore-shore, will remove what has at times been a great difficulty.\n\nPage 240\n\nPage 241",
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        "content_text": "## THE WARDEN\n\n51. The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.\n\n52. The Warden shall make a weekly inspection of the Officers' quarters, and if necessary report the result as to repairs, &c., being needed.\n\n## THE HEAD TURNKEYS\n\n53. The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoners, and such parts of the Prison as the Superintendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.\n\n54. The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the Rules of the Prison. Each shall in turn have charge of the prisoners on the public works, and shall take particular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.\n\n55. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Gaol under the Superintendent and Warden; to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the Rules relating to the Officers on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n56. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the Officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, reporting any breach of the Rules in this respect.\n\n57. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour. They shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate Officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n58. The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishment to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that those in Solitary Confinement are provided with necessaries.\n\n59. The Head Turnkeys shall frequently inspect every part of the Prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited articles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently; bearing in mind the latter part of Rule 31. They shall occasionally inspect the Turnkeys' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the Prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. They shall also see that the Fire Engine, Fire Pumps, and Extincteurs are in good working order, and that the Fire Buckets are at all times kept filled with water. They shall also see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.\n\n60. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn superintend the unlocking and assembling of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the mustering, searching, and locking up in the evening.\n\n61. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Gaol to the Officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Gaol at 6 PM, and shall see that all the locks are tried throughout the Gaol, and that the keys are given over to him.\n\n62. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n63. During the Head Turnkey's turn on Sunday duty he shall on no account leave the Gaol from 2 PM on Saturday, until 6 AM on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden; who shall during such absence act for him.\n\n64. Rule 49 shall apply to the Head Turnkeys equally with the Warden.\n\n## THE MATRON\n\n65. The Matron shall reside in the Gaol, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.\n\n66. The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Warden as to Male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to Female prisoners.\n\n67. The Matron shall be present at the distribution of food to the prisoners; inspect every part of the Female Prison daily, see every prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the ward at an uncertain hour during the night.\n\n68. The Matron shall not be absent from the Gaol without the permission of the Superintendent, and when she obtains leave it shall be entered in her Journal.\n\n69. The Matron shall take care that no Male Officer or visitor enters the division of the Prison allotted to Females, unless accompanied by herself, or some other Female Officer.\n\n70. The Matron shall search Female prisoners on admission, and as often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed, and properly clothed in the Prison dress.\n\n71. In case of necessity, and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate her duties to the wife of an Officer of the Gaol, or some other married woman.\n\n72. The Matron shall keep in her possession the keys of the cells and wards of the Female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the cells and wards of the Male prisoners.\n\n73. The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Female Prisoners are kept scrupulously clean. She shall pay special attention to Female Prisoners in Solitary Confinement.\n\n## THE PRISON OFFICERS\n\n74. All subordinate Officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the performance of their duties.\n\n75. Subordinate Officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regulations of the Gaol so as to be conversant with the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and every detail; they shall frequently examine the prisoners' clothing and effects, and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.\n\n76. No subordinate Officer is on any account to enter a prisoner's cell at night, unless accompanied by another Officer.\n\n77. Subordinate Officers whose services are discontinued (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dismissed for misconduct) shall be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay. Those whose probation is not completed are entitled to only a week's notice, or a week's pay; or if they commit an offence meriting it they can be at once discharged. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice.\n\n78. No subordinate Officer shall absent himself from the Gaol without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Gaol he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.\n\n79. Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the Officer appointed to receive them.\n\n80. It is the duty of all Officers, without exception, to treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, to listen patiently to their complaints, to inform the Warden of any prisoner who desires to see him or the Superintendent, and to be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the rules of the Gaol.\n\n81. Subordinate Officers must not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but must be always alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.\n\n82. Subordinate Officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.\n\n83. Subordinate Officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from the Compradore.\n\n84. No Officer of the Gaol shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation, his whole time is to be devoted to the service of the Gaol.\n\n85. All Prison Officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.\n\n86. Any subordinate Officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him will state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.\n\n87. It shall be the duty of every Officer to direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.\n\n88. Any Officer who shall be guilty of assaulting or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Gaol walls, unless compelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.\n\n89. No subordinate Officer, on any pretence whatever, through favour or mistaken notions of kindness, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior Officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobedience of the prison regulations.\n\n90. No subordinate Officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor allow any familiarity on the part of prisoners towards himself, or any other Officer of the Prison; nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.\n\n91. Every Officer who shall, contrary to orders, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, tobacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under Sections 11 and 12 of the Prisons Ordinance.\n\n92. So far as the exigencies of the service will permit, subordinate Officers shall be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon, after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holidays, and at other times when they can be spared.\n\n93. Any Officer, on entering the Gaol Service, must understand that he may be employed in any part of the Island, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.\n\n94. No subordinate Officer is to punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.\n\n95. Each subordinate Officer will be considered on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be confirmed at the expiration of three months unless the Officer has proved himself in all respects fitted for the post.\n\n96. Officers are forbidden to smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, and they must be careful to leave no tobacco or money lying about within reach of prisoners, or in their clothes when being sent to be washed.\n\n97. Every subordinate Officer of the Gaol who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or to perform any duty enforced upon him by the regulations of the Prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be disobeyed, neglected, or evaded, any Rule, Regulation,",
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        "content_text": "## Rules for the Gaol\n\n73 or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such Gaol, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under Rule No. 2.\n\n98. The subordinate Officers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner at all times when off duty.\n\n99. When on duty, subordinate Officers will appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the Gaol. Uniform will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots, helmet, and puggarees, in May; and one cloth suit, with boots, and cap, in November. They will be supplied with an overcoat every fourth year.\n\n100. Subordinate Officers suspended from duty and afterwards restored to their situations shall not receive any pay for the time during which they shall have been suspended, unless a particular order be given for that purpose by the Governor.\n\n101. All subordinate Officers, on being relieved from any particular duty, or transferred to another part of the prison, shall point out to their successors all matters of special importance connected with their duties, and explain any directions of the Superintendent, or other superior Officer, affecting any particular prisoner.\n\n102. Any subordinate Officer disabled from the regular performance of his duties by illness must report the same to the Colonial Surgeon, who will, if necessary, order his removal to the Government Civil Hospital; and during the time he is there, he will be expected to conform to the Rules of that Establishment, and pay such charges as may be claimed for his maintenance and treatment.\n\n103. All Officers of the Prison must be men of moral principle and unblemished character. Disreputable conduct, and especially intoxication, will be visited with severity.\n\n### SURGEON\n\n104. The Surgeon shall have the medical charge of all the prisoners in the Gaol, and of their treatment when sick. He shall also give medical advice and assistance, including medicine, to the Officers of the Prison and their families. He shall report from time to time, as may be directed, upon the sanitary condition of the Prison, the health of the prisoners and the Prison Officers, and in reference to any other point in connection with the maintenance of health in the Prison upon which he may be directed to report.\n\n105. The Surgeon shall visit the Gaol Hospital every morning (and oftener if necessary) and attend to both the complaining sick and those in Hospital. He shall inspect the newly admitted prisoners and pass them for Hard Labour or otherwise. He shall visit the punishment cells, and see the prisoners confined therein, as also all prisoners before they are put on Penal Diet.\n\n106. The Surgeon shall attend without delay at the Gaol at any hour on being summoned by the Superintendent, who shall be responsible for the reasonableness of the summons.\n\n107. The Surgeon shall enter in a Journal to be kept in the Gaol:\n- (a.) Any observations or suggestions he may deem it important to make.\n- (b.) A short daily record of any sick prisoners under his treatment, whether they are in Hospital or not; the names, nature of their complaints, and the treatment pursued.\n- (c.) His orders for such additional articles of food or clothing as he may deem necessary for the health of any prisoner not in Hospital, and the reasons for such orders. Such orders shall be entered in the Superintendent's Daily Return, and submitted to His Excellency the Governor.\n\n108. The Surgeon shall visit prisoners in separate cells who have given notice to the Superintendent that they are unwell and wish to see the Medical Officer.\n\n109. No medicine shall be administered to any prisoner without the Surgeon's orders.\n\n110. The Surgeon shall regulate the hours of exercise and of labour of prisoners out of health.\n\n111. The Surgeon shall examine every prisoner on whom corporal punishment is about to be inflicted, before it takes place, and give a certificate of his fitness to receive it or not. He shall be in attendance when such punishment is inflicted. After such punishment, he shall daily attend to and examine such prisoner, until his person is quite healed.\n\n112. The Surgeon will examine the food provided for the prisoners, and inspect every prisoner weekly, and daily when epidemic disease exists in the neighbourhood.\n\n113. The Surgeon is to give written directions for separating prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of having them; and for cleansing, disinfecting, or destroying any infected apparel or bedding.\n\n114. The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent the case of any prisoner about to be discharged who may be suffering from acute or dangerous disease; in which case the prisoner shall not be discharged, unless he demands it.\n\n115. The Hospital Warders shall be under the immediate orders of the Surgeon, and shall be present at such times, and perform such duties as he may require from them, consistently with their position in the Gaol.\n\n116. The Superintendent shall place at the disposal of the Surgeon well-conducted prisoners, who can safely be entrusted with the duty of attending upon the sick, not exceeding in number one to every ten patients.\n\n117. The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent any irregularity in the Gaol Hospital which may come to his knowledge, or any difficulty or obstruction which he may meet with in the performance of his duty.\n\n118. The Surgeon is to examine all candidates for employment as subordinate Officers or servants of the Gaol, and report whether they possess the necessary qualifications as to health and strength.\n\n119. ... \n120. The Surgeon's Journal shall be laid before the Governor at least once in each quarter of the year, and he shall report at the same time on the condition of the prison and the health of the prisoners and officers, recording any want of cleanliness, proper drainage, warmth, ventilation, clothing, provisions, or water, or any insufficiency or bad quality of bedding.\n\n121. The Surgeon shall deliver to the Colonial Secretary, as soon as possible after the close of December in each year, a report in which shall be detailed the number of sick among the prisoners during the year just closed, the mortality, the sanitary condition of the Gaol, and what diseases have been most prevalent therein. He shall point out any defects in the construction or management of the Gaol to which such sickness may be attributed, and also what precautions should be taken to prevent the same.\n\n### THE CHAPLAINS\n\n122. The Chaplains shall conduct Divine Service with the prisoners of their respective religions at least once on Sundays, and perform such other offices as they may think fit, and may visit each of such prisoners in his or her cell as often as they may think fit at reasonable times. To sick, dying, or condemned prisoners, they shall have access at any time.\n\n123. The same privileges shall be allowed to every recognised minister in respect of the prisoners of his own religion.\n\n124. The Chaplains shall inform the Superintendent whenever they may observe the mind of any prisoner to be liable to be injuriously affected by any punishment awarded.\n\n125. No prisoner shall be obliged to attend any service to which he may object on religious grounds, unless in the opinion of the Superintendent such objection is frivolous and vexatious.\n\n126. The Chaplains shall record their visits in the Visitors' Book, and shall notify the times of the celebration of the Holy Communion. Prisoners desiring to communicate must signify their wish to them before the time appointed.\n\n127. The Chaplains shall, in carrying out their duties, be careful not to interfere with the established rules and regulations of the Prison, or the routine of discipline and labour.\n\n128. The Chaplains shall confer with the Superintendent on all points connected with their duty, and they shall co-operate with him, and with the other Officials of the Prison, in promoting the good order of the establishment, so far as concerns the duties of their office.\n\n129. The Chaplains shall once a year present to the Governor a report of such points connected with their department as they may think it desirable to bring before him.\n\n130. A Library shall be provided for the prisoners, consisting of such books as may from time to time be approved of by the Chaplains and sanctioned by the Governor.\n\n### THE VISITING JUSTICES\n\n131. The Gaol shall be open to all Justices of the Peace.\n\n132. Two Visiting Justices (one official and one non-official) shall, in company if possible, visit the Gaol at least once a week, and on other days when their presence may be required.\n\n133. The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Prison and prisoners, and hear any complaints which may be made to them by the prisoners, and shall report on any abuses within the Prison, or any repairs which may be required; statements as to which they shall enter in the Visiting Justices' Book, with any suggestions or remarks they may wish to bring to the notice of His Excellency the Governor as to the state and discipline of the Gaol. They shall pay special attention to prisoners in Hospital and Solitary Confinement.\n\n134. If the Superintendent shall represent to them that he has, in case of urgent necessity, put a prisoner in irons, or under mechanical restraint, and that it is necessary that such prisoner should be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint for more than twenty-four hours, the Visiting Justices may authorise such detention by order in writing, which shall specify the cause thereof, and the time during which the prisoner is to be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint.\n\n135. The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Diet of the prisoners, and if they shall find that the quality of any article does not fulfil the terms of the contract, they shall note the fact in their book.\n\n136. The Visiting Justices shall also discharge such other duties as are assigned to them in the Special Rules for Special Classes of Prisoners, and in the General Rules.\n\n### SPECIAL RULES for Prisoners awaiting Trial, those Remanded from the Police Court, and those Committed for the First Time in default of finding Security\n\n137. Such prisoners shall be kept apart from convicted prisoners and not allowed to see them at any time.\n\n138. Such prisoners shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is for medical reasons unadvisable, or the Surgeon shall state that it is unnecessary.",
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        "content_text": "# SPECIAL RULES FOR CIVIL PRISONERS\n\n175.-The place in which such prisoners receive their visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can conveniently be provided.\n\n176.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons.\n\n177.-Such prisoners shall be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to such prisoners.\n\n178.-Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\n## SPECIAL RULES FOR DEBTORS\n\n179.-Debtors shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.\n\n180.-Debtors shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.\n\n181.-The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the Prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.\n\n182.-Debtors shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food at any meal for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.\n\n183.-Articles of food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time. They shall be inspected by the Officers of the Prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.\n\n184.-Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine.\n\n185.-No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.\n\n186.-Such prisoner shall not be compelled, either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually wears his beard, &c., to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.\n\n187.-The beds of such prisoners shall be made and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by them.\n\n188.-Debtors may be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Gaol, and they will be permitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their maintenance, if they are maintained at the expense of the Prison.\n\n189.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons.\n\n190.-The place in which such prisoners receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.\n\n191.-Debtors shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly manner.\n\n192.-Debtors shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter in each week, subject to Rule 221; but they may communicate with, and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging payment of their debts.\n\n193.-Debtors shall also be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to debtors.\n\n194.-Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\n# GENERAL RULES\n\n## ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE\n\n195.-No prisoner shall be admitted to the Gaol unless accompanied by a warrant for his detention.\n\n195a.-All prisoners shall be searched, registered, and medically examined on admission.\n\n196.-Every prisoner shall take a bath, and be shaved on reception, unless it shall be otherwise directed, in any particular case, by the Superintendent or Surgeon.\n\n197.-If any prisoner is found to have any cutaneous disease, or to be infected with vermin, means shall be taken effectually to eradicate and destroy the same.\n\n198.-Every prisoner shall be weighed on reception, and subsequently at such periods as the Superintendent and the Surgeon may appoint, and the result shall be recorded in a book kept for the purpose.\n\n199.-Every prisoner may, if required for the purposes of justice, be photographed on reception, and subsequently.\n\n200.-Such of the clothing, linen, and other articles belonging to prisoners as may be retained in the prison shall, if necessary, be washed, cleaned, or disinfected, as soon as possible after they are received.\n\n201.-Such clothing shall be made into a bundle, carefully labelled with the name of the owner, and placed in store; any money or jewellery which the prisoner may have in his possession shall also be taken from him and placed in safety until his release from Gaol. A list of all his property is to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be under the superintendence of the Warden.\n\n202.-As soon as possible after prisoners are admitted, the abstract of the rules relating to the conduct and treatment of prisoners shall be read over to them; and such abstract shall also be read and explained weekly to the whole of the prisoners.\n\n203.-Every prisoner shall have a number assigned to him, which shall be prefixed to his name in every register; such number shall also appear on the breast of his coat, on his towel, chopstick bag if a Chinese, and cap or hat.\n\n203a.-Prisoners whose discharge falls on a Sunday shall be discharged on the Saturday preceding.\n\n## CLEANLINESS\n\n204.-The weekly shaving of the Chinese prisoners shall be done according to such regulations as shall be established from time to time. The razors shall be always under the charge of the officer of the ward or yard, and he shall take care they are withdrawn immediately the prisoners have finished with them. Prisoners of very filthy habits are to be brought to the notice of the Superintendent.\n\n205.-The queues of Chinese prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude may be cut off, and their hair kept cut close until within six months of their release; the queues may also be cut off short-sentenced prisoners if the Surgeon should consider it necessary for the purpose of health or cleanliness; but such prisoner shall be allowed to appeal to the Governor against it. No queue is to be cut under any circumstances without the special permission of the Governor.\n\n206.-The hair of European prisoners shall be cut to such moderate length as health or cleanliness may require.\n\n207.-Every prisoner shall wash his face and hands daily, and shall take a bath once a week.\n\n208.-Prisoners shall keep their cells, utensils, clothing, and bedding clean and neatly arranged; and shall clean and sweep the yards, passages, and all other parts of the Prison as may be directed.\n\n## CLOTHING, BEDDING, FOOD\n\n209.-The whole of the Chinese prisoners' clothing, and the under-clothing of the European prisoners shall be changed weekly.\n\n210.-Every prisoner shall sleep in a cell by himself, if the accommodation of the Gaol will permit it, or, under special circumstances, in a cell with not fewer than two other prisoners.\n\n211.-The clothing of prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude may be given to their friends, with the exception of one suit, which will be sold or otherwise disposed of by the Superintendent, in order to recoup the Government for the expense of providing a suitable suit of clothes for the prisoner on his discharge.\n\n212.-Such additional clothing and bedding may be issued, during severe weather, or in special cases, as the Surgeon may deem requisite.\n\n213.-A prisoner who has any complaint to make regarding the diet furnished to him, or who wishes his diet to be weighed to ascertain whether he is supplied with the authorised quantity, must make his request immediately it is handed to him, and it will be weighed in his presence, and in that of the officer deputed for that purpose; but frequent and groundless complaints will be treated as breaches of Gaol discipline and punished accordingly.\n\n214.-For not more than ten days in each month, for the first six months of his imprisonment, each European and American prisoner shall be fed on Penal Diet, viz., Bread and Water, with half a pound of Rice at midday, and for Chinese and Indians Rice and Water only.\n\n215.-The days on which a prisoner will be on Penal Diet will not be continuous, but divided into periods of not more than five days at a time, and no prisoner on Penal Diet will be put to Hard Labour.\n\n216.-As regards the food of Indian prisoners, the best possible arrangement is to be made, so that they may not be forced to choose between loss of food and loss of caste.\n\n217.-European and American prisoners whose sentences do not exceed five days will be put on Penal Diet, those with sentences of six to fourteen days will receive two pints of gruel daily in addition.\n\n218.-Till further order Reduced Penal Diet is to be supplied to:\n| Category | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1st | Felons, whom the Superintendent may have reasonable grounds for supposing to have been previously imprisoned for Felony. |\n| 2nd | Chinese and Indian prisoners sentenced to fourteen days and under; and |\n| 3rd | Prisoners who may be reported for breaches of Gaol Regulations (at the discretion of the Superintendent). |\n\n## CLASSIFICATION\n\n219.-Prisoners will be classified for location, and the classes will be kept separate from each other so far as the accommodation of the Gaol will permit, as follows:\n| Category | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Penal Servitude prisoners | First Conviction. With two or more Convictions. |\n| Hard Labour prisoners | First Conviction. With two or more Convictions. |",
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        "content_text": "80 \n\n1 \n\n261. If any criminal prisoner is guilty of any offence, or of a breach of Gaol Regulations or Discipline, for the due punishment of which the Superintendent of the Gaol may deem the powers vested in him insufficient, it shall be lawful for such Superintendent, in conjunction with a Visiting Justice, after enquiry, to punish such prisoner by close or solitary confinement on bread, or rice and water, for a period not exceeding fourteen days, or, in the case of a male prisoner, by personal correction not exceeding thirty-six strokes if an adult, nor twelve if a juvenile.\n\n262. No dietary punishment shall be inflicted on any prisoner, nor shall he be placed in a punishment-cell, nor shall corporal punishment be inflicted on him, unless the Surgeon shall certify that such prisoner is in a fit condition of health to undergo such punishment.\n\n263. The following offences committed by Male prisoners will render them liable to corporal punishment-\n\n1st. Mutiny, or open incitement to mutiny in the Prison; personal violence to any Officer of the Prison; aggravated or repeated assault on a fellow prisoner; repetition of insulting, or threatening language to any Officer or prisoner.\n2nd. Wilfully and maliciously breaking the Prison windows, or otherwise destroying the Prison property.\n3rd. When under punishment, wilfully making a disturbance tending to interrupt the order and discipline of the Prison, and any other act of gross misconduct, or insubordination, requiring to be suppressed by extraordinary means.\n\n264. Corporal punishment shall be inflicted on the breech, with a rattan of a pattern to be approved by the Governor on the recommendation of the Medical Officer.\n\n265. No prisoner who shall be sentenced to Solitary Confinement by any Court will be kept in such confinement more than seven days without an interval of one day out.\n\n## EMPLOYMENT OF PRISONERS\n\n### CLASSES OF LABOUR\n\n266. No. 1. - Penal Labour or Rigorous Hard Labour\n    (1.) Shot drill and Stone carrying in alternate spells of half an hour each, weight of shot 24 lbs., weight of stone 45 lbs.\n    (2.) Crank Labour in a Separate Cell, task, 12,500 revolutions daily, (12 lbs. test).\n    (3.) Treadwheel.\n\nNo. 2. - Industrial Hard Labour.\n    (1.) Employment on public works outside the Gaol. Crank labour in a separate cell, task, 10,500 revolutions daily, (12 lbs. test).\n    (2.) Combinations of Shot drill and Oakum picking, lb.\n    Combinations of Stone carrying and Oakum picking, lb.\n    Combinations of Crank labour 6,000 rev. (12 lbs. test), Oakum picking, lb.\n    (3.) Washing clothes in the Gaol, making Coir matting and heavy Coir Mats.\n\nNo. 3. - Industrial Light Labour.\n    (1.) Ironing and mangling clothes.\n    (2.) Making frame, coir, and grass mats\n    (3.) Carpentry, Coopering, Tinsmith's work.\n    (4.) Tailoring, Cooking, Cleaning, Printing, Hospital Attendance, &c.\n    (5.) Oakum picking (1 1/2 lb.).\n\n267. Where Separate confinement is not possible, prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude will pass the first six months of their imprisonment at No. 1 Penal Labour, after which they will be employed for the remainder of their imprisonment at No. 2 Industrial Hard Labour, either inside or outside the Gaol; but principally on Public works.\n\n268. Prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude, whom the Surgeon excuses will be employed on Industrial Hard or Light Labour as he may direct.\n\n### HARD LABOUR PRISONERS\n\n269. Every Male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards whose sentence is three months Hard Labour and under, but more than fourteen days, shall pass the whole of his imprisonment at No. 1 Penal Labour.\n\n270. Every Male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards sentenced to Hard Labour, shall be kept at No. 1 Penal Labour for the first three months of his sentence. At the expiration of that term he shall, if he has conducted himself fairly well, be placed at No. 2 Industrial Hard Labour.\n\n271. Every Male prisoner under the age of sixteen years sentenced to Hard Labour shall be kept for the first three months of his sentence at No. 2 Hard Labour.\n\n272. When a prisoner sentenced to Hard Labour has been three months at No. 2 Industrial Hard Labour, he shall, if his conduct has been good, be placed at No. 3 Industrial Light Labour.\n\n273. All Hard Labour prisoners who shall be excused by the Surgeon will be employed at either Industrial Hard or Light Labour as he may direct.\n\n274. European prisoners will not be employed at Stone carrying, but will perform the combination of Shot drill and Oakum picking instead.\n\n275. If a Male prisoner shall misconduct himself, the Superintendent may either keep him at No. 1 Penal Labour for any extra term not exceeding three months at any one time, or he may send him back from the second class or third class for the same term.\n\n276. The hours of labour will not be less than six or more than ten daily, exclusive of meals.\n\n277. No work shall be done beyond what is necessary on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, or Chinese New Year's Day.\n\n278. Jewish prisoners shall not be compelled to work on Saturdays if they claim exemption, but shall be kept in separate confinement on that day and Sunday. They may also keep such other festival days as may be from time to time allowed by the Governor.\n\n279. Indian prisoners are not to be put to any labour which may really cause them loss of caste.\n\n280. Convicted criminal prisoners not sentenced to Hard Labour will be employed at No. 3 Light Labour.\n\n280a. As soon as the Gaol accommodation shall permit of it, prisoners committed to Gaol for breaches of military discipline shall be kept separate from civil prisoners.\n\n## RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PRISONERS ON PUBLIC WORKS\n\n281. The Prisoners shall be divided into parties not exceeding sixteen men, and each party shall be known by a number.\n\n282. Each party shall be under the charge of an Assistant Turnkey armed with a short sword for his defence, who shall have the number of his party on a badge affixed to his left arm; and the whole of the parties shall be under the charge of a Head Turnkey armed with sword and revolver, who shall be assisted by a Turnkey armed in the same manner.\n\n283. The prisoners will work in coupling chains of about twelve feet long, fastened by means of anklets and padlocks.\n\n284. If the work is near the Gaol, the prisoners shall be marched in to their mid-day meal at noon, but if at too great a distance from the Gaol, the meal will be sent to them.\n\n285. The prisoners will breakfast at about 6:20 A.M., and leave the Gaol for their work at about 7 A.M., rest one hour for their mid-day meal from 12 to 1, and knock off work in the afternoon so as to reach the Gaol at 5 P.M. (nine hours daily, including marching in and out).\n\n286. On Saturdays the prisoners will work until noon.\n\n287. Their mid-day meal will consist of 1 1/4 pint of rice congee thickened with cheap meat.\n\n288. Any prisoner with a longer sentence than eight years may be kept at work within the prison until he has served one third of such sentence.\n\n### OFFICERS\n\n289. In addition to the Head Turnkey in charge of the prisoners, the Turnkey to assist him, and the Assistant Turnkeys in direct charge of the parties, three or four Sikh Guards shall be posted in conspicuous positions round the works, armed with loaded rifles, to prevent escapes.\n\n290. The Head Turnkey will be continually on the alert during the day, repeatedly visiting the parties in his charge, and ascertaining that all is correct or otherwise. He will take discreet measures to prevent the escape of prisoners, and to effect their recapture if they are successful in escaping. He will carefully observe the officers under his charge, and report weekly to the Superintendent of the Gaol on their efficiency in the management of their parties. He will enter in a book the number of parties, number of prisoners, and the names of the officers under his charge, with the name of the district where working, and the description of labour. He will be responsible to the Surveyor General for all the tools used by the prisoners. He shall on no account allow people to loiter near the prisoners while at work, or to converse with the officers.\n\n291. The Turnkey shall consider himself to be under the command of the Head Turnkey, and shall assist him in the performance of his duties. He shall move about continually among the parties, keeping a watchful eye on both officers and prisoners. When needed he shall take charge of detached parties, and shall at such times use great discretion in the disposal of his officers so as to prevent the escape of any prisoners, remembering that their safe custody should be his first care.\n\n292. The Assistant Turnkeys in charge of parties must remember always that the safe custody of the prisoners is their first care. They shall therefore place themselves when on the works so as at all times to command a good view of their men; they shall repeatedly count their prisoners during the day, and never turn their backs towards them, and shall on no account use a spade, pick, or any other tool, so as to place themselves at a disadvantage with regard to the prisoners.\n\n293. The Assistant Turnkeys shall be careful to ascertain that the anklets, chains, and padlocks are in proper order, and shall minutely examine them before leaving the Gaol, when knocking off work for the mid-day meal, and before returning to the Gaol in the evening.\n\n294. In the event of a prisoner's attempting to escape, the officer in charge of his party will blow his whistle to attract the attention of the other officers, and will then fall-in the remaining prisoners of his party and await instructions from the Head Turnkey.\n\n295. The Head Turnkey, the Turnkey, and the Sikh Guards will not fire at an escaping prisoner unless his escape cannot be prevented by any other means; and even then will only endeavour to disable him, remembering that loss of life is to be avoided if possible.\n\n296. The Assistant Turnkeys will keep a book in which they will enter the numbers, names, and sentences of the prisoners of their respective parties, making special remarks as to the industry of each prisoner, and they will be responsible to the Head Turnkey for the tools used by their parties.",
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        "content_text": "54. The Warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent. He shall see that the Rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner. Such visits shall take place in the presence of an officer, and be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.\n\n55. The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.\n\n56. The Warden shall make a weekly inspection of the officers' quarters, and if necessary report the result as to repairs, &c., being needed.\n\nTHE HEAD TURNKEYS.\n\n57. The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoners, and such parts of the Prison as the Superintendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.\n\n58. The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the Rules of the Prison. Each shall in turn have charge of the prisoners on the public works, and shall take particular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.\n\n59. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Gaol under the Superintendent and Warden; to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the Rules relating to the officers on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n60. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the Officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, reporting any breach of the Rules in this respect.\n\n61. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour. They shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n62. The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishment to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that those in Solitary Confinement are provided with necessaries.\n\n63. The Head Turnkeys shall frequently inspect every part of the Prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited articles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently; bearing in mind the latter part of Rule 31. They shall occasionally inspect the Turnkeys' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the Prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. They shall also see that the Fire Engine, Fire Pumps, and Extincteurs are in good working order, and that the Fire Buckets are at all times kept filled with water. They shall also see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.\n\n64. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn superintend the unlocking and assembling of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the mustering, searching, and locking up in the evening.\n\n65. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Gaol to the Officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Gaol at 6 P.M. and shall see that all the locks are tried throughout the Gaol, and that the keys are given over to him.\n\n66. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly, taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n67. During the Head Turnkey's turn of Sunday duty he shall on no account leave the Gaol from 2 P.M. on Saturday, until 6 A.M. on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden; who shall during such absence act for him.\n\n68. Rule 49 shall apply to the Head Turnkeys equally with the Warden.\n\nTHE MATRON.\n\n69. The Matron shall reside in the Gaol, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.\n\n70. The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Warden as to Male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to Female prisoners.\n\n71. The Matron shall be present at the distribution of food to the prisoners; inspect every part of the Female Prison daily, see every prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the ward at an uncertain hour during the night.\n\n72. The Matron shall not be absent from the Gaol without the permission of the Superintendent, and when she obtains leave it shall be entered in her Journal.\n\n73. The Matron shall take care that no Male Officer or visitor enters the division of the Prison allotted to Females, unless accompanied by herself, or some other Female Officer.\n\n74. The Matron shall search Female prisoners on admission, and as often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed, and properly clothed in the Prison dress.\n\n75. In case of necessity, and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate her duties to the wife of an Officer of the Gaol, or some other married woman.\n\n76. The Matron shall keep in her possession the keys of the cells and wards of the Female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the cells and wards of the Male prisoners.\n\n77. The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Female Prisoners are kept scrupulously clean. She shall pay special attention to Female Prisoners in Solitary Confinement.\n\nTHE PRISON OFFICERS.\n\n78. All subordinate officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the performance of their duties.\n\n79. Subordinate officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regulations of the Gaol so as to be conversant with every detail; they shall frequently examine the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.\n\n80. No subordinate officer is on any account to enter a prisoner's cell at night, unless accompanied by another officer.\n\n81. Subordinate officers whose services are discontinued (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dismissed for misconduct) shall be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay. Those whose probation is not completed are entitled to only a week's notice, or a week's pay; or if they commit an offence meriting it they can be at once discharged. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice.\n\n82. No subordinate officer shall absent himself from the Gaol without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Gaol he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.\n\n83. Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the officer appointed to receive them.\n\n84. It is the duty of all officers, without exception, to treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, to listen patiently to their complaints, to inform the Warden of any prisoner who desires to see him or the Superintendent, and to be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the rules of the Gaol.\n\n85. Subordinate officers must not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but must be always alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.\n\n86. Subordinate officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.\n\n87. Subordinate officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from the Compradore.\n\n88. No officer of the Gaol shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation, his whole time is to be devoted to the service of the Gaol.\n\n89. All Prison officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.\n\n90. Any subordinate officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him will state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.\n\n91. It shall be the duty of every officer to direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.\n\n92. Any officer who shall be guilty of assaulting or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Gaol walls, unless compelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.\n\n93. No subordinate officer, on any pretence whatever, through favour or mistaken notions of kindness, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobedience of the prison regulations.\n\n94. No subordinate officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor allow any familiarity on the part of prisoners towards himself, or any other officer of the Prison; nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.\n\n95. Every officer who shall, contrary to orders, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, tobacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under Sections 11 and 12 of the Prisons Ordinance.\n\n96. So far as the exigencies of the service will permit, subordinate officers shall be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holidays, and at other times when they can be spared.\n\n97. Any officer, on entering the Gaol Service, must understand that he may be employed in any part of the Island, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.\n\n98. No subordinate officer is to punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.\n\n99. Each subordinate officer will be considered on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be confirmed at the expiration of three months unless the officer has proved himself in all respects fitted for the post.",
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        "content_text": "100.---Officers are forbidden to smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, and they must be careful to leave no tobacco or money lying about within reach of prisoners, or in their clothes when being sent to be washed.\n\n101.- Every subordinate officer of the Gaol who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or to perform any duty enforced upon him by the regulations of the Prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be disobeyed, neglected, or evaded, any Rule, Regulation, or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such Gaol, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under Rule No. 2.\n\n102. The subordinate officers are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner at all times when off duty.\n\n108. When on duty subordinate officers will appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the Gaol. Uniform will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots, helmet, and puggarees, in May; and one cloth suit, with boots, and cap, in November. They will be supplied with an overcoat every fourth year.\n\n104.-Subordinate officers suspended from duty and afterwards restored to their situations shall not receive any pay for the time during which they shall have been suspended, unless a particular order be given for that purpose by the Governor.\n\n105 -All subordinate officers, on being relieved from any particular duty, or transferred to another part of the prison, shall point out to their successors all matters of special importance connected with their duties, and explain any directions of the Superintendent, or other superior officer, affecting any particular prisoner.\n\n106.--Any subordinate officer disabled from the regular performance of his duties by illness must report the same to the Colonial Surgeon, who will, if necessary, order his removal to the Government Civil Hospital; and during the time he is there he will be expected to conform to the Rules of that Establishment, and pay such charges as may be claimed for his maintenance and treatment.\n\n107.-All Officers of the Prison must be men of moral principle and unblemished character. Disreputable conduct, and especially intoxication, will be visited with severity.\n\nSURGEON.\n\n108.-The Surgeon shall have the medical charge of all the prisoners in the Gaol, and of their treatment when sick. He shall also give medical advice and assistance, including medicine, to the officers of the Prison and their families. He shall report from time to time, as may be directed, upon the sanitary condition of the Prison, and health of the prisoners and the Prison officers, and in reference to any other point in connection with the maintenance of health in the Prison upon which he may be directed to report.\n\n109.-The Surgeon shall visit the Gaol Hospital every morning (and oftener if necessary) and attend to both the complaining sick and those in Hospital. He shall inspect the newly admitted prisoners and pass them for Hard Labour or otherwise. He shall visit the punishment cells, and see the prisoners confined therein, as also all prisoners before they are put on Penal Diet.\n\n110.-The Surgeon shall attend without delay at the Gaol at any hour on being summoned by the Superintendent, who shall be responsible for the reasonableness of the summons.\n\n111-The Surgeon shall enter in a Journal to be kept in the Gaol-\n\n(a.) Any observations or suggestions he may deem it important to make on the diet of prisoners not in Hospital\n\n(b.) A short daily record of any sick prisoners under his treatment, whether they are in Hospital or not; their names, nature of their complaints, and the treatment pursued.\n\n120.-The Superintendent shall place at the disposal of the Surgeon well conducted prisoners, attending upon the sick, not exceeding in number one to every ten patients.\n\n121.The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent any irregularity in the Gaol Hospital which may come to his knowledge, or any difficulty or obstruction which he may meet with in the performance of his duty.\n\n122.--The Surgeon is to examine all candidates for employment as subordinate officers or servants of the Gaol, and report whether they possess the necessary qualifications as to health and strength.\n\n123.-The Surgeon shall take care that all medicines and stimulants are properly locked up, and are not accessible to any prisoner; and when there is no paid dispenser, he shall issue day by day to the Hospital Warder all medicines and stimulants to be administered in his absence.\n\n(e) His orders for such additional articles of food or clothing as he may deem necessary for the health of any prisoner not in Hospital, and the medical reasons for such orders. Such orders shall be entered in the Superintendent's Daily Return, and submitted to His Excellency the Governor.\n\n124.-The Surgeon's Journal shall be laid before the Governor at least once in each quarter of the year, and he shall report at the same time on the condition of the prison and the health of the prisoners and officers recording any want of cleanliness, proper drainage, warmth, ventilation, or any insufficiency or bad quality of bedding, clothing, provisions or water.\n\n112.--The Surgeon shall visit prisoners in separate cells who have given notice to the Superintendent that they are unwell and wish to see the Medical Officer.\n\n113.-No medicine shall be administered to any prisoner without the Surgeon's orders.\n\n114.-The Surgeon shall regulate the hours of exercise and of labour of prisoners out of health.\n\n115.-The Surgeon shall examine every prisoner on whom corporal punishment is about to be inflicted, before it takes place, and give a certificate of his fitness to receive it or not. He shall be in attendance when such punishment is inflicted. After such punishment, he shall daily attend to and examine such prisoner, until his person is quite healed.\n\n116-The Surgeon will examine the food provided for the prisoners, and inspect every prisoner weekly, and daily when epidemic disease exists in the neighbourhood.\n\n117.--The Surgeon is to give written directions for separating prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of having them; and for cleansing, disinfecting, or destroying any infected apparel or bedding.\n\n118.-The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent the case of any prisoner about to be discharged who may be suffering from acute or dangerous disease; in which case, the prisoner shall not be discharged, unless he demand it.\n\n119.--The Hospital Warders shall be under the immediate orders of the Surgeon, and shall be present at such times, and perform such duties as he may require from them, consistently with their position in the Gaol.\n\n125.-The Surgeon shall deliver to the Colonial Secretary, as soon as possible after the close of December in each year, a report in which shall be detailed the number of sick among the prisoners during the year just closed, the mortality, the sanitary condition of the Gaol, and what diseases have been most prevalent therein. He shall point out any defects in the construction or management of the Gaol to which such sickness may be attributed, and also what precautions should be taken to prevent the same.\n\nTHE CHAPLAINS.\n\n126. The Chaplains shall conduct Divine Service with the prisoners of their respective religions at least once on Sundays, and perform such other offices as they may think fit, and may visit each of such prisoners in his or her cell as often as they may think fit at reasonable times. To sick, dying, or condemned prisoners they shall have access at any time.\n\n127.-The same privileges shall be allowed to every recognised minister in respect of the prisoners of his own religion.\n\n128.---The Chaplains shall inform the Superintendent whenever they may observe the mind of any prisoner to be liable to be injuriously affected by any punishment awarded.\n\n129.-No prisoner shall be obliged to attend any service to which he may object on religious grounds, unless in the opinion of the Superintendent such objection is frivolous and vexatious.\n\n267\n\n130.-The Chaplains shall record their visits in the Visitors' Book, and shall notify the times of the celebration of the Holy Communion. Prisoners desiring to communicate must signify their wish to them before the time appointed.\n\n131.-The Chaplains shall, in carrying out their duties, be careful not to interfere with the established rules and regulations of the Prison, or the routine of discipline and labour.\n\n132.-The Chaplains shall confer with the Superintendent on all points connected with their duty, and they shall co-operate with him, and with the other Officials of the Prison, in promoting the good order of the establishment, so far as concerns the duties of their office.\n\n133.-The Chaplains shall once a year present to the Governor a report of such points connected with their department as they may think it desirable to bring before him.\n\n134-A Library shall be provided for the prisoners, consisting of such books as may from time to time be approved of by the Chaplains and sanctioned by the Governor.\n\nTHE VISITING JUSTICES.\n\n135.-The Gaol shall be open to all Justices of the Peace.\n\n136.-Two Visiting Justices (one official and one non-official) shall, in company if possible, visit the Gaol at least once a week, and on other days when their presence may be required.\n\n137.-The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Prison and prisoners, and hear any complaints which may be made to them by the prisoners, and shall report on any abuses within the Prison, or any repairs which may be required; statements as to which they shall enter in the Visiting Justices' Book, with any suggestions or remarks they may wish to bring to the notice of His Excellency the Governor as to the state and discipline of the Gaol. They shall pay special attention to prisoners in Hospital and Solitary Confinement.\n\n138. If the Superintendent shall represent to them that he has, in case of urgent necessity, put a prisoner in irons, or under mechanical restraint, and that it is necessary that such prisoner should be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint for more than twenty-four hours, the Visiting Justices may authorise such detention by order in writing, which shall specify the cause thereof, and the time during which the prisoner is to be kept in irons, or under mechanical restraint.\n\n139. The Visiting Justices shall inspect the Diet of the prisoners, and if they shall find that the quality of any article does not fulfil the terms of the contract they shall note the fact in their book.\n\n140.-The Visiting Justices shall also discharge such other duties as are assigned to them in the Special Rules for Special Classes of Prisoners, and in the General Rules,\n\nPage 270\n\nPage 271",
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        "content_text": "177-Such prisoners may be permitted, if the accommodation of the Gaol will allow, to work at their respective trades and professions. Those who find their own implements, and are not maintained at the expense of the Prison, shall be allowed to receive the whole of their earnings; but the earnings of such as are furnished with implements, or are maintained at the Prison expense, shall be subject to a deduction, to be determined by the Visiting Justices, for the use of implements, and the cost of maintenance.\n\n178. Such prisoners shall be permitted to see their friends for a quarter of an hour on any week-day, during such hours as are appointed. They may also send and receive letters at all reasonable times, subject to Rule 221.\n\n179.-The place in which such prisoners receive their visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can conveniently be provided.\n\n180.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons.\n\n181-Such prisoners shall be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to such prisoners.\n\n182,-Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\nSPECIAL RULES FOR DEBTORS.\n\n183.--Debtors shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.\n\n184.-Debtors shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.\n\n185.-The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the Prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.\n\n186.-Debtors shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food on any day for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.\n\n187.-Articles of food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time. They shall be inspected by the officers of the Prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.\n\n188.-Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive or purchase one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult, more than half a pint of wine.\n\n200.-All prisoners shall be searched, registered, and medically examined on admission.\n\n201.-Every prisoner shall take a bath, and be shaved on reception, unless it shall be otherwise directed, in any particular case, by the Superintendent or Surgeon.\n\n189-No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever to any other prisoner.\n\n202.-If any prisoner is found to have any cutaneous disease, or to be infected with vermin, steps shall be taken effectually to eradicate and destroy the same.\n\n203.-Every prisoner shall be weighed on reception, and subsequently at such periods as the Superintendent and the Surgeon may appoint, for the necessary purposes of health and cleanliness, and the result shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.\n\n190.-Such prisoner shall not be compelled to have his hair cut, or, if he usually wears a beard, &c., to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary.\n\n191.-The beds of such prisoners shall be made by themselves.\n\n204.-Every prisoner may, if required for the purposes of justice, be photographed on reception and subsequently.\n\n205.-Such of the clothing, linen, and other articles belonging to prisoners as may be retained in the prison shall, if necessary, be washed, cleaned, or disinfected, as soon as possible after they are received.\n\n192.-Debtors be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions, provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Gaol, and they will be permitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their maintenance, if they are maintained at the expense of the Prison.\n\n193. No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for other reasons.\n\n194-The place in which such prisoners receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.\n\n195.-Debtors shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly manner.\n\n196.-Debtors shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter in each week, subject to Rule 224; but they may communicate with, and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the settlement of their debts.\n\n197.-Debtors shall also be subject to the General Rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the Special Rules relating to debtors.\n\n198.-Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\nGENERAL RULES.\n\nADMISSION AND DISCHARGE.\n\n199.-No prisoner shall be admitted to the Gaol unless accompanied by a warrant for detention.\n\n206.--Such clothing shall be made into a bundle, carefully labelled with the name of the owner, and placed in store; any money or jewellery which the prisoner may have in his possession shall also be taken from him and placed in safety until his release from Gaol. A list of all his property is to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be under the superintendence of the Warden.\n\n207.-As soon as possible after prisoners are admitted, the abstract of the rules relating to the conduct and treatment of prisoners shall be read over to them; and such abstract shall also be read and explained weekly to the whole of the prisoners.\n\n208.-Every prisoner shall have a number assigned to him, which shall be prefixed to his name in every register; such number shall also appear on the breast of his coat, on his towel, chopstick bag if a Chinese, and cap or hat.\n\n209.-Prisoners whose discharge falls on a Sunday shall be discharged on the Saturday preceding.\n\n210-All Prisoners sentenced to imprisonment for one year or more with hard labour, shall be secured by fetters of a pattern to be approved by the Governor. The fetters shall weigh 3 lbs, and shall be secured to an iron ring on each ankle, and the chain suspended by a lock from the waist belt.\n\n211-All such Prisoners shall wear fetters notwithstanding their employment on No. 1 Penal or rigorous hard labour, and on No. 2 industrial hard labour; and if any such Prisoners are ordered by the Surgeon to industrial light labour, they shall not on that account have their fetters removed, unless specially recommended by the Surgeon on medical grounds.\n\n212.-No such Prisoners shall be employed on industrial light labour unless their conduct has been fairly good, and Prisoners of good character only shall be employed on industrial light labour of the kinds mentioned in Rule 266 No. 3 of the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council under section 17 of The Prison Ordinance, 1885, and dated the 17th December, 1887, and when so employed may have their fetters removed, if they interfere with the Prisoner's work.\n\n213 --All Prisoners mentioned in the first rule when employed on industrial light labour of any other description shall wear fetters until they have earned a good character.\n\n214.-All such Prisoners, when exempted from wearing fetters on any of the grounds aforesaid, shall on misconducting themselves, and being awarded prison punishment, again be placed in fetters and not released therefrom until they have regained a good character.\n\n215.--A Prisoner shall be considered of good character who has not for three consecutive months been guilty of any prison offence, but a trivial offence for which a Prisoner has been cautioned or admonished but not punished, shall not be taken into account in considering the good character of the Prisoner.\n\n216.--Prisoners sentenced to less than one year's imprisonment with hard labour shall wear an iron ring on one ankle without other fetters.\n\n217.-All Prisoners convicted of returning from banishment shall wear fetters during the whole period of their imprisonment.\n\nCLEANLINESS.\n\n218-The weekly shaving of the Chinese prisoners shall be done according to such regulations as shall be established from time to time. The razors shall be always under the charge of the officer of the ward or yard, and he shall take care they are withdrawn immediately the prisoners have finished with them. Prisoners of filthy habits are to be brought to the notice of the Superintendent.\n\n219.-The queues of Chinese prisoners sentenced to Penal Servitude may be cut off, and their hair kept cut close until within six months of their release; the queues may also be cut off short-sentenced prisoners if the Surgeon should consider it necessary for the purpose of health or cleanliness; but such prisoner shall be allowed to appeal to the Governor against it. No queue is to be cut under any circumstances without the special permission of the Governor.\n\n220.—The hair of European prisoners shall be cut to such moderate length as health or cleanliness may require.\n\n221-Every prisoner shall wash his face and hands daily, and shall take a bath once a week.\n\n222.- Prisoners shall keep their cells, utensils, clothing, and bedding clean and neatly arranged and shall clean and sweep the yards, passages, and all other parts of the Prison as may be directed.\n\nCLOTHING, BEDDING, FOOD.\n\n223. The whole of the Chinese prisoners' clothing, and the under-clothing of the European prisoners shall be changed weekly.",
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        "content_text": "296.--As soon as the Gaol accommodation shall permit of it, prisoners committed to Gaol for breaches of naval and military discipline shall be kept separate from civil prisoners.\n\nRULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PRISONERS ON PUBLIC WORKS.\n\nPRISONERS.\n\n297. The Prisoners shall be divided into parties not exceeding sixteen men, and each party shall be known by a number.\n\n298. Each party shall be under the charge of an Assistant Turnkey armed with a short sword for his defence, who shall have the number of his party on a badge affixed to his left arm; and the whole of the parties shall be under the charge of a Head Turnkey armed with sword and revolver, who shall be assisted by a Turnkey armed in the same manner.\n\n299. The prisoners will work in coupling chains of about twelve feet long, fastened by means of anklets and padlocks.\n\n300. If the work is near the Gaol, the prisoners shall be marched in to their mid-day meal at noon, but if at too great a distance from the Gaol, the meal will be sent to them.\n\n301. The prisoners will breakfast at about 6:20 A.M., and leave the Gaol for their work at about 7 A.M., rest one hour for their mid-day meal from 12 to 1, and knock off work in the afternoon so as to reach the Gaol at 5 P.M. (nine hours daily, including marching in and out).\n\n302. On Saturdays the prisoners will work until noon.\n\n303. Their mid-day meal will consist of 1½ pint of rice congee thickened with cheap meat.\n\n304. Any prisoner with a longer sentence than eight years may be kept at work within the prison until he has served one-third of such sentence.\n\nOFFICERS.\n\n305. In addition to the Head Turnkey in charge of the prisoners, the Turnkey to assist him, and the Assistant Turnkeys in direct charge of the parties, three or four Sikh Guards shall be posted in conspicuous positions round the works, armed with loaded rifles, to prevent escapes.\n\n306. The Head Turnkey will be continually on the alert during the day, repeatedly visiting the parties in his charge, and ascertaining that all is correct or otherwise. He will take discreet measures to prevent the escape of prisoners, and to effect their recapture if they are successful in escaping. He will carefully observe the officers under his charge, and report weekly to the Superintendent of the Gaol on their efficiency in the management of their parties. He will enter in a book the number of parties, number of prisoners, and the names of the officers under his charge, with the name of the district where working, and the description of labour. He will be responsible to the Surveyor General for all the tools used by the prisoners. He shall on no account allow people to loiter near the prisoners while at work, or to converse with the officers.\n\n307. The Turnkey shall consider himself to be under the command of the Head Turnkey and shall assist him in the performance of his duties. He shall move about continually among the parties, keeping a watchful eye on both officers and prisoners. When needed, he shall take charge of detached parties, and shall at such times use great discretion in the disposal of officers so as to prevent the escape of any prisoners, remembering that their safe custody should be his first care.\n\n308. The Assistant Turnkeys in charge of parties must remember always that the custody of the prisoners is their first care. They shall therefore place themselves when at the works so as at all times to command a view of their men; they shall repeatedly count their prisoners during the day, and never turn their backs towards them, and shall on no account use a spade, pick, or any other tool, so as to place themselves at a disadvantage with regard to the prisoners.\n\n309. The Assistant Turnkeys shall be careful to ascertain that the anklets, chains, and padlocks are in proper order, and shall minutely examine them before leaving the Gaol, when knocking off work for the mid-day meal, and before returning to the Gaol in the evening.\n\n310. In the event of a prisoner's attempting to escape, the officer in charge of his party will blow his whistle to attract the attention of the other officers, and will then fall-in the remainder of the prisoners of his party and await instructions from the Head Turnkey.\n\n311. The Head Turnkey, the Turnkey, and the Sikh Guards will not fire at an escaping prisoner unless his escape cannot be prevented by any other means; and even then will endeavour to disable him, remembering that the loss of life is to be avoided if possible.\n\n312. The Assistant Turnkeys will keep a book in which they will enter the number, names, and sentences of the prisoners of their respective parties, making special remarks as to the industry of each prisoner, and they will be responsible to the Head Turnkey for the tools used by their parties.\n\n313. The time which every prisoner with a sentence of twelve months and upwards must serve in Prison will be represented by a certain number of marks, which he must earn by actual labour performed before he can be discharged.\n\n314. No remission will be granted for bad conduct. It is only on condition of good conduct and strict obedience that prisoners are allowed to earn by their industry a remission of a portion of their sentence.\n\nREMISSION OF SENTENCES, AND REWARDS UNDER THE MARK SYSTEM.\n\n...\n\n323. Extra marks may be given by the Governor, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, for special services such as:—\n\n(a) Giving information of plots.\n\n(b) Protecting Gaol officers or prisoners from attack, or protecting them from imminent danger.\n\n(c) Preventing escapes, fires, &c.\n\n(d) Preserving order in case of disturbance.\n\n324. Marks will be forfeited by prisoners for misconduct according to the punishment inflicted, generally at the rate of\n\n8 Marks for one Day Solitary Confinement on Bread or Rice and Water,\n\n6 Marks for one Day Reduced Penal Diet,\n\n4 Marks for one Meal Stopped,\n\n4 Marks for one Pork Ration Stopped,\n\n72 Marks for a flogging.\n\n325. If a prisoner is reconvicted before the period of his remission has expired, he will be allowed to earn only five marks a day instead of six, and if he is reconvicted twice before the expiration of the period of remission, he will be allowed to earn no remission.\n\n326. All convicted criminal prisoners with sentences of twelve months and upwards who shall be employed at remunerative labour, will be allowed to earn a small gratuity at the rate of one cent for every six marks, but the whole gratuity for any one prisoner is not to exceed $10. Such gratuity shall be paid at the time of discharge. In forfeiting marks for misconduct, the proportionate amount of gratuity will also be forfeited.\n\n327. Convicts will not be allowed to earn any gratuity until they have served the first six months either in Separate Confinement or at No. 1 Hard Labour.\n\n328. The name of every convict under a life sentence who has served fifteen years of his sentence, or having served ten years of his sentence has attained or is believed in the absence of positive evidence to have attained the age of sixty, shall be submitted for the consideration of the Governor in Executive Council. This rule will be communicated to every such convict now in prison, and to any other on first reception into prison, but each must be made to distinctly understand that such submission in no way implies that any remission of sentence will necessarily be granted.\n\nSEPARATE CONFINEMENT.\n\n329. Where the Gaol accommodation admits of it, all Male Penal Servitude prisoners shall be required to pass the first six months of their imprisonment in Separate Confinement.\n\n330. Penal Servitude Prisoners will be allowed one hour daily to exercise in the open air under the supervision of an officer, who will see that the prisoners do not converse together, either in going to the yard, while at exercise, or in returning to their cells.\n\n331. Such prisoners are to keep their cells and utensils perfectly clean at all times, and will be employed at crank labour, picking oakum, making or mending clothes, shoe making or mending, &c.\n\n332. Such prisoners shall on no account communicate or hold conversation with any other prisoner, but shall at all times observe the strictest silence.\n\n333. Such prisoners shall be permitted to write a letter on admission, if they wish it, to inform their friends of their whereabouts: but, with this exception they shall not write or receive a letter, or receive a visit during the six months of their Separate Confinement.\n\n334. Felons, whom the Superintendent may have reasonable grounds for supposing to have been previously imprisoned for Felony, when sentenced to terms of Hard Labour will be required to pass a certain time in Separate Confinement from one to six months according to the number of their previous convictions, and their conduct while in Gaol.\n\n335. Violent and disorderly prisoners may be placed in Separate Confinement at the discretion of the Superintendent for terms not exceeding seven days at one time.",
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        "content_text": "733\n\nEntry of women in Registrar of Inmates.\n\nRemoval of nanies from Register of Inmates,\n\nDuty of owners.\n\nDuty of keeper of brothel.\n\nNone but registered inmates allowed to reside in brothel.\n\nChildren not to reside in or frequent brothel,\n\nTrade or business not to be carried on in registered brothel.\n\nRules to be hung up in brothel.\n\nKeeper to reside in brothel.\n\nGovernor to appoint Inspectors.\n\n8. (1.) All persons whose names are required to be entered on the Register of Inmates must be brought by the keeper to the office of the Registrar General, and no person's name shall be entered on such Register except with her consent personally given to the Registrar General.\n\n(2.) Photographs in duplicate of all persons who are entered on the Register of Inmates of a brothel shall be supplied by the keeper to the Registrar General, one to be kept in his Office, the other to be retained by such registered inmate.\n\n(3.) On an application being made to him to enter a person on the Register of Inmates, the Registrar General shall personally interview such person, with the view of ascertaining that such application is made with her consent. He shall also make the enquiries necessary for obtaining the particulars required by these rules to be entered in the Register of Inmates.\n\n(4.) The Registrar General shall further enquire whether or not the person comes within the provisions of Part 2 of the Ordinance, and if he is of opinion that she does, shall take measures for her protection accordingly.\n\n9. If any registered inmate of a brothel desires to leave the brothel, the keeper shall forthwith bring her before the Registrar General, who shall then, after making such enquiry as he thinks fit, remove her name from the Register of Inmates. Provided that nothing shall prevent any inmate from herself applying direct to the Registrar General that her name may be removed from the Register of Inmates, which shall be forthwith done on such application.\n\n10. It shall be the duty of the owner of a brothel to see that the premises are kept in a habitable condition, and that the latrines, drains and other sanitary appliances are kept in good order.\n\n11. It shall be the duty of the keeper of a brothel :-\n\n(a.) To keep the premises clean.\n\n(b.) To maintain decency and good order amongst the inmates and frequenters of the brothel.\n\n(c.) To report at once to the Registrar General,-\n\n(1.) Any change of ownership of the brothel.\n\n(2.) Any change in the inmates of the brothel.\n\n(3.) Every case of infectious or epidemic disease occurring in the brothel,\n\n(4.) Every instance of riotous or disorderly conduct in the brothel on the part of persons not being inmates.\n\n(d.) To see that the provisions of the Ordinance or of any rules or regulations for the time being in force thereunder are observed in the brothel.\n\n12. No woman or girl who is not registered as an inmate of the brothel shall be allowed by the keeper to reside in, frequent or visit the brothel.\n\n13. No children between the ages of five and sixteen shall be allowed by the keeper to reside in, frequent or visit the brothel.\n\n14. No trade or business shall be carried on in any portion of a house used as a registered brothel.\n\n15. The keeper of a registered brothel shall keep hung up in a conspicuous place in every room of the brothel\n\n(1.) A copy, in the language of every inmate, of such of the rules and regulations for the time being in force under the Ordinance as the Governor shall direct.\n\n(2.) A list of the names and ages of the inmates thereof in such languages as the Registrar General may direct. (Sec. 31 of Ord. 19 of 1889).\n\n(3.) In the case of brothels for persons other than Chinese, a notice in such languages as the Registrar General may direct that every inmate is at liberty to visit the Lock Hospital for gratuitous advice and treatment if she is or fears she is diseased.\n\n(4.) A notice in such languages as the Registrar General may direct that every inmate may at any time leave the brothel and may at all times make complaint to the Registrar General or any officer of detention or ill-treatment on the part of the said keeper or of any person in the brothel. (Sec. 32 of Ord. 19 of 1889).\n\n16. The keeper of a brothel shall reside in the brothel of which she is registered as keeper.\n\n17. The Governor shall appoint such Inspectors under this Ordinance as he shall think fit, who shall be attached to the Office of the Registrar General.\n\n18. (1.) It shall be the duty of every Inspector periodically and at such times as the Registrar General may order to visit every registered brothel in his district, and to report forthwith to the Registrar General:-\n\n(a.) Any complaint made to him by an inmate of a brothel.\n\n(b.) Any case in which he has reason to believe that any inmate of a brothel is the subject of oppression or ill-treatment.\n\n(c.) Any instance of improper or disorderly or indecent conduct on the part of the inmates or frequenters of a brothel.\n\n(d.) Any breach or non-observance of the provisions of the Ordinance or of these rules or of any rules or regulations for the time being in force under the Ordinance, which may be reported to him or come to his notice.\n\n(e.) Any case in which he has grounds for suspecting the existence of an unregistered brothel.\n\n(2) Every Inspector shall keep a diary of his work, and shall submit the same weekly, or as often as may be required, to the Registrar General.\n\n19. Every registered brothel shall be inspected twice in each year at the least by a Medical Officer to be appointed by the Governor for that purpose, who shall report to the Colonial Secretary on the sanitary condition of each brothel inspected by him, and shall make such suggestions for the amendment of the sanitary arrangements of such brothel as he may deem expedient.\n\n20. Every registered brothel shall be liable to be inspected at all times by the Registrar General, the Colonial Surgeon, the Captain Superintendent of Police, and their deputies. Any person offering any obstacle or resistance to such inspection shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence against the Regulations (Sec. 35 of Ord. 19 of 1889).\n\n21. The keeper of a registered brothel for persons other than Chinese shall not permit any male Chinese to enter the brothel without the permission of the Registrar General, and the keeper of a registered brothel for Chinese shall not permit any person other than a Chinese to enter the brothel except as otherwise provided in the Ordinance without the permission of the Registrar General. (Bye-laws under Ord. 10 of 1867, Government Gazette, 30th December, 1873).\n\nAPPENDIX.\n\nForm A.\n\nI, the undersigned, residing at hereby apply that the premises No. Street in and bearing the municipal number be registered as a brothel for inmates under The Women and Girls Protection Ordinance, 1890, under the management of as keeper.\n\nAnd I, the undersigned, being the owner of the said premises, hereby consent to this application residing at\n\n(Signed), (Signed),\n\nOwner.\n\nNOTE. If the brothel is already registered under Ordinance No. a list of the names of the inmates must be appended.\n\nForm B.\n\nI, hereby certify that the premises No. Street bearing the municipal number have been this day registered by me as a brothel for inmates under The Women and Girls' Protection Ordinance, 1890,\n\nDated the day of 18\n\n(Signed),\n\nRegistrar General, or Assistant Registrar General.\n\n* If the Brothel is already registered under Ordinance No. the certificate if issued at any time before the 1st of May, 1889, may be dated 1st January, 1890.\n\n(Signed).",
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        "content_text": "# SUNDAY LABOR IN HONGKONG HARBOUR\n\nBeing done throughout the world in regard to this question, it is indeed remarkable that the Chamber of Commerce should have taken up such an antagonistic attitude to the moderate and just requests of the maritime profession employed in these seas. Not only do we unhesitatingly maintain that the seafaring community are entitled to the privilege of exemption from work on Sunday while in this port, on all grounds of justice, expediency, and public sentiment, but we think this portion of the community will be found to possess undoubted legitimate rights in this matter, for—irrespective of other facts—in the days of the infancy of this colony, strict regulations enforcing such cessation of labour formed a chapter in its laws. By what authority and for what reasons these regulations have been annulled we shall doubtless know when the long-promised Ordinance records are published. Then again will arise the question whether a local Ordinance of a Crown colony can override an Imperial Act of Parliament or the Common law of England, on a matter of vital public concern. However, the Labour movement in general is but another phase of the question under review here. What would the British workman say if any interference were attempted in regard to his Sunday's rest? Would any legislation be possible in regard to such a question in Europe? He would indeed be a very courageous, as well as a very foolish, individual who would publicly advocate such a measure. Such being the case, in the name of common sense and justice, why should members of a profession who have done so much towards making Great Britain's commercial position what it is to-day, be placed in a disadvantageous position as compared with what they enjoy in the \"mother country,\" merely because one or two harsh and exacting taskmasters contend that they will suffer somewhat in their pockets! Surely those members of the Chamber of Commerce who so conspicuously defended Sunday work must be singularly obtuse if they cannot see the untenable nature of the position they have taken up, for while in Europe we observe even Emperors sympathising with the demands of employés and influencing concessions towards moderation and conciliatoriness, in Hongkong the representatives of toadying shipping firms and others, whose prosperity has greatly depended on the labour and loyalty of the British mercantile marine, are the bitterest opponents to moderation and conciliation. This is neither an edifying nor creditable spectacle of colonial justice, and it is pitiable to witness the representative of a leading firm reduced to the extremity of falling back on the Chinese for an excuse! Mr. J. J. Keswick must be well aware that the Chinese are quite capable of caring for themselves in this matter, also, that as a matter of fact, the major portion of Chinese traders in the colony appreciate, as fully as they do at Canton and other Treaty ports, the advantages of a weekly day of rest; in fact, it is one of the most remarkable as well as one of the most encouraging facts in the premises—this wide appreciation of Sunday rest by the Chinese at all the Treaty ports throughout the Empire.\n\nEvery expedient having been tried in Hongkong, the question now seems to have resolved itself into this: The principal shipping employers continuing inadmissible to reason, strong representations have been made to the central Federation in England with which the Mercantile Marine Association is affiliated, and through it an appeal can be made to the British public. Further, there can be but little doubt that common cause in this matter will be the result, and the selfish dominant few be speedily brought to a proper appreciation of their position and impotency—a knowledge of the fact that they are powerless to cause Hongkong to remain much longer the very reverse of a centre of light and civilization in the Far East. Of one thing the officers may rest assured, and it is this, that in any struggle that may be forced upon them, the victors will be the coalition that remembers and acts up to the time-worn maxim—\"UNITY IS STRENGTH.\"—\"Hongkong Telegraph,” 21st November, 1890.\n\n## THE SUNDAY LABOUR QUESTION.\n\n### TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,\n\nSIR, In the issue of your evening contemporary of the 24th inst. a letter appears from a correspondent who assumes the nom de plume \"Sui Jure,\" dealing with the much-discussed question of Sunday labour in this colony. The subject is one of great interest, and I beg the privilege of replying to him through the columns of your widely-read journal.\n\n\"Sui Jure\" states that \"it is not a matter to be treated by British merchants and shipowners of this place, but by Home Legislation.\" Now, sir, this colony has practically that which Ireland desires, viz., Home Rule, and I think it will amount to a slur upon local law-makers if they allow this matter to be carried to the House of Commons.\n\nAgain, \"Sui Jure\" states that H. E. the Governor brings forth the argument that \"Marine Officers and Engineers are paid for 7 days' work.\" Now if my memory serves me, H.E. said \"that Officers could not do 7 days' work in 6.\" Does \"Sui Jure,\" or any reasonable man, desire them to do this? As to the 4th Commandment, to which he refers, I suppose that the Chinese in Hongkong may be included as \"the stranger that is within thy gates,\" even if officers and engineers only rank as \"thy servants and thy cattle!\"\n\nHe further states that there are only two ports in the East where Sunday labour is not restricted.\" \"Sui\" will find that not only is Sunday slavery permitted in Hongkong and Singapore, but also in Penang and the Straits ports. The \"heathen Chinee,\" whether he be sampan-man or 'ricksha-coolie, demands from the unsuspecting stranger extra pay for work on that day. Only a short time since I was in Swatow when a sampan-man demanded double pay because it \"b'long Sunday\"! The 7th day work may be as Mr. E. Mackintosh says, \"merely an incidence of the voyage,\" but if it was a quiet Sunday it would be a pleasant incidence, instead of being even worse than a Sunday at sea, where the officers only have their watch to keep. There are few shore men that have half the responsibility of an officer on board ship for 12 hours out of 24. He has under his sole charge a magnificent vessel full of valuable cargo, and as many as 500 passengers on board at times. Do passengers, owners, and insurance companies ever think of the consequences of that man (officer of the watch) shutting his eyes for 10 minutes, or even being in that stage of exhaustion when he can walk across the bridge and be to all appearances awake, yet all the time being—as I have heard a sailor describe it—\"shoring his eyelids up with matches!\" And yet, sir, they refuse this man a day's rest when he happens to get a Sunday in this Christian port!\n\nThe Engineers also, though they only keep 8 hours' watch out of the 24, are often called out of their beds to attend to their duties. In port they not only have the superintendence of their subordinates, but have to perform severe manual labour themselves, often working many hours into the night. These men are in a position where the slightest carelessness might either blow the whole ship to pieces, or at least cost their owners thousands of dollars. I ask, is it right to grudge these men their Sunday rest when they happen to be in port on \"the Sabbath of the Lord our God.\" Everyone must know that while cargo is being worked the engineers have to be in attendance on the steam apparatus and machinery.\n\nI have heard it pointed out that at home the tramways and railways run on Sundays; but that form of labour is minimized as much as possible, passengers and mails only being carried. Further, it is not done for private gain, as cargo work on board ship is, but merely to meet the public convenience.\n\nIt is said that the inconvenience of suspending all labour in this port on Sunday is intensified by the fact that this is not a terminal port.\" Surely if all vessels were alike compelled to stop work on the Sabbath it would not affect any particular interests, as one day more or less cannot affect imperishable cargo such as ocean-boats usually carry.\n\nColombo, too, is not a \"terminal port,\" yet the Port Charges for Sunday work have practically put an end to moral slavery there.\n\nTo conclude, I must agree with \"Sui Jure\" that, not only would it be no loss, but, I believe, it would be a positive gain to all shipowners were they to avoid all Sunday labour. \"Let us do unto others as we would they should do unto us.\"\n\nThanking you in anticipation for according space to this.\n\nYours, etc.,\n\nA TRAVELLER.\n\nHongkong, 26th November, 1890.",
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        "content_text": "# THE WARDEN\n\n50. The Warden shall cause the whole of the prisoners to be counted twice daily, and satisfy himself that the number is correct.\n\n51. On parading the officers both for day and night duty, the Warden shall see that they are in all respects fit for, and properly acquainted with their duties. He shall also read to them any new orders from the Superintendent's Order Book.\n\n52. The Warden shall endeavour to exercise a sound moral influence over both the officers and prisoners placed under his supervision. He shall restrain by his authority every tendency to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the subordinate officers, and likewise every tendency to levity, rudeness, and insubordination on the part of prisoners, and shall aim to raise the minds of the officers to a sense of their responsibility.\n\n53. The Warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent. He shall see that the Rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner.\n\n54. The Warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they have been properly marked with the Prison marks.\n\n55. The Warden shall make a weekly inspection of the officers' quarters, and report the result.\n\n## THE HEAD TURNKEYS\n\n56. The Head Turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoners, and such parts of the Prison as the Superintendent or the Warden may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of order and discipline among such prisoners, and such portions of the Prison.\n\n57. The Head Turnkeys shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the Rules of the Prison. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn take charge of the prisoners employed on public works, and shall take particular care that the Rules relating to the management of such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.\n\n58. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the Prison under the Superintendent and Warden; to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the Rules relating to the officers on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n59. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the officers leave for and return from their meals punctually and shall report any breach of the Rules in this respect.\n\n60. The Head Turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour, and shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners and see that all strictly adhere to the Rules; and shall report immediately to the Warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n61. The Head Turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishments to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that prisoners in Solitary Confinement are provided with necessaries.\n\n62. The Head Turnkeys (a) shall frequently inspect every part of the Prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited articles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently. (b) Shall occasionally inspect the Turnkeys' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the Prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. (c) Shall see that the Fire Engine, Fire Pumps, and Extincteurs are in good working order, and that the Fire Buckets are at all times kept filled with water. (d) Shall see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.\n\n63. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn superintend the unlocking and assembling of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the mustering, searching, and locking up in the evening.\n\n64. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn assist in giving over charge of the Prison to the officer in charge of the night duties, and for that purpose shall accompany him round the Prison at 6 P.M., and shall see that all the locks are tried throughout the Prison and that the keys are given over to him.\n\n65. Each Head Turnkey shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n66. During the Head Turnkey's turn of Sunday duty, he shall on no account leave the Prison from 2 P.M. on Saturday, until 6 A.M. on the Monday following, unless permitted to leave for a short time by the Warden, who shall during such absence act for him.\n\n## THE MATRON\n\n67. The Matron shall reside in the place allotted for female prisoners, and be under the orders of the Superintendent.\n\n68. The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Warden as to male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to female prisoners.\n\n69. The Matron shall be present at the distribution of food to the prisoners; inspect that part of the Prison allotted to females daily, see every prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the female ward without previous notice during the night.\n\n70. The Matron shall not be absent from the Prison without the permission of the Superintendent, and when she obtains leave shall enter it in her Journal.\n\n71. The Matron shall take care that no male officer or visitor enters the part of the Prison allotted to females, unless accompanied by herself, or some other female officer.\n\n72. The Matron shall search female prisoners on admission, and so often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed and properly clothed in the Prison dress.\n\n73. In case of necessity and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate her duties to the wife of an officer of the Prison, or some other married woman.\n\n74. The Matron shall keep in her possession the keys of the cells and wards of the female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the cells and wards of the male prisoners.\n\n75. The Matron shall see that the wards, cells, and yards of the Prison allotted to females are kept scrupulously clean. She shall pay special attention to female prisoners in solitary confinement.\n\n## THE PRISON OFFICERS\n\n76. All subordinate officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent in the performance of their duties.\n\n77. Subordinate officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the Rules and Regulations of the Prison so as to be conversant with every detail; they shall frequently examine the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.\n\n78. No subordinate officer shall on any account enter a prisoners' cell at night without being accompanied by another officer except in cases of imperative necessity.\n\n79. Subordinate officers (except those who are temporarily engaged, who shall not have completed their probation, or who shall be dismissed for misconduct) shall, on their services being dispensed with, be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay in lieu of notice. Subordinate officers whose probation has not been completed or whose services are no longer required shall be entitled to a week's notice or a week's pay in lieu of notice; but if they commit an offence meriting it they shall be liable to be discharged at once. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice or forfeit a month's pay.\n\n80. No subordinate officer shall absent himself from the Prison without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the Prison he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.\n\n81. Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the officer appointed to receive them.\n\n82. All officers, without exception, shall treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity, shall listen patiently to their complaints, shall inform the Warden when any prisoner desires to see him or the Superintendent, and shall be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the Rules of the Prison.\n\n83. Subordinate officers shall not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but shall always be alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.\n\n84. Subordinate officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.\n\n85. Subordinate officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from any person connected with a contract for the supply of food or other articles for the use of the Prison.\n\n86. No officer of the Prison shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation, but shall give his whole time and attention to the service of the Prison.\n\n87. All such officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.\n\n88. Any subordinate officer desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him shall state his complaint in writing, for the consideration of the Governor.\n\n89. All officers of the Prison shall direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not to be in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.\n\n90. Any officer who shall be guilty of assaulting or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the Prison premises, unless compelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.\n\n91. No subordinate officer, on any pretence whatever, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobedience of the Prison regulations.\n\n92. No subordinate officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor allow any familiarity on the part of prisoners towards himself, or any other officer of the Prison; nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.",
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        "content_text": "# \n\n93. No officer shall, without the permission of the Superintendent, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, tobacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; and any officer who infringes this rule shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under sections 11 and 12 of **The Prison Ordinance, 1885**.\n\n94. If they can be spared, subordinate officers may be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holidays, and at other times when they can be spared.\n\n95. Any officer, on entering the Prison Service, may be employed in any part of the Colony, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.\n\n96. No subordinate officer shall punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.\n\n97. Each subordinate officer will be taken on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be confirmed at the expiration of three months unless the officer has proved himself in all respects fitted for the post.\n\n98. No officer of the Prison shall smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, or take tobacco inside the inner gate of the Prison.\n\n99. Every subordinate officer of the Prison who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or to perform any duty enforced upon him by the regulations of the Prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be disobeyed, neglected, or evaded, any rule, regulation, or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such Prison, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under Rule No. 2.\n\n100. The subordinate officers shall conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner at all times when off duty.\n\n101. When on duty, subordinate officers shall appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the Prison. Uniforms will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots, helmet and puggarees in May; and one cloth suit, with boots and cap in November. They will be supplied with an overcoat every fourth year.\n\n102. Subordinate officers suspended from duty and afterwards restored to their situations shall not receive any pay for the time during which they shall have been suspended, except by special order of the Governor.\n\n103. All subordinate officers, on being relieved from any particular duty, or transferred to another part of the Prison, shall point out to their successors all matters of special importance connected with their duties, and explain any directions of the Superintendent, or other superior officer, affecting any particular prisoner.\n\n104. Any subordinate officer disabled from the regular performance of his duties by illness shall report the same to the Colonial Surgeon, who will, if necessary, order his removal to the Government Civil Hospital; and during the time he is there, he shall conform to the Rules of that Establishment, and pay such charges as may be claimed for his maintenance and treatment.\n\n105. No officer shall directly or indirectly have interest in any contract or supply connected with the Prison, nor shall he receive, under any pretence whatever, any fee or gratuity from any person connected with such contract or supply.\n\n106. All officers of the Prison shall be liable to dismissal for improper conduct.\n\n107. Officers confined to Hospital or otherwise incapacitated from duty from venereal disease or other cause arising from their own indiscretion shall forfeit half their pay during the period of their being so incapacitated.\n\n## SURGEON\n\n108. The Surgeon shall have the medical charge of all the prisoners in the Prison, and of their treatment when sick. He shall also give medical advice and assistance, including medicine, to the officers of the Prison and their families. He shall report from time to time, as may be directed, upon the sanitary condition of the Prison, and health of the prisoners and the Prison officers, and in reference to any other point in connection with the maintenance of health in the Prison which he may be directed to report.\n\n109. The Surgeon shall visit the Prison Hospital every morning (and oftener if necessary) and attend to both the complaining sick and those in the Hospital. He shall inspect the newly admitted prisoners and pass them for Hard Labour or otherwise. He shall visit the punishment cells, and see the prisoners confined therein, as also all prisoners before they are put on Penal Diet.\n\n110. The Surgeon shall attend without delay at the Prison at any hour on being summoned by the Superintendent, who shall be responsible for the reasonableness of the summons.\n\n111. The Surgeon shall enter in a Journal to be kept in the Prison:\n| Item | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | Any observations or suggestions he may deem it important to make on the diet of prisoners not in Hospital. |\n| (b) | A short daily record of any sick prisoners under his treatment, whether they are in Hospital or not; their names, the nature of their complaints, and the treatment pursued. |\n| (c) | His orders for such additional articles of food or clothing as he may deem necessary for the health of any prisoner not in Hospital, and the medical reasons for such orders. |\n\nSuch orders shall be entered in the Superintendent's Daily Return, and submitted to the Governor.\n\n112. The Surgeon shall visit prisoners in separate cells who have given notice to the Superintendent that they are unwell and wish to see a doctor.\n\n113. No medicine shall be administered to any prisoner without the Surgeon's orders.\n\n114. The Surgeon shall regulate the hours of exercise and of labour of prisoners out of health.\n\n115. The Surgeon shall examine every prisoner on whom corporal punishment is about to be inflicted, before it takes place, and give a certificate of his fitness to receive it or not. He shall be in attendance when such punishment is inflicted. After such punishment, he shall daily attend to and examine such prisoner, until his person is quite healed.\n\n116. The Surgeon shall examine the food provided for the prisoners, and inspect every prisoner weekly, and daily when epidemic disease exists in the neighbourhood.\n\n117. The Surgeon shall give written directions for separating prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of having them; and for cleansing, disinfecting, or destroying any infected apparel or bedding.\n\n118. The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent the case of any prisoner about to be discharged who may be suffering from acute or dangerous disease; in which case the prisoner shall not be discharged, unless he demand it.\n\n119. The Hospital Warders shall be under the immediate orders of the Surgeon, and shall be present at such times, and perform such duties as he may require from them, consistently with their position in the Prison.\n\n120. The Superintendent shall place at the disposal of the Surgeon well-conducted prisoners, who can safely be entrusted with the duty of attending upon the sick, not exceeding in number one to every ten patients.\n\n121. The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent any irregularity in the Prison Hospital which may come to his knowledge, or any difficulty or obstruction which he may meet with in the performance of his duty.\n\n122. The Surgeon shall examine all candidates for employment as subordinate officers or servants of the Prison, and report whether they possess the necessary qualifications as to health and strength.\n\n123. The Surgeon shall take care that all medicines and stimulants are properly locked up, and are not accessible to any prisoner; and when there is no paid dispenser, he shall issue day by day to the Hospital Warder all medicines and stimulants to be administered in his absence.\n\n124. The Surgeon's Journal shall be laid before the Governor at least once in each quarter of the year, and he shall report at the same time on the condition of the prison and the health of the prisoners and officers, recording any want of cleanliness, proper drainage, warmth, ventilation, or any insufficiency or bad quality of bedding, clothing, provisions or water.\n\n125. The Surgeon shall deliver to the Colonial Secretary, as soon as possible after the close of December in each year, a report in which shall be detailed the number of sick among the prisoners during the year just closed, the mortality, the sanitary condition of the Prison, and what diseases have been most prevalent therein. He shall point out any defects in the construction or management of the Prison to which such sickness may be attributed, and also what precautions should be taken to prevent the same.\n\n## THE CHAPLAINS\n\n126. The Chaplains shall conduct Divine Service with the prisoners of their respective religions at least once on Sundays, and perform such other religious offices as they may think fit, and may visit each of such prisoners in his or her cell as often as they may think fit at reasonable times. To sick, dying, or condemned prisoners, they shall have access at any time.\n\n127. The same privileges shall be allowed to every recognised minister in respect of the prisoners of his own religion.\n\n128. The Chaplains shall inform the Superintendent whenever they may observe the mind of any prisoner to be liable to be injuriously affected by any punishment awarded.\n\n129. No prisoner shall be obliged to attend any service to which he may object on religious grounds, unless in the opinion of the Superintendent such objection is frivolous and vexatious.\n\n130. The Chaplains shall record their visits in the Visitor's Book, and shall notify the times of the celebration of the Holy Communion. Prisoners desiring to communicate must signify their wish to them before the time appointed.\n\n131. The Chaplains shall, in carrying out their duties, be careful not to interfere with the established rules and regulations of the Prison, or the routine of discipline and labour.\n\n132. The Chaplains shall confer with the Superintendent on all points connected with their duty, and they shall co-operate with him, and with the other officials of the Prison, in promoting the good order of the establishment, so far as concerns the duties of their office.\n\n133. The Chaplains shall once a year present to the Governor a report of such points connected with their department as they may think it desirable to bring before him.",
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        "content_text": "# SPECIAL RULES FOR PRISONERS OF A CERTAIN CLASS\n\n## Privileges and Conditions\n\n168. Such prisoner shall be permitted to have his cell or room furnished **with suitable bedding and other articles**, in addition to, or different from those furnished for ordinary cells.\n\n169. Such prisoner shall be permitted to supply his own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food on any day on which he receives or procures food at his own expense.\n\n170. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the Prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury and waste.\n\n171. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.\n\n172. Such prisoner shall be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is sufficient and is fit for use.\n\n173. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.\n\n174. Such prisoner shall not be compelled, either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.\n\n175. The beds of such prisoner shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. Should any such prisoner object to perform any of these duties, they may be performed for him as provided in Rule 168(3).\n\n176. Such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation, other than those furnished by the Prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.\n\n177. Such prisoners may be permitted, if the accommodation of the Prison will allow, to work at their respective trades and professions. Prisoners who find their own implements, and are not maintained at the expense of the Prison, shall be allowed to receive the whole of their earnings; but the earnings of such as are furnished with implements, or are maintained at the Prison expense, shall be subject to a deduction, to be determined by the Visiting Justices, for the use of implements, and the cost of maintenance.\n\n178. Such prisoners shall be permitted to see their friends for a quarter of an hour on any week-day, during such hours as are appointed; they may also send and receive letters at all reasonable times, subject to Rule 234.\n\n179. The place in which such prisoners receive their visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can conveniently be provided.\n\n180. No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.\n\n181. Such prisoners shall be subject to all general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to such prisoners.\n\n182. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\n## SPECIAL RULES FOR PRISONERS FOR DEBT\n\n183. Prisoners for debt shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.\n\n184. Such prisoners shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.\n\n185. The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the Prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.\n\n186. Such prisoners shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food on any day for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.\n\n187. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the Prison.\n\n188. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.\n\n189. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.\n\n190. Such prisoner shall not be compelled, either to have his hair cut, or if he usually grows hair on his face to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.\n\n191. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by them.\n\n192. Such prisoners may be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions, provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Prison, and they will be permitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their maintenance, if they are maintained at the expense of the Prison.\n\n193. No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reason.\n\n194. The place in which such prisoners receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.\n\n195. Such prisoners shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly manner.\n\n196. Such prisoners shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter in each week, subject to Rule 234; but they may communicate with and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the payment of their debts.\n\n197. Such prisoners shall also be subject to all general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to prisoners for debt.\n\n198. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.\n\n# GENERAL RULES\n\n## ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE\n\n199. No prisoner shall be admitted to the Prison unless accompanied by a warrant or order for his detention.\n\n200. All prisoners shall be searched, registered, and medically examined on admission.\n\n201. Every prisoner shall take a bath, and be shaved on reception, unless it shall be otherwise directed, in any particular case, by the Superintendent or Surgeon.\n\n202. If any prisoner is found to have any cutaneous disease, or to be infected with vermin, means shall be taken effectually to eradicate and destroy the same.\n\n203. Every prisoner shall be weighed on reception, and subsequently at such periods as the Superintendent and the Surgeon may appoint, and the result shall be recorded in a book kept for the purpose.\n\n204. Every prisoner may, if required for the purposes of justice, be photographed on reception and subsequently.\n\n205. Such of the clothing, linen, and other articles belonging to prisoners as may be retained in the prison shall, if necessary, be washed, cleaned, or disinfected, as soon as possible after they are received.\n\n206. Such clothing shall be made into a bundle, carefully labelled with the name of the owner, and placed in store; any money or jewellery which the prisoner may have in his possession shall also be taken from him and placed in safety until his release from Prison. A list of all his property is to be entered in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be under the superintendence of the Warden.\n\n207. As soon as possible after prisoners are admitted, the abstract of the rules relating to the conduct and treatment of prisoners shall be read over to them; and such abstract shall also be read and explained weekly to the whole of the prisoners.\n\n208. Every prisoner shall have a number assigned to him, which shall be prefixed to his name in every register; such number shall also appear on the breast of his coat, on his towel, chopstick bag if a Chinese, and cap or hat.\n\n209. Prisoners whose discharge falls on Sunday shall be discharged on the Saturday preceding.\n\n210. All prisoners sentenced to imprisonment for one year or more with hard labour, shall be secured by fetters of a pattern to be approved by the Governor. The fetters shall weigh 3 lbs., and shall be secured to an iron ring on each ankle, and the chain suspended by a hook from the waist belt.",
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        "content_text": "## RULES FOR PRISONERS\n\n### Classification of Labour\n\nNo. 1.-Industrial Hard Labour.\n(1.) Stone carrying 3 lb.\n(2.) Shot drill 3 lb.\n(3.) Combinations of shot drill and oakum picking 3 lb.\n(4.) Combinations of stone carrying and oakum picking \n(5.) Combinations of crank labour 6,000 revolutions (12 lbs. test), and oakum picking.\n(6.) Washing clothes in the Prison, making coir matting and heavy coir mats.\n\nNo. 3.-Industrial Light Labour.\n(1.) Ironing and mangling clothes,\n(2.) Making frume, coir, and grass mats.\n(3.) Carpentry, coopering, tinsmith's work; tailoring, cooking, cleaning, printing, hospital attendance, &c.\n(4.) Oakum picking (1 lb.).\n\n## HARD LABOUR PRISONERS\n\n281. Prisoners sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for upwards of two years shall pass so much of the first six months of their imprisonment as may be possible in separate confinement and the remainder of that term at No. 1 Hard Labour; after which they will be employed as provided for in Rule 283.\n\n282. Every male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards sentenced to twelve months' hard labour and under, but more than fourteen days, shall pass the first three months of his imprisonment at No. 1 Hard Labour, and the remainder at No. 2 Hard Labour.\n\n283. Every male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards sentenced to hard labour for more than twelve months shall, unless otherwise provided for by these Regulations, be kept at No. 1 Hard Labour for the first three months of his sentence. At the expiration of that term, he shall, if he has conducted himself fairly well, be placed at No. 2 Hard Labour until he has completed one half of his sentence, when, if his conduct has been good, he shall be placed at No. 3 Hard Labour, or **Light Industrial Labour**.\n\n284. Every male prisoner under the age of sixteen years sentenced to hard labour shall be kept for the first three months of his sentence at No. 2 Hard Labour, after which, if his conduct has been good, he shall be placed at No. 3 Industrial Light Labour.\n\n285. All hard labour prisoners who shall be excused by the Surgeon will be employed at either No. 2 Hard or No. 3 Industrial Light Labour, as he may direct.\n\n286. European prisoners will not be employed at stone carrying, but will perform the combination of shot drill and oakum picking instead.\n\n287. If a male prisoner shall misconduct himself, the Superintendent may either keep him at No. 1 Hard Labour for any extra term not exceeding three months at any one time, or he may send him back from the second class or third class for the same term.\n\n288. The hours of labour will not be less than six or more than ten daily, exclusive of meals.\n\n289. No work shall be done beyond what is necessary on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, or Chinese New Year's Day.\n\n290. Jewish prisoners shall not be compelled to work on Saturdays if they claim exemption, but shall be kept in separate confinement on that day and Sunday. They may also keep such other festival days as may be from time to time allowed by the Governor.\n\n291. Indian prisoners are not to be put to any labour which may really cause them loss of caste.\n\n292. Criminal prisoners not sentenced to hard labour will be employed at No. 3 Industrial Light Labour.\n\n293. As soon as the Prison accommodation shall permit of it, prisoners committed to Prison for breaches of naval and military discipline shall be kept separate from civil prisoners.\n\n## RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PRISONERS ON PUBLIC WORKS\n\n294. Prisoners employed on public works shall be divided into gangs not exceeding sixteen men, and each gang shall be known by a number.\n\n295. Each shall be under the charge of an Assistant Turnkey armed with a short sword for his defence, who shall have the number of his gang on a badge affixed to his left arm; and the gangs shall be under the charge of a Head Turnkey armed with sword and revolver, who shall be assisted by a Turnkey armed in the same manner.\n\n296. The prisoners in such gangs shall work in coupling chains of about twelve feet long, fastened by means of anklets and padlocks.\n\n297. If the work is near the Prison, the prisoners shall be marched in to their mid-day meal at noon, but if at too great a distance from the Prison, the meal shall be sent to them.\n\n298. The gang prisoners will breakfast at about 6:20 A.M., and leave the Prison for their work at about 7 A.M., rest one hour for their mid-day meal from 12 to 1, and knock off work in the afternoon so as to reach the Prison at 5 P.M. (nine hours daily, including marching in and out).\n\n299. On Saturdays, the gang prisoners will work until noon.\n\n300. Their mid-day meal will consist of 1.5 pints of rice congee thickened with cheap meat.\n\n301. Any prisoner with a longer sentence than eight years may be kept at work within the Prison until he has served one-third of such sentence.\n\n302. In addition to the Head Turnkey in charge of gang prisoners, the Turnkey and the Assistant Turnkeys in direct charge of the gangs, three or four Sikh Guards shall be posted in convenient positions round the works, armed with loaded rifles, to prevent escapes.\n\n303. The Head Turnkey shall be continually on the alert during the day, shall repeatedly visit gangs in his charge, and ascertain that all is correct or otherwise. He shall take discreet measures to prevent the escape of prisoners, and to effect their recapture if they are successful in escaping. He shall carefully observe the officers under his charge, and report weekly to the Superintendent of the Prison on their efficiency in the management of their parties. He shall enter in a book to be kept for the purpose the number of gangs, number of prisoners, and the names of the officers under his charge, with the charge of the district where the work is carried on and the description thereof. He shall be responsible to the Surveyor General for all the tools used by the prisoners. He shall on no account allow people to loiter near the prisoners while at work, or to converse with the officers.\n\n304. The Turnkey shall be under the command of the Head Turnkey, and shall assist him in the performance of his duties. He shall move about continually among the gangs, keeping a watchful eye on both officers and prisoners. When needed, he shall take charge of detached gangs, and shall at such times use great discretion in the disposal of his officers so as to prevent the escape of any prisoners, remembering that their safe custody should be his first care.\n\n305. The Assistant Turnkeys in charge of gangs shall at all times see to the safe custody of the prisoners and shall place themselves when on the works so as at all times to command a good view of the prisoners; shall repeatedly count the prisoners during the day, and never turn their backs towards them, and shall on no account use a spade, pick, or any other tool, so as to place themselves at a disadvantage with regard to the prisoners.\n\n306. The Assistant Turnkeys shall be careful to ascertain that the anklets, chains, and padlocks are in proper order, and shall minutely examine them before leaving the Prison, when knocking off work for the mid-day meal, and before returning to the Prison in the evening.\n\n307. In the event of a prisoner's attempting to escape, the officer in charge of the gang shall blow his whistle to attract the attention of the other officers, and shall immediately fall-in the remaining prisoners of his gang and await instructions from the Head Turnkey.\n\n308. The Head Turnkey, the Turnkey, and the Sikh Guards shall not fire at an escaping prisoner unless his escape cannot be prevented by any other means; and shall then only endeavour to disable him.\n\n309. The Assistant Turnkeys shall keep a book in which they will enter the numbers, names, and sentences of the prisoners of their respective gangs, making special remarks as to the industry of each prisoner, and they shall be responsible to the Head Turnkey for the tools used by their gangs.\n\n## REMISSION OF SENTENCES, AND REWARDS UNDER THE MARK SYSTEM\n\n310. The time which every prisoner with a sentence or sentences of twelve months and upwards must pass in Prison will be represented by a certain number of marks, which he must earn by actual labour performed before he can gain any remission of his term of imprisonment.\n\n311. No such remission will be granted for conduct alone, except in accordance with Rule 316, and only on condition of good conduct and strict obedience. If the conduct of a prisoner be indifferent or bad, he will be liable to be fined a certain number of marks, according to the nature and degree of the offence, and will forfeit by misconduct the remission which he would otherwise have earned by his industry.\n\n312. The marks will be given according to the following scale :-\n| Marks | Labour Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| 6 | for zealous and steady hard labour |\n| 5 | for a less degree of industry |\n| 4 | for a moderate day's work |\n\n313. The prisoner's marks will commence at the termination of the first six months from the date of his sentence.\n\n314. On the admission of a prisoner with a sentence or sentences of twelve months and upwards, such part of such sentence or sentences as is in excess of six months shall be reduced to days, which shall be multiplied by four, giving the number of marks he must earn before his discharge; thus, take six months of the sentence, 182 days, multiplied by four will give 730 (the number of marks he must earn before gaining any remission).\n\n315. If by his industry the prisoner gains six marks a day, and does not lose any for misconduct, he can earn the full remission of one-third of such portion of his sentence as is in excess of six months.\n\n316. On Sundays, marks will be allowed for conduct alone. Except under special circumstances where injury has accidentally resulted while on prison work, a prisoner will get only five marks a day during the time he is in the Prison Hospital. Prisoners on No. 3 Industrial Light Labour, by order of the Surgeon, will not get more than five marks a day.\n\n317. Prisoners who by their misconduct forfeit the whole of their remission will be liable to be kept in separate confinement during the last 6 months of their sentence.\n\n318. The officers of the Prison shall be supplied with books in which they shall enter each evening the marks each prisoner has earned during the day.\n\n319. When a prisoner is sentenced to forfeit any marks which he has gained, the sentence should state the exact number of marks he loses.",
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        "content_text": "Since my return from p. 427. Unfortunately Europe, owing to Dr Eitel's persistent attacks on the organization, my time has been unduly occupied in what appears to me unnecessary correspondence, repeating year after year, two or three times in the same year, the same explanations and rebutting the same charges.\n\nDr Eitel's ideal subordinate master who is meditating from morning to night on improvement of his class does not (I fancy) yet exist in real life. Even a Head Master whose duty compels him to spend more time in thought and study for this purpose is liable to lose energy and vigour in accordance with the adage \"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.\"\n\nThe absence of a note book is no sign that lessons are unprepared, for masters giving the same lessons over and over again, year after year, do not require the same amount of preparation as is needed in the First Class where some subjects vary annually.\n\nThe Junior classes have nine (9) hours weekly, the Senior ten (10) hours. The \"frequent and lengthy interruptions\" consist of half an hour's drill twice a week for each class. If drill is abolished, these interruptions will cease.\n\n\"The Head Master does not profess...\" I have my ideas about a curriculum for Blumen School, but I am of opinion that no European is so competent to determine what is necessary and sufficient for Chinese Instruction as Chinese Masters of good reputation and degree, who sit in conclave and arrange the books and subjects that appear to them best to suit the requirements of their copatriots.\n\nDr Eitel's position appears doubly inconsistent: (1) he wishes in the same paragraph to give more power to these Chinese Masters, while grudging them a particular privilege; (2) in the previous paragraph, he apparently wishes English Assistants to draw up their own Time Table.\n\n\"Loud Memoriter repetition\" is, as Dr Eitel is doubtless aware, the occupation of the first three or four years of a Chinese youth's study; boys who come to Victoria College have generally been four or five years in Chinese schools previously. See above p. 5.\n\n8. Staff of Chinese Division \"roughly classified sets of scholars.\" The scholars are classified in accordance with a list carefully drawn up by five Chinese scholars of recognised ability, each boy's place being assigned according to his attainments displayed in passing the half-yearly Examination.\n\nThe Junior classes have nine (9) hours weekly. \"Individual teaching\" is only possible in classes not exceeding 30 (thirty) in number, and with school hours lasting from sunrise to sunset.\n\nThe Chinese masters do their duty faithfully; responsibility is not absent. But even in the Head Master's rule, where supervision is wanting, is to me unintelligible.\n\nThe supervision by the English Master is not...\n\nPage 1333",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure 1\n\n# C.O. 1 \n659 449 \n\n\"The Hongkong Weekly Press\" of 20th October, 1894 \n\n## THE PLAGUE HEROES. \n### PUBLIC MEETING AT THE CITY HALL. \n\nA largely attended public meeting was held on Thursday afternoon for the purpose of considering at the City Hall the steps to be taken to recognise the services rendered to the community during the plague.\n\nAmong those present were H. E. Sir William Robinson, His Honour Mr. Justice Ackroyd, Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Hon. J. J. Keswick, Hon. E. R. Belilios, Hon. A. McConachie, Hon. E. Bowdler, Capt. Lethbridge, Messrs. H. Mackintosh, A. Coxon, H. H. Hoppins, T. Jackson, H. E. Wodehouse, C. V. Ladds, Granville Sharp, R. Fraser Smith, G. Piercy, T. Sercombe Smith, G. R. Stevens, J. Grant Smith, A. Findlay Smith, J. Hastings, J. R. Michael, D. R. Sassoon, J. S. Moyes, J. Thurburn, W. Wylie, A. G. Wise, V. H. Dacon, J. B. Coughtrie, A. B. Johnson, A. G. Wood, Gen. B. Dodwell, J. P. Cottain, W. St. J. Hancock, R. M. Gray, J. Marshall, Capt. Sterling, and others.\n\nThe ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE—I am quite sure everyone here will heartily endorse the action of the Committee in asking His Excellency the Governor to take the chair on this occasion, and I therefore formally move that Sir William Robinson do take the chair. (Applause).\n\nHis EXCELLENCY—Gentlemen, I am much obliged to you for asking me to take the chair on this interesting occasion. We are met this afternoon, as you know, to consider the steps which should be taken to recognise the gallant and noble efforts of those volunteers, military, naval, police, and lay, who offered their services unreservedly and with such great effect, when the plague broke out. I do not intend to trench upon the able and eloquent speeches which I have no doubt we shall hear from the gentlemen on either side of me.\n\nI am glad to see so many here this afternoon—gentlemen who I feel sure will delight in doing honour to those to whom great honour is due. (Hear, hear). The first resolution, which will be moved by the Acting Chief Justice, is as follows: \"That this meeting do resolve that the services rendered to this community during the recent plague by those who assisted are worthy of public recognition.\"\n\nThe ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE—Your Excellency and gentlemen, I have much pleasure in responding to the call of your Excellency in moving the first resolution, which has just been placed before you. The facts connected with the recent plague and the services which have been rendered to the colony in connection with this outbreak are no doubt still fresh in your minds, but perhaps you will permit me for the purposes of this resolution to briefly recall them.\n\nIn the beginning of May last, there were rumours here that a new and, to all appearances, a deadly disease was raging in Canton. Enquiries there proved the report to be true, and soon after that, there were some suspicious deaths in this colony. These increased, and on May 11th, there was a meeting of the Sanitary Board at which extraordinary resolutions and exceptional powers were taken, and this colony was declared to be infected.\n\nThe Sanitary Board, assisted by Mr. May and the Europeans in the police under him, did all that they could then to stop the progress of the disease. This unfortunately was ineffectual; volunteers were called for, and about fifty were obtained from the garrison, and it was hoped that with the advent of the rains, we should be able to stamp out the disease. Our hopes vanished bit by bit; fresh efforts were made, and we received further assistance from the garrison to the extent of 300 volunteers.\n\nNotwithstanding this, the plague still spread; it took a good hold on the colony, and during several weeks, it taxed the courage, energy, and perseverance of those who were seeking to combat it. At last, by God's blessing on the measures taken, we were mercifully delivered from it. I am sure you all wish to recognise the services of those who assisted the colony in this terrible visitation.\n\nTo Major-General Barker, I think our first thanks are due. He at once saw the gravity of the situation and acted as perhaps few would have done. He did not hesitate to take upon himself the responsibility of sanctioning the volunteering of the military. The responsibility was great, for all that we knew of the plague was that it was a deadly disease, and nobody could then tell what would be the effect of it on these men, who would be brought so closely into contact with it.\n\nThe General, recognising the danger that the colony was in, continued the responsibility of allowing the soldiers to go on with their good work. Fortunately, we have only had to deplore one death among the volunteers, but if there had been a greater mortality, the General would have been severely blamed by his superiors and by those who are always ready to criticise and censure the efforts of others without doing anything themselves to help their fellow-creatures in moments of difficulty and distress.\n\nThe colony is deeply indebted to General Barker, and his services, I am quite sure, will not go unrewarded. I think I should next mention the services rendered by the officers and soldiers of the Shropshire Regiment, by several officers of the Royal Engineers, and by other members of the garrison. Whatever they did was essentially volunteer service.\n\nThey are not, strictly speaking, ours; they are here to-day and gone to-morrow. But as soon as they saw they could be of use and recognised the colony was in danger, they readily and willingly came forward to help. Their task was not a light one; on the contrary, it was a difficult one. At times, it must have been very disagreeable and always fraught with danger.\n\nRemember, they were working in the slums of Taipingshan during the summer months. Their work was to visit from house to house, to search for the sick and the dead, to remove them and all the accumulations of dirt and filth, furniture and other effects, and then to thoroughly disinfect and cleanse these houses. I am told the amount of dirt removed was astonishing.\n\nThis work was always done with alacrity and never-failing good humour, and it was done only as volunteers could do it. (Applause). There was no half-heartedness, for they did it with all their might. (Loud applause). The Colonel and officers tendered valuable assistance. They vied with each other in organising the men, in teaching them, and rendering every assistance they could; and by their constant presence, showed they were ready to participate in the danger to which the men who were at work were exposed.\n\nColonel Robinson visited his men, I believe, morning and evening, nearly every day, and nothing was left undone by him that he could do to help and encourage them. (Applause). The officers also on duty imitated his example; there was no shirking their work; they assisted the men so far as they could; they worked with them and encouraged them by their constant presence in the midst of the infected district.\n\nSoldiers, as a rule, are trained to destroy life, not to save it; this was a new rôle for our friend Tommy Atkins, but he has done it well. He has proved that he can do his duty whether it is resisting a European foe, or repelling the furious onslaughts of Indian or Arab fanatics, or fighting in the slums of Taipingshan an unseen but not less deadly enemy. (Applause).\n\nThis regiment has a distinguished record which is proudly displayed on its colours, for it has fought its country's battles during the long contest in the Peninsula, on the burning plains of Scinde, and in other parts of India, and again in Egypt and the Soudan. Of these feats, it is justly proud, but I think the day-to-day fight with disease in Taipingshan in the summer of 1894 will, for courage and endurance and devotedness to duty, compare with any of their gallant achievements. (Loud applause).",
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        "content_text": "# DRAFT\n## MINUTE\n### Immediate\n\nMr. John \n27 May \n\n- Mr. Jucar\n- Mr. Fairfield\n- Mr. Wingfield\n- Mr. Bramston\n- Sir R. Meade\n- Earl of Selborne\n- Mr. Chamberlain\n\nno.106, 22 April\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by Mr. Secretary Chamberlain to request you to inform the Earl of Lansdowne that the following telegram was received from the Governor of HongKong:\n\nThe 27th instant: \n\"No foundation for report of Weekly Times 24 April statement.\"\n\nPage 137 \nDs. f. May 1896 \nIn Under Sec. \nW.O. \n11282 \n\nEarl of Selborne \n27 May",
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        "content_text": "60. The Principal Warders shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication between the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the rules of the prison. The Senior Principal Warder will take charge of the Gaol in the absence of the Chief Warder.\n\n61. Each Principal Warder shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the prison under the Superintendent and Chief Warder, to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night; and shall see that the rules relating to the officers on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n62. The Principal Warders shall see that the officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, and shall report any breach of the rules in this respect.\n\n63. The Principal Warders shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour, and shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the rules; and shall report immediately to the Chief Warder any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n64. The Principal Warders shall especially attend to carrying into effect all orders as to punishments to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that prisoners in solitary confinement are provided with necessaries.\n\n65. The Principal Warders (a) shall frequently inspect every part of the prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited articles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently. (b) Shall occasionally inspect the officers' quarters, water closets, and all other places connected with the prison, and see that they are kept in proper order. (c) Shall see that the fire engine, fire pumps, and extincteurs are in good working order, and that the fire buckets are at all times kept filled with water. (d) Shall see that the water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.\n\n66. The Principal Warders shall in turn supervise the unlocking and locking up of prisoners, and shall check the number of prisoners.\n\n67. The Principal Warders shall receive and count the keys in the presence of the Principal Warder in charge of the night duties, and shall report the result to the Chief Warder.\n\n68. Each Principal Warder shall in turn issue library books to the European prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n69. The Principal Warder on early duty shall daily check the property of newly admitted prisoners and inform them of the description of the property recorded.\n\n7\n508",
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        "content_text": "48. The Chief Warder shall superintend the parade of the working parties, and shall be careful that they are despatched to their labour with regularity and without loss of time. He will check their numbers on their departure from, and on their return to, the prison, and will see that the good conduct marks earned by each prisoner have been communicated to him.\n\n49. The Chief Warder shall superintend the issuing of the prisoners' meals, and shall take care that their clothing is in proper repair, their hair kept in good order, and their washing, clipping and bathing attended to.\n\n50. The Chief Warder shall at once communicate to the Superintendent every circumstance which may come to his knowledge likely to affect the security, health, or discipline of the prisoners, or the efficiency of the subordinate officers, or anything which may in any way require his attention.\n\n51. The Chief Warder shall take care that every article of food supplied for the use of the prisoners is sound and of good quality; and that the scales, weights, and measures in use in the prison for the issue and distribution of provisions, stores, &c., are accurate and in proper order.\n\n52. The Chief Warder shall keep such books and accounts as may be prescribed by the Superintendent, and shall assist in keeping a correct inventory of all clothing, bedding, furniture, tools, and cooking utensils in the prison. He shall inspect once weekly the books kept at the workshops and all books connected with the manufactory department.\n\n53. The Chief Warder shall cause the whole of the prisoners to be counted thrice daily, and shall satisfy himself that the number is correct.\n\n54. On parading the officers both for day and night duty, the Chief Warder shall see that they are in all respects fit for and properly acquainted with their duties. He shall also read to them any new orders from the Superintendent's Order Book.\n\n55. The Chief Warder shall endeavour to exercise a sound moral influence over both the officers and prisoners placed under his supervision. He shall restrain by his authority every tendency to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the subordinate officers, and likewise every tendency to levity, rudeness, and insubordination on the part of prisoners, and shall aim to raise the minds of the officers to a sense of their responsibility.\n\n56. The Chief Warder shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night, under such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent. He shall see that the rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner.\n\n57. The Chief Warder shall preside over all boards of survey convened by the Superintendent.\n\n58. The Chief Warder shall make a weekly inspection of the officers' quarters, and report the result.\n\nPRINCIPAL WARDERS.\n\n59. The Principal Warders shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of such prisoners and such parts of the prison as the Superintendent or the Chief Warder may direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline among such prisoners and in such portions of the prison.\n\n60. The Principal Warders shall perform such duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication between the prisoners, and of enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the rules of the prison. The Senior Principal Warder will take charge of the prison in the absence of the Superintendent, or of the Chief Warder in the absence of the Superintendent.\n\n61. Each Principal Warder shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge of the prison under the Superintendent and Chief Warder, to whom he shall report any event of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the rules relating to the officer on night duty are strictly enforced.\n\n62. The Principal Warders shall see that the officers leave for and return from their meals punctually, and shall report any breach of the rules in this respect.\n\n63. The Principal Warders shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their labour, shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the rules; shall report immediately to the Chief Warder any neglect or misconduct that may come to their knowledge.\n\n64. The Principal Warders shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all orders as to punishments to be inflicted on prisoners, and see that prisoners in solitary confinement are provided with necessaries.\n\n65. The Principal Warders (a) shall frequently inspect every part of the prison, and ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts, and other means of security are in good order, and that the prisoners have not in their possession any prohibited articles, for which purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently. (b) Shall occasionally inspect the officers' quarters, water-closets, and all other places connected with the prison, and see that they are kept in order. (c) Shall see that the fire engines and pumps, and extincteurs are in good working order, and that the fire buckets are at all times in the prison and kept filled with water. (d) Shall see that water-pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of gas are in working order, and that no leak exists.\n\n66. The Principal Warders shall in turn supervise the unlocking and locking up of prisoners, and shall check the number of prisoners.\n\n67. Each Principal Warder shall in turn receive the keys and hand them over to the Principal Warder in charge of the night duties, who shall count the keys and report the result to the Chief Warder.\n\n68. Each Principal Warder shall in turn issue library books to the prisoners weekly; taking care that the books are returned by the prisoners in proper condition.\n\n69. The Principal Warder on early duty shall daily check the property of newly admitted prisoners and inform them of the description of property recorded.\n\n70. The Matron shall reside in the prison allotted for female prisoners, and be under the control of the Superintendent, or of the Chief Warder in the absence of the Superintendent.\n\n71. The Matron shall carry out all the rules laid down for the direction of the Chief Warder as to male prisoners, so far as such rules are applicable to female prisoners.\n\n72. The Matron shall be present at the distribution of food to the prisoners, inspect that part of the prison allotted to females daily, and see each prisoner at least twice in each twenty-four hours, and shall at least once a week visit the male ward without previous notice during the day.\n\n73. The Matron shall not be absent from the prison without the permission of the Superintendent, and when she obtains leave shall enter it in her Journal.\n\n74. The Matron shall take care that no male officer or visitor enters the part of the prison allotted to females, unless accompanied by herself or some other female officer.\n\n75. The Matron shall search female prisoners on admission, or so often afterwards as she thinks necessary; and shall see that they are bathed and properly clothed in the prison dress.\n\n76. In case of necessity and with the sanction of the Superintendent, the Matron may delegate some of her duties to the wife of an officer of the prison or other married woman.\n\n77. The Matron shall keep in her possession the keys of the cells and wards of the female prisoners, and the locks and keys of such cells and wards shall be different from those of the wards of the male prisoners. Before locking up for the night the Matron shall deposit all the keys in such manner as the Superintendent shall direct.\n\n78. The Matron shall see that the wards and yards of the prison allotted to females are kept scrupulously clean. She shall pay special attention to female prisoners in solitary confinement.\n\nTHE PRISON OFFICERS.\n\n79. All subordinate officers shall obey the commands of the Superintendent and of the Chief Warder in the performance of their duties, and they shall be held responsible for being fully acquainted with the rules and orders relating to their respective duties.\n\n80. Subordinate officers shall thoroughly acquaint themselves with the rules and regulations of the prison so as to be conversant with every detail; they shall frequently examine the state of the cells, bedding, locks, bolts, &c., and shall seize all prohibited articles, and deliver them to the Superintendent forthwith.\n\n81. No subordinate officer shall on any account enter a prisoner's cell at night without being accompanied by another officer except in cases of imperative necessity.\n\n82. Subordinate officers on the permanent staff as well as those whose probation has not been completed shall, on their services being dispensed with, be entitled to a month's notice or a month's pay in lieu of notice; but if they commit an offence meriting it then they shall be liable to be discharged at once. Officers who wish to resign their situation shall give a month's notice or forfeit a month's pay.\n\n83. No subordinate officer shall absent himself from the prison without permission from the Superintendent, and when leaving the prison he shall not carry his keys or book away with him.\n\n84. Officers shall on no account leave their keys lying about; but shall on leaving their post deliver them to the officer appointed to receive them.\n\n85. All officers, without exception, shall treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity; shall listen patiently to their complaints; shall inform the Chief Warder when any prisoner desires to see him or the Superintendent, and shall be firm in maintaining order and discipline, and enforcing an observance of the rules of the prison, but good temper and good example on the part of the officers will have great influence in preventing the frequent recurrence of offences.\n\n86. Subordinate officers shall not sit down or lounge about during their turn of duty; but shall always be alert and watchful, keeping their faces towards the prisoners under their charge.\n\n87. Subordinate officers shall examine the prisoners' clothing, and see that it is at all times in proper repair.\n\n88. Subordinate officers are prohibited, on pain of dismissal, from borrowing money from any person connected with a contract for the supply of food or other articles for the use of the prison.\n\n89. No officer of the prison shall be a bailiff nor be concerned in any trade or other occupation.",
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        "content_text": "but shall give his whole time and attention to the service of the prison.\n\n90. All such officers shall treat the Visiting Justices, Judges, Members of the Council, and Magistrates with courtesy and respect.\n\n91. Any subordinate officer, desiring to appeal against any decision of the Superintendent which affects him, shall state his complaint in writing for the consideration of the Governor.\n\n92. All officers of the prison shall direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner who may appear to him not to be in health, although he may not complain, or whose state of mind may appear to him deserving of special notice and care, in order that the opinion and instructions of the Surgeon may be taken on the case.\n\n93. Any officer who shall be guilty of assaulting or otherwise molesting any prisoner, either within or without the prison premises, unless compelled to do so in self-defence or for some other lawful purpose, shall be at once suspended with a view to his dismissal, and, even if compelled to strike in self-defence, no unnecessary violence should be used.\n\n94. No subordinate officer, on any pretence whatever, shall fail to make an immediate report to the Superintendent, or other his superior officer, of any misconduct or wilful disobedience of the prison regulations.\n\n95. No subordinate officer shall unnecessarily converse with a prisoner, nor shall he by word, gesture, or demeanour, do anything which may tend to irritate a prisoner. He shall not allow any familiarity on the part of prisoners towards himself or any other officer of the prison, nor shall he on any account speak of his duties, or of any matters of discipline or prison arrangement, within hearing of the prisoners.\n\n96. No officer shall, without the permission of the Superintendent, bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out, to or for any prisoner, any money, clothing, provisions, tobacco, letters, papers, or other articles whatsoever; or shall give, or cause to be given to any prisoner such articles; and any officer who infringes this rule shall be forthwith suspended from his office by the Superintendent, who shall report his case to the Governor that the offender may be dealt with under sections 11 and 12 of The Prison Ordinance, 1885.\n\n97. If they can be spared subordinate officers may be allowed leave on Saturday afternoon after the prisoners are locked in their cells, and on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Government Holidays, and at other times when they can be spared.\n\n98. Any officer, on entering the prison service, may be employed in any part of the Colony, wheresoever it may seem fit to the Governor to employ him.\n\n99. No subordinate officer shall punish a prisoner, except when ordered to do so by the Superintendent.\n\n100. Each subordinate officer will be taken on probation for the first three months of his service; his appointment will not be confirmed at expiration of the three months unless the officer proved himself in all respects fitted for the situation.\n\n101. No officer of the prison shall smoke or chew tobacco while on duty, or take tobacco inside the inner gate of the prison.\n\n102. Every subordinate officer of the prison who shall fail to exercise a proper vigilance over the prisoners committed to his charge, or perform any duty enforced upon him by the regulations of the prison, or shall wilfully or carelessly disobey, neglect or evade, or permit to be disobeyed, neglected, or evaded, any regulation, or order, lawfully made and provided in respect of such prison, shall be liable to be dealt with by the Superintendent under No. 2.\n\n103. All officers shall conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner when off duty.\n\n104. When on duty subordinate officers shall appear neatly dressed in the uniform of the prison. Uniforms will be supplied to them half-yearly, viz., two suits white summer clothing, with boots and puggarees in May; and one cloth suit, with boots and cap in November. They will be supplied with a helmet every third year and an overcoat every fourth year.\n\n105. Subordinate officers suspended from duty and afterwards restored to their situations shall not receive any pay for the time during which they shall have been suspended, except by order of the Governor.\n\n106. All subordinate officers, on being relieved from any particular duty, or transferred to another part of the prison, shall point out to their successors all matters of special importance connected with their duties, and explain any directions from the Superintendent, or other superior officer, affecting any particular prisoner.\n\n107. Any subordinate officer, disabled from the regular performance of his duties by ill-health, shall report the same to the Chief Warder and the Surgeon of the prison will, if necessary, order his removal to the Government Civil Hospital; and during the time he is there he shall conform to the rules of that establishment, and shall pay such charges as may be claimed for maintenance and treatment.\n\n108. No officer shall directly or indirectly have any interest in any contract or supply connected with the prison, nor shall he receive, under any pretence whatever, any fee or gratuity from any person connected with such contract or supply.\n\n109. All officers of the prison shall be liable to dismissal for improper conduct.\n\n110. Officers confined to Hospital or otherwise incapacitated from duty from venereal disease or other cause arising from their own indiscretion shall forfeit half their pay during the period of their being so incapacitated.\n\n111. Every officer shall occupy such quarters as may be assigned to him.\n\n1. All officers must understand that their expectations of promotion will depend on the reports which their superiors may make as to their qualifications for, and as to their conduct in, the performance of their duties.\n\n113. Any officer who may be suspended for misconduct shall immediately give up his keys and accoutrements and quit the prison, but shall afterwards attend daily at the prison at such hour as the Superintendent may appoint until otherwise directed.\n\n114. An officer shall not make any unauthorised communication concerning the prison or prisoners to any person whatever, and shall not without authority communicate to the public press information derived from official sources or connected with his duties or the prison, and any such communication by an officer without authority shall be regarded as a breach of confidence and render him liable to dismissal.\n\n115. A male officer shall not enter the division of the prison appropriated to female prisoners except on duty, nor unless accompanied by a female officer.\n\n116. The foregoing rules are to be understood to apply to servants as well as officers of the prison.\n\n117. All prison officers married or unmarried shall become members of the Officers' Mess on joining the staff and shall observe such rules for conducting the Mess as the Superintendent shall make from time to time. Unmarried officers shall take their meals in the Mess.\n\nTHE SURGEON.\n\n118. The Surgeon shall have the medical charge of all the prisoners in the prison, and of their treatment when sick. He shall also give medical advice and assistance, including medicine, to the officers of the prison and their families.\n\n119. The Surgeon shall visit the prison hospital every morning (and oftener if necessary) and attend to both the complaining sick and those in the hospital. He shall inspect the newly admitted prisoners and pass them for hard labour or otherwise. He shall visit the punishment cells, and see the prisoners confined therein, as also all prisoners before they are put on penal diet.\n\n120. The Surgeon shall attend without delay at the prison at any hour on being summoned by the Superintendent, who shall be responsible for the reasonableness of the summons.\n\n121. The Surgeon shall enter in a Journal to be kept in the prison:\n\n(a) Any observations or suggestions he may deem it important to make on the diet of prisoners not in hospital.\n\n(b) A short daily record of any sick prisoners under his treatment, whether they are in hospital or not; their names, the nature of their complaints, and the treatment pursued.\n\n(c) His orders for such additional articles of food or clothing as he may deem necessary for the health of any prisoner not in hospital, and the medical reasons for such orders. Such orders shall be entered in the Superintendent's Daily Return, and submitted to the Governor.\n\n122. The Surgeon shall visit prisoners in separate cells who have given notice to the Superintendent that they are unwell and wish to see a doctor.\n\n123. No medicine shall be administered to any prisoner without the Surgeon's orders.\n\n124. The Surgeon shall regulate the hours of exercise and of labour of prisoners out of health.\n\n125. The Surgeon shall examine every prisoner sentenced to corporal punishment before the punishment is inflicted, and shall be present while it is being carried out. He shall give such orders for preventing injury to health as he may deem necessary and it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to carry them into effect.\n\n126. The Surgeon shall examine the food provided for the prisoners, and inspect every prisoner weekly, and daily when epidemic disease exists in the neighbourhood.\n\n127. The Surgeon shall give written directions for separating prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of having them; and for cleansing, disinfecting, or destroying any infected apparel or bedding.\n\n128. The Surgeon shall report to the Superintendent the case of any prisoner about to be discharged who may be suffering from acute or dangerous disease; in which case the prisoner need not be discharged, unless he demands it.\n\n129. The Hospital Warders shall be under the immediate orders of the Surgeon, and shall be present at such times, and perform such duties as he may require from them, consistently with their position in the prison.\n\n130. The Superintendent shall place at the disposal of the Surgeon well-conducted prisoners, who can safely be entrusted with the duty of attending upon the sick, not exceeding in number one to every ten patients.\n\n318",
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        "content_text": "attend and investigate the case. In case of emergency, however, the Superintendent may on his own responsibility impose the restraints provided by this rule for such period as may seem necessary, obtaining the presence of one of the Visiting Justices for the week as soon as possible. The order of such Justice, made on investigation of the case, shall indemnify the Superintendent.\n\n279. If any male prisoner is guilty of any of the following offences, namely:—\n\n1. Mutiny or open incitement to mutiny in the prison, or\n\n2. Personal violence or attempted personal violence to any officer or servant of the prison, or\n\n3. Aggravated or repeated assault on fellow-prisoner, or\n\n4. Insulting or threatening language to any officer or prisoner, or\n\n5. A third or subsequent refusal to labour, or\n\n6. Wilfully or wantonly breaking the prison windows or destroying the prison property, or\n\n7. When under punishment, wilfully making a disturbance tending to interrupt the order and discipline of the prison,\n\nthe Superintendent shall have power after taking evidence upon oath, affirmation or declaration to sentence such prisoner to corporal punishment, which shall not exceed twelve strokes with a birch, if the offender is an adult, or six strokes with a birch, if the offender is a juvenile.\n\n280. (A) If any criminal prisoner is guilty of any offence against prison discipline as defined by rule 276, or (B) If any male prisoner is guilty of any offence specified in rule 279 or of any other act of gross misconduct or insubordination requiring to be suppressed by extraordinary means, it shall be lawful for the Superintendent, if he deems that the powers of punishment vested in him are insufficient, in conjunction with a Visiting Justice, after taking evidence upon oath, affirmation or declaration, to punish the offender in the case of (A) by close confinement in a partially darkened or light cell, on bread or rice and water, for a period not exceeding fourteen days, or by separate confinement, upon full diet and the authorized scale of penal or reduced penal diet in alternate weeks, for a period not exceeding six months, and in the case of (B) by corporal punishment not exceeding twenty strokes with a birch, if the offender is an adult, nor twelve strokes with a birch, if the offender is a juvenile.\n\n281. Where the punishment to be inflicted is corporal punishment, a copy of the evidence taken under rules 279 and 280 shall be forwarded to the Governor and no corporal punishment, whether awarded by the Superintendent alone or by the Superintendent in conjunction with a Visiting Justice, shall be inflicted until written authority has been given by the Governor.\n\n282. Corporal punishment shall be inflicted on the breech with a birch of a pattern approved by the Governor. Every male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards sentenced to twelve months' hard labour and under, but more than fourteen...\n\n283. No dietary punishment shall be inflicted on any prisoner, nor shall he be placed at No. 2 Hard Labour or No. 1 Hard Labour, and the Surgeon shall certify in writing that such prisoner is in a fit condition of health to undergo such punishment.\n\n284. No prisoner who shall be sentenced to solitary confinement by any Court shall be kept in such confinement more than seven days out of an interval of one day out.\n\nEMPLOYMENT OF PRISONERS.\n\nCLASSES OF LABOUR.\n\n285. No. 1.—Hard Labour.\n\nEvery male prisoner of sixteen years of age and upwards sentenced to hard labour for twelve months shall, unless otherwise provided for by these regulations, be kept at Hard Labour for the first three months of his sentence. At the expiration of that term, he shall, if he has conducted himself fairly well, be placed at No. 2 Hard Labour until he has completed one half of his sentence, when, if his conduct has been good, he shall be placed at No. 3 Industrial Light Labour.\n\n(1) Shot drill and stone carrying.\n\n(2) Crank labour 12,500 revolutions daily, (12 lbs. test).\n\n(3) Treadwheel.\n\nEvery male prisoner under the age of sixteen years sentenced to hard labour shall be kept at No. 2 Hard Labour for the first three months of his sentence, after which, if his conduct has been good, he shall be placed at No. 3 Industrial Light Labour.\n\nNo. 2.—Hard Labour.\n\n(1) Employment on public works outside the prison.\n\n(2) Crank labour 10,500 revolutions daily (12 lbs. test).\n\n(3) Combinations of shot drill and oakum picking 2 lb.\n\n(4) Combinations of stone carrying and oakum picking 2 lb.\n\n(5) Combinations of crank labour revolutions (12 lbs. test), oakum picking 1 lb.\n\n(6) Washing clothes in the prison, making coir matting and heavy coir work.\n\nNo. 3.—Industrial Light Labour.\n\n(1) Ironing and mangling clothes.\n\n(2) Making frame, coir, and rope.\n\n(3) Carpentry, coopering, tinsmith's work, tailoring, cooking, cleaning, gardening, hospital attendance, &c.\n\n(4) Oakum picking (1½ lbs.).\n\nHARD LABOUR PRISONERS.\n\n290. All hard labour prisoners who shall be selected by the Surgeon will be employed at No. 2 Hard Labour or No. 3 Industrial Light Labour, as he may direct.\n\n291. European prisoners will not be employed at stone carrying, but will perform the combinations of shot drill and oakum picking instead.\n\n292. If a male prisoner shall misconduct himself, the Superintendent may either keep him at No. 1 Hard Labour for any extra term not exceeding three months at any one time, or he may send him back from the second class or third class for the same term.\n\n293. The hours of labour will not be less than six or more than ten daily, exclusive of meal times.\n\n294. No work shall be done beyond what is necessary on Sunday, Good Friday, Christmas Day, or Chinese New Year's Day.\n\n295. Jewish prisoners shall not be compelled to work on Saturdays if they claim exemption, and shall be kept in separate confinement on that day and Sunday. They may keep such festivals as may be from time to time allowed by the Governor.\n\n296. Indian prisoners are not to be put to any labour which may really cause them loss of caste.\n\n297. Prisoners sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for two years and upwards shall pass the first six months of their imprisonment at No. 3 Industrial Labour in separate confinement and shall be employed as provided by rule 336. At the expiration of that term, he shall, if he has conducted himself fairly well, be placed at No. 2 Hard Labour.\n\n298. When the prison accommodation permits, prisoners committed to prison for breaches of military discipline shall be kept separate from civil prisoners.\n\nRULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PRISONERS ON PUBLIC WORKS.\n\n299. Prisoners employed on public works shall be divided into gangs not exceeding sixteen men, and each gang shall be known by a number.\n\n300. Each gang shall be under the charge of a Warder armed with a short sword for his defence, and the gangs shall be under the charge of a Principal Warder armed with sword and revolver.\n\n301. The prisoners in such gangs shall work in coupling chains of about twelve feet long, fastened by means of anklets and padlocks.\n\n302. If the work is near the prison, the prisoners shall be marched in to their mid-day meal, but if at too great a distance from the prison, the meal shall be sent to them.\n\n303. The gang prisoners will rest one hour for their mid-day meal, and knock off work in the afternoon so as to reach the prison in time for the evening meal, (nine hours daily, including marching in and out).\n\n304. On Saturdays, the gang prisoners will work until 11 A.M.\n\n305. Their mid-day meal will consist of 1¼ pints of rice congee thickened with cheap meat.\n\n306. Any prisoner with a longer sentence than eight years may be kept at work within the prison until he has served one-third of such sentence.\n\n307. In addition to the Principal Warder in charge of gang prisoners, and the Warders in direct charge of the gangs, three or four Guards shall be posted in convenient positions round the works, armed with loaded rifles, to prevent escapes.\n\n308. The Senior Officer in charge shall be continually on the alert during the day, shall repeatedly visit the gangs in his charge, and ascertain that all is correct or otherwise. He shall take discreet measures to prevent the escape of prisoners, and to effect their recapture if they are successful in escaping. He shall carefully observe the officers under his charge, and report weekly to the Superintendent of the prison on their efficiency in the management of their parties. He shall enter in a book to be kept for the purpose the number of gangs, number of prisoners, and the names of the officers under his charge, with the name of the district where the work is carried on and the description thereof. He shall be responsible to the Director of Public Works for all the tools used by the prisoners. He shall on no account allow people to loiter near the prisoners while at work or to converse with the officers.\n\n309. The Warders in charge of gangs shall at all times see to the safe custody of the prisoners.",
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        "content_text": "# Hypodermic Treatment of Syphilis\n\n## Introduction\n\n110 +9 4\n\nLuckily for me, at this time I came across an officer who was suffering from syphilis. He told me that he was being treated by Dr. Whitmore, of London, by the Hypodermic method, and that the injection he received caused him no pain. I wrote to Dr. Whitmore, and asked him what the solution he used was. He very kindly told me that it was a solution, or cream, which had been lately introduced by Dr. Althus, of London.\n\n## Composition of Dr. Althus' Mercurial Cream\n\nThe following is its composition:\n\n| Ingredient | Quantity |\n| --- | --- |\n| Hydrarg: | zi. |\n| Lanolin Pur: | ziv. |\n| Ol: Carbol: (2%) | 3v. |\n\nThis must be thoroughly mixed before using. He said that he had been using it hypodermically for some time, and that, whilst it caused absolutely no pain, he had had excellent results from it.\n\n## Case Studies\n\nI wrote and got the cream from Messrs. Savory & Moore, London. The first case I treated with this preparation was: W. F. - an officer aged 25, who stated that about two years previously he contracted a hard sore on his penis; had had induration of the inguinal and cervical glands, followed later on by ulceration of the mouth and tongue, and he was covered by a roseolar rash. Under the internal exhibition of mercury he got rid of these signs to a great extent, but he had never regained his former health; and in spite of the fact that he had been taking mercury on and off for the last two years, the disease was constantly breaking out in the shape of ulceration of the mouth and tongue, and in the case of the latter it was most persistent. He had lost weight considerably.\n\nWhen I saw the patient, besides suffering from ulceration and thickening of the tongue, his right testicle was enlarged, and hard, which was no doubt syphilitic orchitis. It had been in this state for some months, and in spite of treatment it had got no smaller.\n\nOn September 12th, 1891, I first saw the patient, and on that day gave him an injection of the above preparation. I injected 10 mins. of it deep into the gluteal muscles, pushing the needle of the syringe as far as it would go. These injections I repeated once a week until the end of October, 1891. After the first two or three injections there was a marked change for the better in the ulceration of the tongue, and it had quite healed after two more, and the thickening had quite disappeared. By the end of October the testicle was much reduced in size, and the patient had put on flesh and looked ever so much better. He expressed himself as feeling much stronger and better than he had done for some months.\n\nAbout this time he was obliged to leave England on account of some private business, and I did not again see him until February 12th, 1892.\n\nIn the meantime I had heard from him that the testicle had not got any smaller, and that the ulceration had returned on the tongue. He was being attended to by a well-known surgeon, who was giving him Mercury and Iodide of Potassium internally, and the testicle was being strapped with some mercurial preparation.\n\nOn his return to me in February the patient looked anæmic, and had lost flesh considerably. He complained of loss of appetite. Ulceration had again broken out on the tongue, and the testicle was in about the same condition as when he left me in October. I at once stopped the medicine he was taking, and resumed the \"Hypodermic treatment.\" In four weeks' time (he then having had four injections) all ulceration had disappeared, testicle had almost regained its normal size, and he had quite regained his health. I continued this treatment for some months, with the greatest benefit to the patient. Soon the testicle was quite healthy, and when I last saw him (October 3rd, 1892) he had had no return of the disease, and was in robust health.\n\nThis patient used to come to me one day a week for an injection. The little operation never caused him the least inconvenience, and he was able all the time to be at his duty, as also to hunt. He expressed his wonder to me at the marked effect the treatment had on his disease, and he was no less grateful for it.\n\nThe next case - T. H. - an officer, aged 32, had contracted the disease at the end of the year 1888. The history showed that he had had a hard sore, followed by a papular eruption, and ulceration of the tongue and mouth. He had been under the internal treatment, more or less, since he first contracted Iritis. This, it appears, was of a recurring nature. He was also covered with a papular eruption, which was very obstinate. I began injections 12.1.92, and continued to give one weekly for two months, when all symptoms had quite disappeared, and he was in good health. He was discharged to his duty, but attended for a weekly injection for two months longer. There was no fresh outbreak of the disease.\n\n## Results and Observations\n\nI have the notes of all the cases I treated by this method, but do not think it necessary to quote any more. I will only remark that in all I have had similar success. My custom was to discharge a man to his duty as soon as all active symptoms of the disease had subsided, and to see that he attended at the hospital one day a week for an injection. He did this for two or three months longer, when he was probably cured. In all the cases I treated thus I had no recurrence of the disease months later.\n\nThe soldiers got great faith in the treatment, as is shown from the fact that if by any chance a man was unable to attend on the regular day for an injection, he invariably came of his own accord on the following day.\n\nI had one case, that of a soldier, who was the subject of chronic syphilitic orchitis. He had been under treatment in hospital many times for it; but, in spite of everything, the testicle remained enlarged. On hearing from his comrades of the success of the hypodermic treatment, he came and asked me if he might attend with the other men for injections. He did so for nearly six months. Before the end of that time his testicle was quite normal in size, and his health had improved very much.\n\n## Administration and Preparation\n\nDuring the period from September, 1891, to October, 1892 (including all cases), I gave close on one thousand injections of the Mercury and Lanolin preparations. In none did an abscess follow. In fifty slight induration remained at the site of injection for a few days. There was absolutely no pain, nor any other inconvenience following the operation.\n\nAs to the preparation used, viz., \"Dr. Althus' Mercurial Cream,\" the composition of which is given in an earlier part of this paper, at first I was supplied with it by Messrs. Savory and Moore, but later on the materials for it were indented for and supplied by Government, and the preparation was made up at the dispensary in the Station Hospital, Shorncliffe.\n\nIn dispensing it, it is necessary to rub the Mercury with the Lanolin without heat.\n\nThere is one drawback to the preparation, viz., that in cold weather it is apt to become semi-solid, rendering its use very difficult, and heat must only be applied with great care, as, if it be too great, the metal will fall to the bottom. This can be partially obviated by keeping it in a warm cupboard, and in very cold weather adding a little more oil to it.\n\nBefore using, it ought to be well mixed with a glass rod kept for that purpose.\n\n## Equipment and Technique\n\nThe syringe I use is one supplied to me by Messrs. Krone and Sesseman, Manchester Square, London. It is very simple; made of vulcanite all through. The piston is graduated into minims. The needle is fitted into a vulcanite socket, which goes on to the syringe, but is quite distinct, and can be easily detached - a very necessary arrangement, as it has to be removed when filling the syringe. This little syringe is an excellent instrument: it costs 28. 6d. The one I originally bought, and which I have used all through, is now as good as ever.\n\nThe needles cost 6d. each, and it is necessary to be supplied with a good stock of them, as I very soon discovered that to avoid pain the needle must be perfectly sharp, and free from all corroding. As soon as a needle becomes the least tarnished, or blunt, it ought to be disused. At the same time, the keenness of the needle can be retained by occasionally passing it through fine sand-paper.\n\nI may here state that another advantage which the mercurial cream has over the Perchloride or Sal Alembroth solutions is that it does not corrode or tarnish the needle, and with it I have gone on using one needle for a month at a time, whereas a needle lasts a very short time with the other solutions.\n\nAs to the site best suited for injections, I have found the Gluteal region the best, although I have sometimes injected into the Deltoid.\n\nBefore injecting, the needle ought to be disinfected by dipping it into a Boracic solution.\n\n6",
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        "content_text": "311\n\nfor letters, take in circulars which have to be entered in the Circular Book & Compradore's Book or as the case may be in a Boxholder's Book; the entries have to be shown to the clerk in charge, who has to sign the Circular Book as correct. When Poste restante letters are delivered the delivering clerk has to see that the person taking delivery signs the book & then has himself to sign his name against the entry.\n\nThe work involved in looking after Poste restante correspondence properly is sufficient to keep one officer in each relief busy, as he would have to see that requests for the forwarding of correspondence were promptly attended to; to see that noting was kept & advertised no longer than the times specified; examine the hotel lists in the daily papers & send out as much correspondence as possible, &c.\n\nThe officers of the two reliefs in charge of Poste restante work would also have between them to prepare the weekly lists & to post & distribute them when received from the printers. An officer of each relief, to be called the Taxing officer, should have sole charge of the duty of clearing the drop boxes. Everything taken from the drop boxes he should place on a table & examine before allowing any stamps to be obliterated; & he should separate the correspondence into three divisions \"Outside,\" \"Inside,\" & \"Hong Kong,\" taxing anything insufficiently prepaid, & supervising the obliteration of the stamps.\n\nOne",
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        "document_key": "CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3]",
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        "content_text": "## Correspondence Regarding a Vacancy\n\nMr. Bruke Shepherd was recommended by a solicitor. The reference is `6561/82`. I understand Mr. Lockhard was of some unknown connection.\n\nLord Ampthill suggested Mr. Gus. We had better approve without comment as we have no special candidate to put forward on our list.\n\n### Candidate Selection\n\nIf you and I. Lucas agree, we can approve at once. The most suitable candidate occasionally comes to our notice.\n\nThere is nothing obvious for the post. Cortino bal Fisher (`26500/97`) has seen our candidates. We are inclined to report that we should advertise.\n\nFor a conveyancing clerk with a year's experience, Belilocen (`302 35, 20`) is a possible candidate. Perhaps they will agree.\n\nMr. Johnson agrees with Mr. Brindle in thinking that advertising is the most likely method of securing the best weight of candidate.\n\n### Advertising the Vacancy\n\nWhat do you think? If it is decided to advertise, send a copy of the advertisement to the \"Times\" and \"Weekly Notes\" as they will be the best outlets. The latest date for applications should be three weeks from today.\n\n### Duties of the Post\n\nI submit notes as to the duties of the post. The Atlas has not sent a particular paper to the Land Office, but we have something out (`6561/82`).\n\n### Candidate Proposals\n\nLord Ampthill has no one to put forward as the man he had in mind does not wish to apply. J. Grindle will see `C.Pd. 19` to check if anyone on the list would be suitable.\n\nJur. Thavers (`11510/98`) and Eur. hecerour (`17913/95`) are mentioned. Mr. Johnson has submitted instructions to advertise in the \"Times\".\n\n| Date | Correspondent | Reference |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8/5 | I. Lucas |  |\n| 9/5 | Lord Ampthill |  |\n| 12/5 | Lord Ampthill | `C.Pd. 19` |\n| 16/5 | Mr. Johnson |  |\n| 18/5 |  | \"Times\", \"Weekly Notes\" |\n| 19/5 | Private Secretary |  |",
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        "document_key": "CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9]",
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        "title": "CO129-300 - Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [7-9]",
        "content_text": "350\n\n: the coins in quantity are accepted by the banks at a discount of 15%. A ten-cent piece is therefore worth 8.5 cents and a twenty-cent piece 17 cents when purchasing stamps. Moreover, the cent, non-existent, is worth only 8 cash. So there is a loss either way, whether you change the subsidiary coins into dollars or cash.\n\nThe Poste Restante and Ship's letters were very much neglected when I arrived there and to give an instance of extreme hardship caused to a resident, I beg to say that a Mr. Grossman formerly in Hongkong had an important telegram addressed to him, care of the British Post Office and which was lying there, according to the date stamp, since the 25th June. On the 18th July, he called again for letters and was attended to. I gave him this telegram and another letter. He had called several times in the interval and had letters given to him but the clerk who attended him did not give him the telegram, he was therefore naturally very indignant and threatened to take proceedings against the Post Office. When Mr. Bastien was taken on, the Poste Restante work devolved on him and I think he will manage a better state of affairs as he has had two months' experience of the Post Office as temporary clerk during Mr. Machado's absence on leave before retiring on pension.\n\nIn conclusion, I have to express my great surprise in finding the Chinese staff so proficient in English. There is no difficulty at all in dictating letters for delivery and in fact, the money order shroff and one of the postmen can read the addresses on the covers and can sort into the box-holder's boxes. The shroff especially is able to keep accounts in English and has kept a weekly check on the Imperial money orders issued, and accounts for the orders issued, and hands in the amount.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]",
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        "title": "CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6]",
        "content_text": "## THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS\n\n[May 23, 1903]\n\n### CRIMINAL JURISDICTION\n\n#### BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR HENRY S. BERKELEY (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)\n\n##### THE GAGE STREET MURDER TRIAL - SENTENCE OF DEATH\n\nThe trial was continued of Lui Chui alias Li Kwai Fan who was charged with the murder of a Reformer schoolmaster at 52, Gage Street on 10th January, 1901.\n\nMr. E. H. Sharp, K.C., Acting Attorney-General (instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor), conducted the prosecution; and Mr. T. Morgan Phillips, barrister-at-law, was for the defence.\n\nChan Wan, who had been under examination when the Court rose on the previous night, was again put in the witness-box. He said he was employed at present as a cook on board the `Zafiro`. He knew the prisoner, who was nicknamed \"Sow\" (\"jutting teeth\") by reason of the peculiar formation of his teeth. Witness's brother Chan Lam Tsai was a member of the gang, and was executed because two letters were found in his possession by Li Ka Chuk. Witness had seen and read the letters, which did not relate to the murder directly, simply asking his brother to come down to Hongkong from Canton, as the Government of Hongkong wanted him. One of the letters was sent by \"Mai\" (the Chinese for Mr. May, then Captain Superintendent of Police). Witness was present at the execution of his brother, whose head was cut off on the Honam side of Canton. He remembered the murder of Yeung Kue Wan, and during the few months preceding it, witness was living at Canton with his brother, who rented the house and lived in it with his family. His brother was a soldier and a gambler - a soldier when times were busy and a gambler when they were slack. Li Ka Chuk, the mandarin, was the head of the Chuk regiment. Ko Ping Shan, whom witness knew, was one of Chuk's soldiers, called at witness's brother's house on 6th January, 1901, and the two - the brother and Ko Ping Shan - had a conversation, after which they went to Li Ka Chuk's barracks. When he came back, he had a conversation with Tung Cheung, the other man living in the house, and very early next morning all three - witness, his brother, and Tung Cheung - went to Chuk's barracks. Witness remained outside, but the other two went in and later on sent for him. When he entered, he saw the captain of the `Kin Yai` and the other two besides one of Li Ka Chuk's braves and a fourth member of the gang named Tsui.\n\nCross-examination continued - The pilot did not ask the witness to leave the room when he was discussing the project, in which the accused asked him to participate. His reason for not joining in it was that he was too busy with the cooking, and he did not make a report to the police because prisoner threatened to kill him if he did.\n\nRe-examined - The prisoner was arrested long before the police came to see him.\n\nChan Wan said he met the gang in Canton after the murder. Witness's elder brother, Lam Tsai, stated that he entered the house first and did the actual shooting. Tung Chung accompanied him. Tsui Fuk and the prisoner remained outside. Three of the gang received the greater part of the money reward; these were the prisoner, who got $2,000; Lam Tsai $2,000, and Tung Chung $2,000. He did not know what the other man received. These three also got buttons of the fifth rank, along with about twenty others. Witness saw two of the diplomas of rank, one in the possession of his elder brother Lam Tsai and one in the possession of Tung Chung. He produced and identified the patent, which belonged to his elder brother; it bore the date 30th January, 1901. The patent was sealed with the viceregal seal of Viceroy Tak. It stated that Chau Tai Oa (the official name of Chan Lam Tsai) had exerted himself in the arrest of the leader of the Ko-lo Society and other members of secret societies, and great credit was due to him.\n\nCross-examined - Before the death of Yeung Kue Wan, prisoner was unknown to him. Prisoner was not present at the house of his brother and at Li Ka Chuk's barracks in Canton. It was Li Ka Chuk who instructed his brother to carry out the murder.\n\nKong Ngau Ying, a fishmonger from Yaumati, deposed that he first met the prisoner on 8th January, 1901, at West Point with Lam Tsai and others. There they went into a brothel. He knew Lam Tsai. Afterwards, he learned that two of the others along with the prisoner were Tung Chung and Tsui Fuk. He saw prisoner again on 10th January at West Point in the Street; along with him were Chan Lam Tsai, Tung Chung, and Tsui Fuk. They took witness to an eating-house. After that, they went to the house of Ng La Sam, whom he had known. Li Chi Tin, between ten and twenty years, secretary to Li Ka Chuk, was there; also a man named Yeung Ching Kai, captain of the `Ai Yu`. Li Chi Tin asked him whether he \"wished to go or not.\" Witness asked \"Go where?\" Li Chi Tin replied \"To go to shoot Yeung Kue Wan.\" Witness said he was not going. Prisoner and the others were all present. Li Chi Tin then said \"Why don't you go? there is a reward of between $10,000 and $21,000 and you will get an appointment as a mandarin\"; adding that the reward would come from Viceroy Tak. Li Chi Tin explained that Yeung Kue Wan was the \"emperor\" of the Waichou rebellion.\n\n| Name | Role |\n| --- | --- |\n| Lui Chui alias Li Kwai Fan | Accused |\n| Chan Lam Tsai | Brother of Chan Wan, member of the gang, executed |\n| Tung Chung | Member of the gang |\n| Tsui Fuk | Member of the gang |\n| Li Ka Chuk | Mandarin, head of the Chuk regiment |\n| Viceroy Tak | Viceroy who offered the reward |\n\nThe jury retired to consider their verdict at 4:50, returning to the Court at 5 o'clock.\n\nThe Foreman announced that the jury unanimously found the prisoner guilty.\n\nHis Lordship addressing the prisoner said - \"You have been found guilty of the murder of Yeung Kue Wan. If when you said that you did not commit the murder, you meant that it was not by your hand that this man met his death, then your statement was true. The charge against you is not that you yourself did the deed, but that you were one of a gang of four men who went to his house for the purpose of killing him and did kill him.\"\n\nThe sentence of the Court therefore was that he be taken from hence to the place from whence he came and from thence on a day to be hereafter fixed to the place of execution; and that there he be hanged by the neck until he be dead, and that thereafter his body be buried in such a place as the Governor may direct, and 'may the Lord have mercy on his soul.\n\nAs the prisoner was removed from the dock, he exclaimed, \"It is a false accusation.\"\n\nThe Acting, Attorney-General said he wished to draw his Lordship's attention specially to the services of Sergeant O'Sullivan, who had had charge of this case from the beginning and had collected all the evidence in the case.\n\nThe Acting Attorney-General in addressing the jury said his friend on the other side had asked every witness why he did not tell the police of the plot to murder Yeung Kue Wan, and each one had answered that he was afraid of the Chinese Government.\n\nHis Lordship in summing up said the defence of the evidence for the Crown was based on this - that if it had been as the witnesses said, they would have gone to the police or ought to have gone to the police and saved the man Yeung Kue Wan.\n\nThe jury would be justified in accepting it as a fact that he would not have been able to call witnesses to prove that he was not in Hongkong at the time witnesses said he was.\n\nThe Court adjourned.",
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        "content_text": "# \n\n765 \n\nthe matter to the Government on the 10th July and on the 21st July the Government notified in the Weekly Gazette that vessels would be allowed to anchor in Junk Bay.\n\nIt would appear therefore that after the matter had once been specially brought to the notice of the Government no time was lost in meeting the views of the Shipping Community.\n\n \n\nWhile dealing with the above questions the general purport of your letter under reply would appear to contain a request from His Excellency the Governor for an expression of opinion from this Chamber as to the manner in which Captain Barnes-Lawrence has carried out his duties vis-a-vis the Shipping Community of this Port.\n\nAs you are doubtless aware the Committee of the Chamber is largely composed of representatives of the various shipping interests to be found in Hong Kong.\n\nSpeaking therefore from actual experience this Committee are in a position to assert that throughout his occupancy of the position of Harbour Master in this Colony, Captain Barnes-Lawrence has consistently displayed the greatest courtesy towards the Shipping Community.\n\nAs has already been pointed out, it has been found necessary in the interests of the Community at large to make certain regulations for the guidance of the Port Authorities in order to prevent nuisance or abuses. Regulations have had also from time to time to be framed to enable the Government to deal with the general trade of the port and particular reference might be made to those imposed under the terms of the Brussels Sugar Convention, Dangerous Goods.\n\n \n\nIt is obvious that while regulations must exist, their strict application on all and every occasion may at times harass trade with the result that, if such a policy were persisted in, permanent injury would result to the trade of",
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        "document_key": "CO129-350 - Public Offices - 1908",
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        "title": "CO129-350 - Public Offices - 1908",
        "content_text": "New Harbin has fine wide streets, not, however, in very good order, and is resplendent with churches and stately buildings, such as the Railway Administration Offices, the residence of the Civil Administration, Colonel Grombtchevsky, of Pamir fame, and the Russian Consulate-General. There are several large schools, attended, I was informed, by 800 Russian children. A fine wide boulevard sweeps through the town, and there are two public gardens. In some of the main streets good shops are met with, but a great part of the town is occupied by small villas standing in well-wooded gardens, the residences of railway employés. I noticed that many houses were unoccupied, and yet new buildings, such as a grand hotel, were still going up. The existing hotels, of which there are several, are poor and tawdry.\n\nThe Pristan is the commercial and industrial quarter of Harbin. I have already stated that it lies along the river bank, stretches back to New Harbin, and is bounded on the south and east by the railway to the Sungari Bridge. It is full of shops, in whose windows European articles of every description were displayed. The principal streets were crowded with Russians, men and women, and not a few Chinese. There is a considerable number of Chinese stores. I visited several of these, and was met with the universal complaint of depressed trade due to the withdrawal of the army, on which they practically depended for existence. One large store I found full of the finest Parisian soaps, soap-powders, perfumes, and cosmetics of every description, and, although there was now no demand for these articles, exorbitant and prohibitive prices were still quoted. In another large store there was a great display of Russian coloured cotton prints, which the manager stated were in great demand for the Mongol market, but the shirtings, sheetings, and drills bore the names of well-known Shanghae British merchants, and had found their way through Vladivostock. I also noticed the name of Richard Haworth, of Manchester; and Wright's (American) Health Underwear lay alongside what I was told was a Japanese imitation, and certainly a very inferior article. There are now three mail trains a week running either way between Moscow and Vladivostock. Beans and bean-cake are carried from Harbin to the latter for shipment to Japan, and the lowering of freights along this section of 840 versts is under consideration.\n\nSo great was the demand for luxuries during the war that champagne fetched as much as 35 roubles (£3. 10s.) a bottle, and the price of all other luxuries were proportionately high, so that it will be readily understood that much of the money spent by the Russian army and its gay followers found its way to France and other wine-growing and luxury-manufacturing countries. While many have reaped rich harvests during the war, trade in Harbin is now so depressed that Government financial aid is being invoked, and there was a Russian Commissioner from St. Petersburgh on the spot inquiring what steps could be taken to tide over the present troubles; but it seemed to me that depression had not yet reached its low-water mark, and that hard times would become harder, for Harbin is stocked with articles which nobody wants or can afford to buy. All the Government aid in the world will not make unsaleable goods saleable.\n\nI was informed by a trustworthy authority that, with a view to pushing Russian goods in Manchuria, Russian agents had been collecting samples of English and other cotton goods in Harbin, and even in Shanghae, for imitation in Russia, and that the railways had recently reduced freights from Moscow to Harbin and even to K'uan-ch'eng-tzu to the same rates as from Vladivostock to these places; but, as a Russian merchant in China, a fellow-traveller, said to me, \"It is no use; Russians are poor business men, they do not try to help themselves, and they will never succeed. One Chinese can do the work of three Russians.\" In spite of this, however, an imposing building, to be used as a cotton goods exhibition, store, and market, was nearing completion in New Harbin.\n\nAnother Russian fellow-traveller, also a merchant in China, would insist on telling me stories at the expense of the business methods of his own countrymen. He said, \"I am returning from Vladivostock to Tien-tsin. Some time ago I took a small parcel of samples to the post-office at the former for transmission to the latter place, and I duly paid the postage of 1 r. 6 c. Next day I went to the post-office to inquire when the parcel was likely to reach its destination. The postmaster said he did not know. But,' said I, 'there is weekly steamer communication between Vladivostock and Shanghae, and several times a week between Shanghae and Tien-tsin.' 'That may be,' said the postmaster, 'but parcels do not go that way; they are forwarded by rail to Verkhne-Udinsk and thence overland by way of Kiakhta to Tien-tsin.' I am going to Tien-tsin to await that parcel, which may take a couple of months to reach its destination.\"\n\nThe industries of Harbin are flour-milling, brewing, and vodka distilling. There are eight large roller mills with a milling capacity of 1,440,000 lbs. of flour per day of twenty-four hours. I should have stated that there is one roller mill near the Russian station at Kuan-ch'eng-tzu with a possible daily output of 36,000 lbs. of flour. They were erected for the purpose of supplying the Russian troops in the north during the military occupation, and during the war the Russian army was entirely dependent on them for the staff of life. To-day they are practically idle, their raison d'être has ceased, and their output is limited to local requirements. Several are bankrupt and in the hands of the Russo-Chinese Bank. Here we have an instance of the lack of business qualifications on the part of the Russian, of which I have just been speaking. Large quantities of foreign flour are imported into Manchuria, the whole of which could easily be supplied by these mills, and yet, owing to want of business push, their horizon is limited to the town of Harbin.\n\nThe chief wheat belts lie along the Sungari and its tributaries, the Nonui and the Mutan Rivers, and although the grain is inferior in size to the American product, it yields flour which Russian bakers can convert into bread excellent both as to colour and flavour. The supply of wheat is abundant, and much is shipped from Harbin to Blagoveschensk, on the Amur, for Harbin by the Sungari and Amur is in steamer communication with both Blagoveschensk and Khabarovsk.\n\nWhat I have said regarding the present condition of the Harbin mills applies equally to the three breweries and the Vodka distillery, They are depressed without the same possibility of revival.\n\nTimes may be bad, but the Russian must have his pleasures, and there are at least three theatres, a circus, and many other places of entertainment. There is a race-course near old Harbin, and the 14th October, the day of my arrival, was race day.\n\nThe population of the Railway Settlement of Harbin is estimated to number between 20,000 and 30,000 Russians and from 15,000 to 16,000 Chinese, the latter in the Pristan. The whole of this Settlement is administered at the expense of the railway, which, however, is tiring of the burden, and is agitating for the imposition of taxes for municipal purposes The Settlement is very imperfectly policed by Russians armed with revolvers and swords. The streets in the Pristan, which is low-lying, are in many places simply quagmires impassable for wheeled traffic, and in New Harbin much is needed to place and maintain such a large area in proper condition. Here and there the electric light shone out in the night, but many of the streets were dimly lighted by oil lamps.\n\nAbout a mile below the Sungari Bridge, and on the same bank of the river as the Pristan, is a Chinese town which, like Harbin, sprang into existence with the advent of the Russians. There is a fairly decent road leading to this town, but the streets are even worse than those of the Pristan, and it says much for the springs of the drosky in which I rode that they returned whole. A capsize and a mud bath a couple of feet deep appeared imminent every moment. This town, like Harbin generally, has lost much of its former glory, and many of the Chinese have gone elsewhere in search of a living. Its population is placed at 40,000, but I think that this estimate is excessive. It is an ordinary Chinese town with shops and street stalls, and many of the houses were vacant. There were numerous opium-smoking dens.\n\nIt is proposed to establish the \"Shang Fou,\" or trade mart, on the piece of ground between the railway bridge and the Chinese town, but the exclusive right to the Settlement at Harbin, although delicately hinted at, has not yet been openly claimed by Russia, and the United States' Consul and Japanese Consul-General have established their Consulates in New Harbin. The former strongly urged the expediency of having a British Consul as a colleague, but in reply to my inquiries he confessed that there was not, to his knowledge, a single British subject in the town. Nor was there an American citizen, outside his own family. His aim, as he frankly avowed, was to induce bigger guns to fight the battle of the Settlement, which must sooner or later be waged.\n\nGerman and Austrian Representatives were said to be coming, and French interests are in the hands of a Consular Agent, an employé of the Russo-Chinese Bank.\n\nThe Yokohama Specie Bank is immediately expected. I saw one or two Japanese women on the streets, but the tide of immigration had only begun to flow so far north. It will come. A few singing girls and waiting maids have already penetrated as far as Tsitsihar, the capital of the Hei-lung-chiang Province. The Taotai has taken up his residence in the Pristan. Custom-houses have not yet been...",
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        "content_text": "493\n\n2\n\nIn military affairs an almost feverish activity is being displayed. The spacious buildings of the new military school (\"Lu chün Hsiao Hsüoh Tang\") are complete; the barracks of the Lu Chün inside the city are being rebuilt and enlarged, and outside the North Gate, at Feng Huang Shan, quarters to accommodate some 5,000 men are finished. The construction of the new arsenal proceeds apace, both at the main establishment and the adjacent powder factory. I am told that the new small-arms factory will be in working order in six months' time; the present factory will then be removed from the old arsenal, which will be devoted to the manufacture of heavy ordnance. Companies of recruits are being brought up from all parts of the province to Chengta for training. They are well clothed in foreign (Japanese) style, apparently well armed, of good physique, and usually well-behaved. They are much in evidence in the city, frequently marching through the streets headed by their bugles and drums.\n\nIn the matter of education, the temporary reaction I chronicled a year ago would appear to be arrested, and the tide of Western learning is again running strong. In Chengtu new schools are again springing up in all directions, a technical college under the auspices of the Bureau of Commerce has lately been opened, and the transformation of the Provincial College from a High School into a University, with advanced courses in science, mathematics, and languages, will soon be an accomplished fact. Almost every issue of the \"Chengtu Daily Gazette\" contains a report of the opening or enlargement of a school, the engagement of teachers with foreign training, or the introduction of new subjects of instruction. It is a gratifying fact that the teaching of English forms a prominent feature in the curriculum of most of the new schools, but one could wish that a portion of the money which is so freely expended on buildings were devoted to securing the services of properly qualified teachers. What discipline can do for the Chinese schoolboy was strikingly exemplified at the primary school sports in October last, when some 4,000 boys, of ages ranging from 7 to 15, exhibited their prowess in athletics and drilling before the Viceroy and a large concourse of interested spectators.\n\nIn commercial and industrial affairs great, if often misdirected, energy is being displayed in developing the resources of the province. Associations are being formed to encourage and improve the manufacture of tea, the cultivation of raw silk and wax, the weaving of cotton and silken fabrics. Szechuanese returned from abroad, chiefly from Japan, ask for permission to open mines and to exploit them by foreign methods. They propose to bore for oil, to apply machinery to the salt wells, to erect steam saw mills and glass factories. Of far greater importance is a practical attempt by the Chinese themselves to grapple with the difficult problem of steam navigation on the Upper Yang-tsze, a project which if it can be successfully carried out will go far to remove the most serious disabilities under which the trade of the province has hitherto suffered. As reported in my despatch No. 58 of the 20th December, the newly formed Upper Yang-tsze Steam Navigation Company have sent Messrs. Yarrow and Co. the order for their first steamer.\n\nIt is unfortunate that the patriotic movement of the present day, with its watchword \"China for the Chinese,\" which has reached even this remote part of China, tends to prevent the organizers of new undertakings from availing themselves of foreign capital and foreign assistance, with consequent misdirection of energy and waste of money. Western learning and an experience of foreign countries are at a premium these days, but it is difficult to make any but the most enlightened Chinese understand that a few years' residence in Japan, or even in America, or a tour round the world, does not qualify a young Chinese to build a railway, take charge of a mining enterprise, or expound intelligibly the mysteries of modern science.\n\n3\n\nThe Manchu Garrison at Chengtu.\n\nThe message from the \"Times\" correspondent in Peking, published in the \"Weekly Times\" of the 4th October, might lead one to infer that the disbandment of the Manchu garrisons throughout China was an accomplished fact. This, at any rate as far as Chengtu is concerned, is not so.\n\nThe Imperial Edict duly appeared in the \"Chengtu Gazette\" of the 30th September, but it was not until the 20th November that the Tartar General and Viceroy issued a joint Proclamation on the subject. This Proclamation explained that the Edict did not mean the sudden abolition of the Manchu garrison and the withdrawal of their pensions, but that measures were to be taken, gradually and with due regard to Manchu interests, to break down the existing barriers between Manchu and Chinese by finding industrial and agricultural employment for the former, and providing them with a means of livelihood which would make a continuance of the Government 'doles unnecessary. The Proclamation further assured the Chinese that their land would not be forcibly taken from them for the benefit of the Manchus, but purchased at a fair price.\n\nFrom inquiries I have made I gather that no steps have yet been taken to carry the Edict into effect. I am informed that there are, nominally, 20,000 Manchus in Chengtu, of whom some 2,500 adults are in receipt of Government pay. The Manchu city, situated in the south-west corner of Chengtu, occupies about one-fifth of the whole intra-mural area. It is a standing example of the degradation of the ruling race in China. Quite half of it is waste land and vegetable gardens; the grass grows in the deserted streets, the houses are poor and dilapidated, the garden walls fallen down and not repaired, the temples little better than ruins. Few Chinese, and those only of the lowest class, live there; there are no shops worthy of the name, and, except in the main street which leads to the west gate of Chengtu, a silence, as in a city stricken with the plague, reigns both day and night. There are one or two primary schools, a small police force, and a few hundred troops, who may occasionally be seen engaged in rudimentary drill on the vast parade ground. The remainder of the garrison spend their days within doors or on their doorsteps—smoking, eating, and sleeping. The Tartar General ranks with and before the Viceroy; his influence in the province appears to be nil.\n\nArrest of Revolutionaries.\n\nDuring the first days of November rumours were rife of a \"Ko Ming Tang\" plot to assassinate the Viceroy and other high officials. The authorities apparently attached some importance to these rumours, for it was noticeable that, as the anniversary of the Empress Dowager's birthday drew near, the police patrolled the city in pairs, the city gates were closed early and carefully guarded, and many of the higher officials went about with unusually large escorts. Nothing happened, but on the 17th November the police raided two large inns in the city and captured some thirty students and others alleged to be members of the \"Ko Ming Tang.\" Of these all but six were subsequently released; the six, natives of Szechuan recently returned from Japan, in whose possession incriminating correspondence and literature were found, were tried, and sentenced to banishment for life. I give their names for purposes of record: Chang Chih Hsiang, Li Ching-yü, Huang Fang, Chiang Yung-ching, Yang Wei, and Wang Shu-huai.\n\nThe Viceroy, in a Proclamation issued on the 20th December announcing these sentences, stated that the culprits had been leniently dealt with on account of their youth and inexperience. He warned people not to take advantage of this leniency, and in the confidential manner in which even the highest officials discuss the affairs of the nation in Proclamations, went on to explain what steps the Empress Dowager and her advisers were taking to introduce constitutional government into China. He begged the reading public not to be led away by what they read of revolutions in the histories of other countries. Other countries had, it was true, purchased good government at the price of much bloodshed; in China, conditions were fortunately entirely different, and the movement towards reform was being led and encouraged, not opposed and hindered, by the highest in the land.\n\nThe Viceroy's well-timed leniency in this affair has had a good effect. There was, I believe, some muttering and discontent among the students when these men were arrested, and their execution seemed a foregone conclusion, which might easily have been fanned into an outbreak. There appears to be a strong under-current of ill-feeling against the Manchus, especially among the student class, and the death of these men would have afforded the Chinese patriot a fresh cause of grievance against the present Government.\n\nThe Anti-Opium Movement.\n\nThere is, I regret to say, but little progress to be reported in this direction. Information as I have been able to obtain during the past three months will be included in a separate Report.\n\nMissionary travellers inform me that in most places opium smoking is indulged in, as heretofore, openly and without restriction. Beyond the taxing of the opium divans by the officials nothing has been done to regulate the traffic in the drug, and whatever reduction of the area under cultivation there may have been this autumn is not noticeable. In Chengtu the vigorous measures taken six months ago appear to have been almost entirely relaxed, the once clean and tidy official opium divans are relapsing...",
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        "content_text": "# regard to their fitness for the post, and whose chief concern is to collect as much money as possible during their brief tenure of office in Canton.\n\n## Means of Communication\n\nProbably in no other part of China are the means of communication so elaborate and so easily capable of improvement as in the Canton Delta. Steam-launches towing commodious passenger-boats ply constantly between Canton and almost every important town in the delta. There is daily communication between Canton and Hong Kong and Canton and West River ports; also a bi-weekly service of cargo and passenger steamers to Shanghae and Tien-tsin direct; Samshui and Fatshan have for some time past been connected with Canton by rail; the main line to Hankow is now open for 45 miles, and in a year's time the Canton-Kowloon Railway will be open as far as Sheklung, on the East River, 40 miles from Canton.\n\nAll these lines run through some of the most thickly populated districts in China, and this gradual extension of railway facilities must inevitably make for improved conditions of life and the prosperity of the people of the province.\n\nIn the city of Canton itself little has been done to improve means of communication, which remain as they were centuries ago. The streets are narrow, crooked, dark, and dirty, and so congested is the population and so valuable the property that the widening of the streets in the city to any appreciable extent is apparently out of the question. In the suburbs, however, the construction of a bund along the river front, with an extension into the country outside the East Gate, provides a means of carriage and horse exercise which the Cantonese are more and more taking advantage of. The completion of this bund has been considerably delayed owing to the refusal of the authorities to employ foreign assistance and the financial difficulties which seem to be inevitable in all Chinese Government enterprises.\n\nOf outward signs of Western civilization there are no lack in Canton. A telegraph service has been in existence for some years; to this has recently been added a telephone service, and, more recently still, wireless communication has been installed between Canton, Whampoa, and the Bogue Forts. A British Company provide a large number of houses in the city, including the principal yamêns, with electric light and fans, and a recently completed waterworks, under Chinese management, supplies the city with clean water at moderate rates.\n\nThere are either completed or in process of erection an arsenal, powder factory, mint, cement works, a paper mill, and railway stations, works, and shops. Foreign buildings are springing up in all directions in and around the city; most of the new schools are erected in foreign style, and the better class of shops are adopting brick and stone façades and plate-glass windows. Outside the East Gate extensive barracks have been put up to accommodate the Lü Chün, which were recently favourably commented upon by a British General.\n\n## Education\n\nSo far as we can gather, the advance in education on modern lines in Canton has not been so great as in other parts of China. This may partly be accounted for by the proximity of Hong Kong, with its superior educational facilities for Chinese boys; partly by the fact that the well-to-do Cantonese have, until quite recently, been in the habit of sending their sons to complete their studies in Japan.\n\nThere are, of course, the usual number of schools established under the new system of education promulgated by the Government in 1903. These include a provincial college, a normal school, middle schools, and several elementary schools.\n\nIn the college instruction is given in the following subjects:\n| Subject Number | Subject |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | Chinese classics and history |\n| 2 | English, French, and German languages |\n| 3 | Foreign history and literature |\n| 4 | Mathematics |\n| 5 | Science, chemistry and physics |\n| 6 | Geography |\n| 7 | Philosophy |\n| 8 | The art of war |\n| 9 | Gymnastics and deportment |\n\nEnglish is taught by an American Professor, German by a German, French and all other subjects by Chinese Professors, the majority of whom received their training in Japan.\n\nIt is characteristic of the educational methods of the Chinese Government at the present day that, although the demand for instruction in English is greater than that for any other foreign language, not a single Englishman is engaged in teaching his own language in the Government schools of Canton.\n\nLast year there were 300 students, of ages ranging from 17 to 30, on the books of the Provincial College. No fees are charged for tuition or board, the college having been richly endowed out of Government funds by a former Viceroy.\n\nNo degrees have yet been conferred, but by the Regulations of the Board of Education the college has power to confer the degree of \"Chü Jen\" on students who pass a satisfactory examination on the completion of the full course of eight years.\n\nThe Government Normal School for the training of teachers, which is housed in an immense block of buildings, erected on the site of the old examination halls, close to the South Gate, has not so far been a success. The better class of Cantonese have refused to send their sons to this school, partly because there are several Japanese on the teaching staff and a reaction has lately set in against education on Japanese lines, partly because some of the large mission schools, notably the American College in Honan and the Roman Catholic College in the city, offer a far better training, not only in Western learning, but in the Chinese classics. The two schools above mentioned were quite full last year.\n\nThe opinion seems to be gaining ground amongst the Chinese that too much stress has been laid on the advantages of a purely foreign education, with the consequent neglect of their own language and literature, and an indication of this feeling is to be found in the recent opening of schools in Canton, under Government auspices, for the exclusive study of Chinese.\n\nAt Whampoa there is a naval college for the training of cadets, but in the absence of any serious attempt to reorganize the naval forces of Canton, it does not appear that this school can be of any practical utility to the country.\n\nAt Whampoa is also an elementary military school in connection with the larger military college outside the East Gate, where officers are trained for the new Lu Chün or territorial army.\n\n## Native Press\n\nOne of the inevitable results of the political awakening of an oriental people appears to be the rapid growth and widespread influence of a native press.\n\nIn Canton there are now fifteen Chinese newspapers, most of them dailies, which have a large and rapidly increasing circulation in the city and throughout the province. They are, with few exceptions, revolutionary in tone and intensely anti-foreign. The influence they exert over the people of Canton, always impatient of official control and ready to resist foreign interference in their affairs, must at times prove most embarrassing to the Viceroy and his advisers, but he either will not, or dare not, enforce the new press laws against them.\n\nTheir criticisms of the actions of foreign Governments and officials, especially their references to the affairs of Hong Kong, are almost invariably prejudiced, hostile in tone, and often wilfully inaccurate. We have on frequent occasions lately had occasion to draw the Viceroy's attention, both on our own behalf and on behalf of the Government of Hong Kong, to what appeared to us deliberate attempts on the part of some of the most widely read newspapers to stir up trouble between foreigners and Chinese, both here and in Hong Kong, but in no case has the Viceroy shown that he realized the gravity of their offence, or taken any effective steps to express his displeasure at this conduct. His Excellency usually contents himself with retaliating that the Hong Kong press, both native and foreign, is equally reprehensible and unfriendly towards his Government.\n\nThe recent action of some of the native papers in publishing official documents and Confidential communications from foreign Consuls to the Chinese authorities appear to us to constitute a serious drawback to the efficient conduct of international business in Canton, and the Viceroy's refusal even to express regret for a particularly flagrant publication of a foreign Consul's despatch a few weeks ago is significant of the attitude of his Government towards foreign interests and fraught with serious possibilities for the future of international relations in this part of China.\n\nPage 4\nPage 5\nPage 7",
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        "content_text": "# [This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government\n\n**C. O.**\n33552\n**CHINA RAILWAYS.**\n**CONFIDENTIAL.**\nRECE[REG?] 12 OCT 09\n\n[September 6.]\n\n## SECTION 1, 595 [33430]\n\n**(No. 239.) No. 1.**\n\n**Mr. Rumbold to Sir Edward Grey.--(Received September 6.)**\n\nSir,\n\nTokyo, August 16, 1909. IN continuation of previous correspondence with regard to the Antung-Mukden Railway question, I have the honour to report that the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs stated, yesterday, that the Chinese Government had agreed to the widening of the track, reserving details, such as the policing of the line and the purchase of the necessary land, for future consideration. His Excellency did not think that there would be any further development of this question which, he allowed it to be inferred, was practically settled.\n\nMr. Ishii said that negotiations had not yet been resumed with regard to the Chientao boundary dispute. The Chinese contended that the Coreans in Chientao - who number many thousands - were subject to Chinese jurisdiction, whereas the Japanese Government maintained that they were amenable to Corean, i.e., to Japanese courts. The Chinese Government appeared to attach great importance to this question, but there were other matters in dispute between the two countries which the Japanese Government considered equally important.\n\nI have the honour to transmit to you an extract from a Chinese organ called the \"National Review,\" apparently published in Shanghae, which has been reproduced in a portion of the Japanese press. The article purports to give the Chinese case in the Antung-Mukden Railway dispute - as telegraphed to the Chinese Ministers abroad. When asked whether he had seen this article, Mr. Ishii replied in the affirmative, and said that he thought that it might have been inspired by the Chinese Government. If the communiqué was the genuine production of the Chinese Government, then the Japanese Government could prove, by documents in their possession, that the facts were not only distorted, but were, in many cases, quite false.\n\nMr. Ishii was evidently pleased with the version of the Antung-Mukden Railway dispute telegraphed by the \"Times\" correspondent at Peking. In regard to the theory advanced by the \"Times,\" that a third party had egged on China to procrastinate, he remarked that when she followed this policy there was generally someone in the background to egg her on.\n\nI have forwarded a copy of this despatch to His Majesty's Minister at Peking.\n\nHORACE RUMBOLD.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n## Inclosure in No. 1.\n\n### Newspaper Extract.\n\n**ALLEGED CHINESE COMMUNIQUÉ.**\n\n(From the \"Jiji.\")\n\nTHE weekly \"National Review,\" the Chinese organ in Shanghae, says the Chinese Government sent the following telegraphic despatch dated Peking, the 11th August, to all the Chinese Ministers abroad:-\n\nIn the eleventh moon of the 31st year of Kuanghsu (November 1905), the Chinese and Japanese plenipotentiaries agreed upon the conversion of the Antung-Mukden Railway from a military into a commercial line, and also that the line should be built and repaired by the Japanese Government. The treaty stipulates that the right to redeem the railway at the end of fifteen years should remain with the Chinese Government. It was also agreed that the work of reconstruction should... \n\n`[2413 f-1]`",
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        "content_text": "## I\n\nThe figures given above are based on the assumption that the quantity of Liu Pun ( ) produced is directly related to the amount of alcohol used. However, I have added 10% to the figures above to account for the loss of alcohol during the process, so that the figures above very nearly represent the alcohol taken to make into vinegar. To convert alcohol into Liu Pun ( ) in default of any other number being suggested for any reason, I think if you multiply alcohol by 6, the figure won't be far off; this supposes Liu Pun to be about 17%.\n\nWith regard to the system adopted for controlling these distilleries, they are visited by Chinese plain clothes revenue officers three or four times weekly, when their books are examined and abstracts taken, showing the quantity of wine distilled since the previous visit. The distillers do not know when visits are to be made, and the officers making them are frequently changed, so that no collusion may occur.\n\nIn the district of Cheung Chow (New Territories), Dumbell Island Sergeant Gordon receives a small allowance for collecting the duties from five distilleries, but he is not on the permanent staff, nor is Sergeant Davitt, who collects duty on wine imported in the Tai O, Lantao Island district.\n\nThe distilleries appear to conform to the regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 6th December, 1909, under Section 55, Sub-Section (c) of Ordinance No.27, with reference to distilleries exclusively.\n\nThere is a point which, to my mind, requires to be made, and that is the question of payment of duty on the output of distilleries, whether for local consumption and/or for exportation.\n\nParagraph 2 of the above regulations distinctly states that all intoxicating liquors distilled within a distillery shall be stored in special enclosures until the proper duties have been paid in respect thereof.\n\nParagraph 5 further states that upon the issue of any intoxicating liquor from a distillery, a foil and counterfoil shall be filled in, giving the description, quality, quantity, and price of such liquor.",
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        "content_text": "This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.\n\nAs I said in my telegram, rumours of an alarmist character have been flying about. A Palace coup d'Etats are freely prophesied, and the guards round the Imperial and Forbidden Cities are reported to have been strengthened. The reactionary party, among whom Prince Yu Lang, the new Grand Councillor, is numbered, have, it is said, pointed out to the Prince Regent how greatly the throne would lose in prestige if he receded from the determined attitude he took up in June, and are advising him to reject the memorial, and then, if trouble ensues, to rely on the Manchu troops, which now garrison the capital, to suppress it. How far this may be true I cannot say, but from conversations I myself have lately had with official members of the Senate and from statements of certain of the provincial members that have been reported to me, I cannot help feeling that the Prince Regent would be well advised, for the sake of the dynasty, in yielding to the cry for the immediate convocation of Parliament, at all events, so far as to reduce the period fixed for its assembling to at the most two or three years.\n\nIt has been openly advocated in the Senate that unless the memorial for the early convening of Parliament be sanctioned by the throne the members will stop work in a body. The provincial assemblies will, it is reported, also stop work if their petitions are rejected. This threatened strike of the national and provincial assemblies at least bears eloquent testimony to the sincerity and earnestness of their members, and it is generally believed that the knowledge of this eventuality and of the even graver consequences that are freely prophesied will cause the Prince Regent to hesitate long before he would dare to refuse the apparently unanimous demand of the country.\n\nI have, &c.\n\nW. G. MAX MÜLLER.\n\nAFFAIRS OF CHINA.\n\nCONFIDENTIAL.\n\n(No. 211.) Sir,\n\nWashington, November 11, 1910.\n\nUp to to-day I had carefully refrained from showing any curiosity in the negotiations which have been going on in China for the issue of an American loan. But the main points of the transaction having already been cabled to the \"Times,\" and to-day being Mr. Knox's weekly reception, I thought the opportunity a good one, while making enquiry on the subject of the loan, to find out whether any sign of irritation on account of past misunderstandings remained, and if so, to repeat to him the assurances which you instructed me to give.\n\nAs to the loan, he said that you were already informed of the position of affairs, that the co-operation of English banks had been invited, that 30,000,000 dollars were for currency reform, and the balance, which had been added at the special request of the Chinese Government, were \"for Manchuria.\" He did not know whether an American bank would be created in Manchuria, but that the English, American, and German banks were in communication.\n\nOn my expressing a hope that no further incidents would arise which could cause friction between the two countries, he said that certainly nothing of the kind would arise on this occasion, that he regretted nothing more than that any friction should have arisen over the Far East, and in spite of temporary quarrels he felt that the destiny of the two countries lay side by side, and that their friendship was natural and necessary. He then plunged into his grievances. If we had not worked better together in the East hitherto, the British Government was solely to blame.\n\nThe Kinchow Railway had never been an American project, but had been given to an English firm in compensation for the loss of the Fakumen concession. He had always considered the opposition of Japan to the latter scheme perfectly reasonable, but those objections did not apply to the new concession. It had in no sense been initiated by the United States Government, and indeed he had only consented to support the American bankers in their application for the loan after assuring himself that the scheme would be supported in England.\n\nEngland had asked that the Japanese wishes should be met by giving her a participation in the loan. He had readily consented. Japan was satisfied, and he was justified in thinking that England would have given her assistance to him. Then Russia had asked for English support in the same way as it had been given to Japan, and he had offered her the same participation. Yet she was not content. If England had remained neutral, he could have understood our position, but we had gone beyond this, and had actively intervened to prohibit China from employing American and British capital in developing her own territory.\n\nYou had not, I thought, gone so far as that: you had merely, at the urgent request of Russia, advised China to consult her interests as she had consulted those of Japan. \"Not advised,\" said Mr. Knox, \" 'warned' was the expression used, and when England warns China, that is tantamount to a prohibition.\"\n\nAnd by what right had Russia and Japan intervened to prevent the investment of British and American capital for the development of Manchuria. They had themselves declared by the Treaty of Portsmouth that they had no special interests in Manchuria, and had recognised the full sovereignty of China. They had pledged themselves to the policy of the open door. What sort of an open door was it if they stepped in to prevent a perfectly legitimate enterprise from being carried out? China was anxious to develop Manchuria, and it ought to be developed. If words had any meaning at all, the action of Russia and Japan was unjustified. The existence of the new railway under international supervision would have been the best guarantee of the reality of the open-door policy. Besides there was nothing in the scheme detrimental to the interests of the Japanese or the Russian railway.\n\nPage 450\n\nPage 451",
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        "content_text": "times been suggested by Japan and Russia, we might perhaps use our influence with those Powers to arrange some settlement of the Chinchow-Aigun project, but Mr. Straight, I understand, will have no half measures. According to the Russian Minister here, when M. Isvolsky pointed out to Mr. Straight the difficulty there would be in carrying the proposed line across the Russian railway, the latter retorted that a tunnel or an overhead railway would serve the purpose. Language like this does not naturally tend to disarm opposition.\n\nThe Chinchow-Aigun project has, however, been quiescent for some time past, and the Americans are now engaged in pressing other schemes in which their interests, Mr. Calhoun is still somewhat lukewarm, are practically identical with our own.\n\nabout the Hukuang Railway loan, but he has at least assisted by his presence at an interview for pressing the question upon the attention of the Wai-wu Pu.\n\nIn their negotiations for the currency loan of 10,000,000l. the Americans know that they have our cordial sympathy, and except for some isolated and ill-timed incursions of American missionaries into the opium question, there are fortunately no longer any grounds for conflict between American and British policy in China.\n\nI am glad to note a distinct improvement in this respect during the last few months, and it will be my earnest endeavour to do what I can to maintain it, although we must always, I fear, be prepared for our policy in China being viewed with unreasonable suspicion both by China and America. This is one of the penalties which we have to pay for the political advantages which we reap from our alliance with Japan.\n\nI have, &c.\n \n**J. N. JORDAN**\n\nP.S. Since writing the above I have read Mr. Max Müller's despatch No. 388 of the 28th October last, which illustrates, very fully, American political methods in China. The views expressed in that despatch are in entire accord with my own experience.\n\nJ. N. J.\n\n[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.]\n\nPage 3447\n\n# CHINA RAILWAYS\n## 3 FEB II\n### CONFIDENTIAL\n\n[September 19.]\n\n## SECTION 1.\n\n[33923]\n\n### No. 1.\n\n**Mr. Max Müller to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received September 19.) (No. 294.)** Sir,\n\nI HAVE the honour to report that on the 23rd August an Imperial decree was issued cashiering Tang Shou-chien, president of the Chekiang Provincial Railway Company, forbidding him to take any further part in railway affairs.\n\nTang's downfall is due to his having sent a long telegram to the Grand Council, in which he protested vehemently against Sheng Hsuan-huai being instructed to proceed to take up his post as junior vice-president of the Board of Communications. Sheng was accused by Tang of general mismanagement of railway affairs in the past and of enriching himself at the expense of the public. However, the telegram was so insolent in tone that on the advice of the Grand Council the Prince Regent dismissed T'ang from office.\n\nTang, as is generally known, has been at the bottom of all the trouble connected with the Shanghai-Ningpo Railway and the failure to observe the terms of the Loan Agreement. It is to be hoped, therefore, that now he has been removed conditions on this railway will be improved, and that the Board of Communications will be encouraged at an early date to take the control of the line into their own hands in the manner suggested in my note to the Wai-wu Pu of the 14th June, forwarded to you in my despatch No. 203 of the 18th June.\n\nSo far as can be seen at present the Chekiang gentry are not prepared to meekly acquiesce in T'ang's sudden dismissal, and meetings have been organised at Hangchow to protest against the action of the Government. It is not expected, however, that the agitation on behalf of T'ang will assume serious proportions, and Mr. Liu Yu-lin has informed me that in any case it will not influence the attitude of the central Government.\n\nIn official circles the cashiering of Tang Shou-ch'ien meets with general approval, and the hope is expressed that it may be indicative of the future action of the Government in regard to railway construction. It is evident that centralisation of authority is essential to successful railway construction in China and in order to ensure this no recognition should be afforded to provincial railway companies. It is to be hoped that Tang's dismissal is a sign that the Chinese Government are prepared to observe this principle.\n\nI have, &c.\n\n**W. G. MAX MÜLLER**\n\nPage 289",
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        "content_text": "the for has induced the two tramway Cos the Govt. to refuse Chinese comy at the Canton frontier!\n\nThey think that\n\nif prohibited export & Chinese comy's thing might cooperate by prohibiting the circulation of Chinese comy's with Colony.\n\nHe adds that he doesn't like yr scheme\n\nas\n\nhinted note above - which indeed My Lord deprecated.\n\nIn this desp(atches)\n\nFist may remark that\n\nthere has been trouble on the refusal to take\n\nChinese comy in the can ft. Low Level\n\nhe wants permission\n\nTramway indemnify the Co. for my\n\nThrough\n\non to\n\nWas they may\n\nmeans during the boycott I am inclined\n\nto think that this is reasonable. The Co.\n\nacted as they did to meet the wishes of the\n\nGovt. & it is hardly fair be heavily penalised by their action\n\nIt is still going on in the fi... Ister winding to the W newspaper\n\nI think that perhaps\n\nwe\n\nhad better\n\nA Letter\n\ndesp\n\nTramway proposal approved\n\nand copy of corresp. to Treas.\n\nIt does not ask for a telegram. The proposal is a novel\n\none, and would create\n\na serious precedent. In\n\nany case it\n\nrequires some further elucidation on what basis is compensation to be paid\n\non Cons of receipts in depreciated times compared with the less depreciated corresponding period? And is it to make up the whole loss on the average weekly takings or on a part of it? If we do this for the Low Level Co. I fear\n\nPage 40483",
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        "document_key": "CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2]",
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        "content_text": "# Chapter 8: Meetings\n\n## Regulation 11 \nThe meetings of the Society will be classified into ordinary, provisional, and periodical meetings.\n\n(a) The ordinary meeting will be held weekly by the officers of the Society to discuss the affairs that are to be carried out.\n\n(b) In case of any special matter which requires decision at a meeting, a provisional meeting of the Committee may be convened by the Director and the Assistant Director on an application signed by at least three members, within 7 days after the receipt of the application.\n\n(c) Periodical meetings open to the committee and all members of the Society are to be held 4 times a year in March, June, September, and December, the date of which meetings is to be appointed by the Director and the Assistant Director and notified previously.\n\nThe subjects to be discussed are as follows:\n\n1. To audit the accounts of the Society during the previous year.\n2. To estimate the ordinary expenses of the Society.\n3. To report the investigation made as regards the condition of the different branches of industry with a view to promoting the prosperity of commerce.\n4. To elect the necessary committee for the following year, so that the Director, the Assistant Director, and other officers may be appointed from among them.\n\n# Chapter 9: Expenses\n\n## Regulation 12 \nThe expenses of the Society are to be defrayed from the subscriptions given by the Guilds and Societies and the members of the Society. At the end of the year, a complete statement of accounts as regards payments and receipts of the Society will be submitted by the accountant to the last periodical meeting for proper audit by the members.\n\n# Chapter 10: Resignation of Members\n\n## Regulation 13 \nAny member who desires to resign shall send in his...",
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        "content_text": "## PART IV.—REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS\n\n(e) the number of pupils who may be included in any Class at any registered school;\n\n(f) the number of teachers to be provided at any registered school;\n\n(g) the proper keeping of school registers and books of account at registered schools;\n\n(h) any other matter regarding the proper conduct and efficiency of schools.\n\n13. All regulations made under the provisions of the preceding section shall be published in the Gazette and shall be of full force and effect as from the date of such publication in Gazette.\n\n14.-(1.) It shall be the duty of the Registrar to inspect registered schools personally or to cause to be inspected by an inspector or sub-inspector at least once in every year every registered school for the purpose of ascertaining if all the regulations made under the provisions of section 12 of this Ordinance are being complied with and if such school is being properly and efficiently carried on and if such school is necessary for educational purposes.\n\n(2.) It shall be the duty of the Registrar to inspect personally at least once a year every exempted school for the purpose of ascertaining whether the regulations made under the provisions of section 12 (a), (b) and (h) of this Ordinance are being complied with and whether having regard to the general nature and conduct of the school it is such that it may properly continue to be exempt from supervision.\n\n15. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of section 14 of this Ordinance it shall be lawful for the Registrar or any inspector or sub-inspector to visit and enter upon any school at any time during school hours.\n\n16. If as a result of any inspection made under the provisions of section 14 of this Ordinance it shall be made to appear to the Registrar to his satisfaction that any of the regulations made under the provisions of section 12 of this Ordinance is not being or has not been complied with or that such school is not being properly or efficiently carried on he may by notice in writing to the manager of such school call upon such manager to comply with or cause to be complied with any such regulation which is not being complied with at such school or to carry on such school in a proper and efficient manner before the expiration of such period as may by the Registrar be determined in such notice and if at the expiration of such period so determined in such notice such manager has failed to comply with any requisition made in such notice it shall be lawful for the Registrar to strike such school off the register and such school shall forthwith be deemed to be an unlawful school within the meaning of this Ordinance.\n\n17. If as a result of any inspection made under the provisions of section 14 of this Ordinance it shall be made to appear to the Registrar to his satisfaction that any such school is not necessary for educational purposes he shall in writing notify such fact to the manager of such school and at the expiration of a period of three months or of such further period as the Registrar may allow from the date of such notification he shall strike such school off the register and in the event of such school continuing in existence after such date it shall be deemed to be an unlawful school within the meaning of this Ordinance.\n\n## PART V.—GENERAL\n\n18. The Registrar shall keep a Register of Schools in which shall be entered the name and the name of the manager of every registered and exempted school and such particulars in connection therewith as may from time to time be required for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance.\n\n19. If any person against whom any decision of the Registrar has been made is dissatisfied with such decision he may appeal from such decision to the Governor-in-Council whose decision upon such matter shall be final and conclusive provided that any such appeal shall be notified in writing to the Clerk of Councils within one month from the date of the decision of the Registrar.\n\n20. If it shall appear to the Governor-in-Council that any school is being conducted in such a manner as to be prejudicial to the interests of this Colony or of the public or of the pupils of such school it shall be lawful for the Governor-in-Council to declare such school to be an unlawful school within the meaning of this Ordinance.\n\n21. The Chinese Vernacular Educational Board constituted by Order-in-Council dated the 7th September, 1911, is hereby abolished.\n\n## SCHEDULE\n\n### FORM 1\n\nHongkong, ... 19...\n\nTo the Registrar, Education Department.\n\nSIR,\n\nI have the honour to submit particulars as under of ... school, of which I am the Manager, and to request you to be so good as to issue a certificate of registration for the same as an Existing School under the Education Ordinance, 1913.\n\nI am, Sir,\nYour obedient servant,\n\n| No. | Particulars |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. | Name and address of school |\n| 2. | Whether for boys, girls, or both |\n| 3. | The dimensions of each Class room |\n| 4. | The average attendance for the past two months |\n| 5. | The syllabus of each Class or Standard |\n| 6. | The weekly time table of each Class or Standard |\n| 7. | The times of roll call |\n| 8. | The regular holidays |\n| 9. | The name, age, qualifications, experience and salary of each teacher |\n| 10. | The fees and any remissions or reductions therefrom |\n| 11. | Any other sources of revenue |\n| 12. | The rent of the school premises |\n| 13. | Any debt or charge on the school |\n\nManager.\n\n### FORM 2\n\nThis is to certify that ... has been registered as an existing [new, exempted]* school under the Education Ordinance, 1913.\n\nEDUCATION DEPARTMENT,\n... 19...\n\n*Strike out the unnecessary words.\n\nRegistrar.",
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        "content_text": "# FORM 3\n\nHangkung, ......................... 6 19\n\nI have the honour to submit particulars as under of a school which I propose to open and manage at ....... ........ and to request that you will be so good as to issue a certificate of registration of the same, under the **Education Ordinance, 1913**.\n\nI am, Sir,  \nYour obedient servant,  \nManager.\n\n| # | Particulars |\n|---|-------------|\n| 1 | Name and address of school. |\n| 2 | Whether for boys, girls, or both. |\n| 3 | The dimensions of each Class room. |\n| 4 | The syllabus of each Class or Standard. |\n| 5 | The weekly time table of each Class or Standard. |\n| 6 | The times of roll call, |\n| 7 | The regular holidays, |\n| 8 | The name, age, qualifications, experience and salary of each teacher. |\n| 9 | The fees and any remissions or reductions therefrom. |\n| 10 | Any other sources of revenue. |\n| 11 | The rent of the school premises. |\n| 12 | Any debt or charge on the school. |\n\n## Objects and Reasons\n\nCOPY.\n\nNo. 10.\n\nSir,\n\n**Enclosure 3.**\n\n102 C.O.  \nGovernment House, Hongkong, 8th February, 1913.  \nREGP `10 APR 13`\n\nI have the honour to state that the Police of this Colony have recently arrested two men who have made it their practice to travel by steamer between Hongkong and Canton, selling books of a very anti-foreign tone to the passengers, whom they harangue in the style of the professional agitator.\n\n2. The men state that the books, which contain scurrilous denunciations of foreign nations generally and of the British nation in particular, were obtained by them from the Shing Man Chung Stationery shop in Taing Hing Street, Canton, and from the Tan Kwai Tong Stationery shop in Fuk Luk Tai Street, Fatshan. I regret that I cannot give the Chinese characters.\n\n3. I shall be glad if you will be so good as to request the Chinese Authorities to make enquiries regarding these shops and, if it is found that such books are being sold, to suppress their publication.\n\nI have etc.,  \n(Sd.) F. H. May,  \nGovernor, &c..\n\nHis Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,  \nCanton.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-402 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [7-8]",
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        "content_text": "## Enclosure 3. Recommendations of the Piracy Prevention Committee.\n\n227\n\n1. The number of guards on board River Steamers should be four men at least. They should be non-Chinese and armed with modern weapons. The weapons should be tested weekly and the guards practised in their use. The guards should also carry whistles.\n\n2. The Police should have the right of examining the guards and their weapons, to see that they are efficient.\n\n3. All the guards should be on duty immediately before and after departure and arrival, and at all times (during the voyage) at least two should be on duty.\n\n4. All officers on duty, including Engineers, should carry loaded pistols of a good and serviceable pattern, and should understand the use of them. These arms should be tested periodically.\n\n5. The River Steamers and passengers should be searched by the Police before sailing, by male and female searchers. Two Chinese Constables and one female searcher to each ship. They should be supervised by European Police.\n\n6. Passengers and their luggage should not be allowed to embark on the off side of the ship.\n\n7. Abaft of the wheel house should be erected a steel grille with dodgers on either side of bullet-proof material (see sketch). No ladders to be allowed on foreside of the bridge.\n\n8. Grilled doors should be provided to all entrances leading to engine or boiler rooms.\n\n9. Only first-class saloon passengers to be allowed on the boat or shade deck.\n\n10. Regulations should be made so that at night time, between Cap Shui Mun and Wangmoon and between Cap Shui Mun and the Bogue forts and vice versa, the River Steamers accompany each other and remain within easy signalling distance. The ships to have distress signals ready for use.\n\n11. The owners, agents or charterers of River Steamers to enter into...",
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        "content_text": "# CONFIDENTIAL\n\n## Opium\n\nMessrs E. D. and Messrs. D. Sassoon and Co. to Foreign Office.-(Received May 15.)\n\n### 17, St. Helen's Place, London, May 14, 1913.\n\nWE beg to refer to the statement made in the House of Commons on the evening of Wednesday, the 7th instant, re the opium question, by the Under-Secretary of State for India.\n\nMr. E. S. Montagu is reported to have stated that approximately 20,000 chests of opium has been accumulated in the treaty ports, and to have added:-\n\n\"And now, when better order has been established-this is the point-these stocks are no longer lying at the treaty ports, but are going into the country in the regular way, competing with the Chinese native opium. It is going into all the provinces, except the provinces which are closed, at the rate of 2,000 chests a month, so that, roughly speaking, in a little over a year the difficulty will have disappeared and will have been entirely dispelled.\"\n\nWe submit that in speaking of stocks the quantity in Hong Kong, which is not of course a treaty port, must be reckoned with. The actual stocks in Shanghae and Hong Kong, including opium on the way and to be shipped, amounts at the present moment to approximately 26,000 chests, the bulk of which is in the treaty port of Shanghae.\n\nMr. Montagu stated that these stocks \"are going into the country in the regular way, competing with the Chinese native opium,\" but we beg to point out there is no regular off-take in the way Mr. Montagu's words would imply, as the regulations and restrictions are still in force. There is, however, a certain amount of leakage, but this does not amount to 2,000 chests a month, as will be seen from the following figures cabled to us each week of total weekly clearances :--\n\n| For Week ending | Shanghae | Hong Kong | Total |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| February 13 | 76 | 192 | 268 |\n| 20 | 373 | 115 | 488 |\n| 27 | 172 | 170 | 342 |\n| March 7 | 459 | 149 | 608 |\n| 11 | 212 | 158 | 370 |\n| 18 | 216 | 124 | 440 |\n| 21 | 816 | ... | ... |\n| 27 | 218 | 126 | 344 |\n| 28 | ... | ... | ... |\n| April 4 | 701 | 236 | 306(?) 937(?) |\n| 11(?) | 73(?) | 193(?) | 266(?) |\n| 18 | 93 | 197 | 290 |\n| 20(?) | 114(?) | 180(?) | 291(?) (or 294) |\n| May 2 | 95 | 103 | 198 |\n| 9 | 100 | 106 | 206 |\n\nIt will be observed from the above that clearances which at first averaged about 500 chests per week owing to special circumstances, have since dropped first to 300 chests and now to 200 chests per week, and at this rate of progression the stock cannot be absorbed in a year, while each additional province closed will tend still further to reduce the off-take.\n\nMr. Montagu stated that \"His Majesty's Government have also agreed that three other provinces should be subject to a joint investigation with a view to their closure if the result is satisfactory,\" and in a telegram to the \"Times,\" dated Peking, the 8th May, it is stated that the Wai-chiao Pu that morning presented to the British Minister a despatch requesting, under article 9, that the Opium Agreement may be revised by mutual consent, China desiring liberty totally to prohibit the importation of Indian opium and the sale of native opium.\n\n[2926 p-2]",
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        "content_text": "## 168\n\nChan a Tong even expressed a desire to revise his prices and to carry out the work at the price of the lowest Tender, or even lower, so anxious did he appear to get the work.\n\nOther Contractors more reliable than Chan a Tong also tendered for the work and it would, in my opinion, have been much better to have entrusted the work to a more responsible firm.\n\n9\n\nWhen I became connected with the work towards the close of the year 1902, the delay was the subject of Public comment. I realized that matters were far from satisfactory and determined to do my best. I was not asked to work late, but being a man of deeds and not words, I willingly went back to office for the benefit of the Government, night after night (in the Tropics) many times until midnight and occasionally until the early hours of the morning to prepare the Bill of quantities, etc., so as to start the work of the Superstructure. Even at that date, I had no assistance whatever.\n\n10.\n\nIn the beginning of the year 1906 when obvious delay had occurred, a weekly return form was initiated showing the quantity of stone delivered and the number of masons employed on site; this form was submitted by me to Mr. Chatham week by week from that date, so that he might be kept in touch with the progress of the work as Director of Public Works.\n\nMonthly reports prepared by me were also forwarded to him showing the progress made and conditions of the work and also stating the number of men engaged in the various trades.",
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        "content_text": "# O'CONNELL'S, January 30, 1915\n\n## 1915 PHILIPPINE CARNIVAL\n\n### Friday, January 29, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-P. A. A. F. Army vs. Leyte |\n|  | STADIUM | Baseball-Interscholastic Camarines vs. Ilocos Norte, Manila vs. Zambales |\n| 7:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Nueva Ecija vs. Tarlac, Trade vs. Mountain |\n|  | STADIUM | Volley Ball-Interscholastic Trade vs. Normal, Manila vs. High, Indoor Baseball-Interscholastic 1st round (girls) |\n\n### Saturday, January 30, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Cavite vs. Nueva Ecija, Manila vs. Iloilo |\n|  | STADIUM | Track & Field--trials--Interscholastic |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-P. A. A. F. Navy vs. University, Army vs. All Interscholastic |\n|  | STADIUM | Track & Field-trials-Interscholastic, Pentathlon, Basket Ball, Indoor Baseball 1st round (girls) |\n| 3:30 P.M. |  | INAUGURAL PARADE |\n| 6:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | SLIDE FOR LIFE |\n| 7:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | SENSATIONAL TRAPEZE ACT |\n| 9:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | THE COMEDY TANGO |\n|  | AUDITORIUM | DEVIL RAISING BALL |\n|  | HIPPODROME | THE BIG SPECTACULAR SHOW \"Defending their Homes\" |\n\n### Sunday, January 31, 1915\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 6:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | THE SLIDE FOR LIFE |\n| 7:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | SENSATIONAL TRAPEZE ACT |\n| 9:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | THE COMEDY TANGO |\n|  | AUDITORIUM | POPULAR BALL |\n|  | HIPPODROME | THE BIG SPECTACULAR SHOW \"Defending their Homes\" |\n\n### Monday, February 1, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Trade vs. Iloilo, Camarines vs. Nueva Ecija |\n|  | STADIUM | Baseball Interscholastic Mountain vs. Zambales, Cavite vs. Tarlac, Military Meet-trials |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-P. A. A. F. Cebu All Interschol. vs. Navy, Waseda vs. University |\n|  | STADIUM | Volley Ball P.A.A.F.- 1st and 2d rds., Soccer -P.A.A.F. 1st round, Bicycle Races |\n| 3:30 P.M. |  | MILITARY PARADE |\n\n### Tuesday, February 2, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-Interscholastic Cavite vs. Ilocos Norte, Manila vs. Mountain |\n|  | STADIUM | Military Meet-trials |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-P. A. A. F. University vs. Army, Waseda vs. Navy |\n|  | STADIUM | Pentathlon P. A. A. F., Bicycle Road Race-finish -P.A.A.F, Track & Field Meet-finals Inter-scholastic, Volley Ball finals Interscholastic |\n\n### Wednesday, February 3, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-Interscholastic Iloilo vs. Zambales, Manila vs. Trade |\n|  | STADIUM | Baseball-Intecscholastic Camarines vs. Tarlac, Nueva Ecija vs. Ilocos Norte |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball P.A.A.F. Navy vs. Leyte, Waseda vs. Cebu All Interschol. |\n|  | STADIUM | Military Meet -finals and Special Military Events |\n\n### Thursday, February 4, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-Interscholastic Ilocos Norte vs. Tarlac, Camarines vs. Cavite |\n|  | STADIUM | Baseball-Interscholastic Trade vs. Zambales, Iloilo vs. Mountain |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball-P. A. A. F. Cebu All Interschol. vs. University, Waseda vs. Leyte |\n|  | STADIUM | Marathon-5 miles -finish-P. A. A, F. Play Ground Day |\n\n### Friday, February 5, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball P. A. A. F. University vs. Leyte, Army vs. Navy |\n|  | STADIUM | Baseball-Interscholastic Winner of the Interscholastic Schedule No. 1 vs. Winner of the Interscholastic Schedule No. 2 |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Winner of the Interscholastic Schedule No. 1 vs. Winner of the Interscholastic Schedule No. 2, Indoor Baseball for Girls, Exhibition game |\n|  | STADIUM | Track and Field trials -P. A. A. F., Decathlon -1st day P. A. A. F., Volley Ball finals -P. A. A. F., Soccer- finals--P. A. A. F., Basket Ball--finals P. A. A. F. |\n\n### Saturday, February 6, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Final games between winners of Interscholastic schedules numbers 1 and 2, if necessary |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball P. A. A. F. Cebu All Interschol. vs. Leyte, Waseda vs. Army |\n|  | STADIUM | Track and Field events finals- P. A. A. F., Decathlon -2d Day-P. A. A. F. |\n| 4:30 P.M. |  | AUTOMOBILE FLORAL PARADE |\n\n### Sunday, February 7, 1915\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 6:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | THE SLIDE FOR LIFE |\n| 7:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | SENSATIONAL TRAPEZE ACT |\n| 9:00 P.M. | ON THE HUBBUB | THE COMEDY TANGO |\n|  | AUDITORIUM | GRAND PHILIPPINES BALL |\n|  | HIPPODROME | THE BIG SPECTACULAR SHOW \"Defending their Homes\" |\n\n### Monday, February 8, 1915\n\n#### ATHLETICS\n\n| Time | Venue | Event |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 8:00 A.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Challenge Series Cebu vs. Leyte |\n| 2:30 P.M. | BALL PARK | Baseball Interscholastic Cebu vs. Winner of Interscholastic Schedule, Leyte vs. Winner of Interscholastic Schedule |\n\n## ADDITIONAL EVENTS\n\n- Swimming Meet -to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by P. A. A. F.\n- Rowing to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by P. A. A. F.\n- Handbell to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by P. A. A. F.\n- Wrestling--to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by P. A. A. F.\n- Cricket to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by P. A. A. F.\n- Military Meet mounted events to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by Army\n- Golf to be conducted outside Car.nival grounds by Golf Club\n- Bowling to be conducted outside Carnival grounds by Philippine Bowling Association\n\n# O'CONNELL'S\n\n## THE PHILIPPINE WEEKLY\n\nPublished Weekly by the O'CONNELL PUBLISHING COMPANY  \n42 Escolta, Manila, P. I.\n\n**DANIEL O'CONNELL**  \nEditor and General Manager\n\n**SUBSCRIPTION PRICE**  \nP5.00 per year  \n6 months, P3.00  \nSingle copies 20 centavos.\n\nEntered at the Manila Post Office as second class matter.\n\nAddress all communications to Daniel O'Connell, Manila, P. I.\n\nWe ask not for the brilliance of an hour,  \nThat vanishes, and leaves but greater gloom.  \nWe crave not for the dole of party-power,  \nThat seals the lips, in silence of the tomb.  \nEnough, that we can wield an honest pen,  \nAnd merit well the praise of thinking men.\n\n## Proud of Harrison\n\nEvery American in the islands feels proud of the manly stand taken by Governor-General Harrison in the Noriel matter. A good many of Mr. Harrison's countrymen in the Philippines had formed an opinion that he permitted himself to be unduly influenced by the native politicos and they felt that in this Noriel case, where all of the native papers and nearly every influential politico were doing their utmost to keep Noriel from paying the penalty of his crime, that Governor Harrison would in the end accede to their wishes and commute the sentence. Mr. Harrison seems to have found himself or the Americans here have found in the chief executive a more sterling character than what they supposed he possessed.\n\n## Convicted of Murder\n\nIt is said that Noriel had a record of seven murders. One case happened in the plaza at Bacoor and the son of the murdered man is now in the employ of the city government and tells the following story of the crime. He said that he, a lad of twelve years of age, had gone to the Plaza with his father and that he had his father by the hand when Noriel without warning came up and shot his father. The blood of his father was all over him when he was killed. Noriel was not punished for this crime. Again, Noriel is to be the man who is said to have killed Andres Bonifacio, who started the Katipunan Society. This happened during the insurrection of 1896.\n\n## Adios Independencia\n\nThe Philippine Committee of the senate has reported back the Jones Bill favorably with the preamble eliminated. The new bill is satisfactory to most of the Americans here and they would all be pleased to see the bill passed by the senate. There is a good deal of doubt about whether the time in which the present senate will last will permit of any other legislation being considered outside of the shipping bill which President Wilson is trying to crowd through.\n\n## Roosevelt In 1916\n\nThe majority of the Republican party believe that Theodore Roosevelt is the best and safest captain to bring the good ship into the harbor of victory in 1916 and they are going to remain right loyally to him and demand that he be placed in charge. They are still true to the great chieftain, Theodore Roosevelt.\n\n## Celebrate Kaiser's Birthday\n\nThe new German Club on Calle San Marcelino was opened on Wednesday, January 27th, the occasion being the 56th birthday of the Kaiser. All over the world on the natal day of Germany's great ruler it is customary to hold formal exercises in which there is much speech-making and jollification, but this year, at the command of the Kaiser himself, formal exercises were confined to schools and churches alone. In the magnificent club-rooms of the German colony, there was a reception in the morning and the building was transferred from the building committee to the house committee. Informal talks were made by Mr. Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court and ex-Governor Herrick of Ohio. Nottebohm, President Viegelmann, His Majesty's Consul, and Dr. Zitelmann. In the evening some 150 or more of the club members sat down to an elegant repast and the dinner was interspersed by music and short talks by prominent members. Once when the great German national anthem was being rendered one clever fellow arose to remark that he could not see the sense at the present time in being so careful about guarding the Rhine, when the German army was miles beyond that river and at Soissons. He said that the song might now be changed to \"Die Wacht Am Aigne.\"\n\n## Reuter's Rotten Service\n\nOn January 2nd the Manila \"Times\" published a cablegram of Reuter's from London of the 31st of December, 1914, to the effect that the French ministry was to return to Paris on January 7th. The \"Sunday Times\" of January 24th contains a detailed article intimating that the French Government had already returned to Paris on December 9th, 1914. The calendar had passed the 7th of January too, but up to the present Reuter, though otherwise not too little talkative, has not announced that the return of the French Government to Paris so often intended and trumpetted forth into the world is now a matter of fact.\n\nIf the old standpat gang think that Mr. Roosevelt is out of the running, then they are making a very serious mistake. If they believe also that Roosevelt is a dead one simply because the Progressive party did not poll much of a vote this year, then they are also reasoning badly. The majority of the men who got behind the Progressive movement did so to show their resentment against dirty political methods such as were carried out at the Republican national convention when Taft was given the nomination by fraud and jugglery. A year or so of Wilson and the Democratic party has convinced them that the country was going to the dogs and that, in order to clean out that crowd of mountebanks and political harlequins, it was absolutely necessary that the two factions of the party should get together. Again they began to realize that there were a lot of people of the wild-eyed and long-haired class among the Progressive party.\n\n## Zeppelins!\n\nThere are only two possibilities to explain this miracle: either the French Government did not return to Paris at all despite all contradicting stories of the Manila \"Times\" and will not return until after the war with or it the permission of Kaiser Wilhelm did already return and this matter of fact is detained from being published on account of fear from daring German Taubes and Zeppelins!",
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        "content_text": "## Duties of Inspector of Postmen and Investigation Officer\n\nHe will be responsible for the whole outdoor staff of the General Post Office e.g.\n1. Launch officers.\n2. Crew of Launch.\n3. Postmen.\n\nHe will arrange the duties of all Postmen in conjunction with the Head Postman.\n\nHe must make arrangements for the regular transfer of postmen from one duty to another e.g. postmen on office duty should return to delivery work after 6 months.\n\nHe must supervise the work of the Collection and Delivery postmen and must satisfy himself by personal tests and inspections that correspondence is cleared from pillar boxes and Branch Offices at the stated times and that the Delivery postmen deliver the correspondence promptly and do not loiter either on the way to or on their return from their walks.\n\nHe will test the walk of each Collection and Delivery postman not less than once annually and fill in the necessary form indicating any proposed changes arising from any increase or decrease in the work on each walk.\n\nHe will inspect the Branch Offices not less than once weekly and ascertain that the officers in the Branch offices and the postmen are carrying out their duties regularly and satisfactorily. He will enter the dates of his visit in a book kept for the purpose in each Branch Office.\n\nHe will inspect all pillar boxes monthly and note and report all deficiencies in the P.W.D. Repairs Book.\n\nHe will keep a diary in which he will enter his daily duties. The diary will be submitted weekly to the Postmaster-General.\n\nREG 1 NOV 15  \n52039  \n184",
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        "content_text": "# Sir Edward Holden's Questions and the North German Gazette's Replies\n\nSir Edward Holden's first questions was as follows: \"At the outbreak of war Germany had assets abroad. Do these assets still exist or are they completely exhausted?\" The North German Gazette replies thus: \"During the war Germany has acted with regard to her assets abroad in exactly the same way as England towards hers. If Sir Edward Holden would take the trouble to inquire from the official receivers of German property, which has been sequestrated in England and the English colonies contrary to international law, he would find out that thousands of millions of such assets still exist.\"\n\nCounter-question: \"What has become of the English assets abroad which existed at the beginning of the war? Must we not conclude that they are gradually being exhausted, seeing that Sir Edward Holden, in the same Bank meeting, stated that the value of sterling would have fallen still further if England had not had recourse to the emission of a loan in America?\"\n\n## The Second Question and Reply\n\nThe second question asks whether Germany, in view of the considerable reduction of her export trade, has not been placed in a difficult position as regards the financing of her imports. The answer to this reads: \"The German exports have been seriously crippled, but the German imports have also greatly diminished. Not the least important of the causes of this last phenomenon is to be sought in the measures, contrary to international law, taken by England. In fact, we will even voluntarily diminish our imports still further; on the other hand, we will develop our export trade and maintain in this way the necessary equilibrium. But how do matters stand in England? Does not the balance of trade against England amount to at least £500,000,000, instead of £150,000,000 in time of peace? Is England consequently not encountering much greater difficulty than Germany as regards the financing of her imports?\"\n\n## The Third Question and Reply\n\nThe following question, as to whether Germany has not sold nearly all the American, Swiss, Dutch, Scandinavian, and even Russian securities in her possession, is answered as follows: \"Germany has evidently had recourse to the foreign securities in her possession, and which were particularly important as constituting reserves for difficult times, in order to meet her liabilities to foreign countries. German holdings of foreign securities are by no means exhausted; on the contrary, the sale of such securities is continuing, a fact of which England, precisely within the most recent times, will have been able to convince herself, thanks to the usual mail robberies committed by her on neutral ships. But does not Sir Edward Holden know that England is compelled to realise the most valuable part of her holdings of foreign securities, that is to say the American securities, in order to pay for her imports? Does he not know that the British Government has itself organised the sale of American securities, and that Sir Edward Holden himself, in the course of the same Bank meeting, declared it to be the political duty of every Englishman to hand over his American securities in order that they may be sold in New York?\"\n\n## Questions Regarding the Reichsbank\n\nAfter these more general questions, Sir Edward Holden turned his attention to the Reichsbank and its weekly statements. He asked whether the gold mentioned in those statements is really in possession of the Reichsbank. Dr. Helfferich replied categorically that the Reichsbank's statements do not mention one ounce of gold which is not in the vaults of the Bank itself, whereas on the contrary the gold held by the Bank for foreign accounts is not included in such statements.\" Then comes the counter-question: \"Is Sir Edward Holden aware of the fact that the Bank of England's statements comprise gold held in Canada (Ottawa)? Can Sir Edward Holden give the assurance that the gold of Belgium, Egypt and India, and also the gold assets of the Banque de France and Bank of Russia, are not included in the gold supplies of the Bank of England?\"\n\n## Analysis of Sir Edward Holden's Questions\n\nThese are the most important questions put by Sir Edward Holden. Other questions, for instance regarding the gold covering of the bank notes alleged to have been issued by war credit banks, mortgage banks, insurance companies, private banks, municipalities,\" notes which were never issued at all and which the phantasy of the English Press created; concerning the riots in Berlin and the shooting down of hungry men—simply prove the hopeless confusion, and the total ignorance of German conditions, which have been engendered, even in the minds of the most intelligent Englishmen, by the systematic misrepresentations and lies of the English Press. When a man holding Sir Edward Holden's position believes such fairy tales, we can imagine the absurdity of the legends that are current among the masses. The Swedish political economist, Professor Cassel, rightly observes with regard to Sir Edward Holden's questions: \"They bear in an astonishing degree the mark of a superficial reader of phantasy-loving newspapers. Since the outbreak of war, not a single serious effort has been made in England to examine objectively the strength of Germany's powers of economic resistance?\"\n\n## The English Press's Reaction\n\nThat such an effort has never been made, that people in England deliberately close their eyes and endeavor by every means to convince the nation of the imminence of Germany's bankruptcy, is best proved by the attitude taken up by the English Press with regard to the German replies and counter-questions. After having loudly proclaimed that Sir Edward Holden's questions proved the financial collapse of Germany, the English Press contented itself with reproducing curtailed and misleading extracts from the replies of the North German Gazette. Some papers, such as the Daily Mail, characterised the categorical assertions of the German Minister of Finance that all the gold mentioned in the statements of the Reichsbank is in fact in the vaults of the Bank, and that war credit banks, insurance companies and mortgage banks do not issue banknotes, as downright falsehoods. And Sir Edward Holden himself, who triumphantly put his questions to Dr. Helfferich, has judged it better not to reply to the German Minister's counter-questions. He wrote to the London papers to say that he had read Dr. Helfferich's reply with interest; that this reply did not entirely satisfy him, but that he thanked Dr. Helfferich for his courteous explanation. The London Press naturally admires Sir Edward Holden's wisdom in not continuing the conversation begun by him. But the objective observer knows what to think of such wisdom which has recourse to silence in view of the impossibility of lying.\n\n## Conclusion\n\nAnother failure of the English starving-out policy.\n\nIt is to-day evident to the whole world that the starving-out policy, by means of which England hoped to crush Germany, has not had the success that was anticipated. Despite the cessation of oversea imports,\n\nPage 184",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe purpose and object of my resolution, if it is carried, is briefly this: that it will make it a criminal offence to use or to imitate any alien enemy trade mark on the register at the present time. I do not ask for the confiscation of these trade marks or to utilise them for our own benefit; I ask for the absolute destruction of them, and nothing short of that. I do not even ask that they should be torn out of the register, but that they might remain permanently on it and be so endorsed that they will never afterwards be copied with a view to obtaining trade on those marks or to trade under the protection of them.\n\nI am quite prepared to be told that this is contrary to the Hague Convention, and that it is revolutionary legislation, which this Government cannot support. If it were submitted that they were private marks, I am well aware that it is a sacred duty to protect, in a state of war under the Hague Convention, trad. marks belonging to enemy firms. But, Sir, I contend that these marks are no more private than the property which has recently been sold belonging to liquidated enemy firms in this Colony, or even the German Bank which has recently been advertised for sale and will be sold next month. And if this were done, I would remind you that the blood of the Colonies has freely flown, and much wealth has been given and is being offered for the purpose of carrying the war on in our favour, and I am perfectly certain that the claims of the Colonies will be fully recognised; indeed, that they cannot be ignored when the time comes for the settlement of peace.\n\nAnother argument which might be advanced against this resolution is that suggested in the Government answers to my previous questions, that inasmuch as registration in this Colony is not effective in China, it would be useless to destroy them. It is admitted that registration in this Colony carries at the present moment, owing to the absence of any treaty with China upon trade marks, no weight beyond Hongkong. I claim that that is an additional reason why we should destroy the enemy trade marks. We are able to control the markets in China by so doing, because surely it is not conceivable that a British manufacturer would be likely to use upon goods entering this Colony, or for re-exporting to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the coast ports, a trade mark which it is a criminal offence to use within the borders of Hongkong. The Commonwealth of Australia has already introduced legislation prohibiting the possibility of any enemy trade marks entering her shores, and has suspended for the duration of the war all enemy trade marks on the register; some 500, I believe.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: Hear, hear.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM: In seconding the Resolution, I desire to say that there is no intention on our part to embarrass the Government, but we consider the time opportune for the views held by the business men of this Colony to be fully and freely expressed and represented to H.M.'s Government.\n\nThe resolution does not exist in any other place, not even in Germany, and it is not usual for such a thing to be done. Knowing what we do of Germany, and all that she has done in this war, I find it impossible to believe that she will allow any British trade mark to remain on her register if it were not to her advantage to do so. I am prepared to be told that this is another nail in the coffin of the trade of Hongkong, and that this will mean driving trade away from Hongkong to the coast ports. I am one of those who believe that the presence of the Germans in Hongkong was never necessary and will not be in the future. I maintain that the trade of the Colony in the past has been obtained at the expense of the British merchant by a system which was largely immoral, immoral in the sense that the German trader created the obnoxious system of long credits, the aftermath of which has been that the liquidation of the German firms in Hongkong is not even now wholly completed.\n\nI conceive it possible, and I hope it may come to pass, that as a result of this war and the economic conferences which have already taken place, and which must take place in the future before peace is declared, that an agreement will be come to between Great Britain, France, and Italy that no German ships shall use the Allied ports for the purposes of trade unless it be upon such terms as shall be decided upon in relation to curtailing German competition.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK: I would like to say a few words in support of this resolution. I think that as a matter of fact, the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce has really exaggerated the case against this resolution when he mentions trade marks as coming within the scope of the Hague Convention. That, I believe, is not so. There is no mention of the subject of trade marks in the Hague Convention. Even though they might come under the Hague Convention under the heading of \"Private Property,\" I should say that this is the sort of thing which must depend upon the legislation of any particular place as to how much or how little protection is accorded to trade marks. This is a matter of domestic legislation purely, and, as the hon. member on my left has pointed out, the views he has expressed on this matter are not merely his own views, but they are also the views of the Chamber of Commerce of this Colony, a body of gentlemen, who, I think, can be trusted not to advance any measure likely to be hostile to British trade interests.\n\nWith reference to the very interesting question which has been raised as to treaties, I read a report in the Weekly Times of the reply given to Professor Hewins by Mr. Runciman on the very subject of co-operation between the Allies for trade purposes, and certain remarks were made with reference to treaties, with special reference to their relation to trade marks. Mr. Runciman said: \"So far as the treaties with Austria and Germany are concerned, they are non-existent. When the war broke...\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: The hon. member is carrying his argument a long way from enemy trade marks.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: With all deference, Sir, it is a part of the whole question.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY: I cannot see that it is very desirable to refer to a large question of Imperial policy.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: ...it is all wrapped up in the Imperial policy, and I submit I am not going astray. Even be that so, I should like it be noted that I speak on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong who have formed this very opinion. It is the united opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the heads of the great mercantile houses here, the banks, and the shipping firms...",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n...out they came to an end, and history cannot go on when the war is over exactly at the same point.\" At another part of his reply Mr. Runciman said: \"Our own national and commercial interests must in all these matters be the first, and, so far as we are concerned, our only guide.\"\n\n## THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL\nIt is impossible to accept the motion as it stands, because it proposes to do by a mere resolution of this Council what can only be done by formal legislation. It is impossible to deal with rights of property in this arbitrary and summary way.\n\nThat, of course, is a defect which might easily be amended by altering the terms of the resolution. I refer to it because it seems to me to be significant as indicating the mental attitude, if I may say so with all respect, of the framers of the motion. I do not think that they quite realise the importance of the rights of property which they propose to deal with, or the far-reaching issues of the action they suggest.\n\nAs to the second part of the motion, I should like it to be understood that the position which the resolution aims at creating already exists in this Colony. The second part of the resolution asks that legislation should be introduced to make it more offence to apply to any goods any trade mark identical with or resembling an enemy trade mark.\n\nWell, that is the position here to-day. At present nobody can use an enemy mark, and there was a prosecution on the point only the other day against a person who was using an imitation of one of these enemy marks. Enemy marks are for all practical purposes suspended here, just as they are in Australia.\n\nComing to the more substantial part of the question, I would like to mention two considerations which seem to me to show that the motion, even in the amended form in which I suggest it might be framed, would be ill-conceived. The first consideration is that this is an international question, and brings one of that nature it naturally brings with experts to guide us with their opinions as to what is desirable, and we should not hesitate to again take the lead.\n\nThe representatives of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce may be accepted as absolutely competent to judge as to what is required in the interests of the trade of this Colony. I am not prepared, however, to wait until peace is declared for that process to begin. With reference to the question whether this Colony should take the lead or not, I also read a very interesting statement in the Weekly Times which showed how, under the auspices of the learned Attorney-General, this Colony took the lead in certain legislation, and how much it was appreciated.\n\nThis says: \"It is particularly interesting to turn the leaves of the Journal of the Society of Comparative Legislation and to find how, in more than one instance, the Dominions and Colonies have proved to be more alert than the Mother Country in coping, by means of legislation, with dangers to the common weal, and how they have done their work with greater dispatch, vigour and sagacity.\"\n\nAttention has been drawn already in The Times to the rapidity with which the Australian Commonwealth dealt with companies influenced or controlled by enemy subjects. Hongkong in November, 1914, passed an Ordinance which made the term \"alien enemy\" include \"every firm which has, or which at any time since the outbreak of war has had, a partner or an office in the territory of any Sovereign or State that is at war with His Majesty.\" We have there striking testimony of the fact that the self-Governing Dominions have led the way in legislation, and that this Colony has taken the lead where it was thought to be required.\n\nIn this case, we have a strong body of opinions which this Government cannot attempt to deal with. The other consideration is that it is an Imperial question. The legislation advocated in the resolution has not been adopted in any part of the British Empire. It has not been adopted in the United Kingdom, or in Australia, or even in Germany. No doubt the reason why the German authorities have not attacked this particular form of property is that it is not to their interest to do so.\n\nAnd I would ask the hon. member who proposes this resolution to consider very carefully whether it might not be against our interests to attack German trade marks here. The hon. member referred to the legislation in Australia. It is quite true that legislation has been introduced and passed in Australia which has the effect of suspending the use of enemy trade marks in the Commonwealth.\n\nSuspension, however, is a very different thing from confiscation. I think the effect of the Australian legislation is to suspend the use of enemy trade marks for the duration of the war, and, as I have said before, that is the position here at the present moment. Not only has this policy of confiscation of private property not been adopted in the United Kingdom, but His Majesty's Government in November, 1914, and again in December, 1915, issued a general licence for the payment of fees on behalf of enemies for the purpose of obtaining the registration of trade marks and for the purpose of renewing the registration of trade marks.\n\n## HON. MR. HOLYOAK\nIn reply to what has fallen from my learned friend the Attorney-General, I may say that my resolution was proposed in the anticipation that if it were passed by the Council the inevitable corollary would be an Ordinance. The resolution is merely a means to an end.\n\nThe Attorney-General says that means have already been found for preventing the use of German trade marks in this Colony or any imitation of them. I am well aware of that. A prosecution is now going on. The Attorney-General said that this was a matter which should be left to the future, and that is precisely the reply I expected this Government to make, that this question cannot be settled until after the war and must be left to future consideration.\n\nI would also like to point out what seems to be more or less lost sight of, and that is the very wide distinction between trade measures which help us in the war and trade measures which are advocated as a means of avoiding German competition after the war, and the policy to be adopted for avoiding undesirable German dominance.\n\nThere is a distinction between those things which help us in the war and those which give help at all in that direction. The measures adopted in the United Kingdom and elsewhere with regard to enemy trade are all based on the idea of endeavouring to weaken the enemy's resources during the war. The policy aimed at in this resolution will not help us in the slightest in the war and is entirely a post-war measure, and the Imperial Government have so far refused to bind themselves as to their post-war trade policy.\n\nThat being so, I think it would be very unwise for this Colony to endeavour to force their hands. In view of these Imperial and international considerations, I think, Sir, that the Government cannot accept the motion. The question will no doubt be considered in due course by minds with a far wider and deeper knowledge of the facts and issues involved than any of us here can pretend to possess, and I think it would be presumptuous on our part to dictate to His Majesty's Government on this subject.\n\n## His EXCELLENCY\nIf it is, as the hon. member who moved the resolution stated, that he did so with the idea of helping the Home Government, then I trust he will quite sympathise with the Government when they say that they cannot accept the resolution. Very hard words have been used regarding the action which the Government has indicated it will have to take in this matter, namely, to refuse the resolution, and I do not think that those hard words are justified when we learn what the intention of the hon. member who moved the resolution is.\n\nWhat we are asked to do is to fly in the face of His Majesty's Government. The question of trade marks has been brought up by the Chamber of Commerce and the views of the Chamber of Commerce have... \n\nPage 31 \n\n...been considered.",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n\"out they came to an end, and history cannot go on when the war is over exactly at the same point.\" At another part of his reply Mr. Runciman said: \"Our own national and commercial interests must in all these matters be the first, and, so far as we are concerned, our only guide. I am not prepared, however, to wait until peace is declared for that process to begin.\" With reference to the question whether this Colony should take the lead or not, I also read in the **Weekly Times** a very interesting statement which showed how, under the auspices of the learned Attorney General, this Colony took the lead in certain legislation, and how much it was appreciated. I will read an extract. This says: \n\nIt is particularly interesting to turn the leaves of the Journal of the Society of Comparative Legislation and to find how, in more than one instance, the Dominions and Colonies have proved to be more alert than the Mother Country in coping, by legislation, with dangers to the common weal, and how they have done their work with greater dispatch, vigour and sagacity. Attention has been drawn already in **The Times** to the rapidity with which the Australian Commonwealth dealt with companies influenced or controlled by enemy subjects. This Journal gives many similar instances of the thoroughness which has marked the conduct of the Dominions and Colonies since the outbreak of war. To take another example from these pages, Hongkong in November, 1914, passed an Ordinance which made the term “alien enemy\" include \"every firm which has, or which at any time since the outbreak of war has had, a partner or an office in the territory of any Sovereign or State that is at war with His Majesty.\"\n\n## THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL\n\nIt is impossible to accept the motion as it stands, because it proposes to do by a resolution of this Council what can only be done by formal legislation. It is impossible to deal with rights of property in this arbitrary and summary manner. That, of course, is a defect which might easily be amended by altering the terms of the resolution. I refer to it because it seems to be significant as indicating the mental attitude, if I may say so with all respect, of the framers of the motion. I do not think that they quite realise the importance of the rights of property which they propose to deal with, or the far-reaching issues of the action they suggest. As to the second part of the motion, I should like it to be understood that the position which the resolution aims at creating already exists in this Colony. The second part of the resolution asks that legislation should be introduced to make it an offence to apply to any goods any trade mark identical with or resembling an enemy trade mark. Well, that is the position here to-day. At present nobody can use an enemy mark, and there was a prosecution on the point only the other day against a person who was using an imitation of one of these enemy marks. Enemy marks are for all practical purposes suspended here, just as they are in Australia.\n\nComing to the more substantial part of the question, I would like to mention two considerations which seem to me to show that the motion, even in the amended form in which I suggest it might be framed, would be ill-conceived. I think that before I go further I ought to explain that though I am speaking at the moment on behalf of the Government of this Colony as at present advised, I have no authority to make any statement on behalf of His Majesty's Government, and any views I may express must not be taken as those of the Imperial authorities.\n\nThe first consideration is that this is an international question, and being of that nature it naturally is one with which experts are required to guide us with their opinions as to what is desirable, and we should not hesitate to again take the lead where it was thought necessary. We have there striking testimony of the fact that the self-Governing Dominions have led the way in legislation, and that this Colony has also taken the lead. The representatives of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce may be accepted as absolutely competent to judge as to what is required in the interests of the trade of this Colony.\n\nThe other consideration is that it is an Imperial question. The legislation advocated in the resolution has not been adopted in any part of the British Empire. It has not been adopted in the United Kingdom, or in Australia, or even in Germany, no doubt for the reason why the German authorities pretend to possess. And I think it would be presumptuous on our part to dictate to His Majesty's Government on this subject.\n\nThe hon. member referred to Australia. It is quite true that legislation has been introduced and passed in Australia which has the effect of suspending the use of enemy trade marks in the Commonwealth. Suspension, however, is a very different thing from confiscation. I think the effect of the Australian legislation is to suspend the use of enemy trade marks for the duration of the war, and, as I have said before, that is the position here at the present moment. Not only has this policy of confiscation of private property not been adopted in the United Kingdom, but His Majesty's Government in November, 1914, and again in December, 1915, issued a general licence for the payment of fees on behalf of enemies for the purpose of obtaining the registration of trade marks and for the purpose of renewing the registration of trade marks.\n\n## HON. MR. HOLYOAK\n\nIn reply to what has fallen from my learned friend the Attorney-General, I may say that the resolution was proposed in anticipation that if it were passed by the Council the inevitable corollary would be an Ordinance. The resolution is merely a means to an end. The Attorney General says that means have already been found for preventing the use of German trade marks in this Colony or any imitation of them. A prosecution is now going on, but surely it is a rather far-fetched method of protecting British interests when we have to prosecute in the name of a German for the illegal use of an enemy trade mark.\n\nThe Australian legislation, I am well aware of that, has the effect of suspending the use of enemy trade marks. I would also like to point out what seems to be more or less lost sight of, and that is, the very wide distinction between trade measures which help us in the war and trade measures which are advocated as a means of avoiding German competition after the war, and the policy to be adopted for avoiding undesirable German dominance. There is a distinction between those things which help us in the war and those which give us help at all in that direction.\n\nThe measures adopted in the United Kingdom and elsewhere with regard to enemy trade are all based on the idea of endeavouring to weaken the enemy's resources during the war. The policy aimed at in this resolution will not help us in the slightest in the war and is entirely a post-war measure, and the Imperial Government have so far refused to bind themselves as to their post-war trade policy. That being so, I think it would be unwise for this Colony to endeavour to force their hands.\n\nIn view of these Imperial and international considerations, I think, Sir, that the Government cannot accept the motion. The question will no doubt be considered in due course by minds with a far wider and deeper knowledge of the facts and issues involved than any of us here can possess.\n\nI contend that this is a thing which should be brought up at the present moment and be fully considered, and, if thought fit, legislated upon by the Imperial Government, and I hope that we should be able to force upon the Imperial authorities at Home a question which we in Hongkong consider to be absolutely vital to British trade.\n\n## HIS EXCELLENCY\n\nIf it is, as the hon. member who moved the resolution stated, that he did so with the idea of helping the Home Government, then I trust he will quite sympathise with the Government when they say that they cannot accept the resolution. Very hard words have been used regarding the action which the Government has indicated it will have to take in this matter, namely, to refuse the resolution, and I do not think that those hard words are justified when we learn what the intention of the hon. member who moved the resolution is.",
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        "content_text": "# HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nThe purpose and object of my resolution, if it is carried, is briefly this: That it will make it a criminal offence for such legislation. I may remind you that at the outbreak of war we went quite unprepared for it; we only tendered mark on the register at the present time. I do not ask for the confiscation of these trade marks or to utilise them for our own benefit, I ask for the absolute destruction of them, and nothing short of that. I do not even ask that they should be torn out of the register, but that they might remain permanently on it and be so endorsed that they will never afterwards be copied with a view to obtaining trade on those marks or to trade under the protection of them. I am quite prepared to be told that this is contrary to the Hague Convention, and that it is revolutionary legislation, which this Government cannot support or pass such a resolution, and that we have no right to dictate to the Imperial Government. If it were submitted that they were private marks, I am well aware that it is a sacred duty to protect, in a state of war under the Hague Convention, trade marks belonging to enemy firms. But, Sir, I contend that these marks are no more private than the property which has recently been sold belonging to liquidated enemy firms in this Colony, or even the German Bank which has recently been advertised for sale and will be sold next month. And if this were not so, I would remind you that the blood of the Colonies has freely flown, and mud or wealth has been given and is being offered for the purpose of carrying the war on in our favour, and I am perfectly certain that the claims of the Colonial will be fully recognised; indeed that they cannot be ignored when the time comes for the settlement of peace. Another argument which might be advanced against this resolution is that suggested in the Government answers to my previous questions, that inasmuch as registration in this Colony is effective in China, it would be useless to destroy them. It is admitted that registration in this Colony carries at the present moment, owing to the absence of any treaty with China upon trade marks, no weight beyond Hongkong. I claim that that is an additional reason why we should destroy the enemy trade marks, and I claim this, further, that we should benefit China by so doing, because I surely do not conceive that a British manufacturer would be likely to use upon goods entering this Colony, or for re-exporting to Canton, or the Hinterland, or the coast ports, a trade mark which it is a criminal offence to use within the borders of Hongkong. I am certain that that would be the attitude of the British manufacturer.\n\nIt has been suggested that such legislation as suggested by this resolution does not exist in any other place, not even in Germany, and that it is not usual for such a thing to be done. Knowing what we do of Germany, and all that she has done in this war, I find it impossible to believe that she will allow any British trade mark to remain on her register if it were not to her advantage to do so. I am prepared to be told that this is another nail in the coffin of the trade of Hongkong, and that this will be driving trade away from Hongkong to the coast ports. I am one of those who believe that the presence of the Germans in Hongkong was never necessary and will not be in the future. I maintain that the trade of the Colony in the past has been obtained at the expense of the British merchant by a system which was largely immoral, in the sense that the German trader created the obnoxious system of long credits, the aftermath of which has been that the liquidation of the German firms in Hongkong is not even now wholly completed. I conceive it possible, and I hope it may come to pass, that as a result of this war and the economic conferences which have already taken place, and which must take place in the future before peace is declared, that an agreement will be come to between Great Britain, France and Italy that no German ships shall use the Allied ports for the purposes of trade unless it be upon such terms as shall be decided upon in relation to curtailing German competition.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY The hon. member is carrying his argument a long way from enemy trade marks.\n\nHON. MR. E. SHELLIM In seconding the Resolution, I desire to say that there is no intention on our part to embarrass the Government but we consider the time opportune for the views held by the business men of this Colony to be fully and freely expressed and represented to H.M.'s Government.\n\nHON. MR. POLLOCK I would like to say a few words in support of this resolution. I think that as a matter of fact the hon. member who represents the Chamber of Commerce has really exaggerated the case against this resolution when he mentions trade marks as coming within the scope of the Hague Convention. That, I believe, is not so. There is no mention of the subject of trade marks in the Hague Convention. Even though they might come under the heading of \"Private Property,\" I should say that this is the sort of thing which must depend upon the legislation of any particular place as to how much or how little protection is accorded to trade marks. This is a matter of domestic legislation purely, and, as the hon. member on my left has pointed out, the views he has expressed on this matter are not merely his own views, but they are also the views of the Chamber of Commerce of this Colony, a body of gentlemen, who, I think, can be trusted not to advance any measure likely to be hostile to British trade interests. With reference to the very interesting question which has been raised as to treaties, I read a report in the Weekly Times of the reply given to Professor Hewins by Mr. Runciman on the very subject of co-operation between the Allies for trade purposes, and certain remarks were made with reference to treaties, with special reference to their relation to trade marks. Mr. Runciman said: \"So far as the treaties with Austria and Germany are concerned, they are non-existent. When the war broke...\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK With all deference, Sir, it is a part of the whole question.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY-I cannot see that it is very desirable to refer to a large question of Imperial policy.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK -It is all wrapped up in the Imperial policy, and I submit I am not going astray. Even be that so, I should like it be noted that I speak on behalf of the merchants of Hongkong who have formed this very opinion. It is the united opinion of the Chamber of Commerce, representing the heads of the great mercantile houses here, the banks and the shipping firms, and beyond that it is very largely, if not unanimously, the opinion of the British community at large... \n\nPage 28 \nPage 120 \n\n7699",
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        "content_text": "## HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\n**THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL**: It is impossible to accept the motion as it stands, because it proposes to do by a mere resolution of this Council what can only be done by formal legislation. It is impossible to deal with rights of property in this arbitrary and summary way. That, of course, is a defect which might easily be amended by altering the terms of the resolution. I refer to it because it seems to be significant that they came to an end, and history cannot go on when the war is over exactly at the same point.\n\nAt another part of his reply Mr. Runciman said:--\"Our own national and commercial interests must in all these matters be the first and, so far as we are concerned, our only guide. I am not prepared, however, to wait until peace is declared for that process to begin.\" With reference to the question whether this Colony should take the lead or not, I also read a very interesting statement in the Weekly Times which showed how, under the auspices of the learned Attorney-General, this Colony took the lead in certain legislation, and how much it was appreciated. I will read an extract. This says: \"It is particularly interesting to turn the leaves of the Journal of the Society of Comparative Legislation and to find how, in more than one instance, the Dominions and Colonies have proved to be more alert than the Mother Country in coping, by means of legislation, with dangers to the common weal, and how they have done their work with greater dispatch, vigour and sagacity. Attention has been drawn already in The Times to the rapidity with which the Australian Commonwealth dealt with companies financed or controlled by enemy subjects.\n\nEnemy marks are for all practical purposes suspended here, just as they are in Australia. Coming to the more substantial part of the question, I would like to mention two considerations which seem to me to show that the motion, even in the amended form in which I suggest it might be framed, would be ill-conceived. I think that before I go further I ought to explain that though I am speaking at the moment on behalf of the Government of this Colony as at present advised, I have no authority to make any statement on behalf of His Majesty's Government, and any views I may express must not be taken as necessarily those of the Imperial authorities.\n\nThe first consideration is that this is an international question. The second consideration is that it is an Imperial question. The legislation advocated in the resolution has not been adopted in any part of the British Empire. It has not been adopted in the United Kingdom, or in Australia, even in Germany. No doubt the reason why the German authorities have not attacked this particular form of property is that it is not to their interest to do so. And I would ask the hon. member who proposes this resolution to consider very carefully whether it might not be against our interests to attack German trade marks here.\n\nHON. MR. HOLYOAK: In reply to what has fallen from my learned friend the Attorney-General, I may say that the hon. member referred to the case of legislation passed in Australia. It is quite true that legislation has been introduced and passed by the Council in anticipation that if it were passed the inevitable corollary would be an Ordinance. The resolution in Australia has the effect of suspending the use of enemy trade marks in the Commonwealth. Suspension, however, is a very different thing from confiscation. I think the effect of the Australian legislation is to suspend the use of enemy trade marks for the duration of the war, and, as I have said before, that is the position here at present.\n\nThe Attorney-General said that this was a matter which should be left to the future, and that is precisely the reply I expected this Government to make, that this question cannot be settled until after the war and must be left to future consideration, and I have no hesitation in saying that the future will find us in the same state of unpreparedness as we were at the commencement of the war, in regard to our trade policy. The Government wants to leave all questions of economic and fiscal reform until peace is declared. I contend that this is a thing which should be brought up at the present moment and be fully considered, and, if thought fit, legislated upon by the Imperial Government.\n\nMy resolution was really proposed in the hope that we should be able to force upon the Imperial authorities at Home a question which we in Hongkong consider to be absolutely vital to British trade. There is a distinction between trade measures which help us in the war and trade measures which are advocated as a means of avoiding German competition after the war, and the policy to be adopted for avoiding undesirable German dominance. There is a distinction between those things which help us in the war and those which give us no help at all in that direction.\n\nThe measures adopted in the United Kingdom and elsewhere with regard to enemy trade are all based on the idea of endeavouring to weaken the enemy's resources during the war. The policy aimed at in this resolution will not help us in the slightest in the war and is entirely a post-war measure, and the Imperial Government have so far refused to bind themselves as to their post-war trade policy. That being so, I think it would be very unwise for this Colony to endeavour to force their hands.\n\nIn view of these Imperial and international considerations, I think, Sir, that the Government cannot accept the motion. The question will no doubt be considered in due course by minds with a far wider and deeper knowledge of the facts and issues involved than any of us here can possess.\n\n**HIS EXCELLENCY**: If it is, as the hon. member who moved the resolution stated, that he did so with the idea of helping the Home Government, then I trust he will quite sympathise with the Government when they say that they cannot accept the resolution. Very hard words have been used regarding the action which the Government has indicated it will have to take in this matter, namely, to refuse the resolution, and I do not think that those hard words are justified when we learn what the intention of the hon. member was.\n\nWhat we are asked to do is to fly in the face of His Majesty's Government. The question of trade marks has been brought up by the Chamber of Commerce and the views of the Chamber of Commerce have been...",
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        "content_text": "This connection were the cigarette and kerosene oil companies, but their example has been followed by manufacturers of alkalies, household soap, aniline dyes, candles, sewing machines, patent medicines, condensed milk, refined sugar, Japanese sheetings and drills, and Russian cotton prints, while certain firms in the Treaty Ports are doing a considerable trade in drugs and chemical products, and in one case quite a promising general mail order business with native clients by means of the efficient parcel post, cash on delivery system of the Chinese Post Office. This method of direct distribution, which at first sight presents enormous difficulties, evolved from the realisation that the Chinese merchant does not distribute foreign imports as widely and efficiently if left to his own devices as he does when working under a modern system and with constant and stimulating foreign supervision. The systems vary in accordance with the needs of the various districts and the articles handled, but the most elaborate method is to divide China into territories under foreign managers, and these territories are subdivided into districts with a European in charge. Native agents are appointed in each city or large village, who are always secured by a good shop guarantee, and frequently make a deposit with the company, which allows interest thereon. Goods are consigned up to the value of the deposit and/or guarantee and are stored for account of the company pending their sale. Prices are fixed, and the agents work on a stipulated commission. Returns of sales and unsold stocks are made weekly, and these are verified by foreign inspectors, who travel constantly, appoint new agents, investigate complaints, and make suggestions as to future possibilities of extension. Remittances are made periodically to the district headquarters, all losses or profits due to fluctuations in exchange being for account of the agent. The difficulties of inland taxation are overcome either by the taking out of transit passes, or else by the dealers making their own arrangements with the authorities, and in this way the goods are distributed into almost every village in China up to the borders of Tibet, under the direct supervision of the firm which manufactured them in Europe. The losses\n\ndrills and 20 per cent. of Turkey Red cambrics are credited to Japan, this trade having been built up largely on the same lines.\n\nIf it is possible for our competitors to build up a satisfactory and increasing business in such complex articles as cotton prints, surely the time has arrived for the great British houses in China carefully to take stock of the position and earnestly enquire whether the present methods of selling piece goods to a closed circle of native dealers in Shanghai are adequate in order to cope with existing conditions and the general trend of events. Organisations for the direct distribution up-country have many risks and difficulties to contend with, such as internal taxation, difficulty of communication, currency and exchange questions, and the increasing difficulty of securing capable European salesmen with a knowledge of handling Chinese. They have, however, the following great advantages\n\n(1) There are the economies to be secured from the fact that the goods remain, until sold to the consumer, in the hands of the distributing syndicate, thus eliminating the Shanghai native brokers' and merchants' commissions, and effecting an enormous saving in interest, and inasmuch as a Foreign Syndicate need not in normal times charge more than five per cent. per annum, the native interest under the present system is from one to two per cent. per month. Carrying charges, such as storage and fire insurance, are also much lower in the interior than at the ports.\n\n(2) With an organisation extended all over the country any effort of the Chinese to combine and defer purchasing until the importer brings down his price to an unremunerative level is practically impossible, as transfers could be effected; and, besides, the Syndicate could afford to offer prices very much below those of goods imported under the present system. This removes the evils arising from a limited market such as Shanghai, where the Chinese constantly exercise their powers of combination against the foreign importer.\n\n(3) There is the incalculable advantage of having a perfect knowledge of the special wants of and quantities",
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        "content_text": "intraed .1 .0 .Jueil .bmS \n\n-de ruð eniroaki beɖorðte) Ifidorosł .M.A \n\n(nois- \n\n„D1.8.ES bøttesoð \n\nbanfredtuë .я \n\n81.0.ES \n\nbedantta) df.si.rs \n\nnorail .0 .Ð \n\n(noidnel Føðnroll \n\n1' H* LATONFLEM \n\n.1inJE.III \n\nTo ac¿tuh ert hodetupatler nottura .1 .1 .0 nindqeð \n\nTot hebпones galed aid no „VIGI,#brek .ritÕI sit no taatu¿bå ndtw 1-0,nidqr0 .0 nietq ban ynold ent shiatuo yjuk yandilkm „Jandujhā hetnłoqqe saw (budordt>) creednulo¥ ef?¿A „Day Bid şnktub sham srov lìatë ont nå sagrado terito di \n\n•Tepito nitoevanī .VI \n\nhetnioqqe arw akdejor4 AV zebrero là .V JA .109 .Jueid \n\n.A nistqɛð soir „dies „rodmevol.dal and ne reoi110 zaidooqeni .ynold edt gaivoni ættri sát no tremigor eams est le [[abbk Teoi110 gaidoeqanl betnieqqe saw yıêmîni Nt81 angroM JA .H rojol VIGI „NOTAM „stic and no sɛbarrel▲ „V .A .500 .Jueil besosus ot „ynofol edt zatvoel mitol est no \n\n• \n\n.aeitpl brou-0 .Y \n\n.0.0. I to brug yĺkeb a bedeicut evad „8 ‚V .X ‚H adT \n\nend da squɗ Testnu[oV .X.H act #kw nɔoor stented in no mm à bas .basiel anecdusenetë no noitetƐ assiOT}W \n\naniniert Iezoreð .IV \n\ngairuh ba yldnew tray oft gniwb bled med evad asb-70% \n\n‚yneqmoð ̧notInddad to guideienoo yĺžnew so int redd new zeloso sold ano itousteni vidozardi „gatttigil donoy-8,[[17] beupë bas moote 19 sometel bạn Youth Binh Ti live \"shi no som thì bao steoquo sad wovrebne obrzaq dose ja vaniniert yıtnotal al owah hisi sa Jnerettih diw qu emit ert ebivik of aldianoq as mi se obou need „Nora 08 TO BEtunim OS to aeoitoeng \n\n.IIV \n\nVII Bayonet Fighting. \n\n440 \n\nThe officers and Sergeants have attended Classes and received \n\nSpecial Instruction from 2 Instructors of the 4th. K. §. I. I. \n\nand have been able to instruct their Platoons at parades. \n\nVIII Field Operations. \n\nField Operations were held in the New Territories in New Kowloon \n\non Sunday the 23rd. January and Sunday the 11th. February 1917 \n\nin accordance with General and Special Ideas previously prepared. \n\nThe Officers being detailed to go over the country previously so as \n\nto gain a knowledge of the ground. Field operations have also \n\nbeen held in the Sookunpoo Valley and neighbourhood on several \n\noccasions. \n\n(XI) Inspections \n\nThe Corps was inspected by His Excellency the General Officer \n\nCommanding on the Polo Ground on the 26th. July 1916. His Excellency \n\nalso inspected the Corps at their various mobilisation stations in \n\nthe Victoria Section and the patrols furnished from Aberdeen to \n\nStanley on the 24th. March 1917. \n\nX Machine Gun Section. \n\nThe Machine Gun Section consists of 1 Officer, 2nd. Lieut. Thornhill \n\nand 13 N. C. Os. and men with 2 Machine guns they have drilled \n\ntwice weekly during the year the Instructor being Sergeant W. Bowles \n\n4th. K. S. L. I. who has now left. All are now qualified Machine gunners. The Section has taken part in all Field Days and Field Exercises with the Corps and have fired Part I of the Machine gun \n\nCourse in 1916 and 1917 and Part II in 1917. It is hoped that more \n\nammunition will be available during the current year for firing \n\npractices. \n\nII Signalling Section \n\nThe Signalling Section consists of 1 Sergeant 1 Lance Sergt. 2 Lance Corporals and 9 Privates in addition to 2 on leave. Practices are held usually 3 times a week. The training has consisted of Visual Signalling (including buzzer) based upon the Signalling Training \n\nManual.",
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        "content_text": "申\n\n102\n\nNo. 10 of 1899.\n\nTable K.\n\nFurnishing of accounts to boarder.\n\nExclusion of prostitutes.\n\nClosing.\n\nProhibition of gambling and prevention of disorder.\n\nIllness of boarder.\n\nFurnishing of weekly list of stamp boarders.\n\nRestriction on discharge of boarder.\n\nInspection of boarding-house.\n\nPosting up of rules.\n\nPenalty for infraction of rules.\n\nFees payable by boarder.\n\nMERCHANT SHIPPING.\n\nwith a memorandum of the amount in which he is indebted to the boarding master or of the amount belonging to him still in the hands of the boarding master.\n\n11. Before a boarder is discharged, he shall, if he so requires, receive from the boarding master a full and true statement of his account for board, lodging, and other expenses, and the boarder, if satisfied as to the correctness of the said statement, shall sign his name thereon in proof thereof. The boarding master shall take his book to the Harbour Master or his deputy for inspection every Monday at noon.\n\n[Rule 12, rep. No. 16 of 1912.]\n\n13. The boarding master shall not allow any prostitute on the premises.\n\n14. Boarding-houses shall be closed every night at 11 o'clock.\n\n15. No gambling shall be allowed in any boarding-house, and every master shall do his utmost to prevent noisy conduct on the part of the boarders or others frequenting the house; in the event of his not being able to preserve order, he shall give intimation thereof to the nearest constable or at a police station.\n\n16. In the event of any boarder being sick, the master is immediately to procure the assistance of a duly qualified medical practitioner and report the case immediately to the Principal Civil Medical Officer, and the names of sick men are to be inserted in the column of remarks in the weekly list.\n\n17. The master of every boarding-house shall, every Monday morning, send to the Government Shipping Office a list copied from his book of all the seamen boarding in his house on that day and of those boarders who have left during the previous week, showing how the latter have been disposed of.\n\n18. No boarding master shall discharge a boarder from his house without the sanction of the Harbour Master, unless such boarder is provided with suitable employment.\n\n19. Every boarding-house shall be open at all times for the inspection of any Justice of the Peace or the Harbour Master or his deputy or of any Inspector of Police, or any member of the Sanitary Board, as well as for the visits of the Principal Civil Medical Officer.\n\n20. A copy of these rules shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in the general sitting room.\n\n21. Any infraction of any of these rules shall render the offender liable to a fine of 25 dollars, and for a second offence to deprivation of his licence in addition.\n\n22. Boarders are hereby informed that the only fees for which they are liable are a Government fee of 40 cents for discharge and 40 cents for shipping, and one dollar for boarding-house fee which is to include the commission for cashing an advance note.\n\nMERCHANT SHIPPING.\n\n574\n\nNo. 10 of 1899.\n\n108\n\n23. When seamen have signed fresh articles of agreement, no deductions other than those for debts legally due are to be made from their advance.\n\n24. Seamen's clothing or bedding is not to be detained by way of security for debt.\n\n25. Any boarder dissatisfied with his account shall be at liberty to lay the same before the Harbour Master who will decide if the charges are reasonable or otherwise.\n\n26. A boarding-house keeper shall ship only the men belonging to his house. If, on any occasion, he has not enough boarders to complete the number required to ship, he may apply to any other boarding-house to supply the deficiency, but the men so supplied are to be shipped by the house in which they are boarding and not by the keeper who has the order for the crew, and only one shipping fee shall be charged.\n\n27. The weekly charge for board and lodging shall be:— in boarding-houses for Europeans and Americans, $8.00; in other boarding-houses, such amount as may be approved by the Harbour Master.\n\nTable K (A).\n\nINFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON ARRIVAL IN PORT.\n\nName of vessel and flag\n\nPort of registry\n\nCommanded by\n\nRegistered Tonnage\n\nNature and Tonnage of Cargo on board\n\nNumber of Crew\n\nRig and Horse Power\n\nNumber of Guns\n\nName of Owners\n\nPort of departure and day of leaving original and last port\n\nConsignees or Agents, Messrs.\n\n(Cabin Passengers,- Chinese:\n\nDeck Passengers - Chinese:\n\nE. Deck Men, Women, Boys, Girls, =\n\nAny Infectious or Contagious Disease on board\n\nAny Births, Deaths, or Accidents on the voyage\n\nAny Explosives on board\n\nAny Mails on board\n\nAny Casualty on the voyage Weather\n\nAny derelicts, Sunken Wrecks, Ice, etc., passed during the voyage\n\nPort Regulations supplied\n\n* As amended by G. N. 189 of 1908.",
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        "content_text": "(4) The Army Council shall provide, in addition, hospital treatment or medical attendance free of charge, if such treatment or attendance under the Council's control is available, so long as the injured person continues in his employment as in paragraph (1).\n\n(5) No compensation or benefits shall be paid or given under this Scheme in respect of any injury if the injury was attributable to the serious and wilful misconduct of the person injured, unless the injury results in death or serious and permanent disablement. In considering a claim to compensation on account of sickness the Army Council may require proper medical evidence that the person was in good health at the commencement of the employment abroad.\n\n(6) An allowance awarded under this Scheme shall be paid in addition to any earnings in Government or other employment, so long as the degree of incapacity on account of which it was awarded continues, provided that the allowance, together with the weekly earnings in such employment, shall not exceed the average weekly earnings upon which the allowance was computed. Periodical adjustments of the allowance in accordance with this clause may be made from time to time by the Army Council.\n\n(7) Any pension or allowance awarded under this Scheme may, at the discretion of the Army Council, be commuted for a single payment, the amount of which shall be settled between the party entitled and the Army Council, and in any case in which the Army Council may think such a course desirable they may award a lump sum of such amount as they may determine in lieu of any pension or allowance.\n\n(8) A claim under this Scheme shall not be maintainable unless written notice of the injury or sickness has been given by the person concerned as soon as practicable after the occurrence thereof, unless it appears that the Army Council are not prejudiced by the absence of such notice or that there was some good reason which prevented notice being given.\n\n(9) When a person to whom an allowance has been awarded under this Scheme is certified by a Justice or a Minister of Religion and by a medical practitioner to be unable by reason of mental disability to manage his affairs, the Army Council may pay as much of the allowance as they think fit to the institution or person having the care of the person, and may pay the surplus, if any, or such part thereof as they think fit, for or towards the maintenance and benefit of the dependants of the person, and the Government shall be discharged from all liability in respect of any sums so paid.\n\n(10) When the death of a person to whom this Scheme applies results from an injury or sickness, in circumstances which would render compensation payable under the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (8) above, compensation shall be payable to his dependants as follows:-\n\n(i) If he leaves any dependants wholly dependent upon his earnings, a sum equal to 156 times his average weekly earnings during the period of his employment as in paragraph (1) or during the last 3 years of such employment, or the sum of £150, whichever is the larger, but not exceeding in any case £800,\n\n(ii) If he does not leave any dependants wholly dependent, but leaves dependants in part dependent upon his earnings, such sum, not exceeding in any case the amount payable under sub-paragraph (i) as is reasonable and proportionate to the injury to the said dependants:\n\nprovided that the amount of any weekly payments made in accordance with this Scheme in respect of the injury or sickness causing the death of the person, and any lump sum paid in commutation or in lieu thereof shall be deducted from the amount so payable.\n\nAny sum payable to dependants may, if there are more than one dependant, be apportioned between or amongst them as the Army Council may think fit.\n\n(11) The Army Council may, in any case in which the Department considers that the interest of dependants would be better served by a pension to the widow, or mother (where there is no widow), than by a lump sum, deal with the case as follows, namely:-\n\nThere shall be deducted from the lump sum payable to the dependants under the Scheme a portion for the dependent child or children if any. Such portion shall not exceed one-half of the entire amount, if there is only one child, or two-thirds if there are more than one, and there shall be granted to the widow, or mother (where there is no widow), a pension equal to the annuity which the remainder of the aforesaid lump sum would purchase according to the Post Office tables for the purchase of immediate annuities. Such pension shall not be liable to forfeiture in the event of the re-marriage of the recipient.\n\nIf the Army Council considers it desirable in the interests of dependants that a trustee or trustees should be appointed to administer for their benefit the money awarded as compensation to them, they may appoint a trustee or trustees, and pay the said money to him or them to be administered for the benefit of the dependants accordingly.\n\nThe sum or sums awarded will be paid to the dependants, or to the trustee or trustees on their behalf, as the case may be, and such payment shall be a good discharge to the Government notwithstanding that the person or persons for whose benefit it is made be below the age of 21 years.\n\n(12) In the case of death of a person leaving no dependants, a payment of not more than £10 shall be made to cover the reasonable expenses of medical attendance and burial,\n\n(13) An injured or disabled person shall not receive as the result of this Scheme a total annual payment out of the Public Funds in excess of his pay at the date of the injury or disablement.\n\n(14) A person who is eligible to benefit under this Scheme shall not lose by virtue thereof any gratuity or any superannuation or other allowance for which he may be eligible under any provision of the Superannuation Acts, 1834 to 1914, or any similar benefit to which he may be entitled under existing schemes or agreements as an employee of a firm or other body by whom he is ordinarily employed; and any person who, if this Scheme had not been framed, and the Injuries in War (Compensation) Act, 1914 (Session No. 2) had not been passed, would have been entitled to any gratuity or allowance in respect of injury under Section 1 of the Superannuation Act, 1887, or to any similar benefit under such schemes or agreements, shall remain",
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        "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG. 20th March, 1919.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**46037/18.**\n\nIn reply to Mr. Long's Confidential Despatch of 26th October, 1918, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that there have been no attempts either in the North or the South to deal by legislation with the question of \"mui tsai\", and that the universal practice in the matter remains unchanged throughout China.\n\n2. The Code of the Tsing Dynasty contained regulations legalising the position of the slave, and it is presumably to the repeal of these that reference is made in the article in the Hongkong Weekly Press of February 2nd, 1918, to which you call attention. These regulations were repealed 20 or 30 years ago, and the writer of the newspaper article appears to have had a very vague knowledge of his subject. No effort was made at the time of the Tientsin Floods to restrict the sale of children: there was, however, some discussion on the question of child stealing.\n\n3. While mui tsai receive no wages and, in my opinion, it would be impracticable to establish and enforce any system of wages - they are fed, clothed, housed, and sometimes educated: no small payment for one who would otherwise exist on the border of starvation, if at all. In bad times when mui tsai are less freely acquired, those for whom a home cannot be found are even drowned. If a transfer is effected,\n\n**RIGHT HONOURABLE  \nTHE VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B., &C.. &C..**",
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        "content_text": "B\" EXTRACTS FROM THE WEEKLY PRESS AND PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY ISSUED BY THE MOBILIZATION DIRECTORATE, WAR OFFICE.\n\nTHE UNITED KINGDOM. DEMOBILIZATION.\n\nManchester Guardian, 11/12/18. Naval and Military Record, 11/12/18. (884)\n\nNo. VI. Transport Limitations. 480\n\nThe number of pivotal men who can be transported to England before Christmas is limited by the amount of transport available. At the moment there is unprecedented congestion. Released prisoners of war have necessarily to be first considered and there is additional pressure on the French ports owing to the arrival of repatriated French and Belgian families. Dispersal stations, however, are now in smooth working order and as soon as the temporary pressure on transport is relieved there will be a steady increase in the numbers of key men being released.\n\n(885) Additional Officers for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps RECE 2790\n\nWhen demobilization begins the services of additional officers will be required for duty with the R.A.O.C. A limited number of officers of the Special Reserve, Territorial Force, or others holding temporary commissions will be selected and attached to the corps for duty. Candidates are to be of the rank of Lieutenant, between 30 and 40 years of age, of medical category not lower than C.1, and should have served overseas with an expeditionary force. They must agree to serve with the corps as long as their services are required and overseas if necessary. They will be eligible if accepted, for E.P. pay under A.C. 1927/1918.\n\nREINSTATEMENT IN CIVIL EMPLOYMENT.\n\nEx-Service Man, 6/11/18. (891) Resettlement Machinery-What the Labour Ministry Can and Cannot do.\n\nThe Minister of Labour, explaining in an interview with a representative of the Ex-Service Man the plans of the Ministry for resettling men after the war, said: \"We are not a 'departmental machine', but a Department genuinely anxious to do everything possible for those who have done so much for us. But the men must help us to help them, otherwise our task will be impossible: our position is really that of a vast clearing house for labour. We neither make work, nor control the underlying principles (often international in aspect) which determine the state of the labour market: herein must the men help us, by adjusting themselves to the industrial changes caused by the war. In this way we hope to avoid conflict with the inexorable law of supply and demand, and it is just here that the Local Advisory Committees will be invaluable, through their local and personal knowledge, in advising men how to adapt themselves to an inevitable change of environment.\n\nMEDICAL TREATMENT.\n\n(900) Times, 10/12/18. Athenæum, November, 1918. Disabled Soldiers-Continuation of Hospital Treatment.\n\nThe Secretary of the War Office announces that under instructions from the War Cabinet it has been decided that for a period of six months from December 3rd, 1918, the War Office will continue to afford treatment in Military Hospitals for all serving soldiers requiring prolonged treatment, and will also provide accommodation and treatment for pensioners during that period.\n\nA Medical Correspondent of the Times expresses great satisfaction at the progressive spirit thus shown by the Army Medical Department, and considers that the future of the disabled soldier is rendered considerably brighter, as the Pensions Ministry can now form a close working alliance with the Army authorities, and so gradually take over such war-doctors and war-hospitals as may be necessary.\n\n(902) The Future of Ex-Officers-University and Technical Training Classes.\n\nIn a contributed article on this subject Mr. Ronald Frost points to the existence of these classes as evidence that the State recognises the importance of training officers for their future civil work while still in the Army. The classes are, however, capable of indefinite expansion, since of the numbers that can at present be provided for (about 90,000) only about 1500 (out of a possible 40,000) are attending. This can only be due to ignorance of, or failure to appreciate, the facilities offered, on the part of the officers themselves, or to lack of support and encouragement by the military authorities.",
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        "content_text": "# APPENDIX X.\n## Value of Trade with China.\n\n28\n\n| Year | 1896 | 1903 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| United Kingdom | 231,621,000 Taels | 331,049,000 Taels | 225,716,000 Taels | 83,115,000 Taels | 210,030,000 Taels | 272,833,000 Taels | 288,318,000 Taels | 413,467,000 Taels | 401,974,000 Taels |\n| British Empire |  |  | 60,627,000 | 46,274,000 | 102,054,000 | 105,271,000 | 129,271,000 | 274,445,000 | ... |\n| Hong Kong |  |  | 541,091,000 | 476,809,000 | 435,987,000 | ... | ... | ... | 857,801,000 |\n| Japan and Korea | 55,853,000 | 145,409,000 | 80,353,000 | 113,257,000 | 76,282,000 | ... | 78,078,000 Taels | 159,015,000 | 137,990,000 |\n| United States of America and Philippine Islands | 20,708,000 | 23,198,000 | 226,198,000 | 195,229,000 | 288,764,000 | 226,198,000 | ... | 144,478,000 | 82,171,000 Taels |\n| Other countries | 46,141,000 | ... | 127,781,000 | 76,282,000 | ... | 185,884,000 | 71,242,000 | 82,171,000 | ... |\n| Total | 333,671,000 Taels | 541,091,000 Taels | 973,468,000 Taels | 925,468,000 Taels | 1,012,450,000 | 998,204,000 | 1,040,776,000 | 1,277,807,000 | ... |\n| Value of Kaikuan tael | ... | ... | ... | ... | (= £71,392,000) | (= £147,283,000) | (= £126,286,000) | (= £155,574,000) | (= £218,564,000) |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (= £275,100,000) |\n\n| Country | 1896 | 1903 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Canada | 2,574,000 Taels | ... | 1,367,000 | ... | 23,008,000 Taels | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 1,272,000 | 472,000 | 1,081,000 | 2,518,000 | ... | 1,536,000 | 4,978,000 | 7,301,000 | 16,498,000 |\n| Singapore | ... | 1,081,000 | 2,518,000 | ... | 21,836,000 | ... | ... | 14,692,000 | ... |\n| British India | 25,202,000 | 85,800,000 | 54,482,000 | 45,926,000 | 48,695,000 | 39,844,000 | 12,851,000 | 14,274,000 | ... |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11,780,000 Taels |\n\nAs showing the growth of trade with the British colonies, the following figures are not without interest:— 80,580,000\n\n29\n\n# APPENDIX XI.\n## Percentage of Trade with China.\n\n| Year | 1896 | 1903 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| United Kingdom | 70.5 | 61.1 | 42.4 | 43.5 | 41.5 | 29.1 | 27.3 | 26.0 | ... |\n| British Empire | 6.0 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 15.10 | 20.8 | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| Hong Kong | ... | ... | 15.3 | 19.3 | 20.4 | 23.1 | 28.0 | 32.5 | 39.7 |\n| Japan and Korea | 13.9 | 7.7 | 11.0 | 11.6 | 13.7 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 7.2 |\n| United States of America and Philippine Islands | 8.7 | 12.8 | 16.7 | 13.4 | 26.4 | 22.1 | 16.8 | 12.6 | ... |\n| Other countries | 9.5 | 8.10 | 37.0 | 22.2 | 9.5 | 37.3 | ... | ... | ... |\n\n# APPENDIX XII.\n## British (and partly British) Newspapers in China.\n\n### Hong Kong\n- **The China Mail**\n- **The Hong Kong Daily Press**\n- **The Hong Kong Telegraph**\n- **The South China Morning Post**\n- Ten Chinese-owned papers (mostly vernacular)\n\n### Shanghai\n- **The British Chamber of Commerce Journal**\n- **The North China Herald**\n- **The North China Daily News**\n- **The Shanghai Gazette**\n- **The Shanghai Mercury**\n- **The Shanghai Times**\n- **Lloyd's Weekly**\n- **Shipping and Commerce**\n- **Commerce and Finance**\n- **The Celestial Empire**\n- **Cheng Pao** (vernacular)\n\n### Tien-tsin\n- **Peking and Tien-tsin Times**\n- **North China Daily Mail**\n- **North China Sunday Times**\n- **The China Illustrated Weekly**\n- **The China Critic**\n\n### Hankow\n- **The Central China Post**\n\n# APPENDIX XIII.\n## MISSIONARY SOCIETIES.\n\n### ANGLICAN\n\n| Province and Town | Mission | Opened | No. of Staff |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hunan-Hengchowfu | Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada | 1911 | 1 |\n| Honan-Kaifeng |  |  | 1 |\n| Honan-Siantan |  |  | 1 |\n| Honan-Yungchowfu |  | 1916 | 1 |\n| Honan-Kweitel |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Ciongbau, via Kienning | Church of England Zenana Missionary Society | 1910 | 12 |\n| Fukien-Nantai, Foochow |  | 1910 |  |\n| Fukien-Foochow City |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Kienningfu |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Kutien sien |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Loydanlisien |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Pucheug |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Siyang |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Shanyang |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Sungki, via Kienning |  |  |  |\n| Fukien-Chunganhsien | Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East | 1910 |  |\n| Fukien-Foochow City |  | 1897 | 15 |\n| Fukien-Nantai |  | 1850 | 22 |\n| Fukien-Tosung |  | 1904 |  |\n| Fukien-Funingfu |  | 1882 | 2 |\n| Fukien-Futsing, via Foochow |  | 1896 | 7 |\n| Fukien-Hinghwafu |  | 1893 | 12 |\n| Fukien-Hoting, via Ningtel |  | 1903 | 2 |\n| Fukien-Kacsanshib, via Futsing |  | 1896 | 2 |\n| Fukien-Kiangtow, via Fuking |  | 1898 |  |\n| Fukien-Kieuningfu |  | 1894 |  |\n| Fukien-Kienyang, via Kiending |  | 1891 |  |\n| Fukien-Kutiensien |  | 1886 |  |\n\nPage 150\nPage 151",
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        "content_text": "## - 2 - \n\n94 \n\nThe colony had one or more girls virtually in a position of slavery.\n\n\"The custom is called adoption, but money payments are usually made, and in the majority of cases the girls became household drudges and worse. As the result of our action I relinquished my appointment and step by step have forced the Colonial Office to admit the material fact in this grave indictment of British honor.\n\n\"A reply recently given by the Colonial Office to questions regarding the buying and selling of children in Hong Kong was as follows:\n\n\"Buying and selling of human beings does not take place openly in Hong Kong. A custom does exist there, as elsewhere in China, by which, in return for a money payment, girls are transferred by their parents or natural guardians to the care of another household usually for the purpose of domestic service, though the transaction is described by the Chinese as a form of adoption.\n\n\"Sheltering under this custom, the most revolting abuses in the traffic of girls and children are openly carried out. Go-betweens or brokers are employed for the sale and purchase of these unfortunate girls, and the fact that large numbers are sold into the local house of ill-repute, and are shipped overseas for the same purpose, is perfectly well known to the whole shipping community.\n\nThe **Hong Kong Weekly Press** of March 12, 1921, writes as follows:\n\n\"We have heard one of the leading Chinese residents of Hong Kong express the opinion that fully 90 per cent of the children bought in the Colony are bought really as a commercial speculation. They are purchased at a very tender age for a few dollars, trained to domestic service for a few years, and sold in marriage perhaps for many times the original purchase price.\"\n\n## BRUTAL ILL-TREATMENT\n\n\"An astounding feature of the case is that the above practice",
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        "content_text": "via enclosure No.2 in Mr. Jamieson's despatch No.4 of 6th Sept: 1921\n\n**CODY**\n\n**THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA**\n\n**MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.**\n\n618\n\nCanton, September 7th 1921\n\nDear Mr. Jamieson:\n\nI should like to draw your attention to an official communication, which I find reproduced in the Times Weekly Edition July 22 and which you will find easily in your Home papers, of the work of a committee of the Imperial Conference which considered the question of nationality on July 18th last.\n\nThe Committee favourably recommended the proposals put forward by Mr. Shortt which provided for the acquisition of British nationality by persons of British descent of the second and subsequent generations born abroad. It would seem therefore that the law of nationality as at present in force in China about which we have had some discussion recently is not such a bad law after all seeing that a similar law has been proposed by the British Home Secretary and favourably considered by the Premiers of the British Empire who will recommend its adoption to their respective Parliaments.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nSGD: Chao Chu Wu",
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        "content_text": "# APPENDIX X\n## Value of Trade with China\n\n1896  \n1903  \n1913  \n1914  \n1915  \n1916  \n1917  \n1918  \n1919  \n1920  \n\n| British Empire | 234,624,000 Taels | 331,049,000 Taels | 476,809,000 Taels | 454,297,000 Taels | 423,262,000 Taels | 435,937,000 Taels | 413,463,000 Taels | 401,974,000 Taels | 488,004,000 Taels | 562,750,000 Taels |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| United Kingdom | 145,409,000 | 225,716,000 | 288,764,000 | 262,422,000 | 252,606,000 | 272,838,000 | 274,445,000 | ... | 279,179,000 | 288,518,000 |\n| United States | 55,858,000 | 80,627,000 | 113,257,000 | 83,415,000 | 103,493,000 | 102,054,000 | ... | 105,271,000 | 78,078,000 | 128,271,000 |\n| Hong Kong | 29,708,000 | 23,198,000 | 46,274,000 | 68% $61 | 75,232,000 | ... | 75,154,000 | 75,154,000 | 121,478,000 | 159,015,000 |\n| Japan and Korea | ... | ... | ... | ... | 210,030,000 | ... | 285,126,000 | 357,801,000 | 426,394,000 | 473,995,000 |\n| America and Philippine Islands | ... | ... | ... | ... | 102,054,000 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |\n| Other countries | 46,141,000 | ... | 80,353,000 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 177,520,000 | 215,893,000 |\n| Total | =£55,611,000 | 339,671,000 | £71,392,000 | £147,233,000 | 226,198,000 | 925,468,000 | £126,286,000 | 144,478,000 | 998,204,000 | 1,012,450,000 |\n| Total | ... | ... | 978,468,000 | 541,091,000 | ... | 2/81 | 2/71 | 3/311 | £165,574,000 | £218,564,000=£275,100,000 |\n| Value of Haikwan tael | 3/4 | 2/71 | 3/03 | 2/81 | £113,258,000 | =£165,574,000 | 187,990,000 | 873,336,000 | 1,040,776,000 | 1,277,807,000 |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 82,171,000 | 71,242,000 | 99,914,000 | 122,260,000 | 1,303,880,000 | £404,637,000|=£442,776,000 |\n| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | 4/344 | 5/37% | 6/4 | $6/9 | ... |\n\n| Canada ... | 2,574,000 T'aels | 2,518,000 T'aels | 1,961,000 Trels | 1,536,000 | 1,612,000 | 13,552,000 | 2,297,000 | 16,732,000 | 2,470,000 | 24,340,000 |\n| Australia and New Zealand | 1,272,000 | 1,238,000 | 1,536,000 | ... | 11,780,000 | 14,461,000 | 1,367,000 | 21,336,000 Taels | 21,220,000 | ... |\n| Singapore | 4,978,000 | 7,301,000 | 16,488,000 | 14,632,000 Taela | 2,851,000 | 3,407,000 Tals | 2,080,000 | 12,851,000 T'aels | ... | ... |\n| British India | 25,202,000 | 35,800,000 | 54,482,000 | 45,926,000 | 48,695,000 | 89,344,000 | 33,939,000 | 14,026,000 | 36,580,000 | 41,260,000 |\n\nAs showing the growth of trade with the British dominions and colonies, the following figures are not without interest :--  \n1919.\n\n29\n\n# APPENDIX XI\n## Percentage of Trade with China\n\n|  | 1896 | 1903 | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | 1917 | 1918 | 1919 | 1920 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| British Empire | 70.5 | 61.1 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 41.5 | 29.1 | 27.3 | 13.7 | 16.5 | 11.0 |\n| Hong Kong | 8.7 | 15.3 | 19.3 | 20.4 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 11.6 | ... |\n| United Kingdom | 46.1 | ... | 11.5 | 10.5 | 23.1 | 28.0 | 32.5 | 7.7 | ... | ... |\n| Japan and Korea | ... | ... | ... | ... | 46.5 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 37.3 | 38.1 | 43.1 |\n| United States of America and Philippine Islands | 6.9 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 8.3 | ... | 12.8 | ... | 9.681 | 9.3 |\n| Other countries | 13.9 | 15.1 | 20.8 | 26.4 | 22.1 | 8.91 | 12.6 | 15.7 | 16.8 | 16.4 |\n\n# APPENDIX XII\n## British (and partly British) Newspapers in China\n\n### Hong Kong\n- The China Mail\n- The Hong Kong Daily Press\n- The Hong Kong Telegraph\n- The South China Morning Post\n- Tone Chinese-owned papers (mostly vernacular)\n\n### Shanghai\n- The British Chamber of Commerce Journal\n- The North China Daily News\n- The North China Herald (weekly edition of North China Daily News)\n- The Shanghai Mercury*\n- The Shanghai Times*\n- Lloyd's Weekly\n- Shipping and Engineering\n- Finance and Commerce\n- The Celestial Empire (weekly edition of Shanghai Mercury)*\n- Ch'eng Pao (vernacular)\n\n### Tien-tsin\n- Peking and Tien-tsin Times\n- North China Daily Mail\n- North China Sunday Times\n- The China Illustrated Weekly\n- The China Critic\n\n### Hankow\n- The Central China Post\n\n*Under Japanese control.\n\n# APPENDIX XIII\n## MISSIONARY SOCIETIES\n\n| Province and Town | Mission Opened | No. of Staff | Province and Town | Mission Opened | No. of Staff |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| ANOLIOAN |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada |  |  | Church of England Zenana Missionary Society |  |  |\n| Honn | 1911 | 1 | Hurar- | 1910 | 12 |\n| Kaifeng | 1916 | I | Hengchowfu | 1910 | 9 |\n| Kweiteh... |  |  | Siangtan |  |  |\n|  |  |  | Yungchowfu |  |  |\n| Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East: |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Fukien- |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Changanhsien | 1910 | 3 | Nantai, Foochow | 1886 | + |\n| Foochow City | 1850 | 22 | Tosung | 1904 |  |\n| Nantai |  |  | Foochow City | 1884 |  |\n|  |  |  | Funingfu | 1882 | 11 |\n| Kienningfu | 1902 |  | Kienningfu |  |  |\n| Futaing, via Foochow | 1896 | 7 | Kutienhsien |  |  |\n| Loyutanhaien | 1889 |  | Pingnan |  |  |\n| Puchong |  |  | Siyang |  |  |\n| Shenyang |  |  | Sungki, via Kienning | [7320 GG] |  |\n|  |  |  | Hinghwafu | 1893 | 12 |\n| Hotung, via Ningteh | 1903 | 2 | Hotung, via Ningteh | 1902 |  |\n| Kaotanshih, við Futaing | 1896 | 2 | Kaotanshih, via Futaing | 1908 |  |\n| Kiangtow, viên Fuking | 1896 | 2 | Kiangtow, via Fuking | 1893 |  |\n| Kiebuingfu | 1894 | 7 | Kiebuingfu | ... | 5 |\n| Kienyang, via Kieuning | 1891 | + | Kienyang, via Kieuning | 1907 |  |\n| Katiension | 1886 | 2 |  |  |  |",
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        "content_text": "## Hospitals\n\nThere are at present no free clinics for providing facilities for the treatment either for the European population or for the Chinese. Those suffering from syphilis and gonorrhoea are taken as in-patients, foreigners to the Government Civil Hospital, Chinese to the Tung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals, though in the case of the two latter it is only patients suffering from the later stages of the disease who are readmitted, others being debarred by a rule which excludes cases of venereal disease.\n\nThe Government Civil Hospital is always open and anyone requiring immediate treatment could apply to the medical man on duty, but no arrangements are made for the provision of free treatment although a large proportion of the patients are unable to afford the necessary drugs.\n\nIn order to extend the present facilities at this hospital, it would be necessary to provide additional rooms for the purpose of carrying out out-patients treatment. To establish a continuously open free clinic, it is suggested that a specially qualified general practitioner working under the supervision of the venereal disease officer should be appointed. His duties would be to attend three or four times weekly for sessions of two to three hours (the fee paid for such services in England is one to two guineas). A trained attendant working under his direction would be required to carry out daily irrigation and disinfection treatment, etc.\n\nTung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals. Free clinics for the Chinese community should be opened at both these institutions. The requirements in each case would be a suite of rooms set apart for this purpose; a qualified general practitioner, and trained attendant, both working under the supervision of the venereal disease officer. In addition, owing to the reluctance of Chinese women to submit to examination by medical men, it would be very desirable to obtain the services of a Chinese medical woman in order to encourage the attendance of the infected women. We are given to understand that there are now Chinese...",
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        "content_text": "## HONG KONG\n_8- \n372 \n\n(0) The holding of post-graduate courses which would be especially useful to Chinese medical men.\n\n(a) The supervision of the Prison and special seafarers clinics.\n\n(e) The supervision of arrangements for suitable publicity.\n\n(f) Co-operation with voluntary organisations willing to assist in the dissemination of information to the general public or special groups.\n\n## HOSPITALS\n\nThere are at present no free clinics for providing facilities for the modern method of treatment either for the European population or for the Chinese. Those suffering from Syphilis and Gonorrhoea are taken as in-patients, foreigners to the Government Civil Hospital, Chinese to the Tung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals, though in the case of the two latter it is only patients suffering from the later stages of the disease who are admitted, others being debarred by a rule which excludes cases of Venereal Disease.\n\nThe Government Civil Hospital is always open and anyone requiring immediate treatment could apply to the medical man on duty, but no arrangements are made for the provision of free treatment although a large proportion of the patients are unable to afford the necessary drugs.\n\nIn order to extend the present facilities at this Hospital, it would be necessary to provide additional rooms for the purpose of carrying out out-patient treatment.\n\nTo establish a continuously open free clinic, it is suggested that a specially qualified general practitioner working under the supervision of the Venereal Disease Officer should be appointed. His duties would be to attend three or four times weekly for sessions of two to three hours (the fee paid for such services in England is one to two guineas). A trained attendant working under his direction would be required to carry out daily irrigation and disinfection treatment, etc.\n\nTung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals. Free clinics for the Chinese community should be opened at both these Institutions. The requirements in each case would be a suite of rooms set apart for this purpose; a qualified general practitioner, and trained attendant, both working under the supervision of the Venereal Disease Officer. In addition, owing to the reluctance of Chinese women to submit to examination by medical men, it would be very desirable to obtain the services of a Chinese medical woman in order to encourage the attendance of the infected women. We are given to understand that there are now Chinese women with British and American qualifications available.\n\n## Chinese Dispensaries\n\nWe are of the opinion that",
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        "content_text": "## TOJ IJUAN\n\nThe European population or for the Chinese. Those suffering from syphilis and gonorrhoea are taken as in-patients, foreigners to the Government Civil Hospital, Chinese to the Tung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals, though in the case of the two latter it is only patients suffering from the later stages of the disease who are admitted, others being debarred by a rule which excludes cases of venereal disease.\n\nThe Government Civil Hospital is always open and anyone requiring immediate treatment could apply to the medical man on duty, but no arrangements are made for the provision of free treatment although a large proportion of the patients are unable to afford the necessary drugs.\n\nTo extend the present facilities at this hospital it would be necessary to provide additional rooms for the purpose of carrying out out-patient treatment, establish a continuously open venereal clinic. It is suggested that a specially qualified general practitioner working under the supervision of the venereal disease officer should be appointed. His duties would be to attend three or four times weekly for sessions of two to three hours (the fee paid for such services in England is one to two guineas). A trained attendant working under his direction would be required to carry out daily irrigation and disinfection treatment, etc.\n\nTung Wah and Kwong Wah Hospitals. Free clinics for the Chinese community should be opened at both these institutions. The requirement in each case would be a suite of rooms set apart for this purpose; a qualified general practitioner, and trained attendant, both working under the supervision of the venereal disease officer. In addition, owing to the reluctance of Chinese women to submit to examination by medical men, it would be very desirable to obtain the services of a Chinese medical woman in order to encourage the attendance of the infected women. We are...",
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        "content_text": "DAILY NEWS. MAY 11. 1921. CHILD SLAVERY UNDER BRITISH RULE.\n\nBy H. L. HASLEWOOD, Lieut.-Commander R.N. (retired). It is high time that the British public were fully informed of the abominable system of child-slavery which prevails in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong.\n\nFor nearly a hundred years this island, with its 200,000 Chinese inhabitants, has been under our rule. There are now some 16,000 Europeans, and the island is controlled by the Governor and a Legislative Council. When I was acting as Superintend- ent of the Admiralty Chart Depot there in 1919, my wife and I were horrified by the screams of a child which came during the evening from a Chinese house.\n\nAs a result of our efforts to make inquiries, we came to the conclusion that this must be one of those cases of slavery which we had heard darkly hinted at. When I reported the case to the police, I was told that it was \"probably a slave girl.\" My wife immediately began investigations, and these revealed to us the fact, which had indeed already been discussed in a sermon by the British chaplain, that each Chinese house in the Colony had one or more girls virtually in a position of slavery. The custom is called adoption, but money payments are usually made, and in the majority of cases the girls became household drudges and worse.\n\nAs the result of our motion, I relinquished my appointment, and step by step, I forced the Colonial Office to admit the material fact in this grave indictment of British honour.\n\nA reply recently given by the Colonial Office to questions regarding the buying and selling of children in Hong Kong was as follows:\n\nBuying and selling of human beings does not take place openly in Hong Kong, but a custom does exist there, as elsewhere in China, by which, in return for money payment, girls are transferred by their parents or natural guardians to the service of another household, usually for the purpose of domestic service, though the transaction is described by the Chinese as a form of adoption.\n\nOutside official circles, it is hard to believe that anyone can distinguish the difference between the transfer of a girl for a money payment and actual buying and selling.\n\nSheltering under this custom, the most revolting abuses in the traffic of girls and children are openly carried out. Go-betweens or brokers are employed for the sale and purchase of these unfortunate girls, and the fact that large numbers are sold into the local houses of ill-fame, and are shipped overseas for the same purpose, is perfectly well known to the whole shipping community.\n\n\"Sold in Marriage.\" The \"Hong Kong Weekly Press\" of March 12, 1921, writes as follows:\n\nWe have heard one of the leading Chinese residents of Hong Kong express the opinion that fully 90 per cent. of the children bought in the Colony are bought really as a commercial speculation.\n\nThey are purchased at a very tender age for a few dollars, \"trained\" in domestic service for a few years, and sold in marriage perhaps for many times the original purchase price.\n\nIn circumstances like these, it will instantly be recognised that the system is open to great abuse, especially in the case of children who fail to develop personal attractions which enhance their marketable value.\n\nAn astounding feature of the case is that the above practice has been definitely pronounced as illegal in China itself, and that the Colonial Office are fully aware of this fact, but in spite of this, no steps are taken to abolish the practice in Hong Kong.\n\nBurns and Bruises. Revolting cases of brutal ill-treatment were brought before the Hong Kong magistracy on July 15 and August 3 of last year, when two girls were taken to the hospital covered with burns and bruises from head to foot as a result of the treatment they had received from their purchasers.\n\nOn January 24 and on Jan. 23 of this year, and also on Feb. 7, three small girl children were taken to hospital in the same condition. One of them, while sick (as her mistress admitted), had been beaten and kicked about, and bore the marks of a rattan cane. To quote the exact words, she was \"literally covered with bruises caused by some blunt, rough instrument.\"\n\nThe following case shows that the buying and selling is by no means confined to adoption and domestic service, as the Colonial Office would have us believe:\n\nOn December the 8th, 1920, a Chinese woman was charged with obtaining by false pretences the sum of thirty dollars. The evidence showed that she arranged for the sale of her sister as a concubine. As is usual in these cases, incredible as it may seem, no exception was taken to the buying and selling, but only to the question of false pretences, the woman having represented her sister as being unmarried.\n\nBabies as Burdens. A case came before the courts recently in which tiny children aged 11 and 13 were found to be carrying weights of salt up the steep hill of the Peak, Hong Kong.\n\nQuestions in the House of Commons elicited the fact that there are no regulations in Hong Kong controlling the amount of work which a child may be called upon to do, nor any limit of hours for which a child may be called upon to work; and, further, that a resolution carried unanimously at a meeting of the Sanitary Board in Hong Kong in May, 1919, calling for by-laws prohibiting the employment of children under the age of 14 in factories or workshops for more than 10 hours in any one day was rejected.\n\nIt is intolerable that such a state of slavery should exist in a British colony, where a British Governor rules practically without check, and it would appear that nothing but public opinion is likely to effect any real or lasting reform.",
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        "content_text": "THE \n\n20 \n\nHongkong Weekly \n\nWeekly Press \n\nVOL. XCV.] \n\nH \n\nAND \n\nChina Oberland Trade Report. \n\nONGKONG AND SHANGHAI \n\nBANKING CORPORATION. \n\nHead Office: Hongkong \n\n$20,000,000 \n\nPAID-UP CAPITAL... \n\nRESERVE FUNDS :- \n\nSTERLING.... \n\nSILVER \n\n£4,500,000 .$25,500,000 \n\nRESERVE LIABILITY OF PROP'TORS $20,000, \n\nCOURT OF DIRECTORS: \n\nG. M. DODWELL, Esq.-Chairman. \n\nHon. Mr. A.O. LANG, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. \n\nD. G. M. Bernard, Esq. A. M. Bowes Smith, Esq. \n\nG. T. M. Edkins, Esq. \n\nP. H. Holyoak, Esq. \n\nHon. E. Mr. V. D. Part. W. L. Pattenden, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Esq. H. P. White, Esq. \n\nCHIEF MANAGER: \n\nHON. MR A. G. STEPHEN. \n\nManager: Hongkong-A. H. BARLOW, Esq. \n\nManager: Shanghai-G. 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        "content_text": "300\n\n# HOW CHINA IS TO BE UNITED.\n\n(Daily Press, March 18th, 1922.) THERE is an amazing report in the Chinese press in the form of a cable from Shanghai to the effect that Marshal CHANG TSO-LIN—who is popularly regarded as the Autocrat of China—is about to issue a manifesto pledging his support to Dr. SUN YAT-SEN, and expressing his disappointment with the selfish military ambitions of General WU PEI-FU. To the majority of readers, perhaps, nothing would seem more incredible than this, for the organs of the Canton Party have been persistently denouncing CHANG TSO-LIN and all his works. The policies of SUN and CHANG have appeared to be utterly irreconcilable. The great War Lord of Mukden has been the maker of Cabinets at Peking, and it has been generally acknowledged that, without the support of his military forces, no Government could exist there. Last December his authority in this connection was plainly challenged by the younger member of the influential military triumvirate of the North—General WU PEI-FU, who sent forth from Hankow a series of vituperative telegrams denouncing as a traitor the man whom Marshal CHANG TSO-LIN had nominated to the office of Prime Minister.\n\nSuch was the support General Wu gained by his agitation that LIANG SHIH-YI felt that he had to quit the offices but as the charges brought against him were manifestly unfounded he has refused to resign. He took what in China is a familiar course in applying for \"sick leave,\" and he has had his period of \"sick leave\" extended three or four times. His \"sickness\" is, of course, purely diplomatic. He has been watching from the seclusion of his home the efforts of the President and the War Lord of Mukden to clear him of the stigma which General Wu has cast upon his character. General Wu's acceptance of the denials of his accusations has been very half-hearted; at all events it has not been such as to satisfy Mr. LIANG SHIH-YI that he can emerge from his seclusion and resume office feeling that the stain upon his character has been removed by the man who placed it there.\n\nMarshal CHANG TSO-LIN has evidently been greatly annoyed at General Wu's attitude, and has possibly been also influenced to some extent by the suspicion which seems to prevail widely in the North that Wu is planning a coup calculated to overshadow the influence of CHANG at Peking.\n\nby for in the\n\n[\n\n\"\n\n[March 28th, 1922\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &\n\nmatic counterstroke. There is reason to regard the Shanghai cable we have quoted as having a substantial foundation in fact, for in a recent Peking paper it was reported that Dr. C. C. Wu, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canton Government, had been to Mukden to a conference with Marshal CHANG TSO-LIN and it was stated that a solution of the question of unifying the North and South was worked out.\" All that remained was to secure the approval of the Super-Tuchun of Chihli (General TSAO KUN), and Dr. Wu would \"return to Canton and prepare for the unification.\n\nDr. SCHURMAN, the United States Minister to China, who has been on a visit of several days' duration to Canton, incidentally delivered two or three public speeches. In one of them he reviewed what had been achieved by China at the Washington Conference. Dr. SCHURMAN described these achievements as large, varied, very substantial and in some respects highly important.\"\n\n# DR. CHINA'S GAINS AT WASHINGTON.\n\nAll the expressions of Chinese opinion we have seen are expressions of disappointment that China achieved so little. Dr. WANG CHUNG-HUI, the Minister of Justice in the Peking Cabinet, and one of China's representatives at the Washington Conference, gave in a speech at Shanghai a fortnight ago a resumé of achievements at the Conference from the Chinese standpoint.\n\n\"Our people,\" he said, \"hoped for too much. They hoped that all the wrongs that China had suffered during the last eighty years would be righted at the Conference. When I sailed from Europe I told Dr. WELLINGTON KOO that China would get about 80 per cent of what she considered her due. Now, when I look at the results I believe we have secured but 5 per cent.\"\n\nDr. WANG attempted to explain away his disappointment by saying that \"the Conference was not a judicial tribunal where nations were tried, with other nations acting as complainants; but a Conference in which it was necessary to find unanimity in order to secure a settlement.\" By inference it is suggested that all the demands China made at the Conference would have been conceded by an impartial tribunal acting judicially, and that she was able to win only about 5 per cent of her demands must be attributable to prejudice—not the sound judgment of the majority of the Conference! Yet Dr. WANG, in the course of his address, really showed that China obtained by means of the Conference much more than any judicial tribunal could have awarded.\n\nPerhaps in the eyes of most Chinese the greatest triumph was the return by Japan to China of all the ex-German rights in Shantung. If the Conference had been a judicial tribunal, it would certainly have denied China's demand, for the question had been settled by the Treaty of Versailles, and it was not within the power of a Conference sitting at Washington to abrogate that Treaty. But by the good offices of representatives of two of the nations that had signed that Treaty the delegates of China and Japan were brought together and the result was an agreement which could not have been reached by any other means.\n\n# SHATIN ROAD SHOOTING INQUIRY.\n\n(Daily Press, March 22nd, 1922). THERE can be no doubt in the mind of anybody who has closely followed the evidence given at the Coroner's inquiry into the shooting upon the crowd on the Shatin road during the recent strike that the verdict of \"justifiable homicide\" returned by the Jury was the only judgment which could properly be hoped for.\n\nThe Jury's elaboration of their verdict sets forth the circumstances in a succinct and convincing manner, and no impartial person can hesitate to endorse not only the Jury's exoneration of Mr. KING and the police and military immediately concerned but also the commendation which they gave to him and to the police and military for their conduct and patience under most trying circumstances and for their personal courage. That tribute was certainly well deserved.\n\nIt has occasioned no little surprise that the Chinese labour guilds specially concerned in the matter were not represented at the inquiry by an advocate. It will be remembered that in the final negotiations with the Government for a settlement of the strike the delegates brought forward for discussion the matter of compensation in the case of the persons who had been killed or injured. One would have imagined that every effort would have been made by the Chinese concerned to put their case in the most favourable light possible, but in point of fact the Coroner seemed to have been left to secure Chinese witnesses by practically commandeering them, and to cross-examine, himself, all the witnesses as we should expect an advocate for the Chinese to cross-examine them. No reader of the reports of the proceedings can have failed to be impressed with the able and thoroughly judicial manner in which Mr. J. R. WOOD conducted the inquiry, and if, as we may assume, the failure of the Chinese organisations to be represented in the Court was a token of their confidence in the impartial administration of British justice, the thoroughly impartial conduct of inquiry amply justified their trust.",
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        "content_text": "312\n\nCOMPANY MEETINGS,\n\nGANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.\n\nThe 15th ordinary annual meeting of Messrs. Gande, Price & Co., Ltd., was held at the Company's office, No. 8, Queen's Road Central, on March 17th.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. Lau Chu-pak presided, and there were present Messrs. S. C. Pank, C. H. Lyson and Lau Po-wing (directors), Mr. C. Bond (Secretary), and Messrs. J. J. Blake, D. Rumjahn, Leung Yan-po, Pang Kwok-sui, Pang Kwok-lat and S. Yamauchi (shareholders).\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said:-The nett profit for the year under review is $40,544.86, which I am pleased to say, is an increase of $24,382.25 over that of the previous year, and, taking into consideration that business generally during the past year has been exceptionally bad throughout the Far East, your Directors are of opinion that the balance sheet as placed before you is a very creditable one. The nett profit of $40,544.86, together with the balance of $2,712.86 brought forward from credit of profit and loss account for 1920, makes a total credit of $43,258.02, which your Directors recommend to be disposed of as follows:—\n\nTo pay a dividend of $1 per share on 18,105 shares, which will absorb $18,105; to write off goodwill account $10,000; transfer to general reserve account $10,000; and carry forward the balance of $5,153.02 to this year's account.\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS & ... per annum, were approved on the proposition of the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. M. S. NORTHCOTE.\n\n[March 25th, 1922.\n\nMr. H. BIRKETT, in seconding said:-I consider it as a great honour to have the privilege of seconding the very fine report now before this meeting. I feel sure you will agree with me that the accounts now before you are nothing less than marvellous, taking into consideration the condition of the shipping industry the world over during the past year.—(Applause.) Many shipbuilding yards at Home have not only been unable to pay their way but they have had to close down. Thanks to our energetic Manager and his efficient staff we have been able to maintain our record dividend and bonus of last year and yet only pay out fifty per cent. of our profit. Regarding the bonus to the staff I am sure you will agree with me when I say that they have more than earned it.—(Applause.) With these few remarks I beg to second the report and accounts before you.\n\nHONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.\n\nThe ordinary general meeting of shareholders in this Company was held at the offices on March 20th. Mr. H. P. White (Chairman) presided and there were also present: the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. G. M. Dodwell and Mr. P. A. Cox (Directors); Mr. R. M. Dyer (Chief Manager); Mr. E. L. Hosie (secretary); and the following shareholders: the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Messrs. G. P. Lammert, T. E. Pearce, W. Budge, H. Birkett, Lo Cheung Shiu, M. A. Razack, F. Ellis, Chau Siu Ki, Man Kook Ming, Kelly Sayce, N. V. A. Croucher, H. L. Yeung, E. Abraham, P. M. N. da Silva, A. R. Austin, and Dr. J. Donelan.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen, It is with considerable pleasure that we come before you with such a favourable report for 1921, a year which has not been remarkable for any great commercial activity. Our shipbuilding output for that period was over 27,000 tons of 18,000 indicated horsepower, a figure which compares well with some of the largest shipyards at home, and will convey to you some idea of the capacity of our establishments in normal times. In addition, I think I can assure you that the various ships built, which have included oil tankers and passenger and cargo steamers, have given every satisfaction to their owners. (Applause.) I think you will agree with me that it is a wise precaution to further strengthen our general reserve account and write down our goodwill account as it enables us to meet any unforeseen emergency that may happen in the future, especially as business has been practically at a standstill during the past two months. In conclusion, I wish to thank the management on behalf of the Directors and shareholders for the able manner in which they have looked after our interests, and I trust that the staff will continue as they have done in the past.\n\nThe CHAIRMAN then proposed the adoption of the report and accounts.\n\nMr. J. J. BLAKE seconded and endorsed the Chairman's thanks to the staff.\n\nThe motion was carried.\n\nMr. C. H. LYSON was unanimously re-elected a director on the proposal of Mr. BOND, seconded by Mr. BLAKE.\n\nMessrs. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews were re-elected auditors on the proposal of Mr. Pang, seconded by Mr. LEUNG YAN-PO.\n\nMr. BLAKE said that some time ago the directors had voluntarily given up their fees, and in view of the Company's position now, he had much pleasure in proposing that the meeting vote the return of the directors' fees, and increase them from $500 to $750 each.\n\nMr. BOND seconded, and the motion was carried.\n\nA bonus of 10 per cent. on their year's salaries was voted to the staff.\n\nHUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD.\n\nTHE PROPOSED NEW DRY DOCK.\n\nWith reference to the remarks of my predecessor regarding our proposed large new dry dock, you will be interested to hear that we have commenced to level all the additional ground recently acquired at the back of our Kowloon premises. This work will take about three years, and, when completed, in addition to a site large enough for the dock, will give us space for a new iron and steel foundry and additional European quarters. The actual construction of the dock has not yet been decided on, but will in due course have the consideration of your directors.\n\nOther improvements in hand include the rebuilding of the machine shops at Cosmopolitan Dock, and new steel caissons to replace the present wooden ones at our Nos. 2 and 3 docks at Kowloon.\n\nMr. CHEUNG SHIU seconded the re-election of Sir Paul Chater and Mr. H. P. White as directors.\n\nThis was agreed to.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. A. O. LANG moved that the appointments of Mr. D. G. M. Bernard and Mr. P. A. Cox to the Board of Directors, be confirmed.\n\nThis was seconded by Mr. SILVA and carried.\n\nMr. G. P. LAMMERT moved the re-election of the auditors, Mr. H. Percy Smith and Mr. A. R. Lowe, at a remuneration of $1,500 each.\n\nMr. N. V. A. CROUCHER seconded and the resolution was carried.\n\nCOMPANY REPORTS.\n\nCHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.\n\nThe report for presentation to the shareholders reads as follows:-\n\nThe General Agents beg to submit to the shareholders their report on the Company's business for the year ending December 31st, 1921.\n\nThe balance at debit of profit and loss account after deducting the sum of $75,871.11 brought forward from last year amounts to $520,248.33; to meet this the sum of $520,248.33 has been transferred from Sugar Fluctuation Account to the credit of profit and loss account.\n\nThe General and the Consulting Committee recommend the payment of a dividend of $5 per share out of the amount at credit of equalization of dividend fund, which will absorb $100,000, and, if agreed to, will leave a balance of $500,000 to the credit of equalization of dividend fund.\n\nConsulting Committee. The General agents regret to have recorded the death of Mr. Francis Maitland who has been actively interested in this Company since 1906 in the capacity of a member of the Consulting Committee.\n\nYou will notice that we have again provided liberally for depreciation. This is made up on basis of about 20 per cent. off additions during the year, 20 per cent. off floating plant, all the additions to plant, machinery and buildings at Cosmopolitan Dock and 10 per cent. off the remainder. The bonus to the staff, as in previous year, represents twenty per cent. of their annual salaries, which I trust you will consider the results of the year's working justifies. (Applause.)\n\nThe present Committee consists of Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Kt., C.M.G., Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Messrs. H. P. White, and E. J. Chapman who offer themselves for re-election.\n\nWith regard to the future, as is well-known to all of you, the present outlook for shipping and shipbuilding is not particularly bright, but with our well-equipped establishments, efficient staff, and small capital, I can only assure you that we are in a wonderfully strong position to compete for a fair share of whatever business there is to be obtained. (Applause.)\n\nAn extraordinary general meeting of this Company was held at the Hongkong Club on March 20th, to confirm resolutions passed at an extraordinary general meeting on March 3rd. Mr. Henry Humphreys presided and there were also present the Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mr. W. L. Pattenden, Mr. J. M. Alves (Directors), Mr. G. Rapp (secretary), and Messrs. M. S. Northcote, J.D. Humphreys, W. Morley, and D. E. 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        "content_text": "THE RECENT STRIKE\n\n\"JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE.\" VERDICT IN THE TAIPO ROAD SHOOTING AFFRAY.\n\nThe Coroner's inquiry into the Shatin shooting incident was continued at the Magistracy, on March 17th, when Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, who represented the police officers concerned in the case, further addressed the jury.\n\nAsked by the Coroner if he had any cases in mind where the crowd had not interfered with the police, but where the police had interfered with the crowd, Shenton mentioned the case of Rev. v. MacNaughten in which the jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. On that occasion the police fired on the crowd.\n\nThe Coroner: In that case the crowd volunteered the assault on the police, but in this case the crowd did not actually volunteer to assault the police.\n\n\"MASKEE THE GOVERNMENT.\"\n\nThe Hongkong Weekly Press &c.\n\n[March 25th, 1922.]\n\nShenton said that Mr. King came within the definition which had been quoted as \"the reasonable grounds to apprehend a breach of the peace.\" It must be a person to whom the crowd came; not a person who was there to interfere with the crowd. The Coroner held that the assembly was a criminal conspiracy to break the law to accomplish their purpose by open force? On the jury's answer to that depended whether they conceded or denied to the police the legal right of using force. The answer seemed plain; the crowd had already forced one police picket and had, in fact, challenged the police to shoot.\n\nThe Coroner remarked that the demeanour of the crowd and the consequences likely to arise if the mob was not dealt with promptly: he knew that the Indian police had made a very serious show of arms at the Waterworks; he knew that revolver shots had failed, he knew that his own verbal warnings in Chinese had failed. The mob was flushed with success and, if it had gone on, it would have become wild. If they had got to open country it would have taken numerous forces to control them and many more would have been shot. The mob would probably have attacked the houses at Fanling and the native villages.\n\nRegarding the actual firing, Mr. Shenton suggested that the firing of one round each was the very minimum, and to be any good the firing had to be effective.\n\nThe Coroner: If they had scattered would they have been lawfully shot?\n\nMr. Shenton: I think they undoubtedly would.\n\nThe Coroner: Once they are scattered shooting would have been justified.\n\n\"I do suggest to this inquiry\" said Mr. Shenton, in concluding, \"that the police acted with the very greatest discretion and forbearance. They acted humanely throughout and I am in this respect almost inclined to think that they went beyond what they were really entitled to do the shooting could quite properly have been done before it was done. But they used their forbearance and only ordered the firing when things had got to the stage that there was nothing left to be done. They acted under circumstances of the greatest difficulty in the way one would expect from responsible officers.\"\n\nMr. Shenton submitted a number of questions which he thought the Coroner might be prepared to put to the jury and Mr. Wood replied that he should instruct the jury that it was their duty to return a verdict and that the answering of any question was entirely optional for them.\n\nThe Crown Solicitor announced that he did not desire to address the Court.\n\nThe Coroner announced that the jury had decided to visit the scene of the shooting that afternoon.\n\nComing to the facts of the case, Mr. Shenton addressed the jury for nearly two hours. What were the existing conditions at the time in the Colony? asked Mr. Shenton. There was a general strike of labour in the Colony, with wholesale intimidation of workers. One of the witnesses had said that a man had come to his master's house and said that he would be killed if he did not leave work. Another man said that he had been stopped in Queen's Road and told of the meeting at the Po Hing Theatre. This man had been told that if he did not join he would be maltreated. The connecting link between the strike and this shooting affair was that the mob concerned were strikers. The Government regarded the strike as a very grave matter and passed very drastic legislation, which, in fact, took away the very liberty of the subject.\n\nThe Government could conscript labour and detain persons. It closed the port and instituted an examination of all vessels entering the harbour. The measures adopted were similar to those adopted by the Government at the commencement of the great war. In other words, the Colony was placed on a war footing; the military forces were actually called in to deal with the strike.\n\nThe assembly entirely disregarded the legislation of the Colony. It treated the legislation with contempt and in effect said \"Maskee the Government; away with the Government orders; we will go.\" It stabbed at the vital principles of civilization. The breach of the law caused by these men was more dangerous than arson, assault on the person and cases of that nature. In fact, they openly challenged the law of the Colony and said that it had no right to exist.\n\n\"THE FIRING WAS DELIBERATE.\"\n\nThe inquiry was concluded on March 20th.\n\nThe Coroner (Mr. J. R. Wood) gave his summing-up and the jury returned a verdict of \"justifiable homicide\" and added a long and considered verdict on the circumstances of the case.\n\nThe Coroner began by expressing sympathy with all who suffered bereavement in this unfortunate incident. \"Whatever might be the verdict, it would be a matter for regret that this page had found a place in the history of the Colony.\"\n\nWas the force actually employed under the circumstances reasonable and necessary? If the firing was reckless, the crime might amount to murder; if excessive force was used, the crime would be manslaughter. On this point he could give the jury no special help; they must put themselves in Mr. King's place and consider what, in the circumstances, they themselves would have done, remembering Mr. King's legal rights and duties; the necessity for firmness without panic; and the natural reluctance to fire on citizens. If alternative courses suggested themselves, they must ask, was the course actually taken in fact reasonable in view of the circumstances.\n\nThe jury must not consider public order in other parts of the Colony or at other times. Mr. Shenton's remarks drawing attention to the general state of the Colony, in so far as they were made part of any justification of the use of firearms on Taipo Road on March 3rd, were mere rhetoric and wholly irrelevant. If Mr. King gave the order to fire because he felt that such a course would be useful in the state of public order throughout the Colony, his action was not reasonable. His duty was to restore order where he stood, with the least possible employment of the force at his disposal. In this connection, the Coroner remarked that Mr. King only had at his disposal men armed with heavy weapons only, - a force effective by rifle and in no other way.\n\nThe public authority which despatched a military force to perform a civil duty, of a kind that involved firing, undertook a grave responsibility.\n\nIn conclusion the Coroner summarised his remarks in the form of a number of questions which he put to the jury, for their consideration.\n\nAfter a long consultation in private the jury returned into Court and gave the following verdict :-\n\nWe find that Tam Shui Pui died of the effects of a bullet fired at the instance of Deputy Superintendent King on the morning of the 3rd March, 1922; and, after most careful consideration of all the evidence that has been placed before us, our unanimous verdict is one of justifiable homicide.\n\nWe desire to have the following remarks placed on record:-\n\n1. We consider that the crowd left the Po Hing Theatre with the intention of continuing their journey to the frontier without first obtaining the necessary passes.\n\nIn considering the alleged justification for the action it was no part of their duty to hunt for excuses for Mr. King-rather, they should scrutinise the grounds of justification advanced for him. Justification should only be accepted by them on grounds that were clear and valid. It was reasonably clear that, at the time of firing no attempt was being made by the police officers to secure the arrest of any persons in the crowd. What was done was done to control the crowd and not to bring any person to justice. It was not claimed and it was not the law that the police could have fired on any person or number of persons merely to prevent them from crossing or attempting to cross into Chinese territory. Neither was it the law that any police officers who detained one of the persons could have lawfully fired on him if, after detention, he had tried to escape from custody. Firing under such circumstances taken by Mr. King's order to fire was the result of reasoned consideration of the general situation of affairs in the Colony; the firing was deliberate. He also knew the plans for dealing with the mob. Mr. Shenton said that Mr. King made superhuman efforts to warn the mob, but the crowd was cognisant of the true facts and was determined to go on. Mr. Shenton said that Mr. King's scheme was an excellent one and might have been successful but for that one fact. Mr. King could not foresee that the 'buses would break down.",
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Excellent Cuisine.\n\nKNIGHTSBRIDGE STATION is in the building from which any part of London is reached in a few minutes.\n\nTelegrams: \"SPOTLESS,\" LONDON.\n\nNOW IN PREPARATION\n\nTHE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY OF\n\nTHE FAR EAST\n\n1922\n\nThe book is printed from New Type specially reserved for the purpose and uniformity in every arrangement greatly facilitates reference.\n\nBesides the usual Alphabetical List of firms of TRADES and PROFESSIONS at the larger Commercial Centres.\n\nThe Sixtieth Annual Issue.\n\nThe CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY gives the CLASSIFIED LISTS of CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-CHINA, SIAM, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, MALAY STATES, NETHERLANDS INDIA, PHILIPPINES, BORNEO, &c.\n\nThe Directories and Descriptions are of :-\n\nCHINA - Weihaiwei, Peking, Tientsin, Lungchingchun, Changsha, Tsinanfu, Taku, Tsingtau, Peitaiho, Shanghai, Chinwangtao, Soochow, Newchwang, Chinkiang, Manchurian Trade Centres, Nanking, Wuhu, Kiukiang, Harbin, Hankow, Changchun, Yochow, Kirin, Shasi, Hunchun, Ichang, Antung, Chungking, Port Arthur, Dairen, Ningpo, Chefoo, Wênchow, Lungkow, Santuao\n\nJAPAN AND FORMOSA - Tokyo, Yokohama, Hyogo, Kobe, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Moji, Nagasaki, Keelung, Tainanfu, Takow, Hakodate, Anping\n\nEASTERN SIBERIA - Vladivostock\n\nCOREA - Seoul, Won-san, Chemulpo, Fusan, Kun-san, Pingyang, Nicolajevsk, Motpo, Chinnampo, Songchin\n\nFRENCH INDO-CHINA - Hanoi, Haiphong, Annam, Hue, Tonkin Provinces, Quinhon, Tourane, Saigon, Cambodge\n\nPHILIPPINES - Manila, Iloilo, Cebu, Zamboanga\n\nBORNEO - Sarawak, Labuan, Brunei, British N. 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        "content_text": "236\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &\n\nNEWS.\n\n[September 3rd, 1921.\n\nCABLE MYSTERIOUS CHINESE AFFRAY AT\n\nFRENCH LINER NOT LOST.\n\nUnder the present scheme of allotting the FAR EASTERN Valley for different games at different times golf is not dangerous and accidents should not happen. The only difficulty at the moment is the two tennis courts used by members of the Army, but I am certain that the golfers and tennis-players can settle this little question in a friendly spirit, provided outsiders do not interfere.\n\nThere is a suggestion afoot to start a library of books on golf, and if any members have any such books that they have finished with Mr. A. B. Stewart will be pleased to receive them. Of course no details have been fixed, but I hear the idea is to have the books at Fanling. This, to my mind, would be a mistake. Very few golfers would have time to study them out there. The only people to benefit by them would be those who stay over the week-end—a very small proportion. It appears to me that members would like to take books of this description home to read during the week, and therefore it would be far more beneficial if the books were kept at a central depot in Hongkong.\n\nThe Committee are at present compiling a small booklet of revised local rules, bye-laws, etc., for each course. The booklet will also contain a facsimile of the medal cards for each course, giving the names of each hole, with, of course, the length and bogey. The names for the old course at Fanling will remain as they stand, but the new course, Happy Valley and Deep Water Bay are receiving brand new names. At the time of writing the only new names available are those for Happy Valley, which I give below:\n\n1st hole, \"The better 'ole\"; 2nd, \"The Gap\"; 3rd, \"The Corner\"; 4th, \"Black rock\"; 5th, \"The Monument\"; 6th, \"The Turn\"; 7th, \"The Long hole\"; 8th, \"Mile end\"; 9th, \"The Hut.\"\n\nA well-known firm in Hongkong are having a thousand copies of the rules and etiquette of golf, amended up to date, printed, and these they are generously presenting to the Golf Club, so I presume that every member will be supplied with a copy. There will be no excuse, then, for the indiscretions which are far too numerous on the Hongkong course!\n\nThey are making great headway with the new verandah at Deep Water Bay; and I hear that some of this course's patrons have offered to build an additional one on top of the one at present under construction. This will greatly add to the comfort of players during the hot weather, and further relieve the congestion.\n\nThe re-constructed fourth hole on this course is now finished and is a great improvement on the old one.\n\nI believe the Committee are busy trying to draft a scheme to simplify the booking of times at Fanling. It is a difficult problem and one which will never be solved to the satisfaction of everybody. Personally, I do not envy them their job, and I doubt very much whether they will be able to do anything at all without a deal of extra expense, which is the one thing they are trying to avoid. If the railway had electric trains to carry 20 people only, ran one every forty minutes, and would issue tickets for specified trains beforehand, I think the problem would be solved! But will the Railway do it?\n\nSHANGHAI, August 26th. The French liner Cordillere marvellously righted herself late on Wednesday night and the captain, officers, and crew were enabled to go aboard. The rudder was broken by the bumping she got. Her previous list was to starboard. Early yesterday morning the list was ten degrees to port. She is still in a dangerous position, as are also the Glaucus and Hendrik. The Glaucus is on her maiden trip from Liverpool.\n\nSeptember 2nd.\n\nThe Glaucus got off this forenoon.\n\nY.M.C.A. IN SHANGHAI.\n\nSHANGHAI, August 30th. The national war-time council of the Y.M.C.A. in America has donated three hundred thousand gold dollars for the club and property acquired in Shanghai. Work begins soon.\n\nTORONTO, August 29th.\n\nFour Chinese crew of the Dominion Coal Company's steamer Maskinonge were killed, and 2 wounded, by revolver shots in the forecastle of the steamer, which had anchored near Quebec. No weapon was discovered. The surviving Chinese refuse to throw light on the affray.\n\nORIENTAL LABOUR IN CANADA.\n\nTORONTO, August 29th. The Dominion Trades and Labour Congress has passed a resolution in favour of the exclusion of all Oriental immigrants permanently.\n\nCHINESE LABOUR IN UNITED KINGDOM.\n\nLONDON, August 31st. That a capitalist boss was behind the importation of Chinese into Canada and the United Kingdom was the opinion expressed by a Magistrate at Pontypridd, to-day, when three Chinese were charged with landing in the United Kingdom without permission of the immigration officer at Liverpool; and were ordered to be detained in custody in the second division for a month, with a view to arranging for their deportation.\n\nA SHANGHAI BANKRUPTCY.\n\nMr. Cecil Humphreys, merchant of Shanghai, yesterday underwent a public examination for bankruptcy before Judge Grain in the British Supreme Court. The Magistrate declared that a great amount of money was given for securing the services of Chinese on the Pacific coast and along the coasts here. A huge business was being done in this way in British Columbia, and certain Chinese were making fortunes very rapidly by getting young Chinese into England. The petitioning creditor was the Bank of China. Mr. P. W. Goldring represented the debtor. A statement of affairs places the assets at $2,050 and the estimated liabilities at $520,000. Mr. Humphreys attributed his losses to bad judgment, the tremendous fall in exchange, and general bad trade conditions. His original capital, he said, approximated $150,000. The examination was adjourned.\n\n[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]\n\nMARSHAL JOFFRE'S VISIT TO JAPAN.\n\nPARIS, August 24th (delayed.) Marshal Joffre has postponed the start of his voyage to Japan until the end of the year.—Havas.\n\nYAP DISPUTE SETTLED.\n\nLONDON, August 29th.\n\nThe protracted dispute between the United States and Japan, as regards the mandate given to the latter by the League over the Island of Yap, to which the United States objected, is now settled.\n\nAccording to the Morning Post's Washington correspondent, the United States has accepted the Japanese offer to concede cable facilities and control, instead of agreeing to the proposed internationalisation of the island.\n\nNEW FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN.\n\nPARIS August 27th (delayed). M. Paul Claudel, the new Ambassador to Japan, will sail on September 2nd. In an interview with the Excelsior, M. Claudel expressed himself as proud and sincerely pleased to represent France in the country of an allied nation, whose civilisation he greatly admires and in whose destiny he firmly believes. The new Ambassador states that all his efforts are to be devoted to rendering still more intimate the intellectual bonds between France and Japan.—Havas.\n\nPACIFIC CONFERENCE AND SOUTH CHINA'S APPLICATION.\n\nLONDON, August 31st. Advices from Washington indicate that the pressing application of South China to be admitted to the disarmament conference is not likely to find favour with the American Administration, which is disposed only to recognise the established Government.\n\nTHE PRINCE OF WALES TO VISIT HONGKONG.\n\nLONDON, September 1st. According to the present arrangements, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales concludes his tour in India, approximately, on March 17th, and is calling at Singapore, Hongkong, and, possibly, Penang en route for Japan.\n\nFAMINE COMMITTEE AND A BANK FRAUD.\n\nA Peking message says:-The United International Famine Relief Committee has asked H.E. President Hsu Shih-chang to aid that organization in recovering $80,000 lost through the Yu Feng Bank, which closed its doors the day after the Society had deposited $150,000 for transmission from Peking to Sianfu for use in relieving famine there.\n\nThe petition, signed by members of the committee, charges that the bank officials knew when the money was accepted that the bank was to close its doors and that the act of receiving the money was fraud and that all of the funds should be returned.\n\nThe petition further says that the Society has been able to get $70,000 from the officials, but asks the President to use his influence with the police and other authorities to see that the remainder of the money is returned.\n\n178",
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        "content_text": "220\n\n\"In view of the present need of room for further office accommodation in this Colony, will the Government approach the Military Authorities with the view to the military parade ground being handed over to the Government at an early date?\"\n\n\"The answer was: 'The Government is in correspondence with the Military authorities on the subject.' Well, Sir, from that day to this we have received no information or intimation in this Council as to the effect of that correspondence, or whether it has had any effect at all. That being the state of affairs at the beginning of last month, on the 6th August—over 18 months having elapsed since I made my motion of the 29th January, 1920—I gave notice of this motion which is now before the Council. I have slightly amended the motion since, but not in any very material respect.\n\nMy present motion is: That, in view of the shortage of European office and business accommodation in this Colony and in view of the shortage of sites for Chinese business premises in this Colony, it is imperative that the Military Establishments should be transferred from their present site in the centre of the City to some other site or sites at the earliest possible date.\" I think, Sir, that I have said enough to show that this matter is a very pressing and urgent one, and I believe that my honourable friend, the member for the Chamber of Commerce, who will second this resolution presently, will fully confirm me when I say that there is an extremely strong wish on the part of the inhabitants of this Colony—the civil inhabitants of this Colony—that this removal which we are asking for should take place at the earliest possible date in order to give room for commercial expansion. I am in hopes that before the Council closes this afternoon, the honourable and gallant member on my left (H.E. the General) will be able to give us some information with regard to what has been and is about to take place with regard to this important question. I think that everybody in this Colony who is interested in the business welfare of the Colony will be anxious to hear what is being done. It is felt, I think generally, that it is very necessary in this matter that we should hurry up with all speed. The demand for office accommodation in this Colony has overtaken the supply, and it is very necessary indeed, at a very early date, to have these sites for commercial expansion put in possession of the Government of this Colony. I do not think, Sir, I need say more now. I have a right of reply under the rules, and if I want to supplement my present remarks I will do so then. I will now call upon my honourable friend to second this resolution.\n\nTHE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS &\n\n186 [September 3rd, 1912.\n\na workable scheme. I do not hesitate to say that the occupation by the Military Authorities, or by the Naval for that matter, of so large a portion of the very centre and heart of the Colony, dividing it as it is to-day, is an absolute economic bar to the progress and development of the Colony. With the vast quantities of land which could provide suitable occupation both on the Island and the Mainland, the difficulty should be faced and, I think, in all deference, it can easily be overcome. It was prophesied at the beginning of this year that the exclusion of the Germans from this Colony would directly lead to empty offices and empty houses. To-day, Sir, it is well known to all of us that it is extremely difficult to find an office or any house whatever—a house cannot be obtained no matter what price you are prepared to pay—and that rents have soared higher and higher as the years have gone by, and so long as the present pressure remains is likely to do so. Therefore, in the interests of the commercial progress of the Colony, upon which both the Government and the people as well as the Military and Naval Authorities live—indeed that is why we are here—it is a problem which should be faced with a little more outward show of hurry than has been apparent in the past. It is with a feeling that this is realised by the Government that I refrain from speaking at greater length upon the subject, because the need is so crying that it speaks for itself. No one who is familiar with the history of the Colony, or who has watched its development even in the war years, can fail to be impressed with the urgent and crying need of greater office, warehouse and housing accommodation for the Colony, especially in the central district.\n\nThe rate of progress will depend upon the rapidity with which the Colony makes up its mind to meet our needs. We will talk business if you are prepared to find the money. It seems to me, therefore, that this resolution could carry more weight—a little more meat in it—if it contained a clause requesting the Government to make such financial provision as may be necessary to carry out the transfer.\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR: I must say that I think it will be unnecessary to add the words proposed by my honourable and gallant colleagues because everybody knows the Government has for years been pressing the Military to clear out of the land occupied by themselves and their mules, and have always been ready to put up whatever money is required. The matter will not require a very great deal of money because it can only be done by degrees, and as the Military move one step we can sell the land and probably recoup ourselves for the expenditure incurred. A fairly considerable amount of money will have to be put up in the first instance, but there will be no difficulty about that. The financial question will require a certain amount of thinking out, as well as the circumstances under which some of those lands came to be vested in the Military. I am not sure I altogether entirely agree with the views of the General Officer Commanding. I should hesitate at the moment to commit myself to the statement that the Colony is prepared to do everything required by the Military Authorities—even Military Authorities are not always entirely reasonable—but I am sure I can say we will do everything that is reasonable and necessary. I think it is unnecessary to say more than that I am entirely in sympathy with the resolution and I see no reason why you should not pass it.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. POLLOCK: With your Excellency's permission, I should just like to say a few words, and that is it seems to me that there is one phrase which His Excellency, the General Officer Commanding, used which is hopeful in the direction of progress, and that is that he spoke of carrying out the arrangement to transfer in sections. Well, Sir, might I venture to suggest to the honourable and gallant member that the first section that we shall deal with is the section which is dealt with by this motion, that is to say the Military establishments along Queen's Road. As regards any question of reasonable payment, I think I can assure your Excellency on behalf of the Unofficial members that whatever is reasonable the Unofficial members will be prepared to vote for this much-needed improvement in the Colony.\n\nThe GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING: Your Excellency, I am very glad to have this opportunity of expressing the military position, the Military position and attitude, on this question, and I would hasten to assure you the mover and seconder of this resolution that we are trying to move with the times and that we have no desire to hinder the progress of this Colony so long as the military efficiency in no way suffers. We are quite prepared to meet you in this matter, and we have already formulated a broad outline of a scheme to do so. It is desirable that the Council should have a clear idea of the principles upon which we are prepared to act. In the first place, as is evident from this resolution, the arrangement is at the expense of and for the benefit of the Colony. Accordingly, no cost whatever should fall upon Army funds. It may obviously be desirable and possible to carry out arrangements for the transfer in sections, as convenient to both parties. At the same time the scheme will have, first of all, to be considered as a whole. Our military establishments in Victoria and Kowloon are healthy; they provide the soldier with the amenities of life and facilities for recreation. The new establishments which will be required will have to be equally healthy, of the most modern type, provided with all the amenities considered necessary for the soldier of to-day as well as all requisite facilities for military training and recreation. They will have to be connected with mechanical transport routes, with points we shall specify. No establishment will be vacated until the new establishment is complete, ready and fit for occupation by the unit concerned, until that new establishment has been passed as fit by the War Department.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. HOLYOAK: Sir, I have the honour of seconding the resolution proposed by the honourable member representing the Justices of the Peace. Had it been necessary, Sir, to convince the Government of the public feeling on this matter, it would have been amply demonstrated by calling a public meeting, when the feeling would have been shown in a very marked manner; but we are fully convinced that the Government is fully in agreement with the object of this resolution and therefore needs no convincing in the matter. One naturally feels diffident in criticising land occupied by the Military Authorities so recently after the last war, but I am sure that my honourable and gallant friend will not misinterpret what I have said. The admiration which we all have for the forces in the Colony and the value which they are to us is a purely economic problem—from that point of view alone we approach it and I am sure he will, without sentiment upon either side.\n\nThe motion was then put to the meeting and declared by His Excellency the Governor to be carried unanimously.\n\nTO ENCOURAGE NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.\n\n\"That, with a view to encourage the construction of new houses in this Colony, it is desirable for the Government to pass an Ordinance exempting, for 3 years after completion, from liability to pay rates, any new buildings, the plans for which may be sent in for the first time after the commencement of such Ordinance.” The Hon. member said: It has been put forward against the Government from time to time as a matter of criticism, that the Government is very anxious to get as much money as it can, and that, on the other hand, it is not prepared to give",
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        "content_text": "## 11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered, or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method, and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille, it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type, the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work, the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers, or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction, and in carrying out these duties, the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\n## Scheme of Defence\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master, and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master, who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship, and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\n## Equipment\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck:\n- (a) Double the number of rockets and blue lights required by the regulations of the Board of Trade.\n- (b) One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights.\n- (c) At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 100 additional rounds of ammunition for the same.\n- (d) One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.S.G. Shot.\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided:\n- (a) One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n- (b) One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard.\n- (c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used, it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheelhouse or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights, or Verey's pistols or lights, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights, and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\n## The \"Danger Zone\"\n\n29. The term \"danger zone\" shall include the following:\n- (1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n- (2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Macao harbour.\n- (3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n- (4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow, and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong, the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone, whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone, no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board, except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.\n\nPage 275",
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        "content_text": "276 \n\n4 \n\nGuards. \n\n31. Every ship shall carry at least 4 guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards. \n\n32. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:— \n\n(a) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo. \n\n(b) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms. \n\n(c) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board. \n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above. \n\n33. At least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone. Guards shall not be stationed below the Boat Deck. \n\n34. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition. \n\n35. All guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds from revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition. \n\n36. Subject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship. \n\n37. Guards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on a form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month. \n\nPassengers and Searches. \n\n38. When a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the dodgers and grilles. \n\n39. While a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person or thing shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf. \n\n40. In the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun. \n\n41. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police. \n\n42. The Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, detain any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out. \n\n43. No ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed. \n\nGeneral. \n\n44. In the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren. \n\n45. In the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired. \n\n46. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted. \n\n47. The metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck. \n\n48. Ships proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police. \n\n49. The Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf. \n\n50. If any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity. \n\n51. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out. \n\n52. Subject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1914, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong. \n\n## COUNCIL CHAMBER, \n6th March, 1924. \n\n**A. G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.** \n\n(Laid before the Legislative Council on the 13th day of March, 1924)",
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        "content_text": "## (c)-Cargo and passengers' baggage, etc.\n\nThe Regulations with regard to the stowage of cargo and passengers' baggage have never been observed or enforced. The responsibility here must be shared alike by the owners of the ships, by the Master, by the Captain Superintendent of Police and by the Harbour Master. The omission to observe these regulations has been open and deliberate and has been in no measure an evasion. As will appear later in this report, we are unanimously of opinion that these provisions are impracticable and ineffective.\n\n## (d).-General.\n\nSo far as the responsibility for carrying out these Regulations rests upon the owners, we find that the owners of S.S. Sui An have been completely exonerated. We are impressed with the fact that they have done everything in their power to ensure that full effect should be given to the Regulations on this ship.\n\n## (2.)-BY THE MASTER.\n\nCaptain Birss, the Master of the S.S. Sui An, has in our opinion contravened the following Regulations:\n\n**(a).** Regulation No. 26, which requires that \"Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one rifle and 50 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition\".\n\n**(b).** Regulation No. 27, which requires that guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons. Also Regulation No. 20, which requires that the arms and ammunition of the ship should be tested weekly by the ship's officers.\n\n**(c).** Regulation No. 28, which lays down that \"At least one guard shall be on duty and shall patrol the space between the dodgers and the grille protecting the bridge deck at all times during the voyage\". All guards on duty were posted outside the grille which protected the bridge deck.\n\n**(d).** Regulation No. 32, which requires that \"Each certificated officer shall carry one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition at all times while the ship is in a danger zone\". The Master and his certificated officers were carrying no arms.\n\n**(e).** Regulation No. 52. This relates to the locking of the engine and boiler room doors at all times while the ship is in a danger zone. Master shares with the Chief Engineer the responsibility for the fact that the doors of the engine and boiler room remained unlocked.\n\nWe find that Captain Birss understood the terms of the Regulations and the purpose for which they were framed. He, however, disapproved of them for reasons which he has given us and made his own arrangements independently of them. We consider the reasons given by Captain Birss to be unsatisfactory and that the arrangements he made in lieu of those laid down in the Regulations were of such a nature as to make the defence of the bridge in the event of attack practically abortive. Only two rifles were issued to the four guards on duty. By direction of Captain Birss, they were carried unloaded. The guards were only given a few rounds of ammunition for their revolvers. Neither Captain Birss nor any of his certificated officers carried arms. The Piracy Regulations were not brought to the notice of the officers by the Master. The only direction given by him in the event of a piracy was that the guards should retire to the bridge. He failed to realise the danger of piracy and that any piracy must be a surprise attack. His guards were not properly disposed. We realise fully the difficulty in which Captain Birss was placed by the surprise piratical attack made on his ship. We desire to guard ourselves from being understood to reflect here upon his personal conduct on that occasion. In our opinion, however, he must be found negligent in having omitted to hold himself, his certificated officers, and his guards, in readiness to defend the ship in accordance with the Piracy Regulations.\n\n## (3)-BY THE CHIEF OFFICER.\n\nWe find that the Chief Officer must be held negligent for having omitted to carry arms as required by Regulation No. 32.\n\n## (4).-BY THE CHIEF ENGINEER.\n\nPage 390\n\nWe find that the Chief Engineer must be held negligent for his failure to comply with Regulation No. 32. He also omitted to comply with Regulation No. 52, which requires that the doors of the engine and boiler rooms should be kept locked.\n\n## (5). BY THE SECOND ENGINEER.\n\nWhat we have stated above with reference to the Chief Engineer applies also to the Second Engineer. At the same time, with reference to his position in this enquiry having contravened Regulation No. 32, we notice that he was on duty in the engine room at the time of this occurrence, and we shall here later recommend that certificated officers on duty in the engine room shall not be required to carry arms upon their persons.\n\n## (6). THE GRILLES AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE GUARDS.\n\nThere are two outstanding features in the circumstances of this occurrence to which our attention has been drawn. Firstly, the grilles prescribed by Regulation No. 2 or provided in accordance with Regulation No. 10 were not kept locked. Secondly, two guards out of the four who were on duty were posted aft on the main deck among the second-class passengers. Both these matters are within the province of the Master only. We notice that no contravention of any Regulation is involved in them. The Regulations require grilles but at the same time omit to require that they should be locked. It is, of course, obviously improper that they should not be kept locked. The suggestion has been made to us that this omission by the Master constitutes a breach of Regulation No. 56, which requires that \"The Master shall commit no act of omission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these Regulations from being properly carried out\". We reject this suggestion and are content to express the view that Captain Birss would have carried out his duty as Master more efficiently if he had taken steps to keep the grilles locked. The two guards allocated to the main deck aft were posted there by the Master primarily to protect the bridge deck, &c., in accordance with Regulation No. 24(b). We have only one comment to make on this subject, namely, that in our opinion, a better and more effective disposition could have been made.\n\n## (7.)-GENERAL.\n\nThe complete success of the piratical attack on the S.S. Sui An was in our opinion due to the fact that the Piracy Regulations generally were not carried out as a routine on this ship; the officers carried no arms on duty; the guards were improperly armed and badly placed for defence. There seems to have been no anticipation whatever of an attack.\n\n## 8. -Adequacy of the existing Piracy Regulations for the suppression of the attack made upon the S.S. \"Sui An\".\n\nIf the Piracy Regulations had been strictly followed by Captain Birss, one guard provided with a whistle and armed with one rifle and 50 rounds of ammunition, also with one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition, would have been on duty near the bridge between the dodgers and the grille. A second guard, similarly equipped, presumably posted on the bridge deck forward of the engine room skylight, would have been also on duty. Every certificated officer, whether on or off duty, would have carried a revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition. Apart from these Regulations, we think it likely that if discipline had been enforced on the officers and on the guards of the ship, the master of the ship, in view of the short duration of the voyage, would have been found at the time of this attack near the bridge. In our opinion, these Regulations if carried out would have been effectual to this extent. We think it unlikely that this piratical plan of attack would ever have been attempted. If it had been attempted, in our view, the bridge could have been held against the attack for a sufficient time to have robbed it of its element of surprise. An opportunity would have been furnished to inflict damage upon the attackers and to send up signals of distress. It is probable that the bridge could not have been finally held against a determined assault by a large body of armed pirates, but unless the success of the surprise is practically certain, no surprise attack would be undertaken on a ship of the type of the S.S. Sui An.",
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        "content_text": "# \n\n## (J.)—Equipment\n\nWe think that the equipment contemplated by Regulations Nos. 14 and 15 is sufficient. We would recommend that all arms other than the sporting gun should be of a standard pattern and should be requisitioned from the Police Department at scheduled prices. The duty of inspecting and testing arms should be imposed by law upon the Police Department. We consider a quarterly inspection of arms and ammunition by a Police Officer to be necessary. In our opinion, the supply of arms to ships under these regulations should be systematized under the Police Department. We would urge that arms and ammunition obtained from seizures or confiscations should not be made use of in this way, but that all arms and ammunition for this purpose should be purchased new by the Colonial Government from the Crown Agents. The Harbour Master should also, under law, have the duty of inspecting and testing the rockets and other portions of the marine equipment.\n\n## (k)—Carriage of arms\n\nWe think that the certificated officers should carry arms at all times while the ship is in a danger zone, with the exception of the engineer officers who are on duty in the engine room. On assuming duty in the engine room, the engineer officer should take off his arms and place them ready to hand in some convenient place in the engine room. When off duty, while the ship is in a danger zone, guards should remain in uniform and should continue to carry their revolvers and 25 rounds of ammunition. All arms should be carried loaded.\n\n## (l)—Care of arms\n\nThe duty of inspecting and testing the ship's equipment and arms should be borne by the Master as at present (Regulations Nos. 16 and 20).\n\n## (m.)—Carriage of rockets\n\nWe recommend that detonating rockets be kept in a safe place on the bridge ready for immediate use.\n\n## (n.)—Guards, their employment\n\nWe think that the number of guards required by the Regulations should not be increased, except that in the case of ships travelling to Macao, six guards are required, and where it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship, additional guards should be obtained from the Police Department. The duty of the guards should be to protect the citadel of the ship against piratical attack, and when the ship is under weigh, they should have no other duties whatever. While the ship is in port, the Master may allot them other duties in the nature of the prevention of smuggling of arms and as ship's guards generally, as he may think fit, provided that such port duties do not interfere with the proper functioning of their piracy prevention duties when the ship is at sea. When the ship is in a danger zone, at least two guards, and in the case of a ship required to carry six guards, at least four guards shall be on duty protecting the citadel.\n\n## (o)—Guards, their training\n\nWe recommend that recruits for service as ship's guards shall receive a course of training with the recruits of the Police Department until passed out as fit. The training should include drill and practice with the standard arms in actual use, rifle and revolver. They should also be subject to an annual term of instruction and musketry in the Police Department, their places being filled by substitutes from among the recruits in the interval. They should also be exercised weekly by the Master in the use of their weapons, as at present required by Regulation No. 27.\n\n## (p.)—Officers and the use of arms\n\nWe understand that some difficulty has been experienced by Masters in inducing officers to comply with the Piracy Regulations in this particular. Ordinary marine discipline does not include the observance of these Regulations. We would suggest the inclusion of a clause in marine articles signed in this port, by which each man undertakes to carry out the Regulations. Officers who are not prepared to use arms or who are not familiar with their use are unfit for marine service in the East. Opportunities might be given to officers to train themselves in port in the use of a revolver under a Police Officer.\n\n## (q)—Definition of \"Danger Zone\"\n\nThe definition of a Danger Zone should be amended to operate immediately the ship leaves her wharf or mooring in Hongkong or is travelling within 120 miles of the Colony.\n\n## (r.)—Runners\n\nRegulations Nos. 46, 47, and 48 dealing with runners of Chinese hotels have not been enforced. Regular runners are already well known, and registration is of no value. We recommend that these regulations be abandoned.\n\n## (s.)—Search on the ships during the voyage\n\nWe recommend an occasional inspection of river steamers in the Colonial waters when under weigh by a European Police Officer, with the object of ensuring the performance of the Regulations and also for the purpose of tracing arms and bad characters.\n\n## (t.)—Wireless\n\nWe do not advise that any form of wireless apparatus should be made obligatory by the Piracy Regulations upon either ocean steamers or river steamers (Commander Beckwith dissenting as regards ocean steamers). The cost of the installation of complete transmitting and receiving apparatus, together with the salary of the operator, would be prohibitive in the case of river steamers. An automatic transmitting apparatus, designed on being set in motion to continue sending out a given signal of distress, is not yet, so far as we have been able to ascertain, on the market, although no difficulty need be anticipated in inventing such an instrument. If and when such an instrument may be available, its installation upon local ships should be of great advantage as a deterrent to piracy. To render the system effective, it would be necessary, with the co-operation of the authorities in Macao and in Kwang Tung, to make use of constant patrols consisting of vessels of types possessed at the present time primarily by the Naval Authorities. Without this patrol in readiness, the wireless installation on ships would be a waste of money.\n\n## (u.)—Co-operation with the authorities in Macao and in Kwang Tung\n\nWe recognise that the arrangements made on board the ships themselves form part only of what it is necessary to do in order to cope with piracy. Measures to be taken external to the ship are equally essential to the solution of the problem. We believe that it would have a most salutary effect if a plan of patrols, whether Naval or Colonial, could be established and worked in conjunction with Portuguese and Chinese patrols. If possible, these patrols should be in wireless communication. They should have a substantially higher speed than the river steamers and should work to a prearranged plan. We recommend also that both in Macao and in Chinese ports, the local authorities be requested to conduct a search of passengers both leaving and arriving, and of their baggage, at least as stringent as the search conducted in this Colony by the Hongkong Police. It seems probable that the arms used by the pirates on the S.S. Sui An were carried on board by passengers who embarked in Macao.\n\n## (v.)—Search by the Hongkong Police Force\n\nOne of the measures on which most reliance has been placed is the search conducted of passengers and baggage on the wharves in Hongkong by the Hongkong Police before the departure of each ship. We think that the comparative absence of piracies on ships leaving Hongkong is to be attributed chiefly to the efficiency of this search and to its moral effect. In our opinion, it is urgent that the Police searching parties should be strengthened. The standard searching party should consist of eight Chinese Police and one female searcher. The present European supervision seems to us to be sufficient. We consider that the search parties on the wharves should be supported by the co-operation of a police pinnace, in order to see that only junks and sampans having legitimate business approach the steamers at any time. With reference to Ocean steamers under the Piracy Regulations leaving from their buoys in the Harbour, we recommend that one Chinese detective should be placed on board for at least eight hours prior to the ship's departure.",
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        "content_text": "# \n\n15. The following equipment shall also be provided and shall either be carried by the officers and guards for whom the equipment is respectively provided or shall be kept in the protected portions of the ship :-\n\n(a) One revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n\n(b) One rifle and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each guard.\n\n(c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n16. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use.\n\n17. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n18. The Police shall have power at any time to inspect and test any of the above arms or ammunition.\n\n19. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights.\n\n20. The arms and ammunition shall be tested weekly by the officers of the ship.\n\n## Definition of \"Danger Zone\"\n\n21. The term \"danger zone\" shall include the following:-\n\n(1) All the usual routes by water between Hong Kong and any port or place on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n\n(2) All the usual routes by water between Hong Kong and Macao.\n\n(3) All the usual routes by water between Hong Kong and Kwong Chau Wan.\n\n(4) All the usual routes by water between Hong Kong and Amoy, Swatow, Hoilow, Haiphong, and any port or place on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance from Hong Kong than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the above limits shall be deemed to be within a danger zone whether it be on a voyage from Hong Kong or on a voyage to Hong Kong.\n\n## Guards\n\n22. Every ship shall carry at least four guards.\n\n23. Every ship which leaves the waters of the Colony on a voyage to any port or place on the Canton River or West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai shall carry at least six guards.\n\n24. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:-\n\n(a) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n\n(b) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n(c) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n25. At least two guards shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone.\n\n26. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one rifle and 50 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n27. All the guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons and shall be instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary.",
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        "content_text": "## \n11. A strong and substantial grille of expanded metal or barbed wire with suitable automatic locks shall be strongly and substantially erected across the ship aft of the line of the dodgers.\n\n12. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n13. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered, or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method, and position.\n\n14. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille, it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n15. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n16. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n17. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n18. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n19. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type, the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n20. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, who may relax or modify any of the said requirements as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work, the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers, or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction, and in carrying out these duties, the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n21. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\n## Scheme of Defence\n\n22. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master, and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master, who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship, and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\n## Equipment\n\n23. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck:\n| Equipment | Quantity/Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Rockets and blue lights | Double the number required by the regulations of the Board of Trade |\n| Verey's pistol and Verey's lights | 1 pistol, at least 24 lights |\n| Winchester rifles and ammunition | At least 2 loaded rifles of .44 calibre, at least 100 additional rounds |\n| 12 bore gun and ammunition | 1 loaded gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police, at least 50 additional rounds loaded with S.S.G. Shot |\n\n24. The following equipment shall also be provided:\n| Equipment | Quantity/Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Revolver and ammunition | 1 x 38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition for each certificated officer and for each guard |\n| 12 bore gun and ammunition | 1 gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police, 100 rounds of ammunition for each guard, equipment for carrying 20 rounds |\n| Police whistle | 1 for each guard |\n\n25. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used, it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheelhouse or as near thereto as possible.\n\n26. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n27. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights, or Verey's pistols or lights, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n29. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights, and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\n30. The term **\"The Danger Zone\"** shall include the following:\n- (1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n- (2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Macao harbour.\n- (3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n- (4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage, or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow, and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong, the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone, whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n31. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone, no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board, except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.",
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        "content_text": "## Regulations\n\n11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille, it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type, the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master, who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work, the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction, and in carrying out these duties, the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\n## Scheme of Defence\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master, and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master, who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship, and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\n## Equipment\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck:\n    (a) Double the number of rockets and blue lights required by the regulations of the Board of Trade.\n    (b) One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights.\n    (c) At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 100 additional rounds of ammunition for the same.\n    (d) One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.S.G. Shot.\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided:\n    (a) One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n    (b) One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard.\n    (c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used, it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheel house or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\n## The \"Danger Zone\"\n\n29. The term \"Danger Zone\" shall include the following:\n    (1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n    (2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Macao harbour.\n    (3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n    (4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong, the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone, whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone, no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board, except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.\n\nPage 150\nPage 151",
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        "content_text": "# Guards.\n## 31. \nEvery ship shall carry at least four guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards.\n\n## 32. \nThe duties of the guards shall be as follows:-\n- **(a)** To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n- **(b)** To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms.\n- **(c)** To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n## 33. \nAt least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone. Guards shall not be stationed below the Boat Deck.\n\n## 34. \nEach guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n## 35. \nAll guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition.\n\n## 36. \nSubject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship.\n\n## 37. \nGuards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on a form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month.\n\n# Passengers and Searches.\n## 38. \nWhen a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the lodgers and grilles.\n\n## 39. \nWhile a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article or thing, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf.\n\n## 40. \nIn the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun.\n\n## 41. \nAll necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n## 42. \nThe Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, and may detain any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out.\n\n## 43. \nNo ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed.\n\n# General.\n## 44. \nIn the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren.\n\n## 45. \nIn the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired.\n\n## 46. \nThe owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted.\n\n## 47. \nThe metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck.\n\n## 48. \nShips proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n## 49. \nThe Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n## 50. \nIf any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity.\n\n## 51. \nThe owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out.\n\n## 52. \nSubject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1914, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER,  \n**A. G. M. FLETCHER**, Clerk of Councils.  \n6th March, 1924.\n\n(Extract from the Hongkong Government Gazette No. 12 of the 6th March, 1924)  \nPage 143",
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        "content_text": "## \n11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type the officer-cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction and in carrying out these duties the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\n## Scheme of Defence\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\n## Equipment\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck.---\n| Equipment | Quantity/Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Rockets and blue lights | Double the number required by the regulations of the Board of Trade |\n| Verey's pistol and Verey's lights | One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights |\n| Winchester rifles and ammunition | At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same |\n| 12 bore gun and ammunition | One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.G. Shot |\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided :\n| Equipment | Quantity/Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| Revolver and ammunition | One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard |\n| 12 bore gun and ammunition | One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard |\n| Police whistle | One police whistle for each guard |\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheel house or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\n## The \"Danger Zone\"\n\n29. The term \"danger zone\" shall include the following:\n| Route | Description |\n| --- | --- |\n| (1) | All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai |\n| (2) | All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Macao harbour |\n| (3) | All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour |\n| (4) | All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route |\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.",
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        "content_text": "## Guards.\n\n31. Every ship shall carry at least 4 guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards.\n\n32. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:—\n(a) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n(b) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms,\n(c) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n33. At least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone.\n\n34. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n35. All guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds from revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition.\n\n36. Subject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship.\n\n37. Guards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month.\n\n## Passengers and Searches.\n\n38. When a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the dodgers and grilles.\n\n39. While a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article or thing, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf.\n\n40. In the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun.\n\n41. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n42. The Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, and may enter any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit.\n\nAll necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out.\n\n43. No ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed.\n\n## General.\n\n44. In the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren.\n\n45. In the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired.\n\nGuards shall not be stationed below the Boat Deck.\n\n47. The metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck.\n\n48. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted.\n\n48. Ships proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n49. The Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n50. If any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity.\n\n51. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out.\n\n52. Subject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1911, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong.\n\n## COUNCIL CHAMBER,\n5th March, 1924.\n\n**A. G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.**\n\n(Laid before the Legislative Council on the 13th day of March, 1924)\n\nPage 124",
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        "content_text": "## Inclosure 1.\n\n2. A fairly considerable force was used in a latrine at the Central market. On the same night, a small quantity of explosive was thrown into a tea-house through the back window. In no case was there any loss of life.\n\nThe confidence of the Chinese is so completely restored that these incidents, which at the commencement of the strike would have caused general panic, now pass unnoticed.\n\n## 127\n\nThe men employed by General Leung continue to do most useful work, and they have been instrumental in bringing about the arrest of several bad characters. Street searches take place two or three times weekly, and on each occasion, a number of undesirables are deported to Canton.\n\nThe special police have been excused from duty since the 10th August, but they retain their equipment and are available at very short notice if required.\n\n4. Incidents occur on the frontier almost daily. The police rowing boat patrol on the Shum Chun river has been twice fired upon recently. On the 13th August, seven men were arrested on the Shum Chun bridge in British territory in the circumstances described in the attached report. The men have not yet been returned. On the 15th August, two rifle shots were fired from a tower in Chinese territory into the Ta Ku Ling Police Station at a range of 500 yards, one shot striking the inner wall of the barrack room, the shooting being applauded by a number of people on the top of the tower.",
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Through Bills of Lading to all United States, and Canadian Overland points, also via Panama Canal Lines to Atlantic Ports.\n\nCopies of this paper on file in our Offices SEATTLE, CHICAGO, NEW YORK.\n\nFor passage and Freight Booking apply to\n\nAMERICAN ORIENTAL MAIL LINE\n\nOperated for\n\nUnited States Shipping Board\n\nby Admiral Oriental Line, Managing Operators\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank Building, 4th Floor, Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795. No. 4, Des Voeux Road.\n\nTWO-WAY SERVICE\n\nTo Manila, the Straits, Calcutta, Egypt, the Mediterranean, and New York\n\nWhether you're traveling east, or west, DOLLAR Line President Liners will carry you\n\nEastbound they afford two sailings each month.\n\nWestbound they offer four sailings each month, as far as Manila- thence to Singapore and beyond, a fortnightly schedule.\n\nWith most frequent and convenient service, these great oil-burning liners are notable for their speed and steadiness.\n\nAll staterooms are outside rooms, with real beds (not berths) and luxurious furnishings.\n\nDOLLAR Line cuisine is world famous.\n\nSTOPOVERS ALLOWED AT ANY PORT OF CALL\n\nEast: Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu\n\nWest: Manila, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, New York- and on other ports round the world\n\nEASTBOUND\n\nNEXT SAILINGS\n\nPRESIDENT LINCOLN\n\nAugust 29, 5.00 pm.\n\nPRES. CLEVELAND\n\nSeptember 12, 5.00 p.m.\n\nWESTBOUND\n\nPRES. VAN BUREN\n\nSeptember 4, 8.00 p.m.\n\nPRES. CLEVELAND\n\nSeptember 1, 2.00 p.m.\n\nACROSS THE PACIFIC TO SAN FRANCISCO\n\nFOR PASSAGE OR FREIGHT RATES, APPLY TO\n\nDOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE\n\nHongkong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor, No. 4 Des Voeux Road, HONG KONG\n\nTelephones Central 2477, 2478 and 795\n\nAMERICAN FAR EAST LINE\n\nOPERATED FOR\n\nUNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD\n\nBy Struthers & Barry, Managing Operators\n\nREGULAR FAST FREIGHT SERVICE\n\nTO SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES FROM HONGKONG BY DIRECT ROUTE\n\nU.S.S.B. \"West Faralon\"...... Due Hongkong\n\nin port. Leave Hongkong 26th Aug.\n\n24 days to San Francisco-28 days to Los Angeles,\n\nU.S.S.B. \"West Cajoot\"...... Due Hongkong\n\nsin Sept. Leave Hongkong 7th Sept.\n\nYorgo accepted for transhipment at San Francisco to weekly sailings for Atlantic sea and ports.\n\nThrough bills of lading issued to C.A. and Canadian Overland points.\n\nTO MANILA, CEBU, ILOILO AND ZAMBOANGA.\n\nU.S.S.B. \"West Jester\" .................\n\nDue Hongkong 28th Aug. Leave Hongkong 30th Aug.\n\nTO SINGAPORE, ZAMBOANGA & CEBU.\n\nU.S.S.B. \"West Prospect\"\n\nDue Hongkong 10th Sept. Leave Hongkong 11th Sept.\n\nThrough bills of lading issued to all ports and served\n\nfor full information apply to\n\nSTRUTHERS AND BARRY,\n\nPhone Central No. 2018.\n\nL. EVERETT, INC.\n\nGeneral Agents.\n\n1st Floor Queen's Building\n\nJapan, China, Philippine Island, Indo-China\n\nD. Drame Sheppard\n\nFar. Agent.\n\nStraits Settlement.\n\nSOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1925,\n\nNAVY NOTES.\n\nFLAG OFFICER CHANGES.\n\n(From the Army and Navy Gazette)\n\nCRIMINAL SESSIONS.\n\nA HUGE ARMS HAUL.\n\nPrisoner Gets Three Years.\n\nARRIVALS.\n\nAUGUST 24.\n\nGlamiabroch, British, Capt. D. X. Hood, 148 tons, in cargo and ballast, Song 3oon Hong, mooring\n\n1,144 tons. Saigon, Wo Fat Sons, Haldia, British, Capt. L. Lynch, in cargo.\n\nA Chinese seaman named Chunk Mak Thee appeared before Mr. Justice B.22, at the Criminal Sessions yesterday, charged with the possession of thirty-four revolvers valued at $1,500 and 542 rounds of ammunition on board the s.s. \"Genkracht\" on June 21 last.\n\nHe pleaded not guilty.\n\nNaan Sang, British. Capt. D. R. Kilee, 2,351 tons, Yokohama and Shanghai, J.M. & Co., Stonecutters.\n\nAUGUST 25.\n\nThe Crown case was conducted by Mr. Whyte-Smith who explained to the court that at 4.30 a.m. on the day in question a party of searchers went on board the ship, on the second deck, on the day in question a party of searchers went on board the ship, on the second deck, a Chinese revenue officer and others went in search for arms.\n\nOsaka Maru, Japanese, Capt. C. Kondo, 10,219 tons, Calcutta and Singapore, NYK., voxing A2.\n\nThe Admiral was in the board side a Chinese revenue officer and others went in search for arms.\n\nVulcanus, Dutch, Capt. 1. 3. Settle, 707 tons, Pulse and Saraboe, APC Company's Wharf.\n\nThe replies of the Admiralty to the requests put forward through the 1924 Welfare Conference contain but a small proportion of concessions, but this is not surprising.\n\nSo many of the requests involved additions to public expenditure, amounting in the aggregate to a considerable sum, that there was small hope of their being entertained favourably in the existing financial situation.\n\nIn one respect, the lower deck is not against the same snag as the Admiralty when the Board asks for money.\n\nPrisoner's Story.\n\nPrisoner went late the witness) on number one) on\n\nAdmiralty when the Board asks for money.\n\nCLEARANCES.\n\nAUGUST 25.\n\nAsaka Maru, Japanese, Meji.\n\nCheltenham, British, Amoy.\n\nCorona, Norwegian, Chiungwan\n\nTAO.\n\nChung Hing, Chinese, K. C. Wan\n\nDrafa, Norwegian, Shanghai.\n\nGairsoppa, British, Moji.\n\nGlenfaldek, British, Amoy.\n\nHin Sang, British, Sandakan\n\nHoi Nam, Portuguese, K. C. Wan\n\nShing Cheong, Portuguese, Macao\n\nTalthybia British, Co.\n\nVoleanus, Dutch, Anicy.\n\nAUSTRALIAN STRIKE.\n\nFEDERAL ACTION IN VICTORIA.\n\nNew Zealand Joins In\n\nMelbourne, Aug. 24.\n\nThe Federal Cabinet has held a special meeting to consider the question of new cruisers and torpedo craft, viz., where is the money to come from?\n\nIt does not follow that the welfare system is useless.\n\nOn the contrary, it has proved its value when handled judiciously, this fokia and told them to get on with their work as the ship sailed just 8 a.m.\n\nWhile in the bunker he saw the bags lying on the coals and was going to report them to the chief engineer.\n\nA second later he heard a shot fired behind him.\n\nThe strike was then begun and he thought it was some-jane from the Seamen's Guild going to bother him and so he dropped there and ran away.\n\nHe was arrested.\n\nCross examined he said the tokis or Heuler. which should be capable of good judgement have been in the stoke-hold and he told them to get on with their work.\n\nAsked where he should have been, prisoner said it was the business of the firemen and stokers at Auckland the settlement within the Empire to see that the furnaces were\n\nA mass meeting of British seamen was held to-morrow---.\n\nSydney, Aug. 24.\n\nThe Marine Transport Group has unanimously decided to support, food and house the striking\n\nof persons with small means in sight.\n\nHe had no idea that the men who caught him were revenue officers until they took him to the bunker again when they brought out the bags, established\n\nThe P. and O. line, s.s. Chitral, whose crew has refused to join the strikers, sails on August 20th\n\nThe departure: of the Orient line ss. Orama is\n\nindefinite: its postponement\n\nThe crew of the Rougelia has expressed\n\nOrders copies of the Committee's report and proposals.\n\nO Fuel Supplies.\n\nIn common with other Navies, that of Japan is handicapped by the uncertainty of oil fuel supply.\n\nThis seems manifestly the only reason to burn partly all and partly coal.\n\nThe nine vessels of the \"King\" class are understood to have eight of their twelve boilers adopted for oil firing, and the remaining four boilers are coal-fired.\n\nIt appears that Japan has to import at present about 1,600,000 tons of petroleum and benzine out there is beautiful scenery, and although the train service from Hexham is scanty, the roads are good, the air pure and strong, and salmon and trout fishing and hunting are plentiful.\n\nGuilty is lacking, schooner Maud en route to San Francisco, where she was to be sold, the Norwegian Vice Consul went aboard and took possession of her on behalf of the Norwegian Government.\n\nMarshall then hoarded the ship with an attachment order for over six hundred dollars, alleged to be owing in respect of fuel supplied before the vessel sailed in 1922.\n\nThe United States Marshal\n\nGreenwich Hospital Livings.\n\nWe share the regret expressed by the Rev. A. R. Dexter, R.N.,\n\nSTEVEDORING AND TRANSHIPPING,\n\nDischarging from and/or loading on steamer without undue delay.\n\nCoolies and/or lighters are supplied for landing into and/or shipping from Godowns.\n\nRates practically normal.\n\nFor particulars please apply to the Undersigned,\n\nTelephones; C-2189 and C-8485\n\nHIN FAT & CO., LTD.\n\nKwok in Wang\n\nManaging Director\n\n51. Bonham Strand West.\n\nTHE\n\nBLUE FUNNEL\n\nLINE\n\nREGULAR AND FAST\n\nFREIGHT AND\n\nPASSENGER SERVICES\n\nLONDON SERVICE\n\n\"PERSEUS\" KUMAZON BELENUS RHESUSER\n\nAt Sept. Malice, London R's & burg. 32nd Sept. Murveilles. London, R'dan & 'burgi att D Mamzeilen.\n\nLagdon B'day & H’barg. 12th Cez Loadno, Recuerdam & amic\n\nLIVERPOOL SERVICE\n\n\"TALARIUS\" 20th Aug.\n\n\"TITUS\"\n\nJa Sept.\n\nPACIFIC SERVICE. vis KOBE & YOKOHAMA\n\n\"AUTOLYCUS\" 33rd Sept.\n\n\"PRIONOTES\" 20th Oct.\n\nNEW YORK SERVICE\n\n\"TEUCRER\"\n\n\"LARYDOCHES\" \"LAUMEDON\n\nMaravillor, favre, Liverpool G'gow Goos, Plates, Lívsepnolæ Gunngow\n\nFloturi, Varoshvac &; Je co Victoria, Venousver & Stile.\n\n28th Sept. Hoston, New York & B'more is Sues i 19 Sept. Bostan, York & there\n\nZod Bept. toston, New York & Bare via Sos\n\nPASSENGER SERVICE \"HLOTUS\"\n\nLas Det BABYEDOM 18th Nav. \"PATRÜÇLES” lóch Den. \"ANTENOR\"\n\n13th Jan. 3rd Mar \"SARPEDON?” 7th April.\n\nSingapura, Marsilise & London. Singapore, Marssillon & Lendum.\n\nSingapore, Marseides & Londna. Singapore, Marseilles & don.\n\nSingapura, tarvefiler & Info Singapore, Marseiller ↑ Loudon.\n\nàlao cargo stnames with limited passaagar assurmodating ki pecially reduced fares.\n\nFor freight and gage rates and information apply to\n\nButterfield & Swire.\n\nAgents.\n\nOREGON ORIENTAL LINE\n\nOperated for\n\nUNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD E.F.C.\n\nby COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY\n\nFOR MANILA. ILOILO & CEBU\n\nU.S.S.B. \"WEST O'ROWA”\n\nU.S.S.B. \"OAKRIDGE\"\n\n4th Sept.\n\n24th Sept.\n\n1st Det.\n\n* Also calls at Zamboanga.\n\nAll sailings subject to change without notice.\n\nThrough Bill of Lading is issued to all rail Overland Points in the U.S.A., also to New Orleans, Savannah, Galveston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, with transhipment at Portland, Ore, via Panama Intercoastal services.\n\nADDRESS\n\nRoom 26, Bank of Canton Building.\n\nDes Voeux Road Central,\n\nTelephone Central 4871.\n\nCANADIAN PACIFIC\n\nHOME VIA CANADA\n\nFuture Sailings to VANCOUVER\n\nvia Shanghai and Japan Ports and\n\nArrive\n\nSept.\n\nSept 21/SCOTLAND\n\nSept. 30\n\nArrive Southampton\n\nSept. 17\n\nGet 5E/FRANCE\n\nOct. 2\n\nOct. 2 MONTROSE\n\nOct. 14\n\nOct. 21\n\nOct. 30\n\nNov.\n\nChange of accommodation as those ATLANȚIO steamers actually held for sale i Üres së prěta of eaîl in the Oniens.\n\nFour Trans Continental Trains Daily from Vancouver\n\nStop-over allowed at all points\n\nBlunderd Sleeping Car-Comparisects --Drawing-Rooms Dining Cars\n\nCasesdlan Paside Hoists at Victorie, Vancouver, Bucky Younlalu Restrik, Calgary. Winnipeg, Montreal and. Quereo Develaton Expenes Travollers' Cheques issued at all Cacadian Pactão Ghes-Paysčio Evergadera.\n\nBuxxayo inaremos solā sa ai Ganadian Pacific Officer\n\nHONGKONG-MANILA--HONGKONG-SERVICE\n\nT.B\n\nFlongkong Aug. 24\n\nSept.\n\nArrive Manila\n\nAug. 28\n\nSept. 11\n\nISBYA Activa Manila Hongkong E/Canada Aug. 29\n\nAug. 31\n\nE/Russia Sept. 12\n\nSept. 14\n\nSteamers arrive MANILA early morning and sail in evening of following day.\n\nCANADIAN PACIFIC SERVICE THROUGHOUT\n\nPaakonser Department: Tel YR.\n\nFreight And Express Tel. 49.\n\nSolies, \"GAANPAC.** Cables: \"NAUTILUE.”\n\nDODWELL & COMPANY LIMITED.\n\nNEW YORK BERTH\n\nFOR NEW YORK & BOSTON via SUEZ.\n\nS.S. KENDAL CASTLE\"\n\nSails 2nd Sept.\n\nLLOYD TRIESTINO\n\nREGULAR MONTHLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE\n\nVICT FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE (FIUME)\n\nTAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING\n\nTO GENOA, ALL ITALIAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND DANUBE PORTS.\n\nREDUCED PASSAGE RATES TO BRINDISI, VENICE OR TRIESTE\n\n£66.\n\nNEXT SAILINGS\n\nCanto Agents\n\nJohn Mantera & Co., Ltd.\n\nOUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAI YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJI\n\nFrom Hongkong.\n\nM.S. \"ESQUILINO\"\n\nsail 26th Aug.\n\nS.3. “GERANIA\" ... (cargo only).....\n\nsails 10th Sept.\n\nS.S. \"DUCHESSA D'AOSTA“\n\nsulls 12th Sept.\n\nHOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE.\n\nFrom Hongkong,\n\nsal 7th Sept.\n\nSails 31st Sept.\n\nSAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION\n\nLONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP-ia Singapore.\n\nDelombe\n\nSuez and Pers Bald.\n\nALES MAN\n\nMonday, 7th September.\n\nRIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES--Tie Saigon, Singepore,\n\nColombo, Durban & Lopetown.\n\nCANADA MARU\n\nBOMBAY via Singaya re & Celombo\n\nINDO MARU\n\nBANUKI MARU\n\nvi BAICON\n\nSEKIYO MARU\n\nWednesday, 9th September.\n\nTuesday, 15th September.\n\nSunday, 18th September.\n\nCALCUTTA, Tia Singejare, Purang & Rangoon,\n\nBANUKI MARU\n\nThursday, 27th August.\n\nVICTORIA SEATTLE TACOMA & TANCOOTER-era Shianglesi and Japan porta\n\nAFRICA MARU..(From Shanghai.)... Sunday, 6th September.\n\nHAIPHONG VI KOINOW & PANHOL.\n\nTAIKWA MARU\n\nFriday, 4th September.\n\nNEW YORK.-in Japan ports, Nau Franciare, Panamaq.\n\nJAPAN PORTS,\n\nHAMBURG MARU\n\nSEATTLE MANU KEELUNG V SWATOW & AMOY\n\nHOZAN MARC\n\nAMAKURA MARU\n\nTAKAO via SWATON & ANDY,\n\nKÖTSU MAKU\n\nTPKAD & KEELUNG.\n\nSOURABAYA MARU....\n\nBAIREN via GREFOO & TSINGTAO.\n\nRYUKO MADU...\n\nGINZAN MARU...\n\nFor further patio dare plezes apply\n\nRul. C. Now, 4088, 1099 & 4090.\n\nto\n\nWednesday, 8th September.\n\nWednesday, 2nd September.\n\nSunday, 8th Aug., 2 p.m.\n\nThursday, 3rd Sept., Noon.\n\nThursday, 27th Asg, 8 a.m.\n\nSaturday, 20th September.\n\nBeginning of September.\n\nBeginning of Reptember.\n\nOSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA\n\nM. TAKEUCHI Manager.\n\nTHE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC\n\nCOMPANY, LIMITED,\n\nGOTHENBURG,\n\nRegular Freight Service for\n\nBarcelona, Valencia, Amsterdam, Vasburg, Copenbagen, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports.\n\nWill leave ou or about. 10th October.\n\nM.V. \"NANKING\"\n\nSubject to shange without notice.\n\nFor further particulars please apply to:-\n\nGILMAN & CO., LIMITED.\n\nAgents.\n\nM.S. \"ESQUILINO\"\n\n5,8. DCCHESSA D'AOSTA\"\n\nNATAL LINE OF STEAMERS\n\nFROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS\n\n9.9. \"UMSINGA.”\n\nS.S. \"ENZUMBI”\n\nsiis 1st Sept.\n\nsuite Is Oct.\n\nRegular l'assenger and Cargo Service to South African Parte.\n\nThrough Bill of Lading issued from Hongkong.\n\nFor Fraight or Pussage on any of the above Lines apply to:- DODWELL & CO, LTD., Agents\n\nTelephone Central 1030.\n\nNANYO YUSEN KAISHA.\n\n(The South Sea Mail S.S. Co, Ltd.)\n\nTO JAVA\n\nvia Batavia, Samarang & Sourabaya.\n\nS.S. \"BANDOENG MARU”\n\nTO JAPAN\n\n31s1 Aug.\n\nvia Moji, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya & Yokohama.\n\nS.S. \"MACASSAR MARU\".................\n\n7th Sept.\n\nCargo taken at through rates to all ports in Netherland-India.\n\nRailings subject to siteraljon,\n\nfor farther particulars please apply to--\n\nTel. Central No. 2206\n\nNANTO YUSEN KAISHA.\n\n2nd floor, Prince's Building.\n\nSOUTH CHINA\n\nMORNING POST, WEDNESDAY,\n\nINDO-CHINA\n\nSTEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.\n\nDENTISTICN\n\nSTEAMERS\n\nவு. Straits & GalOITENAMBANO Tri.. 28th Acz., 8 p.ro.\n\nYounus via Kone... . HOSANG Wed., 2nd Rept., Noon.\n\nSTAI & Courts...... POOKSANG.... Wed., And Bept., 8 p.m.\n\nSTRAITS & CALENTA KUESANG Tues., 9th Sept., 8 p.m.\n\nKoa via BRANGKA & MOJE...LAIBANG.\n\nRegnbur sullings are maintained as follows:\n\nFri., 11th Sept., 7am.\n\nSEAWOWALKERS JAPAN LINE.\n\nEVERT TEX LAUR\n\nSONDRONG WASILI LINE.\n\nHONGKONA-WAIPHONG DAN HONREONG-BORGANI MARDZORG--TIERÍSK TANK KONGKONG-BANTEOR DINE\n\nFor freight なぜ\n\nEVERLY\n\nELERY SATURDAY FROM BUTO FORTH EVERY SUNDAY FROM VOTE FORTR FVC WRIGHT. * OUT\n\nprasugo apply dis\n\nJARDINE MATHESON & CO., Ltd.\n\nTelephone Central 95.\n\nGeneral Manager..\n\nGLEN AND SHIRE\n\nJOINT SERVICE OF STEAMERS\n\nSTRAITS, CHINA & JAPAN Survies,\n\nOUTWARDS\n\nDe lykvog.\n\n\"GLENAMOY\"\n\n\"GLENGARRY\"\n\nHOMEWARDS,\n\np901.\n\nAUGUST 26, 1925.\n\nMALM & CO. GENERAL SHIPPING AGENTS- CHARTERS, PURCHASES AND SALES OF ALL SIZES OF STEAMERS, E. GOOD BUNKER COALS, BEST PRICES.\n\nSTAVEDGRING at Ordinary Rates.\n\nQuick Dispatch Guaranteed.\n\nCOOD CHINESE CREWS AT ANY TIME.\n\nTHE MALM LINE OF Passenger and Cargo honts From Hongkong to Wuchow, Nanning und Louchow.\n\nMALM & CO. SHPEGILDERS & ENGINEERS.\n\nYARD AT CHANG SHA WAN\n\nTel. C.4946,\n\nCode: Bentleys.\n\nCity Bangkep 29th Ang.\"PEMBROKESİKE\" 27th Aug. 31st Aug. ludon, Botserdwn & Fisuborg.\n\n\"GLENSHANE\" 220 Sept.\n\nvix Oran, \"GLENAPP\n\n1st Oct. GLENIFFER**\n\n6th Sept. London, Butterdam & ffanburg.The \"CARMARTHENSHIRE \"\n\ni\n\nvis Oran.\n\n\"GLENLUCE\"\n\n15th Oct. ist NOT.\n\nMurou eats are subject to change wilbout 10BÍ#2) or freight and further particulars aptly tor\n\nJARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd. ÅGETS. THE GLEN LINE, LTR.\n\nTeinphone Cauteni No. 21.5, wah x. 23 and 0, 3695.\n\nNYCK\n\nIYO MARU\n\nW\n\nsale:Neos NƯỚC 1, 21 TEAY10\n\nREPAIRS QUICK.\n\nCaut, FINN MALM\n\nShip and Freight Broker.\n\n2nd Floor, China Building,\n\nQueen's Road Central,\n\nHongkong.\n\nAUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, Ltd.\n\n\"CHANGTE\"\n\nThis vessel will sail hence on her maiden voyage on 25th September, at 4 p.m. MANILA, PORT BANGA, PHURSDAY ISLANDAND AUSTRALIAN PORTS.\n\nThrough Bills of Lading isSLYO PO ALI, AUSTRALIA, NEW AND and laghata Puzzs.\n\nNew VankET. IS VIFTER WITH THE PIPGFT AND Most UperG-PATE\n\nFinet AND SECOND CLASS l'azeryone ACCOMATODAYION. (Balling 80bfer an eatin\n\nCONSIGNEE NOTICES.\n\nAMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LIKE.\n\nNew Yor The Stee\n\nMALVERNIAN\" hovleg crvived, Consignes af Cargo by mormed that all goods being landed at trek into the barurdous and/or extra-hazardons Gudren of Hot's Wharf, whence\n\ndelivery ay he obtaine\n\nNo Cu wail be admitted after the Goods are left the Godowns, and sil Goods orating undelivered after 28th August, 1926, will be sub jert to Rent\n\nAll Clains it the Steamer unst be presented to the designed an or before th Septemi, 1825, they will not be recognised.\n\nA becken, cha dangel gends are n be hit in the dews, where they with he examined on any Tuesdays or Priùugs, between the beurs of 10.45 a.m., and Nan, withi the Pres Storage period of Ore Week.\n\nNo Fire instance as boet effected.\n\nHuf Lading wit be erranter- signed by\n\n1HE BANK LINE. LTD.\n\nGeel Agents.\n\nHongkong. Auest 28. 1925.\n\nTHE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED.\n\nFROM MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS,\n\nThe Steamship\n\nEÈKVENUE fasaigneon Cargo are hereby informed that z gonds are being jlandad at their ek so the hamme\n\ndans andoz szira anarcus - Jdowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whera, sador for the wharroz, delivery may be tiket.\n\nNu etaba w be dated stler the goods have left the godowns, and ell goa\n\nthe delivered after\n\nFor Freight and Parange, apply to BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE, Tel. C. 36.\n\nAgents.\n\nCHINA NAVIGATION CO.,\n\nSAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.\n\nFOR\n\nSTRIKEPA\n\nLTD.\n\nTO HALL\n\nWwa, Casroo & TraHVICHOW... 20th Aug., g.m\n\nEvelient Saloon accommodation urridakipe with Muscio Faust.\n\nNoguiar service four times weekly hatween Canim. Hongkong and nai laving Hongkong on Sundays in hang Tunya (vin A Thursdays (via Auto and Batunlays direct, exsand- In to Edingtao.\n\nGaige taken on through bills of Lading to all Yangtze and North Chts Ports.\n\nParents for baugasi de nui respira to tranship at Woosing.\n\nBUTTERFIELD & SWIRK\n\nreet.\n\nili in subject to\n\nAll the '\n\nmust be presented\n\nUndersigne\n\non or buture 8th September, or they\n\nwill not be recognise,\n\nAll breken, chafed ad deranged goode are to be left in the godowns. whers they will be examined on the 20th fratait, at 10 m\n\nNo Fire Insu\n\neffecto.\n\nbas beam\n\nBill of Lading will be counter signed by\n\nGIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agurta.\n\nHongkong, August 22, 1925,\n\nMAMBURG-AMERICA LINIE.\n\n\"FUERST CRUELOW,\" having arrived Conagages of Cargo by hut are hereby notified what all goods are being landed at ilver risk into the Lazurfous and/or extra hazarduur godowns of the Hongkong nad Kowloon Whorl and Godown Co, whence, and oe Tevin the Wharves, delivery can be obtained.\n\nNo claims will be admitted after the wonde have left a Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after 26 August, 1926, will be subject (20 FALL.\n\nVICTORIA SEATTLE & VANCOUVER vs Shanghai and Japan'нG, A'нow 'K. KAYING. 8th Aug., it a.m.\n\nThe Motorship or Steamship\n\nporka urong Bill of Lading ised to all Overiand Commino Painus le ... sud Canada.\n\nParugh passage cases (u Barone cia marios (1.6) 6. $ 420, G. LED, KAGA MAHU... Ditect Nagasaki... Sunday, 30th Arg, Midnight.\n\n...........Weintsday, 16th September.\n\nMARSEILLES LONDON & ANTWERP via finapan & Yes Baturday, 29th August, 11 a.m.\n\nKASHIMA NARU Saturday, 12th September, HAMBURG HA LONDON & ROTTERDAM\n\n.... ............................. Friday. Alat September.\n\nLIVERPOOL ADEN & MARSEILLES\n\nTUBA MARU\n\nSunday, 13th September.\n\nSIDNEY & MELBOURNE via Maglie & Parts\n\nTANGO MARU\n\nWednesday, 23rd September.\n\nAKI MARU\n\nWednesday, 2ial October.\n\nNEW YORK and/or BOSTON vis PANAMA,\n\nMAYBASHI MARUFriday, 11th Heptember, BUENOS AIRES da Ningapore, Durbić & Uspetoño, Delagos Bay and\n\nAlgoa Bay,\n\nKAMAKURA MARU Tuesday, 1st September.\n\nJAVA\n\nBENGAL MARU. Hunday, 6th September.\n\nBOMBAY via Singhpure and Caloto.\n\nSADO MARU”,\n\n............Friday, 11th September.\n\nCALCUTTA via Singapore & Raagoon.\n\nNAGASAKI KOBE & YOKOHAMA.\n\nAKI MARU.\n\nThursday, 17th September.\n\nSHANGHAI KOBE & YOKOHAMA.\n\nMNO MARE FUSHINI MASU TAMBA MARU\n\nHAKOZAKI MARU.\n\nFriday, 4th September.\n\nTuesday, 9th September,\n\n.........\n\nTuatay, 10th Septembar.\n\nTuesday, 22nd September,\n\nFor hurther information apviy to: Phons Capical No. 392, 993 & 2422.\n\nS. KINOSHITA. Waager.\n\nT.K.KLING\n\nHONGKONG SAN FRANCISCO LINE\n\nvia SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE YOKOHAMA & HONOLULU\n\nConnecting a San Francisco with Southern Pacife, Sante Fe Western Pacific Railroads.\n\nSailing from Hongkong\n\nSHINYO MARU\n\nSIBERIA MARU (uit How\n\n***\n\nFaptember R.\n\nSectorabe 216.\n\nTAIYO MABU\n\nTENYO MARU.\n\nCreteber 4th.\n\nOctober 19th.\n\n+KOKEA MARU......\n\nNovember ard.\n\n#renoveda vj Niver and beattes alongside Mantaten wierf at Shanghai\n\nKOREA MARU sud SIBERIA MAKU proceed to Los Angeles from San Francisco with cargo only.\n\nREDUCED FAKE TO EUROPE, Firal inse 2120 Thin Clase un Atlantic £112 Second Class £80\n\nSOUTH AMERICAN LINE\n\nThe July direct service between Urient and South America via Japan, Hawaii, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Meztés, Panama, Peru & Chill.\n\nSailings from Hongkong\n\nSINTO MARU.......\n\nANYO MARU\n\nAug 206b, .October 7th.\n\nF. TSETSUJI, Manager, King's Building-\n\nAzent at Canton, Messze. T. B. GRIFFITH, LTD.\n\nTel. C, 2974 & 2375\n\nTelephone Centru B. 36.\n\nAGENTS\n\nCARGO AND BASGAON CAN Yi Insured at THE Verioz\n\nHorverrin & Swinn\n\nDOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.\n\nBONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA PORTS SERVICE.\n\nZEGUAR SERVICE of Wigh Clar Doast Steters having gond sacommodation for Best Olas Fesamtgers, Eletric Light and Fans in Stat root and Saloons ud Excellent Crimina\n\nFOR AMOY & FOOCHOW\n\nCall at Aravy for Pussengeza osky. AND RETURN\n\n(Coy hus 9 to In Mays]\n\nArrivals and Dentures from the Company's Weart (Rest Blake Vier) Hound Trip Tingots will be issued fron iongkong to Ronchow (Pagoda pohor\n\n\"Halskj at the Reduced Bate of #009 Julvling Man's while the s\n\nFreight and Parsage sypiƒ to:--\n\nare and return by the xenis ateumer, by the \"Kaining\", in Port\n\n-DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.\n\nGeortal Magom\n\nPRINCE LINE FAR EAST SERVICE\n\nBegular slugs to Boston andjor New York by fast freight steamers.\n\nFor BOSTON\n\nand\n\nNEW YORK\n\nS.S. \"GAELIC PRINCE\".2ud half September.\n\nFor freight and further particulars apply to\n\nFURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD\n\nInnorporated in Great Britain, Ring's Building.\n\nTelephuua Central No. $166.\n\nTelegrams: Furtprince\n\nTHE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED, COPENHAGEN.\n\nThe M.S\n\n*TONGKING\n\n*\n\nwill be loading for ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN and athor Sendingcias porte at or about 15th of September.\n\nExpected cu Will leave homeward\n\nbound on or about\n\nor noo\n\nFurther sailinge :-- HASTA in optamber 3. \"A\" - - - ............ 13 mm. Matt ge 1.2. •ATRIKA\"... 10th May M.§. \"GANZAYA Hik Draga h\n\nSubject to change without notice.\n\nFor further particulars plezas apply to\n\nJOHN MANNERS & CO, LTD,\n\nAgenta.\n\nAll clamos umat reach us by 2ītu August, 1925, or they will not be recognised.\n\nAll damaged packages will be examined by Heners. Goddard Douglas Marine Surmayoga) et\n\n10 H.DL, un 26th August, 1926.\n\nNu Fire Insurance will be stinct?.\n\nBill of Lading will be countacsigo-\n\ned by\n\nJERSEN & CO.,\n\nAgents. Hongkong, August 21, 1995,\n\nN... LINE.\n\n(NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) From Europe and Straits.\n\nThe Steamship\n\nSUWA MARU\" having arrived from the above ports, Consignage of Cargo ATE hereby in- formed that their Goods are being lezded and placed at their risk in Hongkong and howloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godutos as Kowloon, whence delivers may be obtained.\n\nThe shove stezce recurried to Hongkong the general TEN \"Toycoks Maru\" frora Japan oversized to Sigepore constating. Ituatiy ní Fulton gocas from Japan, and tiene goods\n\ndows of the Hongkong ano Kowloon Whert and Gadorn 65. Deliver? of sam will be granted after repayment to this Ufire of the charges interval at Singapor\n\nGoods not cleared by the 29th |August, 1925, will be subject in rant.\n\nDamaged Packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Comigone's and the Co.'s representa\n\nves na any Tuesdays and Fridays, (at 2.20 p... within the free storage\n\nPeriod.\n\n·Tieve also been tanded into lov -\n\nAll dentist be presented within ten days of the teamòa's arrival bese after which date ther cannot be Joogalood.\n\nNo claims will be rmitted after įthe goods have left the Godeyiz.\n\nNo Fire Itanha buen effected.\n\nNIPPON YUSEN KAISHA Hongkong, 22nd Augest, 1925.\n\nAMERICAN PIONEER LINE.\n\nConsignees of all cargo ex thy sɔ. \"Dryden arrised at this on August 1, 1326, from Salveston, Teres via ports, are hereby notified that a futer exuntiantino of mil brokee. thufed and durunged care will be held on August. 2. 1328, 7. the premises of The Hongkong and Kowloon What and Godows Un, La. ity the Company's Surveyors, exars,\n\nAndersus and Ache.\n\nAMERICAN 13ONEER LISE By\n\nADMIRAL ORIENTAL LINE, Agente.\n\nHongkong, August 26, 1926,\n\nPage\n\n166",
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        "content_text": "China Mail\n\nNo. 2998.\n\nOVERLAND\n\nESTABLISHED\n\n1946.\n\nWEEKLY EDITION OF THE DAILY \"CHINA MAIL.\"\n\nHONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1926.\n\nBIRTHS.\n\nBAULD. On July 12, at the Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bauld, a son.\n\nEDWARDS. On June 30, 1926, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. B. Edwards, a daughter.\n\nFOSTER-HALL.--On July 10, at Tientsin, Margaret, only child of Mr. and Mrs. B. Foster Hall, Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai, aged two years and two months.\n\nBUCH. On July 11, at the Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Burch, a daughter.\n\nGARDINER. On July 9, at the Foochow Sanatorium, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gardiner, a daughter.\n\nHOWELL. On July 7, at St. Marie's Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Howell, a son.\n\nMOLLAND. On July 7, at Peking, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Molland, a daughter.\n\nSOLOMON. On July 11, at the New Country Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Solomon, Hon. Representative, a daughter.\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nWEBB-PALMER.- On July 12, at H.B.M. Consulate-General, Shanghai, Violet, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Palmer, of London and Shanghai, to Joseph Victor, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Webb, of Liverpool.\n\nDEATHS.\n\nDARBISHIRE.- On July 4, 1926, at Home, Frances, widow of Charles William Darbishire.\n\nPage 236\n\nMail. Postage, $13.00 per annum.\n\nPrice, $1.00 per Annum, including postage.\n\n30 Cents per Single Copy.\n\n丙次歲年伍拾國民華中\n\nNow it would appear that the cordial relations that were supposed to exist between Sir Reginald E. Stubbs and the Press of the Colony were one-sided.\n\nHistory, if the chronicler is faithful, will reveal that for the local Press Sir Reginald expressed at a certain valedictory gathering the utmost contempt. Literally he bit the hand that fed him. Not only did he refrain from uttering one solitary acknowledgment of the help given to him as Governor by the Press, but, with malice aforethought, he went out of his way to belittle it, and demean it.\n\nAs murder will out, so will sayings of Cinciis in high places.\n\nDuring the regime of Sir Reginald E. Stubbs as Governor it appeared on the surface, at least, that he was favoured with what is known as a \"good Press,\" which, whilst retaining their innate rights and independence, the local newspapers, in times of stress and trial, were ever ready to do all that the Press can do to strengthen the Government's hands and to give the right lead to the whole community.\n\nA CHEAP SNEER.\n\n'ress was made at a private and public function, knowing full well that his speech would not be reported in the usual way and that, therefore, the much-maligned Press would be deprived of any opportunity to defend itself against such an uncalled-for and unprovoked attack.\n\nMoreover, he took previous good care that his denunciation, couched in no elegant terms, of the local newspapers was made at a private and public function.\n\nWe have not the slightest hesitation in saying that, go where he will and meet with the same difficult times as he did here, Sir Reginald Stubbs will never meet with a Press so uniformly helpful and tolerant as even that of this Colony.\n\nSir Reginald Stubbs is no longer with us, and his base betrayal of the Press can disturb our equanimity not one iota.\n\nWhatever success he may have achieved in his capacity as Governor here, he owed in very large part to the Press.\n\nThat is said in no spirit of \"crowning\" or vainglory.\n\nHe was throughout his tenure of office treated with the dignity and respect due to His Majesty the King's representative.\n\nSir Reginald Stubbs had a better Press than he deserved.\n\nCONTENTS.\n\nLeading Articles:\n\nA Cheap Sneer 1-2\n\n24 Hours Notice 2\n\nTelepathy 2\n\nStorm Havoc 2-3\n\nStorm Precautions 3\n\nBoxer Indemnity Funds 3\n\nObituary 3\n\nOverland China Mail.\n\n\"One Man Show!\"\n\nYoung Prodigy 4\n\nComing Here 5\n\nThe Boycott 5\n\nAbout Swee 6\n\nJunk Piracy 7\n\nFrance's Day 7\n\nCadet Ships Visit 8\n\nCapt. Macintosh 8\n\nKidnapping Case 9\n\nDeep-Sea Fishing 9\n\nFatal Wounding 9\n\nForged Notes 10\n\nCalifornia Collegians 10\n\nThief Caught 10\n\nStolen Umbrella? 10\n\nMore Red Tape? 10\n\nMotor Accidents 10\n\nScouts' Work 11\n\nChina Provident 11\n\nAlleged Assault 12\n\nTunnel Boys 12\n\nRobbery Attempt 12\n\nNarrow Escapes 12\n\nTraffic Changes 12\n\nPirates Aground 12\n\nColony & Finances 13\n\nLocal Imports 13\n\nWinding Up 14\n\nMental Cures 14\n\nNaval Visitors 15\n\nPolice Report 15\n\nCanton News 16-17\n\nBoy Thieves 17\n\nHopes Gone? 18\n\nHong Kong Doubles Tennis 18\n\nLocal Baseball 19\n\nChallenge Cup 19\n\nTennis League 20\n\nPalace Hotel Billiards 20\n\nA Bye-Election 20\n\nAnother Shooting 21\n\nPassenger List 21\n\nDomestic Occurrences 22-26\n\nRecord Hongkong Deluge 27\n\n37 Years Ago 27\n\nFound Shot 27\n\nStorm Items 27\n\nPeak Water 28\n\nPeakite's Letter 28\n\nFood Thieves 28\n\nA Medicine Deal 29\n\nOur Man Seized 29\n\nCafe Dispute 30\n\nMixed Court 30\n\nColony's Health 30\n\nC.S. P. Held Up 30\n\nDown South 30\n\nValley Assault 31\n\nChinese Y.M.C.A. 31\n\nH.K. Angling Club 31\n\nMotor Routes 31\n\nAppeal Court 31\n\nTraffic Again 31\n\nTwo Motor Accidents 31\n\nYarn Market 32\n\nTyphoon News 32\n\nHongkong Hotel 32\n\nCafe Incident 32\n\nFire at Sea 32\n\nDaylight Robbery 32\n\n24 Hours 32\n\nThought Feeling 32\n\nPupils' Work 32\n\nPage 236\n\n號弍廿月柒年陸拾式百玖干壹英",
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        "content_text": "Cleans and Disinfects in One Operation. REMEMBER\n\nNO SOAP, NO STRONG CAUSTICS.\n\nNO DANGEROUS DISINFECTANTS\n\nARZ WANTED THE \"CARBOLACENE\n\nREGULARLY\n\nWALKER\n\nREGO CARBOLACENE\n\nFRAGRANT\n\nCLEANSER DISINFECTANT\n\nAn Active Disinfectant and Cleanser for use in Hotels, Institutions and in the Home,\n\nUsed by the British & Foreign Governments.\n\nSole Makers for -\n\nW. & F. WALKER, LTD., Liverpool, England.\n\nSole Agents- ANDERSON & ASHED.\n\nQue's Buildings.\n\nINSURE\n\nFOUR\n\nMOTOR\n\nCAR\n\nWITH\n\nGILMANS.\n\nTHE\n\n\"OCEAN COMPREHENSIVE POLICY\n\nhousehold.\n\n[24\n\nA Welcome Visitor\n\nat any\n\ntime in\n\nevery\n\nEvery\n\nBug, Flea, Beetle, Moth, Fly, etc., dies once it has come into proper contact with\n\nKEATING'S\n\nMARTIN'S\n\nAPIOL & STEEL Sure and certain for all Female complaints. Every lady should keep a box in the house.\n\nChemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. Proprietors MARTIN, Chisholm, Southampton Row.\n\nUNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.\n\nAT THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO.\n\nFROM\n\nADURYS ED Petrovitch, 32, Nathan Rd. Shanghai\n\nfragoon Sheinm\n\nTokyo Shouzhai Shanghai\n\nKisty Simpson\n\nBorghie Cassic\n\nBang\n\n-hal\n\nJAR\n\nMercery...\n\nAndrew Tr\n\nJonicbole\n\nL\n\nAbig Amay Totolas Chicago, Ulincin\n\nAT THE EASTERN EXTENSION, AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.\n\nADDRESSED\n\nHeatley Rinorez Yardley Celly\n\nFrom\n\nLender\n\nDaina\n\nSu Franciaco\n\nTHE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED (CONTD.).\n\nyaw open he deducted from the total\n\nwould place Hongkong in und danger of a water famine for fleen gewes\n\nLust of the Department is will be seen reset. Yet, won ave years of the that the department costs only about $200,000 per un to run, apart from the salaries of use we cadet others in the department and on or two metibars\n\nstedssful construction of that reservoir Hongkong was agus confromed ly water shortage sa ne costred also in the earlier pars if this year, i think the\n\nof the cleries) stali which are provided jeovision is inevituste Lant Dere is for leewhow. y Honous la friend by Nature herself the\n\nNOVEMBER\n\n5FR.\n\nBOGUS DIPLOMAT.\n\nFREL MOTOR-CAR TOUR.\n\nACTING FOR PRINCE OF WALES,”\n\nPARI\n\nÁn dadarions series of frauds by a minu\n\n1926.\n\nFOOTBALL.\n\nCLUR DE RECREIO Is XI.\n\nS.C.A.4. 1st XI.\n\nTeams representing these Caly will et in tegne match at the Regrou's who represented himself as a member afgrond, King's Park, tomonow, kick-off the staff of the British Embassy clituged\n\nand a special mission ou half at the The Reevein's team is as follows:-M Prince of Wales, a nursed by the Per M. da Silva. W t\n\npiguen prependant of the Bha de taptain), CF iteraedius. A Atlas\n\nRUGBY,\n\nFL.R.F.C. * ENGINERE ARTIFICERS.\n\nThere will be a catch between these teams at the Royal Navy ground, King's Pack, Kowloon, to-morras. Kick-off. 4\n\nP.201\n\nThe following have been selected to play for the Chi Laotiert, Liatr\n\nBlairisgley and Trages; Morrison, Ler\n\nPuree Using the are of Lord Remedios, A. V. Remedios, 12. P. Xavier, i aui Miline (cnplain), Póster, M. Smith,\n\ntrientales, upon the Sensor for the Depertinent, and japon Colonel Blachere, military erminander of the region, stat ing that he had been instapeter to par-\n\nClub de Racrei ad XI. r. 8.0.\n\nAlhalic Association,\n\nis referising reels to the cost of the case saputorial on position is loux searching stab and corridors that too kung land. Endell, wuite apart from must is spent in searching steamers for the wase; supp's question, the cablu, the inutividani in question call-id. P. Fuertes, A. Losang. J. M. da ours and list grugs I would emorye box of the vatani sets very strict iuits the Prefect of die Pens | Siha, and A. J. Brown, than relive service is absolutely to the practicability of hoana babita neentary in a port of this slae and in\n\nnon. There art, moreover, engout re portiure, closely insted his in to a\n\nSoge #gatus, maxing the islami dependan foreign contry. Search has to on made for its water apon the maidand. There for exciele and antialle articles and fore, akhough. I fear that we shall never for prohibited imports. We have also be able to dispense with rider auine certain interjunal obligations in these the flan, het web doubties will utiere, cod shine ang sourched on operate as encouragement to add matter of routine. It is quive itaposiole tonal population to settle in Kaulugu questions raised by y Honourable duty to exannine all j Friend. The fact thar, 4,30 pounds of water storage on the sand itself, and which be made an ratensive four of the Accumpeau.\n\nThie match will be payed on the Re-1 chaec a villa on the Côte Vermeille Forreio's groun, Kiug's Park, Lo-earrow, the Peince of Wales.\n\nkick-not at 245 pudar.\n\nA pram of noble boating, speaking\n\nThe Secret team wall be:--L. M.\n\ncat, Hankey, Light Weish. Sergt Steyer, Seval Bruno. Beveridge and Mefatyre.\n\nHOCKEY.\n\nTODAY'S GAMES.\n\nThe following will represent the Univer\n\nhis story opted without the east susen, J. Lira captu). C. Figueiredo, de Recio coday at 5.15 p.n on the Treinb and English perivetly, he found Perunades, L. A. Gomes, C. d'Assmagsity is hockey match against Ch\n\nthe cal authorities. whu Bonce, A. F. Carvalho. Ruza Pereira, University football groundA. A. Ariz 19 pisin Pion in\n\nto give oxset Agaces in answer to the rather itan is Hongalisios of father lend this disposal a motor car. in A. J. Mauris L. A. da Roche, and B. fraptains, Dr. F. X. Ashton, Lim Pon\n\noptain 4 fire seine anal 45,000 rounds of these pastilities are now being in damagnitions. 57,000 contraband cigavestigated. reites 3,500 gallons of spirits and 6,600 ons of danger, dings were seized during is shows the need for an eða tive piramontina utait. Moreover the pre- ventive staff deals wis the investigation officiell optare divans which one volves a very large arent of work on a careful consiferation of the facts think my Honourable end will agree that the tatt is not sxessive for the work which hay to be dozn\n\n3u puticular one pateabai marceir hệ un perivased ospunity or gan pillinn gations has been located and it is al euiated that the wat of wenst vetag i would be a greater than the cost of the pepe linn under the harbour ae designed by the Consulting Engineers Weght also to devise ones como sing our tresh water supplies in Hongkong by asing mắt water on the low towels for Bntly, chets wi no doubt have\n\nsabinge, streef-cleaning, fire-aging and generally for non-potable perposes, Coticed one very serious mission from his rasite is likewise under lige Toy remarks, his ouission is intentional ice and I trust that before long 1 may ae Your Havelienes has informed me thassle to lay the table of this you will senrself deal with the very im vertant question of the waer supply for\n\nVeure a sossinust paver giving foli in forms for on every aspecs of der water\n\n} \n\n$100.\n\nthe Calous and with the remarks of hon, I supply bien. 21 furnishing all the etubers on that subject. One more data secessary for foenutatley our leture should like\n\nto thank\n\ngfficul collenges for their veys flattering rewound he premature to take a tal desi poliny in this respect. Until then it marks on the way the budget was intro- dowed and for the very restrained tona of their reasonable criticism and, espe einily, for their generous appreciation of the services of the virions Government departmente.\n\n1. THE GOVERNOR SUMS UP.\n\nEducation.\n\nOn the subject of euation I wil only already sail that, situated add to what the Colonis Sourctary has\n\nA.E. TA GOTUPNO id: My cordial thanks ne both to the atheist and to the uncial arembers of this Council; for ne ne ant eare which they have: devoted the consideration of the the whole world and the initiation of the budget. My dead is greatest to the spinally Buxlish loy-serot and gir gode Colonial Secretary, who has had no ingredients wing mar oy There shows pains in preparing in expouedag and in\n\nthat in ufucational matters a vitalizing\n\nHongong, woney spent by ss u odana. rice is of the etenst value to British 24 terests in China. Tug is en dra of ad- yertisement and propagands. Partin not good at advartizu artelves and; ly or unfortunately, we, as people, are we are very under propagands. But the public schools sad the aniversities of the United Kingdom are the additating ar\n\ndefending the apply Bill, and whes, sales stil goes out from England 1 am so the whole Council will agree, amly believe that, it we can savesstuhy has discharged a dilbicult task with cun. geois ability thun seo auch the spirit of the British patule saboris and alvidare ete Horakung something of Indented te the cat members vereittes, we shall de more for dish their helpfat criticism and to ihove official interesis in Chica yłem ten possibly be pembery who have taken part in the relieved in any other war Eduentib Rebate for repping to this aritivist, of couraz, le padneted en sourd tuly t bare is Strie Jek Joy me to lines and a political propaganda Gust excluded ont euz adura- on which I propone la rough, parents thus tional i Colony's water supply and the subject of education\n\na. There arŋ, in fet, only two poists !.bs natuiiishraeus. Tsui, subirer to\n\nColony's Water Supply. Ever since I that loow Henging, woes The quarter of a century go, the in sutticiuc of the Colony's water supp has been a cause for anxiety, can weit remember the days when tied r\n\nsheet prozigos, am convinced list the moncy we spend on advention is a very good arstiteat, and I are glad ir los from the speech of the Senior Chinese Miscber that he and his colleague In\n\nut grutee it.\n\nI now own to the Cancil the motion,\n\nwhich has aireury hem mover and\n\ntonement house iu o ting Forgatseaded, tant de supply Bill be read a\n\ncime of note water shortage and hud, segond time.\n\nto setu my zerranis with backets dow\n\nto Praga, where they\n\nsterd in a\n\nqueue to get water iron lots which brought it across the bay bots from Wai Lamb uns cu the malaland.\n\ntherefore with every apathy for the Glumus mau ibnet the levels\n\nflo. Bir Husa Peursex: May I spea MD Arun of the pointe which have been i red.\n\nILE. THE Veason: I am afraid go Caszob allow it.\n\nThe Standing Onies do aut\n\nHongkong and with invaderiar•Ung Hon. Sa Hay PoiLock has been\n\nof dieir male a ruladatos doring & the ecco in this Council to ready to water facing the 2 have studied tre matters raised in the outs of rhodit. proposal to ask the island dependantcussion.\n\nthe miniland for much of its water\n\nR.E. THE GRENOU. The Bavel may\n\nonce on the second reading of a Bill Conado has a right to mene more tran\n\nYna y pesk us say then you ke\n\nthe Committee stage.\n\ncools. Let me, however, fest consider as the edit to reply. No member of this matter from the point of new of kowison. I am convinse the years come, awing paully to the limitatione which Natone has rapused on Hory- Rong a partly to the advantages which\n\nThe Hill was icy read a second time, Naturn hus bektared upon Konon, Tue\n\nComan went in sanilia to on- grcatat portion of the Cabay'a popun Bon will hats the uainland ather then sider the Oil viure la dise and Ha The wows-planning shoe Hey Fobock then raised a center of and the Farlane development sideme for\n\nquestions which were unsered by H Kowloon Invs then prepared vety wizely The Govezo nd other ricmbers of\n\non a generava scale and 36 s mrahornell. No amenduents were made to able that in future yes the norther the Bin Custee and opon Couteil alores of our barbour wil e jahached rowing,\n\nay & population ci Feiller JROTH The Cowaru SeCESTARY Moved the Chinese ani thar there will be residences third reading.\n\na aing the slopes of the Kowie The BOLONIAL Turns seconded and ange, and especially as its castern end, the Bii was read rd time and sumers as in the Peak Distric.passed.\n\nThe populata of the Colony has in the E. Tap overrun thurk hour. Pas crease at a phenomenat rate andante buombers very airvurely for the there is n voron why it should not evi-\n\nVision they have made for best year.\n\ntinue to do so in the fetare. I bax Courel and adjourned zinc đen,\n\ndoabled during the past ten years Now\n\nwe are a present only completing the\n\nfast plage of the Sheng Mun rabicy ivatar corts scheme. Hat when that\n\nsebeme has heretter been developed to\n\nla y capacity\n\nthe water supply\n\nREGULATIONS IN MASSES.\"\n\nBefore the 18s of Wight Bench, when\n\nfrom it will, so t are told, caly uffice for a tener was summoned for a bicach or bition soule te arison must be the regulations quic under the deplete considered the shore of the weds of the tion of Animal Aet by failing to ghiuping of this great port, which shoul\n\nfor six days a pedigeen belt brough\n\nhe supplied entheis from the metuland. from the Channel Islausts, the saticito Therefore in my pins the progressive for the defence ploaded genovace of the\n\ncveiremeal of the Stang Mun scherplations\n\nformed of each regulations, and had to to\n\nand back at the unisces posted up. The\n\nstage by atage it probably do no more the clerk of the juices (Mr John than zopple the growing needs of the Parte!) said be and others who had Inerther side of the Daibuer, especially studied the law all their lives were nos in\n\nif, La Bonn 26ay be the case, the supply to Kowloom is hy meter all over the pensule and rider mains are not ineist Fod opens. Eventually there would be nothing luppare fomi Sheng Mus for the and and, a pipe tine were new inid under the barbour, the real would\n\nhe said, was the evi of legislating y\n\nden rizical regulations. Everyone who\n\nhad anything to do with the law Joy\n\nbez statutes were pood, but under\n\nsome statutes power was given to the\n\ny be to compel the cousienrtion of Government departments to make regula\n\nthe second, third and further stages of signs which had to be inid on the table the Sheng Mne schein at an order date of the House of Commons, and it ne and hasten the day rhen water supplies objected to them within a certain perina additional to these in the Sheng Mung oras law. Those regulations ce valley would have to be frusted for the in auch masses that chose concerned entila waland. This is no erent of a wild not innke lisensices quainted wit imagination. My bontrahie bend. Mr.\n\nthen quickly.\n\nBird. has reminded us of the confident The chainman said the dnienian, wodd hopes entertained in 1938 that the con- a nod to simply ny a warning to straction of the Tyram-k reservoir avhers.\n\ni \n\nColei Binchors and asked for a loss Department He then called apon\n\njoi meney, but the eulonel Shought be re-i\n\ngold in the supposed Lord Sahton a pan whom he had seen being marched bebwa twn gendannen in the occupid feratfury, and concranitext his sus pitions to the Prefect, who advised the palier the poster, quick to rule that he was being closely watched, took taxicab to Ehe and there bed an express bound for Paris.\n\nCRICKET.\n\n0.8 40. \"A\". FONGKONG UNIVERSITY\n\nThe A. Salteran, K. T. Loke, A. Baker,\n\nThen, V. Enok, Hernani,\n\nThe following will present the Hong- og Rocker Clan in a wareh with the Horas Selitery on the Marina grand at geday: T. W. Suuthan, W. A. Nowra, Lord, Rankly,\n\n1. Wheeler, 1. Middleton Smith, L. &. R. Dunes, W.. Newman, and Nicbails. the\n\nON SALE,\n\nThis match w take pines tomorrow. I. Savaderson tenpr), White, 2. G\n\nthe Bongtong taiversity ground be sinning at 3.13 p.m.\n\nThe following will repavicur ¡C.8.C.C. A team:-J. H. N Palier inquiries show, however, that, (enplain), E. J. Harper, R. 8. W PA disapointed in one quarter, he runced on, T. W. Carr, C. Nara, T. 12. M ed in another, for during the train Pendered, R. C. Witchsti. R. G. Rober journey between Elne and Narbonne ke son, C. R. Sitey, T. Wastlake, and succeeded in borrowing on from a\n\nP. J. Neill Spanish priest who travested in the same\n\nCape W. Saters. o apartment. The mean is believed to be Bean, of whom the palies have\n\ndetailed des ription.\n\nFue match arranged for to-coorrow be-j tweea C.S.CC tat Team Hongkong Ist. Toast a decu cantalleù.\n\nBOEND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, January to June,\n\nWith Isna, Price-$7.50.\n\n1995.\n\nOn male at the Hongkong Dresly Press Office,\n\nThink of \"Johnnie Walker\"\n\nwhen you think of whisky. Then you'll ask for 'Johnnie Walker' and get real whisky. a drop of it\n\nThere's not\n\nthat isn't guaranteed pure\n\nand mature.\n\nJOHNNIE WALKER\n\nGuaranteed the same quality throughout the world.\n\nBORN 1820-STILL GOING STRONG!\n\nAGENTS\n\nCALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co. Ltd.\n\nSHANGHAI\n\nHONG KONG\n\nTIENTSIN\n\nJOHN WALZER & SONS, LTD., SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND.\n\nNORTHERN SITUATION.\n\nHANKOW THREATENED BY YAWG SEN.\n\nTHE COAL DISPUTE.\n\nTHE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER STA\n\nFAILINE OF FORLORN HOPES.\n\nIMPERIAL CONFERENCE.\n\nRIFORTS OF COMMITTEES TO BE\n\nCONSIDEREU\n\nBIG FORCES ADVANCING ON\n\nMOVING TOWARDS PEAGE.\n\nSHITISH WIRALESS SERVICE.)\n\nFULL SESSION TO-DAY.\n\nSRITIRO WIRELESS SERVICE. }\n\nBuasy, November 3rd.\n\nSOUTHERNERS.\n\nITHROTGE AR?!TEETH MOENCY.\n\nThe conference of delegatos, represent ing 3,000,000 members of Trailes' Cuions,\n\nRissy, November tvd.\n\nTo emble Ether progress to be medis\n\nRUSSIAN COMMUNIST\n\nCONFERENCE.\n\nTREND TOWARDS SOCIAL DEMO CRACY DENOUNCED.\n\n¡TERIZON REUTER'A AGENCY.]\n\nMoscow, November 4th,\n\nSeco Ordjoni Kidze los ben appoint. Led Chairman of the Contrshing Comain\n\n193.\n\nTERRIBLE MINE DISASTER IN AMERICA.\n\nSURFACE DROPS 809 FEET.\n\nFORTY LIVES LOST.\n\n[enerina's APERICAN SERVICE}\n\nHUANGHAL, November 4th.\n\nLeonsidered to-day he request of the with the work of the various cammirteesi sion of the Covinat Party teplacing i bois lves lo a large routine right suites According to Star Chuan Fang's local Mines Federation fe fusosial assist the taperiat Conternen will not meet in Kalbyahef\n\nheadquarters, General Yang Sex 18 making rapid wegiese tonnvés flankum with a lores el 90, Fr is reported that re has reached an understanding with the military corianders of Heh\n\nThe comlined strength of the various trongs advancing against the Raemiatang amin forena ia catiupted at 20,000\n\nThe Situation on the Yangisse. According to musaoge from Kiukiang, though the Allied tips drove the\n\nance by News of a compulsory jerk,\n\nMe J. H. Thorous, ex-Minister and\n\n30\n\n7\n\nCHINESE ASPIRATIONS.\n\nAN ATTEMPT TO DEFINE THEM.\n\nBRITISH POLICY.\n\nFa a letter to The Times, a writer, who signe himwility Years of Caikas,\"\n\nWhat, seus time to ask, are \"tha legitimer asjárations of the Chinese Isamuse, Michigan, Nov 4th.\n\n¦ people' of which pro hour so much and Vorry mlaers are believed to have beat often, and which, sweeling to a re\n\nsoluzioa paared sareena terring of the Trades Trion Congress, curIn- sway as a rendi of a cove in. A sectionering policy? is supposed to obstruer\n\nt. is possible to answer this question of the sune lice, onsdag of worriedly a coisery but the great mess in! sessing and Friday morning, when\n\nThe Pan Russian Commemat Conier-\n\nground top fear by mi feil 600 feet to of me Cheese page. Their sole aspisa made of the National Tadon of Railway for representation will be considered\n\nsuch emporte of committees as are ready unce opelnded with wanimous resul\n\nthe fat level with an eerie sucking thed | tion certainty legs the cHEAT- men, declared that a compulsory levy was\n\ntrot, wenotneing the oppositiona and the watch was beant les arand. Shaeon of the ferville suderings y hue Considerable progress was made so-day drift towards a Social Demersey, and and mud and varer Sueded the entire euynes ter tin past hve years or\n\ncauteed at the landa of their \"Teltow ona of the question. He pointed out the boys sinaveial burden which the cos\n\nin the exambation of the intricate preemplaatsing its detonation to preserve level, and B. is feared that all mace of mine. A catalogue of these, could it be doppage had placed on this Railwayman's atity by the comsister interested with\n\nblens cotueruing questions vi matice-party unity and u erosh attempus to escape han born a så gi\n\nand other enjeun. The appeal by Mr. A. J. Cook and that subjen, and at the meeting of the\n\nwoher authors' leaders for a compulsory\n\nkonomie Committee matters moder von.\n\nlevy fo on mmpathetic cars and, in weluded taxation of so- Cantonese invaders into Kiangsi. they eventually, an acceptable compromise was through agente or Erwaches and the\n\nresidens trading in the Dovdivos | also have suffered heavily, pan wifound in a revolution which was moved tiability of the State enterprises to of the report regarding the Chrkiang by the Speetary of\n\nthe Instributive\n\nvoi. the Allied Comunnacle parpesny Workers' Coinus. This proposed that the 1xation.\n\nmade his men conontrate slong the Nas werber of the Dales' Unions, who are i chang-Kinking railway lin, for fene that they might be threatened with out-\n\nThe General Counnil of the Trades' Tuiee Congress afterwards issued a state-\n\neffort to achizibute. Ject asking monists to make a special\n\nThe Committes of Price Micleers\n\nEGYPT-INDIA AIR SERVICE.\n\nAVCCESSZOR DEMONSTRATION\n\nFLIGHTS.\n\nworking, should contribute volastalls further considered the problem of inter-\n\nImpovial inlations, and the diessaloni side agitation. Dostest of letting his 15 tkun cae penny per day for the\n\nsupport or the nicer. The Diebusive will be tuned at a meeting of the xroups chats the enemy, Marshal Sun is Workers Tao offered to start a volum\n\nCommiting tomorrow. only devoting hiwait to restoring enay Bud with a motributivo of £9,000; munications, cornogrcial, tepking and how its own resourses This compromise other organisation to their origiasi proposed was adopted. stales, as to win pazar laveur. On the other land. the mein Lady of the Aobwei ang under General Chew Ting Fnce, armbeslag some 12.000 strong she Wero maioned on the left bank of the tho river Yangiar, in co-operaion with aste 1,000 traps belonging in General Yeh Ka Hsin's Hunua seny, are in pures of the Cantores rongs who are provide stuetking over one shilling per by the Imperial Airways for this service\n\ntreating Hinge Mr. Chiang Tor Kus, penes delegate Irum Chokizug,\n\nchouid te in experimental operation be- it appears that at to day's weeting tween London Paris. in dimussing pace torus wile Levers felisy was distinty revealed 10\n\nThe Helca in the rac British pas Chiang Kai Sick, upon his retur debit if micers severe foucis center rachine specially designed for Kinklang, 4 is expedid that Marshal han will decide whether to continue Aghting or arckage for pracc.\n\nA LONDON COMMENT\n\n3. Pontley witing to The\n\nSupy day Word stude\n\nI am ready in confess bay of late bave given up reading about China, and mi the power lime have hot the foun ides what is happening there.\n\nI am quite willing to belive dat is hades of fellow creatures are going Lhrough crisis, and the the fie of the whole world as be found up with the present history of Chies\n\nDay there are so many replicated prises, with which the fate of the world is bend up, so they alces we proted ourselves sonelow we shall never bove\n\nCent's peace of mind\n\neroato sectional strife\n\n...wix.com\n\nTRAGIC DISCOVERY.\n\nMR. A. BRUNNER AND WIFE FOUND DEAD.\n\nLONDON. FOrember sth.\n\n127\n\nU.S. ELECTIONS.\n\n-----\n\nNew York. November pad, TheWols are grea\n\nheartoned with the means of the New York State referentem where a 110,500 resjority Mr. Rogens Brunner, ex Chairman of ze seca State to determine what per | tavoured u request but Congress Jobaran\n\nBrunner, Mond and Company, surt bis centan of alcohol is inensleting. An wife have been found shot dead in their almost idential proposal augears to have house at Korbampton.\n\nbeco prased by Mhaois bg a large sunjos ity, walio Wis.outin favoured 2.75 per FRENCH PLEA FOK US. MURDERERS.\n\nplashed wade generally known, woulé sertainlysingi humanity, a qu k is by no means to the credit of those who must have been til along well acquainted with the farts that He or nothing has been heard of them.\n\nThe aspirations of the merchants and Puell trades-a very large clasanay condently be used as jenna good govemment Lowever detained is the ehvoistances savely a legitimate. leylan, aspiration.\n\nThe aspirations of the principal actors of the tragedy that is being presented to the world by China and of the ioul vefeed chans the hoids the front of the stage, composed of politicians, diplomatists.\n\ncent, aner by two to one. The isa at 2, and audents, are de complex, always so dear in ather Stales and define them here. The most and no attempt car he made io sort theni Bunty voting on the medicationincere au rend various to be lumi the law showed a wet trend. Tropin this class pld, however, it demo repeat the present State laws enter having their aspirations seamed up A norcher of distinguished mebers of prohibition were apparently carried in the vertsnational dependenes\n\nPARIS, Noriber 4th.\n\nto\n\nTile\n\nRetar, November th A series of darmonstration Aights by a An experienced į De Havilland Hevents three-engines air- un on layder patiated that even if a thead which will operate on the new six her bare cameź the right to tive hy working unionista quatribaled one penny cute from Egypt to India were carried fiving rails fuas of execation for five per lay only th0,000 per week weidi bejut yesterday. By the end of new years, aviiside for the miners. This wou week The first of five machines ordered\n\nTHE PLOT AGAINST SPAIN,\n\nTRAISE FOR FRENCH POLICE,\n\nNO BRITISHERS INVOLVED.\n\nLeros, November 3rd. A furiber essage from Perpignan, exklatance from other unions they muallack in the trapies, nad a noticeable that alloguer Sparish and Italian mostly the former have begu - be prepared to accept the ambition of the fextare is the special arra gements Gade rested onion in connertion with coal dispute as suggested 15 the Prades for the comfest of poesengers. Not only\n\nthe Spanish plat. Con Congress as representing those is the cnbir waliloted at a greater exure British, e was at Erst stated,\n\nElection earle 264 Sone of those arrested suggested\n\nthe Paris bar bare signed an appeat to California ad Mouting wile Favela\n\noverwhelmingly voted for a resolation only, & legitinute in a very laudable the United States against the expertos encumeing de present federal law and\n\ncbject of aspiration.\n\nPossibly the T.L.C. and a great, any of Sacco and Vanzetti, They point out deadede e apendress of\n\nother persons as well wit be surprised Cantul Sterns Constirution regards to less that the national independence thek even the Americas judges are int ernhibition Missouri al Colorado ap\n\nof the Chinese people bus from the very sure of their gul, and even guilty.pear to have led down measures in first been one fine principal objeers of\n\n2 the morifiration of the State law.\n\nBibel policy, and that the so called LATER. \"uceque beates of 1801-models of Belated election retains indieste a re- moderation and good will-wore bamed dacties of six and 13 respectively in the carefully to interfece as ele as possible Republican ajrity in the Redste aval with China's covereign rights and to ca House of Representatives. alay sents courage bei ndicals and people to tread are still in the ballot and i the Deaerata be one wh that could pensione less hu capture a few core the western Repub-indeperasuste. Buevey, is the ba Bean urgents, ied by the Wiannokin coutrageglible Int, to be verbied by any grow of which the late Sepstor La Lane who takes the trouble to glady who Folette was leader, will undoubtedly be history of our relations with China. in a strong strategic position, by holding Unfortunately, it gestas to hyve been the balance busween the Demorats autorgattan not by Chinese statesmen and the orthodox Repu>Ticana\n\ndelunatists alone that sovereignty\" Latest Figures.\n\nCalot be confereed by a magician's wand, or ever by u Washington Conier New York. November 4 ence is our state to be enjoyed, but a\n\navailable show fandtion to the expreised. Mercins, Dai the next Serace be composed of deed, mamed it only to the Wise and #7 Detrocrats, one of the Parser Labore | Benevolent Water! Turky, 48 Repathesne, whereof eight are\n\ninsurgents, ad bence thorns To the i The French podion are being honored dech of the Amulsation Six sela\n\nweek for each wirer sad on strike.\n\nthe\n\nunions Disforöuation was expressed to tent than usoni, bor a special sir scoopi belp the wires to preing an unpreât is provided which Altera sir for din adio struggle. Ja London in 15 generally catatan: Marwughout the lateries.\n\nbelieved that the Conference will be con-\n\nCredit for Polica.\n\n| \n\nPn. November d\n\n| wills credit. Für fromvating lous of the is the Honee are duabital bat hitherto most entermined punish evolutionary the Replicas bure a more tears than\n\nand for their teed until\n\nsiderably tolesced by the failure of the EARL. BEATTY'S RESIGNATION 618 For hutched on French territory the Doucurals,\n\nforlorn hopes of the miners leaders,\n\nnuts, regarding the crcburgo ou servign i\n\nPOSTPONED,\n\nBrgey, November 4th.\n\nthe itapliunted non more salely within\n\nthe Le The conspiracy is attributed\n\nin a Cnts ex-Dopyty named Macia.\n\ncost and the compulsory lexy and by the East Beauty who has been Fiza Sawhoy however, caped. The arrested men plain weaking at to-day's craterence. 1\n\nLoud of the Advising and Chief of concertedly attempted 10 sayape when im\n\nInfantry was dented in to mount guard.\n\nis arassidered highly probauls that Winore Nasal Staf siree November, 151, has tied in Phun trap dalyahaw of Our dirilisation has produced so any\n\nFoxerulivo will senk authority to connivade | expreazeri kis desire to be allowed to le Similar Senegade Tailleurs wHIS TO disorders, from weleer to courtoiss which these its \"ery existence that, a settlement on the bush forms that can sign office on complaing a period of\n\nnidecod, baffed, wise to see the uhtalked in districts with the safe - civilization for the Bandos, we hostin\n\ngeintioned at\", Parpagena to control thep imprisona) there, who were revolt\n\nSOUTH AFRICA-INDIAN\n\nCHINA AND THE TREATICS.\n\nNAKIPO THE MOST OF GENEVA,\n\nThe Geneve\n\nthe Forrespondent of Hugging Fest states that Belgiumie ap- per to the Hugue Court against China's quilatere donandiation of the nuequal Customs Fronty daỡng bon 139 wil m no way jafurice Pekang's decision tu maka ben action cortive from Velour 27th at prevent the denunciation of the Spanish and fortuguese treaties later in the year and other une jou treaties as saur as the six wonths' denunciation\n\nto me by Wang King Ky, the Chinese Minister In Bruznets.\n\nEurocan cRITER'S AGENCI\n\nTHE NEW BETTING TAX-\n\nBOYCOTT BY BOOKMAKERS.\n\nPICKET SYSTEM THREAT.\n\nLONDON, November 3rd. There was practically no business in Weating so day, and consequently it was impossible to turn any starting prices. According to Wang, Chien wil: javuke\n\nis is understood that this was due to\n\na boycost of Belgia gucds it themsets the fat that buckmbuers are unable toetuse lo sgiate Customs at and agree ang themselves haw Die betting reciprocat inri fronties along the lines\n\nA geais ated in the reynolic asing on the greani of the unsuitability of Tattoreult's Ming as the Windsor Rave Perise aries. This net was unle Glen shrug our shoulden, out of sheer self-guarding provision lec national privriples. the maximan ing which an officer will the food. Defence\n\nThis, adiy, is for antlement angested in rescined on the Board of the Ad- If we parties in shrugging everything out of dar attention, we shall en bis the Trades Brion Congress. The miraty except a sprint elryumstances. withous abonlines to ghrag, but some granding of auch authorisation by The bay however commented, so the request things, such as (for me) Clška, must be iamisted in the riot of staying we\n\nPolagate tonference woul se an inport of the l'inst Lord, a defer bia vesigns. that we call the world.\n\nant intve towards prese. GENERAL CHIANG KAI SHEK.\n\nDEATH AGAIN REPORTED.\n\nLatest Developments.\n\ntion.\n\nNATIONAL FINANCE, SPRCIAL COMMUNTRE'S FINDINGS.\n\nCose\n\nof treaties already noncladed\" with Gor many and Autria. The British treaties anies be denom.sed legally for eight years, bat Wang believes that credm.\n\nThe\n\nthar\n\nThe incidence of existing tesañon with special aminion conferees at the luneseen. The bet the police piloted him to safety with of the world.\"]\n\nCOAL STOPPAGE AND LIFE ASSURANCE.\n\nACTION BY THE PRUDENTIAL.\n\nPROBLEM.\n\ntax Redd be applied. The altitude of PROSPECTS OF GETELEMENT.\n\n[başkaskers vulndning from oftering prices was gonerally condemned, and ibe Lenox, Novemùre Srd.\n\nopinion was freely expingsed that their We need have no fear of those difi-ion is making the strangest posible tamee wilt serant of abregation before enities or evenally befog antiled to GY, November 4th.\n\nFor the Satroad jau the satisfaction of the one to the other.\n\nterafiarto, Considerable innvortance attacles to\n\nGeneral Herzog, speaking at lun-\n\nMeaza hile. A is evident that Chinese the Miners Delegais Conferemer in holly\n\nWe Want the Wato.\" Seen in Lendos go-üny giver By the Br\n\najataşıman one seaking the most of their SHANODAL, Necember 4th. dou -day and strong hops, restrained Marshal San Chusn Farer's form head-only by the manory of pue disappoiti\n\nBrors, Novezier 4th. uish fudian Buion in the Indian de\n\nL352. ajestien og the Leagur Council. They will quarters have received a faspatch from mente, entertained hot at Set the British system of National furco has Margas of Bouding persided.\n\nAn exhuastive examination of the gates of the Imperial Coulrease. The There is a grong disposition as the vas ienova js a publicity centre, vuiting\n\nmoment, aming the booktankers in Putter į the azue unday Article is of the Core Marahel stafing that the Superin way all be clenged for a puzon effort, tendent of the Aurican Mission les The main out for decision is the date the chainauship of Lord Colwyn The\n\nDuw been coaj leted by a committes urner The function was notable, as being calle Ring to stay away pliogether from ant. mai dertzog's first appearance at i now Windsay Jomorrow. Using the stone | According to dis article of the Coven- pital at Changsha resta essure to the gates will free their exentive finance Caiutee was t Amican Copen at Nanking on October ariesiona and power in to proused in\n\noc by Mr. Philip South African function, while his queeri steps of the staed as a rostrum sproval at the Assemby may from the to Snowder, who was then Chancellby of was noteworthy we the test subiely aggrieved bookmakers halangued the time use the reconeidéention to mera- S to the affect thay General Ching sonich of a sectieraons along the lives the exliegues to February 1994 and its indication feren anyone inside the red and from bets by drifted to burs of the League of treaties which have Fai Shek had died from wounds.\n\nangusted by the Frado Union Congress, terms of incedenes were to rotate and Conference of the faanly froling strong | polities with violens petsons on Mr. Win become inapplicable, and the considere. There is no question of the Conference report on the National Debt and the the conferens,\n\nFurthermore, General sing Churchill. One man who shouted ties of antineliopal conditions where BRITISH PROPERTY DESTROYED\n\nwing specifig patce temps.\n\n\"We Esans to be decried is whether the excreference to their egg on brade, indus\n\nHerring was the sole representative of the Fe want the Tote \"jut a roug's sime dispostimages wight endanger the peace IN HUNAN.\n\nshat Le Sudorised in by for a try, oplosment, and National credis.arquis of Reading, in a speech, wanbly no hum done. AP.C. BUILDING BURNED DOWN.tries, and whether such autherias. It is undergo that the cum titles med Gotural Herizon\n\nfun. if garsed, shall be conditional\n\nBookmakers' Organise Bogenot. dindings are embodied in too reports entirely wrihout restriction.\n\nGeneral Hortzog's Speech, LATRA. which will shortly be handed to the A division of opinion is hely but the Choreitor of the bandoquer,\n\nGeneral Fartzog, regtrias, canplssied It is now resised that the action of deleges are bed with the knowledge The newapapers state that the majority\n\nthol vryne of clase contact in ravoving the hackmakes at Windsor, which thew that any attempt to renew the demand report deals with the gezocal ducis (endersienbuch, presie and hicker the whole carration of holding in a for calling out the safety me or for system in a way that is in nerd witheria) Cuntrance, lure the delegaces to organisal boyants, and acom of there\n\nvandstill throughout the county, was The Prudential Assurance Company ings. That was why he ngareciated the widge\n\nnorances that, \"Bubject to certain easy and secusly accepted pripsiplex, and Sark rentact giving the uneasy or threatened that his would be costumed conditions, policy holdiers au have the thet veldrags Gatsibutions of trade commends unly minor alterations and\n\nnoisy will not alone exabin the dis-djustments the existing methods GẼ deurs and anderstanding. He added to the end of the dat soon wates the arrears of preuvame the base accuupa-\n\nBIAA South Afries and die were try- froth to be cenzused with any hopes of textian 14 minted that the fluding ing to come into closer contact. They is exported at Tattersall's at Winter to-\n\nBax is favouerbiy altered. No okiakerated during unemployment resulting success. Yesterday nearly ons roure by the majority will not, in the existing had had considerable diferences in the grow, while it 24 uuderstool one on their industrial branch policies, from the coal dispune deducted from the dus went back to work, the biggest freinstances, reveamend the inposi-past, but he was convinced that with, single day heat for some tion, and there ton of a capital lovy, but will declare better fual understanding they would publie not to eate thongs Heel of the payments already mute, or suffer, picket system will be organised to induce fustend of heving, forfeit horsfé THE ILL-FATED \"KIANGYUNG.ed with 256,000 a week ago, and 16.000 taxation. is success, however, must de\n\nnow in the pits over 2,000 corpur- that it is a practicat ethed of seducing he appared to mel oue Juncher's re-me en helt or will be held as a reduction in the capital amount of anouth o The miners employed\n\naaghout the entry, appending for read largely or its general acceptance General Hering was boudly cheered today,\n\nfor the etion of the Windsor Before the dispute numbered 1,and evő by the Nation, mat as a potiosi creed when he made the remark noted at\n\nIn a fasacial expedia.\n\nbeginning. He concluded la hoping that\n\nOBITUARY.\n\ndiving the sermainder of their library ARMISTICE DAY IN LONDON.\n\nthey would contine u the happy spiri in which M. Baldwin and the Dominion} Gelegentes had been getting oa at the Con- ferenze, Whers they looked one another face to face and had not been afraid in connection with the anniversay in say what they wanted in\n\nsay Aristine Play next Thursday, which, as\n\n(Applause.) Ja former years will be celebrated roughout 12 fixpire y religious ser. Mr. A. J. Cock has nude the state- vices and the observance of two minots!\n\nSHANOR November 4th. A message received her From Changsh states that the Asiatic Petroɔlepa Com- pany's property at Packing has been brut dewn Also that Messrs. Butter- feld And Swim's property at Changra\n\nve been deatroyed,\" and that soms Wesleyan mizzinecies at Linyang have\n\nem faced to deadpate\n\nAll the awna mentioned chore are in the occupation of Southero troops.\n\nCOMPENSATIOS DEMANDED\n\nw! bo Funile,\n\nABOHAN RECTER'S AGENCY. piy boatsion is AvoidaÄ\n\nJDON, November 3rd.\n\nMarshal Son Chaan Prag is the re ripient of telegrama Tozs the Chis Merchants' Secor Navigation Compeny asking comprenantion for She loss of their\n\n6 appears that the Unions decided vessel, the Kinoguey, which went, done will: 12 hops af Kinking After only to permend and not to ingor Longon coinde n momiantion, she was in levy, because the non-payment of s comptiary by would eutui penalties energing, explored).\n\nLATAR.\n\nHron, November 4th. the last erremony in Whitehall, Louien, Avrangements are now coupleted for\n\nThe angry was coemendered in the stripe of the dis-affiliation of the Ly Suo's troops and the steamship you. Taions not felting the instruction.\n\nas officials requear him to inquire into the actual uning of the futafity. There was a crew of 118 men on road of whichment that the Mind Executive bussenes Accerpanied by the Prince of only were resoned and the company never diesed the question of district Wales, the Duke pants arch starked for the torped of settlements, which thes the remaining se who are believed Josongor honis. and proper wapensation made to the vie is families. They also requnal, in the telegram, th your other of their hips, comorandzerest by Mitula troops,\n\nreipt:S],\n\nhe\n\ngubamunpre\n\ninsur the re-emering employment the policy- holders will. azider the scheme, have his Reggars reduced to four weeks, and wil only have to meet the regular weekly payments; the outstanding balance will BISHOP OF ST, DAYIDE.\n\nbe covered by a suitable deduction to be (made when à clain ansee In the rase The death is announced of the Bishop of a with profit policy this deduction will of St. David's, the Right Rev. John made, noi frain the sum assured, but Usen\n\nGum the bons thereon, and no the huit The Right Rev. John Owen, M.A., bad of the insurances isped by the Pradentind bear Bistry of St. huvida ei.co 1867. me of this description, the vane of the He was born in 1854. And was thus 72 coomon cannot, it is oicially stated, years of age. He was an Oxford scholar. be over-estimated. The deduction can He was ordained Desuon in 1879, Priest, be vanilovi by a silabic payment at 16; Walsh Professor and Classica Loe any time before a claim arises. turer at St. David's College. Lampeter, It pointed on that most of those 1679 Warder and Headmaster of affected by the coal drupate will ron Llandovery College, 1985 $8; Dean of St. work under a heavy burden of kahffity, 4pl, 185 68; racial of St David'sant that lets of the Pedential will College, Lamuser; Cason of 6. Asaph, rethze that the way has been made\n\neasy for them to maintain their policies. i loze.\n\nTHE ATTACK ON MUSSOLINI.\n\nWAS WRONG MAN LYNCHED: York and other wen meutered the Royal Family; the King will\n\nPants, November ul. lng a wreath at the Cenotaph and wil be\n\nA vemarkable statement is mache in present daring the brief service that will\n\na tieuna telagenas to the Paria Widi that be endented there. Surrounding the the boy Zumboni was not the real asi Menotaph will be representative detachant of Msanii but that he was yached\n\ntents of the Eighting services, Mercantile when he was frightened by the aid of 1999-97; when he was mised to th Slatine, and ex-Servicemen,\n\nthe shot and trier to Ben.\n\nBishopvie. I\n\nNearly 800,00 Miners at Work,\n\noxnoy, November 3rd.\n\nA total of 290,67 ders am working, I to-day.\n\nTHE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5FR, 1926\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED (CONTD.).\n\nTHE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1926\nTHE BUDGET PASSED (CONTD).\nPage 3\n\nyaw open he deducted from the total\n\nwould place Hongkong in und danger of a water famine for fleen gewes\n\nLust of the Department is will be seen reset. Yet, won ave years of the that the department costs only about $200,000 per un to run, apart from the salaries of use we cadet others in the department and on or two metibars\n\nsuccessful construction of that reservoir Hongkong was agus confromed ly water shortage sa ne costred also in the earlier pars if this year, i think the\n\nof the cleries) stali which are provided jeovision is inevituste Lant Dere is for leewhow. y Honous la friend by Nature herself the\n\nBOGUS DIPLOMAT.\nFREL MOTOR-CAR TOUR.\nACTING FOR PRINCE OF WALES,”\nPARI\n\nÁn dadarions series of frauds by a minu\n\n1926.\n\nFOOTBALL.\nCLUR DE RECREIO Is XI.\nS.C.A.4. 1st XI.\nTeams representing these Caly will et in tegne match at the Regrou's who represented himself as a member afgrond, King's Park, tomonow, kick-off the staff of the British Embassy clituged\n\nand a special mission ou half at the The Reevein's team is as follows:-M Prince of Wales, a nursed by the Per M. da Silva. W t\n\npiguen prependant of the Bha de taptain), CF iteraedius. A Atlas\n\nRUGBY,\nFL.R.F.C. * ENGINERE ARTIFICERS.\nThere will be a catch between these teams at the Royal Navy ground, King's Pack, Kowloon, to-morras. Kick-off. 4\n\nP.201\n\nThe following have been selected to play for the Chi Laotiert, Liatr\n\nBlairisgley and Trages; Morrison, Ler\n\nPuree Using the are of Lord Remedios, A. V. Remedios, 12. P. Xavier, i aui Miline (cnplain), Póster, M. Smith,\n\nHOCKEY.\nTODAY'S GAMES.\nPage 4\n\nThe following will represent the Univer\n\nhis story opted without the east susen, J. Lira captu). C. Figueiredo, de Recio coday at 5.15 p.n on the Treinb and English perivetly, he found Perunades, L. A. Gomes, C. d'Assmagsity is hockey match against Ch\n\nthe cal authorities. whu Bonce, A. F. Carvalho. Ruza Pereira, University football groundA. A. Ariz 19 pisin Pion in\n\nto give oxset Agaces in answer to the rather itan is Hongalisios of father lend this disposal a motor car. in A. J. Mauris L. A. da Roche, and B. fraptains, Dr. F. X. Ashton, Lim Pon\n\noptain 4 fire seine anal 45,000 rounds of these pastilities are now being in damagnitions. 57,000 contraband cigavestigated. reites 3,500 gallons of spirits and 6,600 ons of danger, dings were seized during is shows the need for an eða tive piramontina utait. Moreover the pre- ventive staff deals wis the investigation officiell optare divans which one volves a very large arent of work on a careful consiferation of the facts think my Honourable end will agree that the tatt is not sxessive for the work which hay to be dozn\n\n3u puticular one pateabai marceir hệ un perivased ospunity or gan pillinn gations has been located and it is al euiated that the wat of wenst vetag i would be a greater than the cost of the pepe linn under the harbour ae designed by the Consulting Engineers Weght also to devise ones como sing our tresh water supplies in Hongkong by asing mắt water on the low towels for Bntly, chets wi no doubt have\n\nsabinge, streef-cleaning, fire-aging and generally for non-potable perposes, Coticed one very serious mission from his rasite is likewise under lige Toy remarks, his ouission is intentional ice and I trust that before long 1 may ae Your Havelienes has informed me thassle to lay the table of this you will senrself deal with the very im vertant question of the waer supply for\n\nVeure a sossinust paver giving foli in forms for on every aspecs of der water\n\nTHE BUDGET PASSED\n1. THE GOVERNOR SUMS UP.\nEducation.\nOn the subject of euation I wil only already sail that, situated add to what the Colonis Sourctary has\n\nA.E. TA GOTUPNO id: My cordial thanks ne both to the atheist and to the uncial arembers of this Council; for ne ne ant eare which they have: devoted the consideration of the the whole world and the initiation of the budget. My dead is greatest to the spinally Buxlish loy-serot and gir gode Colonial Secretary, who has had no ingredients wing mar oy There shows pains in preparing in expouedag and in\n\nthat in ufucational matters a vitalizing\n\nHongong, woney spent by ss u odana. rice is of the etenst value to British 24 terests in China. Tug is en dra of ad- yertisement and propagands. Partin not good at advartizu artelves and; ly or unfortunately, we, as people, are we are very under propagands. But the public schools sad the aniversities of the United Kingdom are the additating ar\n\ndefending the apply Bill, and whes, sales stil goes out from England 1 am so the whole Council will agree, amly believe that, it we can savesstuhy has discharged a dilbicult task with cun. geois ability thun seo auch the spirit of the British patule saboris and alvidare ete Horakung something of Indented te the cat members vereittes, we shall de more for dish their helpfat criticism and to ihove official interesis in Chica yłem ten possibly be pembery who have taken part in the relieved in any other war Eduentib Rebate for repping to this aritivist, of couraz, le padneted en sourd tuly t bare is Strie Jek Joy me to lines and a political propaganda Gust excluded ont euz adura- on which I propone la rough, parents thus tional i Colony's water supply and the subject of education\n\na. There arŋ, in fet, only two poists !.bs natuiiishraeus. Tsui, subirer to\n\nColony's Water Supply.\nEver since I that loow Henging, woes The quarter of a century go, the in sutticiuc of the Colony's water supp has been a cause for anxiety, can weit remember the days when tied r\n\nsheet prozigos, am convinced list the moncy we spend on advention is a very good arstiteat, and I are glad ir los from the speech of the Senior Chinese Miscber that he and his colleague In\n\nut grutee it.\n\nI now own to the Cancil the motion,\n\nwhich has aireury hem mover and\n\ntonement house iu o ting Forgatseaded, tant de supply Bill be read a\n\ncime of note water shortage and hud, segond time.\n\nto setu my zerranis with backets dow\n\nto Praga, where they\n\nsterd in a\n\nqueue to get water iron lots which brought it across the bay bots from Wai Lamb uns cu the malaland.\n\ntherefore with every apathy for the Glumus mau ibnet the levels\n\nflo. Bir Husa Peursex: May I spea MD Arun of the pointe which have been i red.\n\nILE. THE Veason: I am afraid go Caszob allow it.\n\nThe Standing Onies do aut\n\nHongkong and with invaderiar•Ung Hon. Sa Hay PoiLock has been\n\nof dieir male a ruladatos doring & the ecco in this Council to ready to water facing the 2 have studied tre matters raised in the outs of rhodit. proposal to ask the island dependantcussion.\n\nthe miniland for much of its water\n\nR.E. THE GRENOU. The Bavel may\n\nonce on the second reading of a Bill Conado has a right to mene more tran\n\nYna y pesk us say then you ke\n\nthe Committee stage.\n\ncools. Let me, however, fest consider as the edit to reply. No member of this matter from the point of new of kowison. I am convinse the years come, awing paully to the limitatione which Natone has rapused on Hory- Rong a partly to the advantages which\n\nThe Hill was icy read a second time, Naturn hus bektared upon Konon, Tue\n\nComan went in sanilia to on- grcatat portion of the Cabay'a popun Bon will hats the uainland ather then sider the Oil viure la dise and Ha The wows-planning shoe Hey Fobock then raised a center of and the Farlane development sideme for\n\nquestions which were unsered by H Kowloon Invs then prepared vety wizely The Govezo nd other ricmbers of\n\non a generava scale and 36 s mrahornell. No amenduents were made to able that in future yes the norther the Bin Custee and opon Couteil alores of our barbour wil e jahached rowing,\n\nay & population ci Feiller JROTH The Cowaru SeCESTARY Moved the Chinese ani thar there will be residences third reading.\n\na aing the slopes of the Kowie The BOLONIAL Turns seconded and ange, and especially as its castern end, the Bii was read rd time and sumers as in the Peak Distric.passed.\n\nThe populata of the Colony has in the E. Tap overrun thurk hour. Pas crease at a phenomenat rate andante buombers very airvurely for the there is n voron why it should not evi-\n\nVision they have made for best year.\n\ntinue to do so in the fetare. I bax Courel and adjourned zinc đen,\n\ndoabled during the past ten years Now\n\nwe are a present only completing the\n\nfast plage of the Sheng Mun rabicy ivatar corts scheme. Hat when that\n\nsebeme has heretter been developed to\n\nla y capacity\n\nthe water supply\n\nREGULATIONS IN MASSES.\"\nBefore the 18s of Wight Bench, when\n\nfrom it will, so t are told, caly uffice for a tener was summoned for a bicach or bition soule te arison must be the regulations quic under the deplete considered the shore of the weds of the tion of Animal Aet by failing to ghiuping of this great port, which shoul\n\nfor six days a pedigeen belt brough\n\nhe supplied entheis from the metuland. from the Channel Islausts, the saticito Therefore in my pins the progressive for the defence ploaded genovace of the\n\ncveiremeal of the Stang Mun scherplations\n\nformed of each regulations, and had to to\n\nand back at the unisces posted up. The\n\nstage by atage it probably do no more the clerk of the juices (Mr John than zopple the growing needs of the Parte!) said be and others who had Inerther side of the Daibuer, especially studied the law all their lives were nos in\n\nif, La Bonn 26ay be the case, the supply to Kowloom is hy meter all over the pensule and rider mains are not ineist Fod opens. Eventually there would be nothing luppare fomi Sheng Mus for the and and, a pipe tine were new inid under the barbour, the real would\n\nhe said, was the evi of legislating y\n\nden rizical regulations. Everyone who\n\nhad anything to do with the law Joy\n\nbez statutes were pood, but under\n\nsome statutes power was given to the\n\ny be to compel the cousienrtion of Government departments to make regula\n\nthe second, third and further stages of signs which had to be inid on the table the Sheng Mne schein at an order date of the House of Commons, and it ne and hasten the day rhen water supplies objected to them within a certain perina additional to these in the Sheng Mung oras law. Those regulations ce valley would have to be frusted for the in auch masses that chose concerned entila waland. This is no erent of a wild not innke lisensices quainted wit imagination. My bontrahie bend. Mr.\n\nthen quickly.\n\nBird. has reminded us of the confident The chainman said the dnienian, wodd hopes entertained in 1938 that the con- a nod to simply ny a warning to straction of the Tyram-k reservoir avhers.\n\ni \n\nColei Binchors and asked for a loss Department He then called apon\n\njoi meney, but the eulonel Shought be re-i\n\ngold in the supposed Lord Sahton a pan whom he had seen being marched bebwa twn gendannen in the occupid feratfury, and concranitext his sus pitions to the Prefect, who advised the palier the poster, quick to rule that he was being closely watched, took taxicab to Ehe and there bed an express bound for Paris.\n\nCRICKET.\nCRICKET.\n0.8 40. \"A\". FONGKONG UNIVERSITY\n\nThe A. Salteran, K. T. Loke, A. Baker,\n\nThen, V. Enok, Hernani,\n\nThe following will present the Hong- og Rocker Clan in a wareh with the Horas Selitery on the Marina grand at geday: T. W. Suuthan, W. A. Nowra, Lord, Rankly,\n\n1. Wheeler, 1. Middleton Smith, L. &. R. Dunes, W.. Newman, and Nicbails. the\n\nON SALE,\n\nThis match w take pines tomorrow. I. Savaderson tenpr), White, 2. G\n\nthe Bongtong taiversity ground be sinning at 3.13 p.m.\n\nThe following will repavicur ¡C.8.C.C. A team:-J. H. N Palier inquiries show, however, that, (enplain), E. J. Harper, R. 8. W PA disapointed in one quarter, he runced on, T. W. Carr, C. Nara, T. 12. M ed in another, for during the train Pendered, R. C. Witchsti. R. G. Rober journey between Elne and Narbonne ke son, C. R. Sitey, T. Wastlake, and succeeded in borrowing on from a\n\nP. J. Neill Spanish priest who travested in the same\n\nCape W. Saters. o apartment. The mean is believed to be Bean, of whom the palies have\n\ndetailed des ription.\n\nFue match arranged for to-coorrow be-j tweea C.S.CC tat Team Hongkong Ist. Toast a decu cantalleù.\n\nBOEND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS, January to June,\nWith Isna, Price-$7.50.\n\n1995.\n\nOn male at the Hongkong Dresly Press Office,\n\nThink of \"Johnnie Walker\"\nwhen you think of whisky. Then you'll ask for 'Johnnie Walker' and get real whisky. a drop of it\n\nThere's not\n\nthat isn't guaranteed pure\n\nand mature.\n\nJOHNNIE WALKER\n\nGuaranteed the same quality throughout the world.\n\nBORN 1820-STILL GOING STRONG!\n\nAGENTS\n\nCALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Co. Ltd.\n\nSHANGHAI\n\nHONG KONG\n\nTIENTSIN\n\nJOHN WALZER & SONS, LTD., SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS, KILMARNOCK, SCOTLAND.\n\nNORTHERN SITUATION.\nHANKOW THREATENED BY YAWG SEN.\nTHE COAL DISPUTE.\nTHE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER STA\n\nFAILINE OF FORLORN HOPES.\nIMPERIAL CONFERENCE.\nRIFORTS OF COMMITTEES TO BE\nCONSIDEREU\n\nBIG FORCES ADVANCING ON\nMOVING TOWARDS PEAGE.\nSHITISH WIRALESS SERVICE.)\n\nFULL SESSION TO-DAY.\n\nSRITIRO WIRELESS SERVICE. }\n\nBuasy, November 3rd.\n\nSOUTHERNERS.\nITHROTGE AR?!TEETH MOENCY.\nThe conference of delegatos, represent ing 3,000,000 members of Trailes' Cuions,\n\nRissy, November tvd.\n\nTo emble Ether progress to be medis\n\nRUSSIAN COMMUNIST\nCONFERENCE.\nTREND TOWARDS SOCIAL DEMO CRACY DENOUNCED.\n¡TERIZON REUTER'A AGENCY.]\n\nMoscow, November 4th,\n\nSeco Ordjoni Kidze los ben appoint. Led Chairman of the Contrshing Comain\n\n193.\n\nTERRIBLE MINE DISASTER IN AMERICA.\nSURFACE DROPS 809 FEET.\nFORTY LIVES LOST.\n[enerina's APERICAN SERVICE}\n\nHUANGHAL, November 4th.\n\nLeonsidered to-day he request of the with the work of the various cammirteesi sion of the Covinat Party teplacing i bois lves lo a large routine right suites According to Star Chuan Fang's local Mines Federation fe fusosial assist the taperiat Conternen will not meet in Kalbyahef\n\nheadquarters, General Yang Sex 18 making rapid wegiese tonnvés flankum with a lores el 90, Fr is reported that re has reached an understanding with the military corianders of Heh\n\nThe comlined strength of the various trongs advancing against the Raemiatang amin forena ia catiupted at 20,000\n\nThe Situation on the Yangisse.\nAccording to musaoge from Kiukiang, though the Allied tips drove the\n\nance by News of a compulsory jerk,\n\nMe J. H. Thorous, ex-Minister and\n\n30\n\n7\n\nCHINESE ASPIRATIONS.\nAN ATTEMPT TO DEFINE THEM.\nBRITISH POLICY.\nFa a letter to The Times, a writer, who signe himwility Years of Caikas,\"\n\nWhat, seus time to ask, are \"tha legitimer asjárations of the Chinese Isamuse, Michigan, Nov 4th.\n\n¦ people' of which pro hour so much and Vorry mlaers are believed to have beat often, and which, sweeling to a re\n\nsoluzioa paared sareena terring of the Trades Trion Congress, curIn- sway as a rendi of a cove in. A sectionering policy? is supposed to obstruer\n\nt. is possible to answer this question of the sune lice, onsdag of worriedly a coisery but the great mess in! sessing and Friday morning, when\n\nThe Pan Russian Commemat Conier-\n\nground top fear by mi feil 600 feet to of me Cheese page. Their sole aspisa made of the National Tadon of Railway for representation will be considered\n\nsuch emporte of committees as are ready unce opelnded with wanimous resul\n\nthe fat level with an eerie sucking thed | tion certainty legs the cHEAT- men, declared that a compulsory levy was\n\ntrot, wenotneing the oppositiona and the watch was beant les arand. Shaeon of the ferville suderings y hue Considerable progress was made so-day drift towards a Social Demersey, and and mud and varer Sueded the entire euynes ter tin past hve years or\n\ncauteed at the landa of their \"Teltow ona of the question. He pointed out the boys sinaveial burden which the cos\n\nin the exambation of the intricate preemplaatsing its detonation to preserve level, and B. is feared that all mace of mine. A catalogue of these, could it be doppage had placed on this Railwayman's atity by the comsister interested with\n\nblens cotueruing questions vi matice-party unity and u erosh attempus to escape han born a så gi\n\nand other enjeun. The appeal by Mr. A. J. Cook and that subjen, and at the meeting of the\n\nwoher authors' leaders for a compulsory\n\nkonomie Committee matters moder von.\n\nlevy fo on mmpathetic cars and, in weluded taxation of so- Cantonese invaders into Kiangsi. they eventually, an acceptable compromise was through agente or Erwaches and the\n\nresidens trading in the Dovdivos | also have suffered heavily, pan wifound in a revolution which was moved tiability of the State enterprises to of the report regarding the Chrkiang by the Speetary of\n\nthe Instributive\n\nvoi. the Allied Comunnacle parpesny Workers' Coinus. This proposed that the 1xation.\n\nmade his men conontrate slong the Nas werber of the Dales' Unions, who are i chang-Kinking railway lin, for fene that they might be threatened with out-\n\nThe General Counnil of the Trades' Tuiee Congress afterwards issued a state-\n\neffort to achizibute. Ject asking monists to make a special\n\nThe Committes of Price Micleers\n\nEGYPT-INDIA AIR SERVICE.\nAVCCESSZOR DEMONSTRATION\nFLIGHTS.\nworking, should contribute volastalls further considered the problem of inter-\n\nImpovial inlations, and the diessaloni side agitation. Dostest of letting his 15 tkun cae penny per day for the\n\nsupport or the nicer. The Diebusive will be tuned at a meeting of the xroups chats the enemy, Marshal Sun is Workers Tao offered to start a volum\n\nCommiting tomorrow. only devoting hiwait to restoring enay Bud with a motributivo of £9,000; munications, cornogrcial, tepking and how its own resourses This compromise other organisation to their origiasi proposed was adopted. stales, as to win pazar laveur. On the other land. the mein Lady of the Aobwei ang under General Chew Ting Fnce, armbeslag some 12.000 strong she Wero maioned on the left bank of the tho river Yangiar, in co-operaion with aste 1,000 traps belonging in General Yeh Ka Hsin's Hunua seny, are in pures of the Cantores rongs who are provide stuetking over one shilling per by the Imperial Airways for this service\n\ntreating Hinge Mr. Chiang Tor Kus, penes delegate Irum Chokizug,\n\nchouid te in experimental operation be- it appears that at to day's weeting tween London Paris. in dimussing pace torus wile Levers felisy was distinty revealed 10\n\nThe Helca in the rac British pas Chiang Kai Sick, upon his retur debit if micers severe foucis center rachine specially designed for Kinklang, 4 is expedid that Marshal han will decide whether to continue Aghting or arckage for pracc.\n\nA LONDON COMMENT\n3. Pontley witing to The\n\nSupy day Word stude\n\nI am ready in confess bay of late bave given up reading about China, and mi the power lime have hot the foun ides what is happening there.\n\nI am quite willing to belive dat is hades of fellow creatures are going Lhrough crisis, and the the fie of the whole world as be found up with the present history of Chies\n\nDay there are so many replicated prises, with which the fate of the world is bend up, so they alces we proted ourselves sonelow we shall never bove\n\nCent's peace of mind\n\neroato sectional strife\n\n...wix.com\n\nTRAGIC DISCOVERY.\nMR. A. BRUNNER AND WIFE FOUND DEAD.\nLONDON. FOrember sth.\n\n127\n\nU.S. ELECTIONS.\n-----\n\nNew York. November pad, TheWols are grea\n\nheartoned with the means of the New York State referentem where a 110,500 resjority Mr. Rogens Brunner, ex Chairman of ze seca State to determine what per | tavoured u request but Congress Jobaran\n\nBrunner, Mond and Company, surt bis centan of alcohol is inensleting. An wife have been found shot dead in their almost idential proposal augears to have house at Korbampton.\n\nbeco prased by Mhaois bg a large sunjos ity, walio Wis.outin favoured 2.75 per FRENCH PLEA FOK US. MURDERERS.\n\nplashed wade generally known, woulé sertainlysingi humanity, a qu k is by no means to the credit of those who must have been til along well acquainted with the farts that He or nothing has been heard of them.\n\nThe aspirations of the merchants and Puell trades-a very large clasanay condently be used as jenna good govemment Lowever detained is the ehvoistances savely a legitimate. leylan, aspiration.\n\nThe aspirations of the principal actors of the tragedy that is being presented to the world by China and of the ioul vefeed chans the hoids the front of the stage, composed of politicians, diplomatists.\n\ncent, aner by two to one. The isa at 2, and audents, are de complex, always so dear in ather Stales and define them here. The most and no attempt car he made io sort theni Bunty voting on the medicationincere au rend various to be lumi the law showed a wet trend. Tropin this class pld, however, it demo repeat the present",
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        "content_text": "Extract from Times. 12 Nov. 1929.\n\n## MINTING OF HONG-KONG DOLLARS\n\nIt has recently been decided that the British silver dollar should circulate in Hong-kong on a parity with notes, which have hitherto commanded a substantial premium. On the basis of present prices, state Messrs. Samuel Montagu and Co., in their weekly bullion letter, dollars coined and laid down in Hong-kong show a profit as against a purchase of exchange, and there has therefore been created a certain demand for the coins. Orders for coinage have been placed with the Royal Mint. As the Mint has been able to provide most of the silver required from demonetized British silver coin of the old standard, this demand for dollars has so far been without effect on silver prices. It is not considered that the demand for the coins will involve any large purchases of new silver.\n\n7  \n26  \nJ.L.Dept.\n\nHave you heard anything of this?  \nwordengking  \n\nWe have not in G.D.\n\nG.L.M. Canon  \n1/20/29.",
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        "content_text": "11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction and in carrying out these duties the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\nScheme of Defence.\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\nEquipment.\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck:-\n\n(a) Double the number of rockets and blue lights required by the regulations of the Board of Trade.\n\n(b) One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights.\n\n(c) At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 100 additional rounds of ammunition for the same.\n\n3\n\n(d) One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.S.G. Shot.\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided\n\n(a) One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n\n(b) One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard.\n\n(c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheel house or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\n29. The term \"danger zone\n\nThe \"Danger Zone\".\n\n\"shall include the following:-\n\n(1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n\n(2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Macao harbour.\n\n(3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n\n(4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\n7\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.\n\n52",
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        "content_text": "53\n\nGuards.\n\n31. Every ship shall carry at least guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards.\n\n32. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:—\n\n(a) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n\n(b) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n(c) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n33. At least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone. Guards shall not be stationed below the Boat Deck.\n\n34. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n35. All guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition.\n\n36. Subject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship.\n\n37. Guards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on a form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month.\n\nPassengers and Searches.\n\n38. When a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the dodgers and grilles.\n\n39. While a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article or thing, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf.\n\n40. In the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun.\n\n41. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n42. The Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, and may detain any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out.\n\n43. No ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed.\n\nGeneral.\n\n44. In the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren.\n\n45. In the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired.\n\n46. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted.\n\n47. The metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck.\n\n48. Ships proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n49. The Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n50. If any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity.\n\n51. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out.\n\n52. Subject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1911, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER,\n\n6th March, 1924.\n\nA. G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.\n\n544",
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        "content_text": "11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction and in carrying out these duties the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\nScheme of Defence.\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\nEquipment.\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck:\n\n(a) Double the number of rockets and blue lights required by the regulations of the Board of Trade.\n\n(b) One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights.\n\n(c) At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 100 additional rounds of ammunition for the same.\n\n(d) One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.S.G. Shot.\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided:\n\n(a) One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n\n(b) One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard.\n\n(c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheel house or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\nThe \"Danger Zone\".\n\n29. The term \"danger zone\" shall include the following:\n\n(1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n\n(2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Macao harbour.\n\n(3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n\n(4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoihow and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.\n\nPage 57\n\n3",
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        "content_text": "59\n\n4\n\nGuards.\n\n31. Every ship shall carry at least 4 guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards.\n\n32. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:-\n\n(a) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n\n(b) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n(c) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n33. At least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger zone. Guards shall not be stationed below the Boat Deck.\n\n34. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n35. All guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition.\n\n36. Subject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship.\n\n37. Guards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on a form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month.\n\nPassengers and Searches.\n\n38. When a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the dodgers and grilles.\n\n39. While a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article or thing, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf.\n\n40. In the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun.\n\n41. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n42. The Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, and may detain any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out.\n\n43. No ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed.\n\nGeneral.\n\n44. In the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren.\n\n45. In the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired.\n\n46. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted.\n\n47. The metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck.\n\n48. Ships proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n49. The Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n50. If any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity.\n\n51. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out.\n\n52. Subject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1911, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER,\n\n6th March, 1924.\n\nA. G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.",
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        "content_text": "11. The bridge deck shall be protected from access from below by barbed wire.\n\n12. Barbed wire used or provided pursuant to these regulations shall not be painted, covered or treated in any manner tending to render it less effective; such wire shall be renewed as and when its efficiency becomes impaired. Barbed wiring shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality of the wire, method and position.\n\n13. In any case in which a permanent wooden or metal awning or deck extends over the bridge deck aft of the grille it shall be protected by means of barbed wire.\n\n14. Any access provided to the bridge deck from below shall be aft of the grille, except by special permission of the Harbour Master signified in writing.\n\n15. Every entrance to the engine and boiler rooms, other than the access referred to in regulation 17, shall be provided with strong and substantial metal or metal grille doors.\n\n16. Metal or metal grille doors used or provided pursuant to these regulations, and the locks therefor, shall be to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master as regards quality and design or pattern, and be so maintained.\n\n17. Direct access shall be provided to the bridge deck from the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n18. On ships deemed by the Harbour Master to be of river-steamer type the officers' cabins shall be on the bridge deck, forward of the grilles, and the guards' quarters shall be on the upper deck abaft the grilles.\n\n19. All constructional work required by these regulations shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master who may relax or modify any of the requirements of regulations 8 to 18 as he may consider expedient. Upon completion of the work the Harbour Master will issue to the owners, agents, charterers or licensees a certificate in writing stating that the constructional work required by the regulations has been carried out to his satisfaction and in carrying out these duties the Harbour Master will be assisted by a Committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, a Superintendent of Police, the master, and a representative of the owners.\n\n20. A certificate should be added to the annual survey certificate of the Government Marine Surveyor stating that the piracy regulations have been adhered to.\n\nScheme of Defence.\n\n21. When a ship is first fitted in accordance with these regulations, and at the annual survey, a scheme of defence of the ship as fitted will be drawn up by a committee consisting of the Assistant Harbour Master, and a Superintendent of Police, the master and, if the owner so desires, a representative appointed by the owner. The scheme of defence settled by the committee shall be set out in writing and carefully kept by the master who shall supply the Captain Superintendent of Police with a copy. Every master shall be well acquainted with the scheme of defence of his ship and he shall see that the officers and other persons on board to whom duties are assigned under the scheme are made acquainted with their duties.\n\nEquipment.\n\n22. The following equipment shall be provided and shall be carried on the protected portion of the bridge deck :-\n\n(a) Double the number of rockets and blue lights required by the regulations of the Board of Trade.\n\n(b) One Verey's pistol and at least 24 Verey's lights.\n\n(c) At least two loaded Winchester rifles of .44 calibre and at least 100 additional rounds of ammunition for the same.\n\n(d) One loaded 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and at least 50 additional rounds of ammunition for the same loaded with S.S.G. Shot.\n\n23. The following equipment shall also be provided:-\n\n(a) One .38 (long) revolver and 50 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying the same for each certificated officer and for each guard.\n\n(b) One 12 bore gun to the satisfaction of the Captain Superintendent of Police and 100 rounds of ammunition and equipment for carrying 20 rounds of the same for each guard.\n\n(c) One police whistle for each guard.\n\n24. All the above equipment shall at all times be in perfect order and condition and be readily and easily available for immediate use; when not being carried or used it shall be kept within a metal grille enclosure in the wheel house or as near thereto as possible.\n\n25. All the above arms and ammunition shall be approved by the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n26. The above arms and ammunition shall be inspected and tested by the Police and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n27. The Harbour Master shall have power at any time to inspect and test, or to direct the inspection and testing, of any of the above rockets, blue lights or Verey's pistols or lights and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n28. The arms and ammunition, rockets, blue lights and Verey's pistols and lights shall be examined weekly by the master of the ship.\n\nThe \"Danger Zone\".\n\n29. The term \"danger zone\" shall include the following:-\n\n(1) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the Canton River or the West River or any river or estuary in the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai.\n\n(2) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Macao harbour.\n\n(3) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Kwong Chau Wan harbour.\n\n(4) All routes by water between the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in the Harbour and the ship's buoy, berth, anchorage or wharf in Amoy, Swatow, Hoilow and Haiphong harbours and in or at any port or place of loading or discharge on the coast of the province of Kwong Tung or the province of Kwong Sai; provided that in the case of a ship on a voyage from Hongkong the danger zone shall not extend to a greater distance than 120 miles along any such route.\n\nA ship which is within the extremes of the above limits shall, except when at its wharf or moorings in or at a port or place of loading or discharge, be deemed to be within a danger zone whether on a voyage from Hongkong or on a voyage to Hongkong.\n\n30. No ship shall leave the waters of the Colony except from the Harbour, and after leaving its wharf or moorings and while within a danger zone no passenger or thing shall be allowed to embark or be taken on board except in the saving of life or rescue work at sea.\n\nPage 62",
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        "content_text": "63\n\n4\n\nGuards.\n\n-\n\n31. Every ship shall carry at least guards, and River Steamers on the routes given in 30 (1) & (2) shall carry at least six guards.\n\n32. The duties of the guards shall be as follows:-\n\n(a.) To assist the Police in searching the passengers and their baggage and goods, the crew and staff of the ship and their belongings, and the ship and its stores and equipment and cargo.\n\n(b.) To protect the bridge deck and the access from the bridge deck to the engine and boiler rooms.\n\n(c.) To endeavour as far as possible to see that no ammunition or arms are smuggled on board.\n\nNo guard shall be employed on any duty other than those specified above.\n\n33. At least two guards, and, in the case of ships having to carry six guards, at least four guards, shall be on duty at all times while the ship is in a danger Zone.\n\nGuards shall not be stationed below the Boat Dock.\n\n34. Each guard while on duty shall carry one police whistle, one 12 bore gun with 20 rounds of ammunition, and one revolver and 25 rounds of ammunition.\n\n35. All guards shall be exercised weekly in the use of their weapons, and instructed in their duties from time to time as may be necessary by the master or by an officer deputed by him. Weekly exercising shall include the firing of 5 rounds revolver and rifle by each ship's officer and each guard. The performance of these exercises shall be entered in the ship's official log. Empty cartridge cases so expended shall be produced at the Central Police Station at the time of indenting for fresh ammunition.\n\n36. Subject to the performance of the duties required of them by these regulations, and subject to the right of the Captain Superintendent of Police to direct them with reference to any search, the guards shall be under the entire control of the master of the ship, and shall take no orders direct from the owners, agents, charterers or licensees of the ship, and all orders given by the owners, agents, charterers or licensees to any guard shall be given through the master of the ship.\n\n37. Guards must be requisitioned for to the Captain Superintendent of Police on a form approved by him. The Captain Superintendent of Police will train and appoint guards to each ship as required and shall have power to remove any guard from any ship as he may think fit; the owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall pay to the Colonial Treasurer on the first day of every month $25 for each guard carried during the previous month.\n\nPassengers and Searches.\n\n38. When a ship is within the danger zone no passengers shall be allowed on the bridge deck between the dodgers and grilles,\n\n39. While a ship is lying alongside a wharf in the Harbour no passenger or any other person shall be permitted to come on board or to bring or put on board any article or thing, except cargo, on the side of the ship away from the wharf.\n\n40. In the case of a ship which is lying alongside a wharf in Hongkong no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search of the ship is complete, and in case of a ship lying elsewhere no passenger shall be allowed to embark after the search by the Police has been begun.\n\n41. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the Police and the guards to search all passengers and their goods and baggage, all the members of the crew or the staff of the ship and their belongings, any part of the ship and its stores and equipment, and any of the cargo, and to do all acts which may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out any such search, provided that the guards shall in all respects in reference to any such search be subject to the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n42. The Captain Superintendent of Police shall have power to direct, either generally or in any particular case, how and when any search is to be carried out, and may detain any ship for the purpose of any search or any additional search, and may delegate his powers in this behalf to such other officer of Police as he may think fit. All necessary orders and facilities shall be given to enable the directions of the Captain Superintendent of Police, or any person deputed by him, to be carried out.\n\n43. No ship shall leave its wharf or moorings or the Harbour until the master of the ship has been notified by the Police that the search by the Police has been completed.\n\nGeneral.\n\n44. In the case of a piratical attack in the daytime repeated blasts shall be sounded on the steam whistle or syren.\n\n45. In the case of a piratical attack at night rockets, blue lights and Verey's lights shall be fired.\n\n46. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees shall notify the Captain Superintendent of Police confidentially beforehand on any occasion when it is expected that treasure will be carried on a ship and on any occasion when there may be any reason to fear that a piratical attack may be attempted.\n\n47. The metal or metal grille doors to the engine and boiler rooms shall be kept locked at all times while the ship is in a danger zone and during such time the only access to the said parts of the ship shall be from the bridge deck.\n\n48. Ships proceeding to or up any part of the Canton River or estuary, the West River, or the tributaries or mouths of such rivers, shall at night-time accompany each other as much as possible between Hongkong and Wang Mun or Bocca Tigris and remain within easy signalling distance of one another. The hours of departure from Hongkong of any ships so proceeding shall be subject to the approval of the Captain Superintendent of Police.\n\n49. The Captain Superintendent of Police will arrange for periodical inspections of River Steamers under weigh by officers deputed for that purpose, and all necessary orders and facilities shall be given in that behalf.\n\n50. If any order of any kind whatsoever shall be given, or threat or inducement, direct or indirect, shall be made or held out, or pressure shall be exerted or advice shall be offered, which might have the effect of influencing the master, officers, guards, or crew of any ship to fail to observe any of the provisions of these regulations, and the same shall come to the knowledge of the master, he shall take all steps, reasonable and necessary, to counteract such order, threat or inducement and shall report the matter to the Harbour Master at the first opportunity.\n\n51. The owners, agents, charterers and licensees of every ship, and their servants and employees, and the master and crew of every ship, shall use their best endeavours to assist in the carrying out of these regulations, and shall commit no act of omission or commission which may tend to prevent any of the provisions of these regulations from being properly carried out.\n\n52. Subject to any exemptions granted under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance, 1914, these regulations shall apply to every ship proceeding or intending to proceed on any such voyage as is referred to in section 3 of the said Ordinance and to every ship which has made any such voyage and is returning or is about to return to Hongkong.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER,\n\n6th March, 1924.\n\nA. G. M. FLETCHER, Clerk of Councils.\n\n64",
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        "content_text": "## Medical Service for \n\n### Municipal Services\n\n- Municipal Gaol (Foreigners) \n- Amoy Road Municipal Gaol (Chinese) \n- Ward Road Ambulance Service. (Six Ambulances). \n- Disinfection Station and Public Mortuary.\n\n### Food, Dairies and Markets Division\n\nSupervision, inspection and control of Licensed premises such as Bakeries, Confectioneries, Hotels, Restaurants, Dairies, and of Markets, Slaughterhouses and Cattlesheds.\n\n### Sanitation Division\n\n- Investigation of cases of Communicable Diseases\n- Disinfection\n- Verification of Causes of Death\n- Vaccination\n- Plague prevention\n- Fly and Mosquito prevention\n- Offensive Trades\n- Inspection Service (Laundries, Lodging-houses and Tailors' shops)\n- Public Complaints\n- Public Swimming Bath and Pool\n\n### Publicity\n\n- Preparation and circulation of Public Health educational notices, pamphlets etc. in the Chinese, Japanese and Russian languages\n- Cinematographic demonstrations on matters of Public Health\n\n### Other Services\n\nTown cleansing, scavenging and night-soil collection are now under the Municipal Engineer's department or Department of Public Works.\n\n## Personnel\n\n- Medical Officers: (Foreign) 9\n  - Commissioner of Public Health\n  - Deputy Commissioner of Public Health\n  - Seven Assistant Commissioners (Laboratory 3, Hospitals 2, Radiology 2)\n- Medical Officers: (Chinese) 12\n- Chemists: Foreign 2, Chinese 2\n- Pharmacists 2\n- Laboratory Assistants 4\n- Secretarial and Clerical 10\n- Health Inspectors 36\n- Sanitary Overseers 9\n- Hospital Matrons, Sisters and Nurses 48\n- Dressers, Interpreters etc. 11\n- Chinese Employees Total 418\n\n## Finance\n\n### SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE, 1905-1928\n\n| Year | Population | Expenditure | Revenue | Per. Capital Cost |\n|------|------------|-------------|----------|-------------------|\n| 1905 | 463,000    | 48,390      | 58,790   | 0.10              |\n| 1910 | 502,000    | 139,520     | 73,550   | 0.28              |\n| 1915 | 639,000    | 163,760     | 106,700  | 0.26              |\n| 1920 | 783,000    | 281,800     | 153,190  | 0.36              |\n| 1925 | ...        | 631,910     | 223,200  | 0.77              |\n| 1928 | 854,000    | 690,500     | 223,210  | 0.81              |\n\n## C. THE HEALTH SERVICE OF MACAO\n\nThe Colony of Macao consists of the peninsula of Macao and the Islands of Taipa and Coloane. The town and port are situated on the peninsula which is connected with the mainland of China by a narrow neck of land. The area of the peninsula has been considerably increased by reclamation. Altogether Macao is about 44 square miles in extent.\n\nThere is free communication with China by road, by junk, and by steamer.\n\nThe department for the control of the public health is the Medical and Sanitary Service under administrative charge of a Medical Director.\n\nThe Staff includes six fully qualified Medical Officers, all of whom are Military Officers seconded for civil work.\n\nThe department is divided into six sections which deal respectively with administration, statistics, sanitation, laboratories, hospitals and dispensaries, and pharmacy.\n\nThe Sanitary Bureau or Department of Public Health is under the Director of Hygiene who is also Deputy Director of Medical and Sanitary Services. He is responsible for Quarantine and Port Health Work, Vaccination, Measures for the prevention and control of Infectious Diseases, Municipal Sanitation, Inspection of Chinese Hospitals, Maternity and Child Welfare, School Hygiene, Town Dispensaries, Propaganda, Registration of Births and Deaths and Vital Statistics.\n\nWith regard to cases of dangerous infectious diseases, notification and segregation are compulsory. Cases are given the choice of treatment in the infectious disease hospital or of leaving the Colony. Practically all choose hospital. The hospital itself is a Government Institution where strict segregation is insisted on.\n\nVaccination is not compulsory except for School Children and in epidemic times when all have to be vaccinated.\n\nPropaganda is carried out in schools and in hospitals, by public lectures, by the distribution of pamphlets and by the posting of bills and notices on the houses.\n\nWith regard to Venereal Diseases, there is registration of prostitutes and weekly examinations. There is a lock hospital and there are ablution centres.\n\nIt appears that the Sanitary Organisation of Macao is based on modern lines, is well up-to-date, and there is evidence that the Authorities, in spite of continual immigration from and exodus to China, have the situation well in hand.\n\nThe town is clean and well scavenged.",
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        "content_text": "# HOUSE OF COMMONS\n## Supply: Committee\n\n[Sir J. Simon.] \"who shall have the right to change her name. In case of any misfortune, each party shall acquiesce in Heaven's decree. Should there be any mystery as to the origin of the girl or she may desert home with her mother, the intermediary is held responsible to search for the girl and restore her to the owner without fail. To avoid any unreliability of a verbal promise, this deed is made as proof.\"\n\nIt is then executed by the parties. That is not, to my knowledge, an isolated transaction. You will observe that it is quite modern in date, because it bears the date of 4th October, 1929. But in reading through the Hong Kong papers of the last year or two, I am in a position to inform the Committee of the sort of price that prevails when you deal with somebody for a little girl of this sort. Here is a case where the price was 141 dollars, another where it was 150 dollars, and another where it was 145 dollars, and a fourth where it was 120 dollars. There is a case in which there were three girls, one sold for 80 dollars, one for 130 dollars, and the third for 150 dollars, and the child parted with for 150 dollars was resold for 300 dollars. Everyone of those cases has happened, as I can show from those papers, within the last two or three years. I would ask the Committee to observe how serious this is if the excuse is to be that this is a mere form of adoption. The price is paid to the so-called seller. The girl gets nothing whatever. There is an intermediary or a middleman, who, apparently, is engaged in the transaction, because I have a second photograph which, translated, says the same thing. No consent from the girl is needed or given, and all these provisions about the rights to change her name and the selling of the poor thing, as you say when selling a horse, with all faults, quite plainly show that the excuse that it is nothing more than an original system of adoption is a very poor excuse indeed.\n\nMr. SANDHAM: Has it only happened during the last two or three years?\n\nSir J. SIMON: I am afraid that is not so. It has gone on for a long time. It has been known for a very long time that cases of this sort have been happening, and I wish to make it plain to the Committee that the Colonial Office, not only in the past, but more particularly in the present, have made unquestionably strenuous efforts to improve the matter. The last purpose to which I wish this Debate to be put is merely to hold up officials, who are doing their best, to attack, but I do think that if the real facts were realised by Members in the House of Commons and members of the public in the country, we should do much to strengthen the hands of the authorities who, I am sure, would wish to deal with the matter effectively.\n\n## Page 930\n\nThe hon. Gentleman opposite asked if these cases had only happened recently. Not at all. Hong Kong has been a British colony since 1841. It did not happen to be a British colony at the time Wilberforce was alive, but it has been a British colony since 1841. And let it be recognised by everybody how difficult it is when you are dealing with a British Crown Colony very close to China, with a population nine-tenths of which Chinese, how very difficult it is to eradicate a system which, unquestionably, is based on a very ancient and deep-seated Chinese custom. A number of efforts have been made to do it. In 1923, there was passed an ordinance, a law in Hong Kong called the **Female Domestic Servant Ordinance**. It was supposed to prohibit any transfer of a mui-tsai to another person henceforth, and therefore it was hoped that in time the thing would die out as the children grew up and passed away from the service.\n\nThe Colonial Office has made considerable efforts at different times in the last eight or nine years to bring the system to an end, or, at any rate, to mitigate its worst results. I find it quite impossible—and this is the first point I wish to submit to the hon. Gentleman the Under-Secretary—to accept the view which was put forward six weeks ago with authority, that we are dealing here with a mere system of adoption, or, indeed, that what has yet been accomplished is really adequate. Nearly every mail from Hong Kong brings me additional material, and only yesterday there reached my hands a paper from Hong Kong, the `\"Weekly Press,\"` of 2nd April, which I have here, and which contains a report of a case before the magistrate in the central police court on the previous Tuesday. It is the case of the sale of a child for 63 dollars. The case had come to light because it was alleged she had been ill-treated by her mistress. All this shows that we really are faced with a system, no doubt very deep-seated and difficult to eradicate, which cannot possibly be excused by describing it as a system of adoption.\n\n## Page 931\n\nIn this particular case, the court fined the woman 150 dollars, or six weeks in default. The child was an unregistered mui-tsai, and the magistrate said the father did not deserve to have the child back, and should consider himself lucky that he was not charged with aiding and abetting. I cannot find in the report what was done with the child.\n\nMr. LOVAT-FRASER: What is the value of the Hong Kong dollar?\n\nSir J. SIMON: It is about two shillings. I submit, therefore, that it is clearly established by the contents of the Hong Kong papers and these documents which record transactions of sales, that in spite of the efforts made—and I am very glad to acknowledge them—this horrible system still exists. An hon. Member has inquired how far it is novel. It is very far from being novel. A former Chief Justice in Hong Kong, a very distinguished man in the law, 50 years ago denounced the system as involving slavery. When the late Lord Kimberley was Colonial Secretary, he wrote a dispatch which, as far as I am able to trace, did not produce at that time, nor has it since, any very effective results. Public opinion, naturally enough, gets attracted by other things, and there has not been a Debate on this subject in the House of Commons until now for a very long time past. Ten years ago a very determined effort was made to arouse public opinion on this matter by the courageous action of a naval officer and his wife who were out there.\n\n## Page 932\n### 11 MAY 1931\n\nIn 1922, when the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Epping (Mr. Churchill) was Colonial Secretary, he wrote a despatch, which has been published in the White Paper, declaring he was not at all satisfied that it was possible to justify this system to Parliament, and giving instructions to the Governor there that he expected the system to be abolished within a year. That is why the **Female Domestic Service Ordinance** was passed, which appeared on the face of it to be a very effective document. It declared that no person should thereafter take into his service any girl, whether mui-tsai or not, under the age of 10 years, and that no transfer of existing mui-tsai from one employer to another was to be permitted.\n\nThe instances I have quoted will, I think, satisfy the Committee that most unhappily the situation, as left after 1923, did not clear up the trouble. It is greatly to the credit of those who are now in charge of the Colonial Office that they determined to take more vigorous action. The Ordinance of 1923 contained a third part which made it possible for regulations to be made for the registration of mui-tsai, for keeping the register up-to-date and for securing remuneration for the little girls are not paid—and for inspection and control. That was the point at which the present Colonial Secretary and the Colonial Office took the matter up. The Colonial Secretary wrote a despatch in August, 1929, addressed to the Governor, in which he called attention to the failure of previous attempts to put an end to the system. I will read two short sentences from Lord Passfield:\n\n\"It now appears that after six years from the passing of the Ordinance, the most that can be said is that there is no reason to believe that the number of mui-tsai in the colony has increased.\" Later on he says: \"After making all allowances for the difficulties in bringing the system to an end, which are described at length in your despatches, it is my duty to inform you that public opinion in this country and in the House of Commons will not accept such a result with equanimity, and that I feel myself quite unable to defend a policy of laissez faire in this serious matter.\"\n\nI am sure we must all heartily support the view taken by the Colonial Secretary. He, therefore, directed that this third part of the Ordinance should be brought into force forthwith. It is particularly important—not as a matter of criticism or reproach, but of ascertaining the facts and, if we can, of strengthening the Government's hand—to ascertain how far Lord Passfield's directions have, in fact, been complied with. Let the Committee observe that this is a Crown Colony. It is a spot of earth for which we in this House, and Ministers on that bench are directly responsible. It is not a case, such as you may have in various parts of the world, where you hand over all responsibility to others.",
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        "content_text": "42\n\n16\n\nNOT CONNECTED WITH A CUSTOMS UNION.\n\n(Continued from page 12.)\n\npresent a very difficult situation\n\nvery\n\ndifficult problem. I move that the Bill be read a first time.\n\nNO POSTPONEMENT.\n\nGovernor on an Invidious Position.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. Lim Cheng Ean: I would\n\nlike to ask whether the first reading can be postponed until it is known whether Government proposes to establish a customs union. We have been told just now that the Bill is not to be considered as a handmaid to the proposed customs union, and I think the postponement of the first reading would give assurance to such as fear that the present Bill points to the possible establishment of a customs union.\n\nTHE STRAITS TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1932.\n\nunion were rejected this Bill would still be necessary for the good administration and sound finances of this Colony.\n\nThe Bill was then read a first time.\n\nMUI TSAI IN THE STRAITS.\n\nWhy It Must be Banned By Statute.\n\nby statute as has been done in Hong Kong. I think I may safely say that that too is the desire of all enlightened and progressive Chinese in the Colony.\n\nwhen inhuman treatment occasioning the death or injury of some unfortunate girl is brought to light.\"\n\nI turn then to a more detailed explanation of this Bill.\n\nI will clinch this point by one last quotation, from the regulations for the registration of mui tsai, issued by the Government of Canton, as reported in the Hong Kong Weekly Press of Aug. 22, 1930; it reads,\n\nThe acting Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the Hon. Mr. A. B. Jordan, in moving the first reading of a Bill intituled \"An Ordinance relating to Mui Tsai,\" said:\n\nbe withdrawn because the age of the girl could not be proved and in the other a fine was imposed.\n\n\"From the date of proclamation, it is prohibited to buy or sell mui tsai; neither is it allowed to acquire girls under the pretext of their being adopted daughters.\"\n\nSir, I am of the considered opinion, and\n\nI urge this Council to accept this view,\n\nThe main object of this Bill is to remove\n\nthat if this legislation is to be successful\n\nany vestige of a doubt, that may still\n\nit is essential that the definition of mui\n\nThe main defects of this ordinance—ai should be as wide as that given in\n\nexist in the mind of anyone, that slavery in any form, or semi-slavery call it what\n\nwere the narrowness of the definition and Section 2 of the Bill. Otherwise we shall\n\nyou will—is tolerated in this Colony, to the placing of the onus of proof of the\n\nhave a loop-hole through which evil-doers\n\ndeclare in specific terms that the general girl's age and purchase on the prosecution.\n\ncan escape and the legislation will be\n\nprinciple of law obtaining throughout the\n\nThe majority of mui tsai have been\n\nnullified.\n\nBritish Empire that no human being can purchased or acquired when young from\n\nhave the status of a chattel is applicable their parents in China, so the employer\n\nto females, and consequently in pursuance had only to state that the child was pre-\n\nHis Excellency (speaking with feeling):\n\nof that declaration to safeguard by a sys-sented to him for the definition to fail as\n\nI regret that it is quite impossible to post-tem of registration those girls that today\n\nthe accused was usually the only person\n\npone the first reading of this Bill, but I\n\nhave the status of a mui tsai.\n\nfully aware of the circumstances in which\n\nam surprised after what the Attorney-\n\nIn recent years the mui tsai system has\n\nhe acquired the child. In some cases the\n\nGeneral has said in this Council that any\n\nbeen repeatedly attacked, sometimes on\n\nconsult of long ill-treatment and therefore\n\ngirl was a semi-idiot or cowed as a re-\n\ngood grounds, sometimes on bad; some of\n\nuseless as a witness.\n\nthe criticism has been instructed, some\n\nuninstructed. But there is still in many\n\na customs union.\n\nI\n\nthis Council.\n\nThe\n\ning age.\n\nimportant definition;\n\nMeaning of \"Inheritance.\"\n\nThe meaning of \"inheritance\" in the definition is clear. A mui tsai does not inherit any part of her employer's estate when he dies, but herself becomes part of the estate and a charge on the inheritor of the property.\n\n\"Pledge for\" and \"in settlement of a debt\" go together. It is a fairly common practice in this country for poor people to pledge their daughters. It will readily be admitted that the money-lender in such cases...\n\nI have dwelt at length on the definition\n\nImportant Provisions, again renew the assurance that the\n\nquarters, in spite of the limelight that has\n\ntwo things have nothing whatever to do\n\nbeen thrown upon it, ignorance as to what\n\nBill provides three with each other. The Bill is designed in the\n\nmui tsai system really is.\n\nA few things:-First, a wider order that the Governor may not again be\n\nwords about the system may therefore not secondly, the shifting of the onus of\n\nbe out of place.\n\noase is about the worst person in the\n\nA mui tsai means not \"a slave girl\"\n\nproof as to acquisition and status; third-\n\nbut \"a little sister,\" and it is the term,\n\na simplification of the means of prov-\n\nthe worst cases of cruelty which have\n\napplied in China to a girl who leaves her\n\nThe definition is drawn in a way that\n\nyears have been of girls so pawned. The\n\nown home, usually with the full and free\n\nwill include all the varied forms of ac-\n\npractice is a revolting one and this Bill\n\nconsent of her parents, to be brought up\n\nquiring female children current in the\n\ngives the opportunity of stamping it out.\n\nin the household of someone else, in which\n\nColony and does not follow the narrower\n\nbecause of its great importance; indeed\n\nhousehold she is regarded, if not as a\n\nsense used in the Hong Kong ordinance.\n\nconsultation such as I might have wished\n\ndaughter, at any rate as a quasi-daughter.\n\nIt is the crux of the Bill. I will not there-\n\nto have had with my unofficial friends on\n\nThe system has arisen from the economic\n\nfore take up the time of Council by\n\nconditions obtaining in many parts of\n\nexplaining the other provisions at length,\n\nChina, from the fact that parents living\n\nbut will leave those to the explanation\n\nin the direst poverty are unable to sup-\n\ngiven in the objects and reasons.\n\nport their children, especially the girls.\n\nI will only add that an earlier draft of\n\nI do not wish that position to occur\n\nAlternative of Starvation.\n\nFaced then with the alternative of starvation for their daughters they give them\n\nThe definition is drawn, too, in order\n\nthe Bill now before Council. It cannot\n\nwere suggested; these have been met in\n\nBut that would\n\nrevenue was insufficient to meet the ex-\n\nation for their daughters they give them away, sometimes free, sometimes in re-\n\nto overcome the fiction that a girl is an\n\ntherefore be said that the Bill is intro-\n\nturn for a consideration in money or kind,\n\nadopted daughter.\" Amongst Chinese\n\nduced against the wishes of the leaders\n\nproposal for a customs union or with\n\nis able to feed and clothe the child and\n\npractised customs, due to the necessity of\n\nconfidence for the support of the Chinese\n\nto someone more fortunately placed who\n\nadoption is 惠 recognised and widely\n\nthe Chinese community, and I look with\n\nchanges in the structure of our colonial\n\nbring her up. The head of the household\n\nalways having a son to carry on the male\n\nMembers of this Council for it.\n\nThis Bill in my opinion is a very great\n\ntaking over the child stands in loco paren-\n\nline for the purpose of ancestor worship.\n\nimprovement on the procedure that had\n\ntie to the child, and on him falls the duty\n\nBut for this purpose daughters are use-\n\nhitherto obtained in this Colony. It\n\nwhen the girl is of sufficient age of get-\n\nless and the adoption of daughters is\n\nSir, I now formally move that this Bill\n\nbe read a first time.\n\nting the girl suitably married.\n\nnot a custom recognised in the China. There\n\nare exceptions to\n\nfinances.\n\nMust Not Occur Again.\n\nIt has been tried out for many\n\nyears in Ceylon. Anyhow, the Council\n\nhas my full assurance that the Bill is not\n\nin the slightest degree connected with\n\nthe customs union, and even if a custom\n\nLEA & PERRINS' SAUCE\n\nOn\n\nyears.\n\nbut this rule\n\nwe\n\nMr. Cheng Lock on the Port Of Malacca.\n\nthe custody of girls is transferred in this\n\ncannot legislate for them. Ample\n\nUNOFFICIAL SPEECHES.\n\nway great numbers. Indeed, I have\n\nsafeguards for such cases are pro-\n\nheard Your Excellency in reminiscent\n\nvidel in the Bill, and I would draw\n\nmood relate how about 30 years ago, when\n\nattention especially to the provision in\n\nYour Excellency was supervising flood re-\n\nSection 15 (1) that no prosecution can be\n\nlief up the West River in Kwangtung Pro-\n\nundertaken without the authority of the\n\nvince on behalf of the Government of\n\nProtector. Clearly this is one of the\n\nHong Kong, starving parents offered their\n\nmatters over which he is intended to use\n\nchildren to you. There is, too, a member\n\nhis discretion.\n\nof the Malayan Civil Service who some\n\nThe Root of the Trouble.\n\nyears ago out of the kindness of his heart\n\nThe Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock said: I\n\nadopted a Chinese girl who had been ill-\n\nbelieve that this is the first time since\n\ntreated and who has since been bringing\n\n867 when the Legislative Council of the\n\nher up and educating her as his own child.\n\nStraits Settlements was first constituted,\n\nThat child, sir, is a mui tsai in the strict\n\non the transfer of the Colony from the\n\nsense of the term.\n\nIndia Office to the Colonial Office, that\n\nNOW, where the master and mistress of\n\na meeting of this Council has been held\n\nthe household are kindly the lot of the\n\nin his town of ancient and historic fame.\n\nmui tsai is a happy one; she is frequent-\n\nI\n\nwish to thank Your Excellency very\n\nly far better off than her fellows who have\n\nheartily for the desire you have expressed\n\nremained in conditions of poverty and\n\nNOW, where the master and mistress of\n\nsqualor. Much of the criticism of the mui\n\nto be fair to he muf trail are kindly\n\ntsai system comes from a misunderstand-\n\nVolk the lot of the does not alter the fuote, The girl in all, Kammal\n\ning of it, from ignorance of the appalling\n\nmenting here And we highly mui tsai is a happy one; she is frequent-\n\nand possibly conditions in which the daughters of the\n\nfair-sized dowry when she has attained a\n\nappreciate the interest Your Excellency\n\nUnder such conditions the use of the\n\nterm \"adopted daughter\" is one of con-\n\nalways taken in our Settlement and\n\nsuitable age for marriage.\n\nvenience not of fact. So closely are\n\npot the needs of Malacca, which\n\nadopted daughters associated with mui-\n\ntsai that the Anti-Mui-Tsai Society of\n\naffairs.\n\nHong Kong, at a meeting held in October,\n\n1928, suggested that adopted daughters\n\nshould be registered at the same time\n\nand in the same manner as admitted mui tsai.\n\nIn confirmation of my point I would\n\nlike to make two quotations from en-\n\nclosures to a dispatch written by Your\n\nExcellency when Governor of Hong Kong\n\nand published in Parliamentary Paper\n\nCmd. 3424, presented by the Secretary of\n\nState for the Colonies to Parliament by\n\nCommand of His Majesty in November\n\n1929. One quotation is from\n\na letter written by His Majesty's Consul\n\nat Swatow in April 1929, and reads,\n\nI do not wish to be misunderstood, sir,\n\nand to be thought to be suggesting that\n\nthe ill-treatment of mui tsai is the rule\n\nin the Colony or in Malaya generally; far\n\nfrom it, it is the exception. In sup-\n\nport of that statement I would like to\n\nmention the results of inquiries made in\n\n1930 by the Protector of Chinese, Singa-\n\npore, with a view to discovering what was\n\nthe general condition and treatment of\n\nmui tsai in Singapore. A hundred girls\n\nwere examined who were suspected to be!\n\nmui tsai, and they were taken from various\n\nparts of Singapore, and amongst these\n\n100 girls no definite case of cruelty was\n\nfound, though two girls were found to be\n\noverworked and neglected and were put\n\ninto the Po Leung Kuk, but event these\n\ntwo still wished, after their time in the\n\nPo Leung Kuk, to return to their employers.\n\nThe Protector of Chinese was satisfied\n\nthat all but six out of the 100 suspected\n\nmui tsai were happy and well-treated, and\n\nit was noteworthy that not one of the 100\n\nexpressed to the Protector her wish to\n\nleave her present employer.\n\nBut the existence of the mui tsai system\n\nis felt to be an anachronism in a British\n\ncolony in these modern days, and its con-\n\ntinuance is definitely contrary to the\n\npolicy of the Home Government, which\n\ndesires that the system should be banned\n\nof a hinterland of about 8,000 square\n\nmiles, consisting of the Settlement itself\n\nand large portions of Johore, Negri Sem-\n\nilan and Pahang.\n\nMalacca must be largely dependent on\n\nsea-borne trade, as-in spite of the condi-\n\ntion of its harbour-a considerable volume\n\n\"In theory the pei nui (maid servant\n\nof imports and exports continues to\n\nforce or slave girl) system has no existence\n\nits way in and out of its port, for the\n\nin China, where slavery, expressly for-\n\nsimple reason that it is far cheaper to\n\nbidden in the latter years of the Manchu\n\nship such commodities through Malacca\n\ndynasty, is now a punishable offence\n\nthan through any other Malayan port. If\n\nunder Article 813 of the Criminal Code\n\nsome of the artificial impediments put in\n\nof the Chinese Republic; but, in actual\n\nthe way of people who wish to use the\n\nfact, it is in force from one end of the\n\nport of Malacca for the shipment of their\n\ngoods are removed and our harbour facili-\n\ncountry to the other. Girls are every\n\nties improved our trade would assuredly\n\nwhere openly bought and sold for maid-\n\ntend to increase and develop considerably\n\nservants ΟΙ slaves, the euphemism\n\nin course of time.\n\n(yeong nui) adopted girl' usurping\n\nSome honourable members\n\nmay have\n\nthe place of 'pei nui' so offensive to\n\nobserved that the extent of the trade of\n\nthe ear of the law, and their use as\n\nMalacca is well indicated by the busy\n\ndomestic slaves in the families of well-to-\n\nappearance of the river of this port, which\n\ndo Chinese is too common to call for\n\ncomment, except on the rare occasions\n\nHeritage\n\nFOR ALL! £3 a week certain!\n\nWHAT married man would not\n\nfeel easier in mind if he knew\n\nthat he would leave behind him\n\nthat much provision-at least until the family has grown up?\n\nΑ\n\n44\n\n(Continued on page 17.)\n\nPRUDENTIAL 'Heritage \"\n\nPOLICY PROVIDES AT DEATH WITHIN 20 YEARS.\n\n-PHILIPS LAMPS\n\nFOR ECONOMICAL LIGHTING-\n\nThe Products of construc-\n\ntive thought and careful work, Philips Lamps are made with a scientific\n\naccuracy that ensures con-\n\nsistent efficiency for every\n\npurpose and in every fit-\n\nting.\n\nWHEN PURCHASING ELECTRIC LAMPS remember that price is one of the least important points, as during its life an electric lamp uses in current consumption many times its first cost. 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        "content_text": "## HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL\n\nhad been terraced and irrigated for the wet cultivation of paddy. The country abounded with potential breeding places of anopheline mosquitoes, many of which were difficult to bring under control.\n\nBy mutual agreement, it was early decided that there should be a division of labour in carrying out the scheme for malaria control. The Medical Department undertook responsibility for investigation and research, for anti-larval measures other than drainage, for drug prophylaxis, and for treatment. The Engineering Staff undertook to do clearing and drainage, the construction of buildings, and general sanitary requirements. It was understood that the two Departments should work in full co-operation.\n\nAll the privately owned land within a radius of half a mile from the lines has been resumed in order that there may be full control over this area. In Malaya, it was found that half a mile was beyond the normal flight of anophelines from their breeding places. It is hoped that the same applies in Hong Kong.\n\nThe Resident Medical Staff, all of whom are paid from Loan Account, include one Chinese Medical Officer, two Dressers, and a gang of coolies.\n\nTwo Anti-Malarial Inspectors who are in training at the Malaria Bureau will shortly join the Resident Staff.\n\nA small mosquito-proof hospital of fourteen beds has been erected and in a few days' time will be equipped and ready for occupation. A microscope has been provided. Mosquito-proof quarters for the Medical Officer and for the Dressers have been completed.\n\nPending the completion of the hospital, it was arranged that the travelling dispensary should visit three times a week and that a stock of drugs and dressings should be kept near the lines.\n\nThe Malariologist supervises the investigative and preventive side of the medical activities, and the Medical Officer, New Territories, the curative work. Both Officers visit bi-weekly.\n\nAnti-malaria Inspectors from the Malaria Bureau visit frequently for the purpose of collecting mosquitoes and their larvae. Specimens caught are conveyed to the Bureau for identification and dissection. During this year, 25,000 anophelines caught in the lines have been identified and dissected. The infection rate varied from nil to 20 per cent, according to the species and the season.\n\nThe lines are visited daily, and any sick found there are examined and treated. A statement of vital statistics is sent daily to medical headquarters, and records are being kept.\n\nThe daily sick rate among the labourers, so far as can be ascertained from a shifting population, is about 5 per cent off duty owing to sickness.\n\nPage 128\nPage 52",
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        "content_text": "## C. S. M.F. 237.) Flight of Mosquitoes.\n\nAll the privately owned land within a radius of half a mile from the lines had been resumed in order that there may be full control over this area. In Malaya it was found that half a mile was beyond the normal flight of anophelines from their breeding places. It is hoped that the same applies in Hongkong.\n\nThe Resident Medical Staff, all of whom are paid from Loan Account, include one Chinese Medical Officer, two Dressers and a gang of coolies. Two Anti-Malarial Inspectors who are in training at the Malaria Bureau will shortly join the Resident Staff.\n\nA small mosquito-proof hospital of fourteen beds has been erected and in a few days' time will be equipped and ready for occupation. A microscope has been provided. Mosquito-proof quarters for the Medical Officer and for the Dressers have been completed.\n\nPending the completion of the hospital, it was arranged that the travelling dispensary should visit three times a week and that a stock of drugs and dressing should be kept near the lines.\n\nThe Malariologist supervises the investigative and preventive side of the medical activities and the Medical Officer, New Territories, the curative work. Both officers visit bi-weekly.\n\nAnti-malaria Inspectors from the Malaria Bureau visit frequently for the purposes of collecting mosquitoes and their larvae. Specimens caught are conveyed to the Bureau for identification and dissection. During this year 25,000 anophelines caught in the lines have been identified and dissected. The infection rate varied from nil to 20% according to the species and the season.\n\n## The Sick Rate.\n\nThe lines are visited daily and any sick found there are examined and treated. A statement of vital statistics is sent daily to medical headquarters and records are being kept.\n\nThe daily sick rate among the labourers, so far as can be ascertained from a shifting population, is about 54 off duty owing to sickness.\n\nFrom time to time blood tests have been made to ascertain the parasite rates of the various sections of the labour force. It has been found that a varying percentage of those engaged are already carrying the parasite when they take up residence.\n\nThe malaria situation at Shing Mun is a very difficult one to control owing to topographical and geological factors, the range of flight of malaria-carrying anophelines and the constantly shifting population.\n\nThe prophylactic measures taken so far have been those directed against mosquitoes and their breeding places. The methods employed are oiling and paris green application by the Medical Staff, and clearing and drainage and mosquito-proofing of lines by the engineering staff.\n\nIt is estimated that twelve miles of water channel are being oiled weekly, the amount of oil expended being 250 gallons. Certain areas are being treated with paris green diluted with dust.\n\nThe oiling gang consists of ten men under the supervision of a dresser.\n\n## Clearing and Draining.\n\nWith regard to clearing and draining, the following data have been supplied by the drainage engineer.\n\n| Category | Data |\n| --- | --- |\n| Area dried by drainage operations | 18 acres |\n| Length of subsoil piping | 12,763 yards |\n| Length of open concrete channels | 8,870 yards |\n| Clearing preparatory to oiling channels | 8 miles |\n| Number of labour force employed in clearing and draining | 200 |\n\nMosquito nets were supplied to the coolies, but, the infection rate remaining high among the mosquitoes found in the lines, it was decided to try and mosquito-proof the lines themselves by providing wire screens for windows and doors. Work is in progress in this direction.\n\nDrug prophylaxis has not been attempted owing to opposition on the part of the labourers and the difficulty of checking individuals under the contract system.\n\nThere is every reason to believe, however, that the activities of the medical staff and the engineering staff working in full co-operation will render the area salubrious and maintain a good state of health in the labour engaged.\n\n## COLONIAL SECRETARY.\n\n## The Rising Cost Of Government. HARBOUR DREDGING.\n\nThe Hon. Colonial Secretary said: Sir,—I propose to take the criticisms of honourable members, in so far as they have not already been met, in the order in which they were presented.\n\nThe first item in the speech of the Honourable the Senior Unofficial member that falls to me is the staff of the Legal departments. I say again that even without the late Mr. Agassiz, whose death we all so deeply deplore, there should be sufficient legal officers in the Colony next year to keep all the departments fully manned, and I now add that we propose to recruit a new officer in Mr. Agassiz's place, which will give a surplus. In addition, it must be remembered that there are a number of Cadet Officers with legal qualifications who can from time to time be spared to assist the regular Legal Staff. One is doing so now. As regards future retirements, Government cannot agree that it is necessary to recruit new officers a year in advance.\n\nApart from the reflection which this seems to cast on the competence of the experienced staff who will be left behind and can supply local knowledge, the idea that new officers must have a year's trial run is a costly novelty which the Colonial Office is hardly likely to accept. I am aware that this is the course adopted in the case of Cadet Officers, but there are special reasons in that a Cadet recruit must devote his whole time for two years to acquiring the requisite knowledge of Chinese. As for periodic shortages of staff and overtime, these fall to the lot of every senior Government servant, Acting Colonial Secretaries included. To have kept the Secretariat fully manned in the face of all the casualties which have afflicted it during the last four months, three spare Cadet officers would have been required.\n\nThe question of a more suitable nomenclature for our Police Stations will receive the consideration of the Inspector General.\n\n## Shing Mun Dam.\n\nAs regards the completion of the Shing Mun Dam, the Resident Engineer still hopes to complete the work in the time originally set, but in any case, the delay and the subsequent change of site were due to the very unexpected defects in the subsoil revealed by the preliminary drillings and were unavoidable. The Resident Engineer also hopes to be able to achieve some storage towards the end of 1935, but here again, the stability of the dam as a whole must take priority. I may add that the new siting of the dam is expected to increase the total storage by two hundred and fifty million gallons.\n\n## Harbour Dredging.\n\nI now come to the points raised by the Honourable Mr. Mackie. The position regarding dredging scheme has been dealt with by my Honourable friend, the Director of Public Works. I should say first that Government has been advised that plant of the necessary type is not available in the Far East and therefore cannot be expected to arrive here from Europe until the period of the north-east monsoons is over. Secondly, it is the intention of the Government to invite tenders both locally and at Home, and the specifications and details with...",
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        "content_text": "## 3.\n\nIllicit Distilleries gave considerable trouble during the year. Two very active centres of illicit distilling were discovered, one in the tiny village of Tai Pak and the adjoining ravines in the Northern part of Lantao Island facing Hong Kong, the other by the efforts of the Police in and near the village of Wong Toi Sha near Kam Tin in the Northern part of the New Territory.\n\nNear Tai Pak no fewer than twelve illicit stills were found at various times, of which all except one were in ravines concealed behind rocks and brushwood. Special boilers had been built up beside streams and rather primitive methods adopted for condensing the spirit; fermenting material was concealed amongst the brushwood in the vicinity of the stills. The persons implicated escaped over the hills in all except one case when an arrest was made by a Police launch. This centre was most persistent in their efforts to work illicit stills, and it required several visits both by the Police and Revenue launches to break it up. From enquiries made it appeared that the spirit made was disposed of to the adjacent islands of Pingchow and Cheung Chow, and that the workers came from Yuenlong by junk and brought their own materials with them. Search of the huts in the vicinity failed to discover any yeast or sugar, or an excess stock of rice. A mixture of rice and sugar was chiefly used, giving a strong fermentation.\n\nAt Wong Toi Sha the Police had great difficulty in locating the stills; if the still was located it would not be in the same place as the fermenting material, or the supply of yeast and red rice used for fermenting. The still head of the usual country type made of earthenware was possibly in some cases hired out to anyone who fermented material which required distilling. Careful search failed to find the number of stills corresponding to the number of illicit distilleries found. This group were making genuine rice spirit. The Police were successful in obtaining several convictions as the result of all-night work.\n\n## 4.\nThe Brewery at Sham Tseng, New Territories, operated by the Hong Kong Brewers and Distillers, Ltd., commenced placing beer on the market in July. The product is of a Pilsener type brewed and matured at a low temperature.\n\nAt first brewing was conducted in bond, but as this was found inconvenient to the working of the brewery, an arrangement was made by which duty was paid weekly on all brewings which took place during the 9th preceding week. This arrangement has been found to work well in practice.\n\n## 5.\nIt is impossible in the case of spirituous liquors and spirits of wine used largely for compounding scents and medicines to make any comparison with the figures for 1932, since the rates of duty were changed twice during that year. On the whole it appears that the reduction in duty was in no way counterbalanced by increased consumption. The perfume factories found their export trade with the South Seas very much curtailed by the trade depression existing, while import into China was rendered impossible by the tariff. Two Hong Kong companies worked all their Chinese trade through bottling establishments in Canton. Little skill is required in mixing the artificial perfumes and essential oils imported from abroad with Java spirits of wine, hence the business as carried on is practically a bottling business and does not require much plant or skilled labour, so that it can easily be removed within the Chinese tariff wall without much outlay.\n\n## II. TOBACCO.\n\n## 6.\nThe total consumption of tobacco of all kinds for all purposes showed a decrease of 778,541 pounds, and the net amount of duty collected a decrease of $556,282. A system of Empire preference in respect of both unmanufactured and manufactured tobacco was introduced. Partly as a result of this the imports of cheap cigarettes of Chinese manufacture decreased considerably.\n\n## 7.\nTrade in manufactured tobacco with the South Seas was very poor throughout the year, and manufacturers of Chinese tobacco for export suffered severely.\n\n## 8.\nSmuggling of Chinese smoking tobacco was very prevalent. Over 12,000 pounds were seized by the Police and this department, a very small proportion unfortunately of that which escaped paying duty. Here again the crews of river steamers were the chief smugglers, and some smuggled tobacco was discovered on every river steamer visited by a rummage party. Difficulties of search were increased by the fact that much was concealed amongst the cargo where it could rarely be discovered by the rummage party with the time at their disposal. It appears probable that something like 200 pounds finds its way ashore from river steamers alone without paying duty every day. In one case the spare boiler of a river steamer was found stuffed full of Chinese tobacco in small packets already tied up in bundles convenient for taking ashore.\n\n## 9.\nThe figure given in the estimates of tobacco revenue, namely $4,600,000 proved to be excessive in view of the trade depression and the appreciation of the dollar. The cheap cigarette locally manufactured is the backbone of the Tobacco revenue and the sale rapidly decreases with any fall in the barometer of trade.\n\n## III. MOTOR SPIRIT.\n\n## 10.\nThe duty collected on motor spirit showed a slight decrease. The general opinion seems to be that little increase in the number of motor vehicles can be expected in the future.\n\nPage 275",
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        "content_text": "C. S. O.\n\nM. P. 237.)\n\nfigures for the first six months of this year are 19 at the Government Civil Hospital and 145 at the Tung Wah Eastern Hospital.\n\nThe reorganisation of the supervisory staff of the Post Office consequent on the death of the late Mr. Holdman has thrown considerable extra work and responsibility on the Superintendent of Mails, and while the Government does not think it necessary to raise the permanent emoluments of the post it feels justified in asking that the added responsibilities of the present holder during the few remaining years of his service should be recognized by a personal allowance of £50 per annum.\n\nThe swimming bath referred to by the honourable member is the Y.M.C.A. bath. In return for a payment of $200 a year the use of this bath is granted to the scholars of the Central British School twice weekly during two summer months. The children are taught swimming by the physical training instructors.\n\nLand Sales.\n\nwill receive full consideration.\n\nniversary of His Majesty's accession made known to the Government it should be fittingly celebrated in the Colony. The Government is at present awaiting certain information from England and will in due course communicate its proposals to the Council.\n\nSunday Working.\n\nre-\n\nAs regards the Sunday Cargo Working Permit fees to which my honourable friend Mr. Mackie has referred the Government has recently received a communication on this subject from the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce and the matter is under consideration. Shipping is not heavily taxed in this Colony and the sliding scale of payment introduced in 1933 affords relief in the payment of light dues from hardship which might otherwise result from the rise of the dollar. The payment of Sunday working fees has moreover been used as a justification for the Government contribution to Mercantile Marine Assistance Fund. The loss to revenue by the abolition of these fees would be, on the average, over $100,000 a year and the sacrifice of this amount in a year of falling revenue cannot be contemplated without very serious misgivings.\n\nCadet Staff. The Kowloon Post Office. Turning now to the views of the Honourable Mr. Braga, whose absence owing to indisposition we all greatly deplore, I would observe that the utilization of an officer in the stamp office does not mean an increase regular holder of the post in question will be on leave and qualified officer other than a Cadet Officer is available to do the work during his absence.\n\nThe honourable member refers to the new sterling paid officer in the Post Office. This officer is required for the new Kowloon Post Office. The new premises are four times as spacious as the present office and will provide with greatly increased postal facilities. The deliveries on the mainland will be centralized and worked from the new Post Office; twenty postmen will be housed. It is proposed to ask outside administrations to close direct mails to Kowloon. Direct mails will similarly be despatched from Kowloon. As this will practically raise the status of the Post Office to an independent command it is considered that the responsibilities of the post call for a sterling paid officer.\n\nOn the subject of Aviation have no doubt that the managers of the Flying School will take due note of my honourable friend's re-\n\nThe honourable member is not quite correct in his supposition that the proceeds of land sales are treated as current revenue. The honourable member will find in his printed Estimates that they are carefully separated from general revenue and though not allocated to specific works they are regarded as money available for Public Works Extraordinary and are excluded when the Excellency will deal with the question of balancing current expenditure against current revenue.\n\nGovernment Tourist Traffic. Your Excellency is of the linking of Hongkong with the air routes of the world.\n\nThe advertising of Hongkong as a winter holiday resort, referred to by the Hon. Dr. Kotewall and by the Hon. Mr. Mackie has hitherto been regarded as a matter for the private interests chiefly concerned viz shipping companies, hotels and places of amusement.\n\nRegarding the honourable member's remarks on the Auditor's report, it has been decided that funds issued by the Treasury to a Head of Department must be disbursed immediately and the receipted vouchers returned to the Treasury within 12 days. A General Order to this effect has already been issued. The Store Regulations were recently revised and elaborated and it may be that if, on account of this elaboration, their complete adoption by all departments, especially the smaller departments, is proving cumbersome a simpler system will have to be devised.\n\nIt would be possible to establish a Government Advertising or Tourist Bureau; but I must remind honourable members that the Government does not maintain its complete staff, however much certain sections of the community would like us to believe it does, and an advertising bureau would mean increase of staff and increase of staff means more money for those personal emoluments which are always being urged. Bearing these factors in mind the Government is prepared to consider any advertising scheme which the other Chambers of Commerce or responsible bodies might care to place before it.\n\nBailiffs, As regards the Land experience has shown that two are required in the Northern District and only one in the Southern. The new officer is required to provide relief during absences on leave. There is no increase in the staff of Land Bailiffs in the Northern District.\n\nThe question of the gambling establishment at Shum Chun has already engaged the attention of the Government, but no satisfactory solution has yet been found.\n\nThe Government notes with pleasure the desire of Unofficial members that the twenty-fifth anniversary of His Majesty's accession should be fittingly celebrated in the Colony.\n\nAs regards opening places of amusement after midnight the Government is not aware of any general demand for later hours except on special occasions when extensions are freely granted. Should any general demand be made known...\n\nMalaria Works. It is impossible to say how much of the vote for anti-malarial works will be required for resumptions. The D. P. W. estimates the requirement for that purpose to be about five percent of the total vote of $60,000. The vote is for anti-malarial work in the Colony generally and not in Hongkong Island only. Certain works, as my honourable friend is aware, are in progress and these will be continued. The Finance Committee will be asked this afternoon to approve of a supplementary vote of $57,000 for resumptions in the Shou Son area. Work is contemplated in Kowloon as well as in Hongkong, but it is unlikely that funds will permit of work at Castle Peak and Taipo during 1935.\n\nIn such a large and complex subject as malariology, which includes mosquitology, the factors are so many and are so influenced by meteorological, geological and social conditions that the study is a continuous one and it has not been possible to draw up any single final report which would cover the whole Colony. Each area is a study in itself. Each year the results of the Malariologist's investigations have been published as an appendix to the Medical and Sanitary report a copy of which is placed in the hands of every member as soon as possible after its receipt from the printers.",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS &\n## March 27, 1936\n### Over Fourteen Million Dollars For Salaries\n\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Administration | 38.00 | 34.4 | 41.4 | 37.0 | 36.1 |\n| Economic development | 9.7 | 12.0 | 13.7 | 20.7 | 9.1 |\n| Social Services... | 21.8 | 21.5 | 24.5 | 22.17 | 17.8 |\n| Defence | 18.9 | 2.8 | 13.3 | 4.45 | 7.2 |\n\nIt will be seen that the cost of administration in Hong Kong is put at 38 per cent., as against 41.4 in the Straits Settlements, 37 per cent., in Kenya and 36.1 per cent., in Nigeria. Mr. Lo will of course object that the cost of administration should be computed by his method to include various other items, but this would apply alike to the computation in respect of these other Colonies. The Government's case is that the cost of administration in Hong Kong compares not unfavourably with that of other Colonies.\n\nof the unofficial members of this Council, a reform which culminated in the recent legislation covering all matters of public health.\n\nbeing of opinion that the charges at present fixed are not unduly low.\n\nThe Education Department like the Medical Department has developed with the times. Honourable Members will recollect how Government was urged to proceed with the new Central British School. The Police Department, regarding which part I shall speak more fully later, has had new and onerous duties thrust upon it, and an opium policy, which we have adopted in conformity with our obligations to the League of Nations, has at the same time diminished our revenue and swollen the population of our gaols.\n\nI suggest that it would be more profitable to abandon this fallacious distinction between salaries and other forms of expenditure and to consider the question of whether the taxpayer receives an adequate return for his expenditure as a whole, whether the Colony has undertaken services which it cannot afford and whether the services it provides could be provided more cheaply than at present without undue loss of efficiency. Now these are matters which the Government has always in mind. It believes that the taxpayer does receive an adequate return for his expenditure, the services it undertakes.\n\nIt must be remembered that in 1924 the estimated population of Hong Kong was 695,500 as against 966,341 in 1935. In 1924 the public health organisation of the Colony was considerably below that deemed normal for a first-class Colony such as Hong Kong then was and still is.\n\n|  | 1924 | 1935 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Inpatients. | 6899 | 12,510 |\n| Outpatients. | 66,578 | 277,188 |\n| Vaccination. |  |  |\n| Operations. | 11,438 | 864 |\n|  |  | 2,691 |\n\nIn 1924 there was no Government Hospital in Kowloon, which had then a population of 140,000. The only medical assistance offered by Government on the peninsula was at a small out-patients' dispensary in Nathan Road. The present Government Civil Hospital, soon to be replaced by the Queen Mary Hospital, contained two wards less than to-day. The Maternity block at the Victoria Hospital had not been erected. There was no Central Medical Store, no special Radiological Branch or Malaria Bureau, no Venereal Diseases Clinic, no New Territories dispensaries, no Infant Welfare Centres and no school welfare service, and the Tsan Yuk Hospital was not a Government institution.\n\nI now turn to the third of the questions I suggested as matters for consideration viz, whether the services rendered by the Government could be performed more cheaply without undue loss of efficiency. The Honourable Member's arguments on this point are aimed chiefly to show that the Government ought to proceed more rapidly with the replacement of an admittedly expensive European staff, more particularly in the subordinate grades, by Asiatics. Mr. Lo quotes statements by the late Governor and by the Acting Colonial Secretary. The Government stands by these statements but the Honourable Member must realize the process is an extremely slow one. The Government has the matter constantly in mind but there is a transition period in which we now are when we still have the Europeans more or less as teachers and the non-Europeans still more or less in the capacity of pupils. This is the case in the Sanitary Department, where local Sanitary Inspectors have been and are being trained. It is also the case in the Medical Department in respect of Nursing Sisters, but there are other reasons why it has not been found possible to reduce the number of sisters and increase the number of nurses.\n\nThe services have been asked for and indeed in most cases demanded by the public and have in all cases been approved by this Council. Such services could of course be curtailed but the Honourable Member has wisely refrained from specifying the services he wishes curtailed, except for a hint that the Government is giving greater medical facilities than the Colony can afford.\n\n### THE MEDICAL SIDE\n\nMy Honourable friend the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services has replied in detail to most of the points raised by the seconder of the motion in connection with the Medical Establishment of the Colony. On this subject I shall confine myself to more general remarks on the points raised by the Mover of the Motion.\n\nThe Medical and Sanitary Departments have during the last few years been reorganised with what was thought to be the support, if not the encouragement, of the unofficial members of this Council.\n\n### INOPPORTUNE TO QUERY\n\nIt is somewhat inopportune now to query the cost, unless the Colony is prepared to forego the services which it has till recently been demanding. In providing these services Government in no way wishes to enter into competition with private practitioners, or to provide free what can and should be paid for. A recent investigation as to the use made of the Government Hospitals by persons, other than Government servants, able to afford the services of private practitioners does not support the complaint that the Government Medical service is merely entering into competition with the private practitioner. It is true that the fees charged could be raised but the Government is anxious to avoid the necessity for raising them.\n\nThere is no difficulty with regard to recruiting probationers for the local nursing staff; in fact, there is a large waiting list. In spite, however, of the salaries given which are higher than those offered in other institutions and in spite of the excellence of the accommodation provided the majority of nurses leave hospital soon after qualification. This exodus has been very disappointing, especially to the teaching staff who have worked so hard to train the nurses and uphold the standard required.",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS\n## A CASE TO ANSWER\n### Magistrate's Ruling\n#### EXTRADITION PROCEEDING\n\nThat the four alleged fugitives wanted by the Nanking Government in connection with the attempted assassination of Mr. Wang Ching Wei and Marshal Chiang Kai Shek had a case to answer in the extradition proceedings against them was the decision of the Central Magistrate, Mr. W. Schofield in answer to Mr. Peter H. Sin's plea at a previous hearing that his clients had no case to answer.\n\nMr. D. L. Strellet, of Messrs. G. K. Hall Brutton and Co., appeared for the prosecution.\n\nThe four fugitives who appeared before Mr. Schofield on Wednesday were Yu Lap-fai, Chan Chi-ping, Wu Tai-hoi and Cheung Chi-hon.\n\nOutlining his defence, Mr. Sin said that on the part of the first fugitive he will say that he never met Wong Ah-chui in Hong Kong, nor did he conspire with him or others, not in custody, to murder Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and Mr. Wang Ching-wei. If this mysterious person named Wong Ah-chui did conspire to murder these men, then he (first fugitive) was in no way to blame. He only met Wong Ah-san a few times. He was detained for 15 months on one occasion by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek owing to his subordinates causing a minor revolution and he (the first fugitive) being in command was blamed for the upheaval.\n\nHe will admit that he stayed at No. 10, Wing Hing Street where he shared a flat with a man named Chang. He then moved and stayed at No. 69, Shing Wo Road where Mr. Chang Yick-kin, the principal tenant, shared a flat with him. He had never met Wong Ah-chui nor had he any dealings with him.\n\nHe will submit to the Court that Wong Ah-chui was a person who held different political views from those of the Central Government, and thus because his extradition was sought, why should his (first fugitive's) also be sought? He will say that the evidence of Wong Ah-san was absolutely false. How Wong Ah-san came here, the first fugitive did not know, but there was a great deal behind these proceedings.\n\nThe second fugitive will say that he was a guest of the first fugitive and that he was a former member of the Executive Committee of the Seamen's Guild of Wo Hoo, Anhui Province. He came to Hong Kong and became the first fugitive's guest. He will also say that he never knew Wong Ah Chui nor had he conspired with him to murder the said statesmen as alleged.\n\nThe third fugitive will tell the court that he was formerly connected with General Mok Hung, then in command of the 88th Division, which division was connected with the Central Government. He was unemployed and came to Hong Kong to look for work. He was at one time a cook at Cheng Yick Kin's house at No. 69 Shing Wo Road and while he was thus employed, he was arrested. He had been asked by Mr. Cheng to carry certain documents to No. 92 Robinson Road and was asked to wait for him. He will also deny any suggestions of using a bomb in the Nanking outrage. In short, he had nothing to do with any conspiracy with Wong Ah-chui whom he had never met.\n\nThe fourth fugitive will deny point blank being related to Wong Ah-chui, or that his sister was married to him. At the time of his arrest, he was staying at No. 199 Wanchai Road. He had never met Wong Ah-chui or any of the other fugitives before he came to this court.\n\nAll the fugitives will say that the story as unfolded by Wong Ah-san was a fabricated one and will deny all the allegations in total.\n\nMr. Schofield said: Having consulted the cases quoted, I am satisfied that I am in no sense bound to dismiss this case nor am I in the position of a jury which has to be warned but which nevertheless can convict. That being so, there is evidence which raises a probable presumption of the fugitives' guilt and this is in fact my opinion. There is a case to answer.\n\nAfter the evidence of Cheung Kin-pui, translator of certain documents found on the third fugitive when arrested, the case was adjourned till today.\n\n## Page 864\nMay 22 \n24",
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        "content_text": "# The Hong Kong Weekly Press & China Overland Trade Report\nOctober 29, 1937\n\n(Daily Press, October 26, 1937)\n\nWhen the Japanese shot the British Ambassador, they were profuse in their apologies. Indeed, their expressions of regret seemed to border on the sincere. Then they machine-gunned automobiles from the British Embassy and admitted their error with a frankness that showed refreshing signs of child-like simplicity. They commanded British ships to halt, boarded them, searched them, apologised for the inconvenience they had caused—and that was all there was to it.\n\nTheir latest faux pas has been fraught with tragic circumstances. Japanese airmen flew over an area which their Government had promised not to fly over, swooped to within talking distance almost of the people on the ground, and deliberately shot and killed a British soldier who was performing his lawful duties. Once again the Japanese were promptness personified in the matter of expressing regrets.\n\nBut regrets will not bring a dead man back to life, and no amount of elaborate excuses will suffice to pardon a breach of an undertaking known to the world to the effect that Japanese war planes would not fly over that sacrosanct zone.\n\nWhat next? You can twist the lion's tail a certain amount, but give it just one little twist too much and look out!\n\nJapanese bombers' diabolical handiwork at Sunkiang railway station on September 8, when a refugee train was attacked. Note the two human bodies blasted up to the trees.\n\n## (Continued from previous Column)\n\nThere have been so many happenings in which the Japanese have been involved that it were best to make a careful selection and from that selection choose a major premise.\n\nIf Britain or America, for that matter, had taken as much offence at every insulting and hurtful action of the Japanese against their Governments and their nationals as Japan was pleased to take against certain minor acts by certain irresponsible Chinese, then Japan would to-day be taking not merely tastes but whole bucket-fulls of her own metallic medicine.\n\nWhat could be more appropriate to the present occasion than the happening at Lukou-chiao which occurred the evening of July 7?\n\nThat happening was the \"incident\" which started the spark which started the Sino-Japanese conflagration. The basic facts of that happening are very simple; namely, that the Japanese troops were indulging in nocturnal exercises of a military kind and the Chinese troops were on guard close at hand. A shot was fired, by whom and from what side nobody has yet been able to state definitely, and that started a lot of other shots.\n\nThe Japanese subsequently reported two killed and launched a punitive expedition to \"chastise\" the \"outrageous\" Chinese.\n\nIf that happening was deemed sufficient by the Japanese to start a war of aggression against China, then what the Japanese have done to Britishers and British property during the past three months should surely afford sufficient justification for the combined forces of the British Empire blowing the combined forces of the Japanese Empire plumb to hell.\n\nHowever, that unruffled calm which characterises most things British in the diplomatic sphere still prevails, and it is not for one moment anticipated that any impetuosity in this instance will alter the even tenor of Britain's diplomatic ways. Accepting this inevitability in as philosophical a manner as is possible under circumstances which, to say the very least in the mildest language, are nothing short of exasperating, it is improving to the mind though not exactly inspiring to the body, to contemplate the attitude of the Japanese in certain comparatively recent happenings.\n\n## (Continued on next Column)\n\nIn their forbearance, have Britain and America shown their gigantic strength?\n\nThere is a delicate point which we feel must be faced. For how long will Britain remain silent under these repeated outrages? The delicate point is this, namely, that the longer she suffers in silence the more does her prestige suffer and that of her nationals.\n\nIf Japan is desirous of embroiling Western nations in a Far Eastern war of devastatingly colossal proportions, then she is certainly going the right way about this wrong thing.\n\nThen regrets, even Japanese regrets, can be of no avail.\n\nRuin followed in the wake of Japanese bombing planes which rained disaster on helpless civilian refugees at South Station, Shanghai, on September 3.\n\n## JEAN BATTEN Was\n\n(Continued from previous Column) | (Continued from previous Column)\n\nBewilderment, at what has been achieved since. To the pioneers of long distance flights, solo flights, and record-breaking flights, due praise is accorded. The recent flight of the Russian aviators from Moscow to America, stands out as one of the greatest air journeys of modern times.\n\nLast year, in October, Miss Batten broke the solo record flight from England to Australia by 23 hours 17 minutes. Leaving England on October 5, the intrepid airwoman landed at Port Darwin on October 11. In 1934, flying in a five-year-old Moth, Miss Batten completed a similar journey in 14 days 23 hours. In November, 1935, she flew from Lympne to Port Natal in 61 hours 15 minutes, compared with the previous record of 16 hours was not mentioned, it is assumed the record was for a different route. On October 19, Miss Jean Batten, the famous New Zealand aviatrix, landed at Lympne on October 24, having broken the record for the Australia-England flight, beating Harry Broadbent's time by fourteen hours and nine minutes.\n\nShe broke the record for the flight from Port Darwin to Lympne. Her most notable flight was from Dakar to Brazil in November, 1935, her time being 13 hours 15 minutes.\n\nIn the course of her flights, Miss Batten has flown over the Tasman Sea, a distance of 1,300 miles, and across the Timor Sea on her latest record. Having added this new air triumph to her already formidable laurels, Miss Batten is perhaps planning another record-breaking dash between England and some place or other, or may be she will be content to rest awhile. Whatever may be her future plans, for the present achievement we say, well done, Miss Batten!\n\nPage 100  \nPage 101",
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        "content_text": "# 608\n\n## RELIGION AND SCIENCE\n\nDr. Jones Addresses Rotarians\n\nDr. Stanley-Jones, the world-renowned evangelist, gave an inspiring address to Hong Kong Rotarians at their weekly luncheon meeting on Oct. 19 at the Hong Kong Hotel, at which Major Walker, President of the Club, was in the chair.\n\nDr. Jones took as his subject \"A Judgment Hour in History.\" He said that at various times in history, the feeling that a change in the affairs of the human race was coming, a feeling that a period of transition was at hand, had been evident. But nobody living today could look upon these present times without feeling that this period was particularly so. And particularly was this so in regard to religion.\n\nAt such a time, what had religion to say? asked Dr. Jones. Was it to retreat behind its Cathedrals and Churches and let the tragedy go on? That would amount to abdication. There were the great forces of Fascism and Communism contending against each other. The alternative was the doctrine of the Kingdom of God in the nature of an order against man's system.\n\nSpeaking of science in the light of religion, Dr. Jones said there was no clash between the two because they realised their own province. But behind the doctrine of science, they had to have religion and the spirit of religion. If the two were put together, he thought, they could remake the earth. He thought religion was giving that spirit to science and that science was thereby getting the power of religion. It was essential that the two must come together.\n\nRotarian Ingram proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker.\n\n## Talk On Discipline And Conduct\n\nAt the St. Andrew's Church Hall on Oct. 19, a large assembly listened to an enlightening talk by Dr. E. Stanley Jones. It was one of a series of lectures and discussions which the eminent preacher and author is conducting during his visit.\n\nDr. Jones spoke of the need of discipline in life and conduct. Discipline did not restrict a man, said the speaker; it taught him the path to real freedom. A man who knew not the fundamentals of music and who sat down to play at random on the piano would make chaos, but the musician who first disciplined himself in the rules could later find creative freedom in his art.\n\nSpiritual discipline was vitally necessary: a man without it might be compared to a wayward swamp, whilst he who possessed it was like a river which had course. It was not an easy thing to do, said Mr. Jones, but it was the only way to reach a fuller spiritual life.\n\n## JAPAN\n\n### No More Foreign Films\n\nNo further imports of moving picture films will be allowed this year.\n\nOctober 29, 1937\n\nIn connection with the exchange control, the Department of Finance recently restricted the import of foreign films at the same time notifying the various foreign film companies in Japan that the permission of the Japanese Government is required for imports of films.\n\nRecently the Government summoned representatives of the \"Jisshakai,\" an organization including all the principal foreign film companies in Japan and informed them that in view of the prevailing situation, the Government has decided to prohibit the import of foreign films, except news reels, until the end of the year.\n\nIt is pointed out that as the various companies' stock amounts to over 50 films (foreign), the prohibition will not cause as much inconvenience as might be expected this year. However, the step will render impossible the customary import of \"extravaganza\" films for the New Year.\n\nAs regards the question of imports next year, the Government's policy will depend upon developments in the China affair. At any rate, it is considered certain that at best, the import of foreign films will be considerably restricted in future.\n\nIn this connection, a Shochiku representative told reporters: \"In accordance with national policy, we will have to readjust our methods of disposing of stock. Furthermore, we will have to give more consideration to the release of Japanese pictures.\"\n\n### Cutting State Expenditure\n\nThe Government is to cut down the State expenditure for the current fiscal year either through economies or by postponing various schemes. The matter is now being discussed by the Finance Ministry and the various Departments concerned.\n\nIt is stated that the Finance authorities desire to effect a cut of at least ¥100,000,000 in expenditure. If so, as a natural increase of about ¥100,000,000 in revenue is predicted, there will be a \"surplus\" of ¥200,000,000 in the budget. In other words, it will then be possible to reduce the loan issue by this figure.\n\nThe work of framing the budget estimates for the next fiscal year is being delayed by the China affair. The provisional claims of all Departments were received by the Accountants Bureau only on September 22nd. From next week on, the Finance authorities will interview representatives of all Departments, and receive an explanation of these claims from them.\n\nAlthough the new claims of all Departments, including the Services Departments, amount to a fairly large sum, the Finance authorities are resolved to examine them along the lines fixed at the Cabinet meeting on August 24th, that is to say, to confine approval to claims directly connected with the China affair as far as possible. Even those items already approved will be re-examined and postponed, if not disapproved, if they are not considered imperative from the point of view of national defence. The entire budget will thus be put on a war-time basis.\n\nApropos of the War Expenditure Special Account, the Finance authorities are willing to submit a supplementary budget in the next session of the Diet if necessary.\n\n## PHILIPPINE REVIEW\n\n### Filipinos Wake Up\n\nPresident Quezon, of the Philippines, who for many years has insisted upon the independence and sovereignty of the islands, having attained his end through the passage of the McDuffie-Tydings act, which goes into full force and effect in about nine or 10 years, is now not so anxious to cut the ties with this country and take to the rolling deep of international politics.\n\nHe has begun to doubt the expediency of complete and immediate independence. What he now wants is autonomy under American protection. He wants to have the Filipinos independent, completely self-governing, no longer under any restraint, but at the same time safeguarded by American warships and the moral force of this country. He is against any interference but in favour of plenty of protection.\n\nLong ago, Theodore Roosevelt declared that the two things were incompatible. If the Philippines were to be cut adrift, he rightly insisted, they must row their own canoe. This country could not afford to let them carry on their own affairs without the slightest semblance of control, and at the same time lean upon America for support in every emergency.\n\nMr. Quezon has his wires crossed. He must accept one horn of the dilemma or the other. He cannot achieve complete independence and at the same time claim the rights of a ward. The United States would be guilty of the greatest folly to accept such a situation.\n\nLong ago, those most competent to judge foresaw that the Filipinos could not stand alone, and opposed the bill that was finally passed. Now Senator Tydings, co-author of the measure that granted independence, having visited the islands, expresses the view that it was a mistake to enact the legislation. He believes that the Philippines will become the prey of Japan.\n\n### Aid For Unemployed\n\nThe unemployment council created last week by Pres. Quezon started attacking the problem of how to provide work for Manila's estimated 20,000 jobless as well as for those of other cities, at a meeting at the Bureau of Health offices of Dr. Jose Fabella, chairman.\n\nThe first task faced by the council was to listen patiently to a score of leaders of organizations of jobless expound their views on how to provide work for the unemployed. The meeting assumed the nature of a public hearing during which members of the committee and spokesmen of the unemployed exchanged views on ways and means of meeting the problem.\n\nAfter a two-hour discussion, the council adjourned and will meet thereafter every week until some concrete plans are formulated whereby the government can minimize, if not entirely solve, the social difficulties created by unemployment throughout the country. The views advanced by the leaders of the unemployment associations were more or less haphazard with respect to proposed solutions and, according to Dr. Fabella, did not quite tally with the ideas of the council.\n\nThe leaders of the labourers' organizations naturally wanted work immediately and, if possible, employment of more or less permanent nature.\n\n## LOCAL ESTATES\n\nFrederic Eugene Henri Koch, late of Rue du Dr. Olivier, Ziguinchor in the French Colony of Senegal, who died intestate on June 27, 1924, left a local estate to the value of $3,200. Letters of administration to the estate of the deceased have been granted by the Supreme Court to George Noble Tinson, solicitor, for the use and benefit of Rose Marie Oenise Emiliene Bajac.\n\nLocal estate sworn under $4,500 was left by Wong On, alias On Wo, late of Ashcroft, British Columbia, Canada, who died intestate on December 9, 1936. An application by George Gwinnett Noble Tinson, solicitor, for sealing certified copy of the Order Appointing Administrator of the estate of the deceased has been granted.\n\n## \"WHERE TO STAY IN ENGLAND\"\n\n### LONDON\n\n**RUSKIN MANOR & BESSEMER GRANGE HOTELS**\n\nDENMARK HILL, LONDON, S.E. 5\n\n15 minutes by Bus or Tram to Centre of London.\n\nOwn 40 acres Grounds. Golf Course and Tennis Courts.\n\nModerate Tariff.\n\nBook Early.\n\nTelegrams: Ruskinite, London. Telephone: Brixton 1311.\n\n### HERNE BAY\n\nFurnished House, detached. First-class locality. Well furnished, everything for use including linen and plate. Three bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lavatory (indoors), 1 large dining room, 1 breakfast room and usual offices. Electricity and gas throughout and gas stove for cooking. Vacant middle September. 2 Gns. Weekly. Apply Mrs. Deane, \"Roma,\" Pier Avenue, Herne Bay.\n\n## REV. D. CHILDE FAREWELL RECEPTION\n\nA reception to bid farewell to the Rev. Donald B. Childe and Mrs. Childe, who are proceeding home on leave by the s.s. Carthage, was held at the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home on Oct. 24.\n\nThe Rev. Mr. Childe has been acting as Minister of the English Methodist Church and President of the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home since the departure of the Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck. He came out to China in 1930 after leaving Handsworth College, and was until early this year stationed at Shiuchow attached to the South China District of the English Methodist Church.\n\nThe Rev. Mr. Childe is being succeeded by the Rev. J. E. Sandbach, who was present at the gathering last night.\n\nIn the course of the evening, a presentation was made to Rev. and Mrs. Childe by Mrs. A. P. Glanville and Mrs. J. H. Gelling, on behalf of the committees and members of the Church and the Home, the presentation taking the form of a leather suitcase and an inscribed mantel clock.\n\n# 609",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n## October 29, 1937\n\n### COOLIES REFUSE TO WORK LOCAL SHIP\n\nBelieved Cargo Was For Japan\n\nUnder the impression that the cargo they were loading was intended to be shipped to Japan, over 60 coolies refused to work the ss. Hai Tan. The cargo comprised tanks of kerosene and petrol which were to be shipped to Swatow, Foochow, and Amoy.\n\nIt was learned that the Texas Oil Co. installation had engaged 120 coolies to load onto the Hai Tan. A commotion was caused among the 60 coolies who turned up when it was alleged that someone had informed them that the cargoes were meant for Japan. On hearing the rumor, the coolies immediately stopped work.\n\nAnother incident of a similar nature took place on Oct. 22 at Connaught Road West on a junk where a number of coolies were unloading wolfram ore to be stored in a godown. It was alleged that the ore was to be sent to Japan.\n\n### GOVERNOR'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO MACAO\n\nHis Excellency the officer Administering the Government, Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G., accompanied by his A.D.C., Capt. G. P. Rickcord, and private secretary, Mr. H. J. Cruttwell, paid an official visit to Macao on October 22.\n\nThey left shortly before 8 a.m. yesterday by the H.M.S. Falmouth, the Admiral's Yacht, and were seen off by the Portuguese Consul-General, Signor Alvaro Brilhante Laborinho, at Queen's Pier.\n\nIn Macao, they had luncheon at Government House with the Governor of Macao. After taking a motor drive around the Portuguese Colony, they left for Hong Kong by the Falmouth, arriving here at 7 p.m. in the evening.\n\nThe visit had no political significance and was suggested several months ago and approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Its postponement had been due to the situation in China but, as no such visit had been paid since 1933, the Secretary of State was anxious that this courtesy should, if possible, not await the arrival of Sir Geoffry Northcote, the Governor-Designate of Hong Kong.\n\n### Trade Barriers\n\nTrade barriers were touched upon at the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Jules Martin, who invariably takes an active share in the discussions at the meetings of the Chamber, followed his usual course on this occasion and made a sound contribution to the proceedings, comments the \"Malaya Tribune.\" With his plea for freer trade and the abolition of all tariff barriers, he is assured of ample sympathy, for there can be no doubt whatever that most of the ills to which the world is heir today can be laid at the door of economic self-sufficiency. It has acted as a garrote on world trade and gained in strength so much that Great Britain, the apostle of free trade, was herself forced to resort to tariffs for her own protection. That did not make matters in the wider aspect any better. But it cannot be concluded that Great Britain, in taking the action she did, was actuated by any motive other than self-preservation. As regards Mr. Martin's remarks, he was thinking of world trade and the stranglehold which economic nationalism has succeeded in locking upon it. There are already signs that the economic nationalists have discovered the vital flaw in their theory, and there is a growing disposition to look upon free trade with a less prejudiced eye. But why consider world conditions when there are equally absurd conditions prevailing nearer home? There are the customs barriers in the Federated Malay States. Why not establish free trade on the mainland? It would be an excellent example to set the rest of the world.\n\n### A White Elephant\n\nOne of Malaya's white elephants, Prai, had its periodical outing last week at the half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce. The pachyderm was trotted out for inspection by the chairman, Mr. T. C. Martine, and, after a not too favorable eye had been cast over its points, it was trotted back again. It will be recalled that the General Manager of the Federated Malay States Railways, in his annual report for 1936, contradicted the assertion that the port of Prai was a white elephant. In one respect, he was right. The port will never be entirely useless but it will never be the port that its creators dreamed it would be. It will never be a deep-water port for ocean-going steamers. Mr. Martine subscribed to that view.\n\nHe did not propose to re-open a rather weather-beaten controversy as to the advantages of port development on the mainland, but he did consider that the bulk of cargo at Prai or Penang must always be handled by lighters, and any new improvement scheme should be designed with that idea to the fore. So there we have it. Prai is an excellent lighterage port and nothing more. In effect, it is still a white elephant but not so white as some of its traducers try to make out. When the amount of money that has been sunk in that estuary in an endeavor to justify the opinions of those who believed in Prai as a deep-water port is recalled, it is something to be thankful for that the future of the port is assured, not on the grandiose lines originally visualized for it, but on a real utility basis. The only thing that rankles is that all this was seen and appreciated by not a few before the Prai wharves had got no further than plans on paper. As an offset to the irksome reminder of the many millions spent on its construction, there is always the consolation that Prai will eventually pay for its keep.\n\n### Welcome, Malaya\n\nThe decision of the Malayan Governments to book 5,000 square feet in the Colonial Pavilion of the Empire Exhibition, to be held in Glasgow next year, has afforded much satisfaction in Scottish business circles, and the hope is freely expressed that the display of Malayan exhibits will result in mutual trade benefits.\n\nWelcoming Malaya to the Exhibition, the Glasgow \"News\" in a short editorial says:-\n\n\"Your decision to book 5,000 square feet in the Colonial Pavilion is heartening to us in Glasgow, and will prove a wise departure for yourselves.\n\n### CHINA REVIEW\n\n#### Pitiable Sights\n\n\"Unparalleled scenes of misery and destitution are being witnessed in the streets of Shanghai as a result of the hostilities, for hundreds of refugees are roaming the streets in the International Settlement and French Concession, sleeping in the open, begging for food, battered by the elements.\"\n\nThis is the description which an eyewitness gives of the immense suffering of the civilian population in Shanghai from a war which is due to no fault of theirs.\n\nBeing driven from their homes by the unwelcome visitation of bullets and shells, these refugees have now to live in concentration camps. Although eighty such camps have been established in the foreign areas, there is accommodation for a mere handful of the total figure. Meanwhile, the food problem grows more acute daily.\n\nAt present, unfortunate victims of war are only given rations, which do no more than keep them from abject starvation, and the police and volunteers are kept busy coping with food riots.\n\nFurther, the unsanitary conditions in the city are causing the health authorities much anxiety. Cases of cholera have been reported, and if the disease develops into an epidemic, against which all possible precautions are now being taken, the situation will be rendered most difficult.\n\n#### Women Soldiers\n\nThe womenfolk in China are taking their full share of responsibility in the present Sino-Japanese conflict. Discarding lipsticks and eyebrow pencils, they have now taken active parts in the front lines, and have been engaged in militia duties in the rear. It is even said that some of them have actually seen service in some of the grimmest and bloodiest battles in Shanghai.\n\nThroughout the country, girls are petitioning the Government for enrolment into the women's fighting forces, but so far, only those with previous military training have been drafted. But those who have been rejected are trying to make themselves useful in other ways, such as bringing comforts and entertainment to the troops and doing Red Cross work in base hospitals behind the fighting lines.\n\nAt the same time, the Government is exercising the greatest of caution because numerous traitors and spies are seeking to make army contacts. Consequently, many volunteers are rejected unless they possess incontrovertible proofs of their patriotic motives.\n\nThe former Red Army, subsequently renamed the 8th Route Army, possesses a contingent of veteran women troops. They are mostly wives of regulars, and are reliably said to be remaining with the 8th Route Army. It will be recalled that two years ago, they captured an entire regiment of Szechuen provincial troops!\n\n### MALAYAN REVIEW (Continued)\n\n\"Over here, we know too little of what you mean to the Empire with your vast production of rubber and tin, and your strategic importance in times of peace as in times of international strife.\n\n\"We are vague in our knowledge of the Federated and Unfederated States and the Straits Settlements, and their relation to Britain, so that anything you can do to educate us will be of mutual benefit.\n\n\"The Sino-Japanese war reminds us forcibly of the part that Singapore plays in protecting the arteries of Empire, and safeguarding the life-blood of our peoples.\n\n\"You will enlighten us more fully and by happier methods.\"\n\n### CHUNG SHAN SURGICAL UNIT\n\n#### Personnel In North China\n\nThe following corrected list of the personnel composing the Chung Shan Surgical Unit was received from Nanking recently, reading as follows:-\n\nThe Chung Shan Medical Unit, Nanking:- Patron and President: Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan;\n\nBoard of Directors:- Dr. Wang Ching Wei (President of the Kuomintang); Dr. Wang Chung Hui (Minister of Foreign Affairs); Dr. J. Heng Liu (Minister of Health); Dr. Fu Ping Sheung (Member of the Legislative Yuan); Dr. Wu Sheung Ying (Member of the Legislative Yuan); Mr. Ma Chiu Shun (Mayor of Nanking); Madame Sun Fo; Madame Wang Ching Wei; Madame Ma Chiu Shun; Mr. Aw Boon Haw; Mr. A. Morris; Prof. W. I. Gerrard;\n\nMedical Head: Dr. Yik Wan. Doctors: Dr. S. C. Ho, Dr. Ying Wan, Dr. Li Ho Tin, Dr. Tze Ming Tsan, Dr. Lau Man Fong, Dr. Lam Lin.\n\nNurses:- Misses Pun Yuen Ching, Ng Yee Kun, Fung Man Fung, Hung Ching Chu, Wong Kei Tong, Kwok Yin Wa, Cheung Siu Ping, Yu Kim Man, Liu Po Ching, Ip Poo Ying, Kwok Shun Tak, Rosetta Ling, Yu Wai Sheung, Chan Wai Fong, Ng Kam Ho, Chan Wai Han, Leung Fung Ha, Tang Fong Ling, Kwok Miu Chun, Leung Wai Fun, Lo So Wan, Lee Yuk Chun, Chan Sau Ying, and Leung Kim Wan.\n\nMale-nurses:- Messrs. So Yat Sang, Leung Hang, Au Po Ming, Fan Chan Chung, Ng Pui Fun, Bank K. Yip, Li Fai Sing, Mo Kam Man, Wai Fu Kuen, Wong Kok Shui, Kwok Yuk Wing, and B. A. Hyder.\n\n### DONATIONS\n\nThe Chairman of the Hong Kong Travel Association acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions to the Association for the period 1937-1938:-\n\n| Donor | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall | $15.00 |\n| China Light & Power Co., Ltd. | $100.00 |",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & \n## October 29, 1937\n### AMAZING PROGRESS IN SIX YEARS\n#### What Sino-Japanese War Has Meant To China\n\nSomething of China's amazing progress during the past few years was discussed by Mr. Walter Han-ming Chen, the well-known Chinese journalist and publicist when he spoke to Hong Kong students at the Hong Kong University on Oct. 19 on \"Present-day China.\"\n\nAs you know, China, since the overthrow of the Manchus 26 years ago, was for more than two decades divided and nobody was able to bring about unification in our country. Military leaders and political chieftains were jealous of each other; they fought for power and self-aggrandizement. Communists battled against the central government.\n\nBanditry was rife. Then came the Japanese, who forcibly occupied our Three Eastern Provinces, where they set up a puppet state which they called Manchukuo. Then they pushed further southward into north China and there, aided by traitors, they established a so-called autonomous regime, which permitted widespread smuggling and the poisoning of our unfortunate people, through the sale of opium, morphine, and other dangerous drugs.\n\nAfter that, they occupied Peiping, Tientsin, and other places in north China, and started warfare in Shanghai and other places along the Peiping-Hankow and the Tientsin-Pukow Railways, where at present our brave soldiers and airmen are putting up a glorious battle for the honour and existence of our country. Such a state of affairs, everybody will agree, could not be tolerated.\n\nChina had to have a leader who was capable of uniting the country and resisting invasion. We had to find a leader, who was a real and sincere patriot, who would command the people's confidence. Heaven gave us General Chiang Kai-shek, the only man who is able to save China and lead our national army in defence of our country. With his New Life Movement, the Generalissimo has succeeded, where others had failed, in uniting our ancestral land and is, as you know, personally directing the resistance against those who are trying to dominate and conquer our country.\n\n### REAL UNITY\n\nMany people have questioned me as to whether our unity is real. I can assure you that, beyond a shadow of doubt, it is. China is now more united than she has been for years past. Never before, indeed, have we Chinese been so united and never before have the people and their leaders shown such spirit of co-operation.\n\nIt has constantly been claimed that China is weak and not united and that it is unsafe and dangerous to live in our country, but we have shown, during the past few months, that we are far from being weak and that we are a really unified country. As to the allegation that China is a dangerous place to live in, you may be interested to know that nowadays, with the exception of the territories occupied by the Japanese, people may come and go about and live in China in perfect safety.\n\nIn former days, one would never have dared to make such a statement, but to-day things are different and we seldom read in the press of civil warfare, communist activities, banditry, or kidnappings - depredations which have been nearly wiped out - such as we used to read about almost every day in the past.\n\n### AMAZING PROGRESS\n\nThe really startling thing about China to-day is the amazing progress which has been taking place throughout the country. The era of civil war and banditry, as I have already said, is ended. Both the will of the people and the policy of the National Government are united in harmonising and composing all differences through peaceful means.\n\nEverywhere, there is a widespread recognition of the fact that, with the solution of the economic problem, the political problem would automatically be solved. For this reason, our government has been bending all its energies towards giving the people an efficient, honest, and progressive administration.\n\nWe do claim to have made considerable progress in this direction. We must give the Chinese Government time to wipe the slate clean. We must be patient and not expect too much at once. We must be fair and just to her friends.\n\n### NEW LIFE MOVEMENT\n\nThe New Life Movement is deeply concerned with the character that goes to make a nation and with developing that character. Without men and women of character, there can be no unified state. When men allow personal ambition, greed, selfishness, and vanity to dominate their political theories and acts, we are immediately plunged into civil war. The New Life Movement has done a considerable amount of work and it would take hours to tell of the progress which it has already made, and the reforms which it has brought about in China.\n\nIn addition to character building, the New Life Movement stresses the responsibilities of citizenship. Ambitious men may intrigue to invade neighbouring provinces but, as citizens more and more are voicing their opinions and insisting upon unification, this breaking of national unity has become exceedingly difficult. He is a foolhardy man indeed who to-day disregards this growing and formidable public opinion. There is national unity in China because the people demand it. National reforms are being brought about because the people demand them.\n\n### AFTER THE WAR\n\nNow that unity has been restored, the Nanking authorities will, when the present Sino-Japanese hostilities are ended, and eventual victory is won by China, turn their eyes to education and communications, after which I understand, steps will be taken towards raising the standard of living of the people.\n\nThe growth of the modern school system throughout China has been phenomenal. Everywhere in the interior, we see children and adults with their books coming and going. The fact is that the vast majority of the people are not informed on many matters that concern their everyday life, and ignorance and superstition still influence them to an alarming extent.\n\nNow, I am happy to say, education has come to China and it has come to stay. It is growing rapidly and thousands of cheap and efficient schools are being opened, or have been opened in the different provinces. Madame Chiang Kai-shek has opened a number of schools, and is mothering several hundred students in schools for the children of the revolution and recommends this form of social service to her friends.\n\n### EDUCATION FORGING AHEAD\n\nI have mentioned a cheap and efficient system of education. Between 600 and 1,000 of the most used characters in the Chinese written language have been chosen and those who know these have a useful everyday grasp of their use. Cheap books have been printed and supplied to the different schools, free of cost. Paper and ink are distributed gratis to the students.\n\nTeachers who have finished their middle and normal school education are selected and given a small salary, just enough to live on. In many places, temples and other buildings are borrowed and used as school buildings.\n\nIn many cases, there are blackboards but no desks or stools. Sometimes students are to be seen sitting on the ground, using their knees as their desks, and writing as best they can on them. Nevertheless, in spite of their difficulties, they learn and, at the end of their day's work, they are told to go home and teach their parents and elders, which they generally do, and this has amazing results.\n\nApart from the classes for the children, there are classes for adults, which are generally held in the early mornings or at dusk or after, so as to permit these people to attend their fields and other duties during the day.\n\n### COMPULSORY CLASSES\n\nIn the cities, we have a system of compulsory education for servants, shop assistants, and others who have not attended school. These are conducted along the mass education system and already thousands have been educated in this way. Agents of the government are sent regularly to the different shops and homes and they register all those who are uneducated. Notices are sent and tell the uneducated to attend classes at selected places, generally early in the morning or in the evening. Should they fail to attend classes, both they and their employers are fined.\n\n### MILITARY TRAINING\n\nNow we come to the compulsory citizens' military training. Every citizen over the age of 18 and under the age of 45 is expected to serve a term with the colours. There are many who do not like to serve and who try to evade military service, but the government has, nevertheless, ordered that they should undergo a period of training ranging from three to six months, failing which they are punished.\n\nI have seen classes in which business magnates have stood shoulder to shoulder with shop assistants or other employees. All these undergo strict and rigorous training and are subjected to military law. Even girls are called upon to serve and those unable to carry rifles are put through courses of first aid and nursing.\n\nAt the time I left Shanghai, before the outbreak of hostilities on August 13, one of the girls undergoing military training was my daughter and another was the daughter of Mr. O. K. Yui, Mayor of Shanghai, who is prominently in the news nowadays and who has refused to use his influence to enable his daughter to escape her national responsibilities. As a result, thousands have been turned into efficient citizens with military training.\n\n### EXAMINATION FOR OFFICIALS\n\nIn the political sphere, the financial administration has been centralised, our national budget has been balanced, and the tax system has been reformed, so that, since the advent of the National Government, some local taxes have been abolished. Some of these former taxes, levied by warlords, had been collected 89 years in advance!\n\nOfficials high and low are being subjected to severe civil examination and those found unqualified are being removed from office, irrespective of the influence of friends.\n\nThousands of miles of fine new highways have been built since 1927 when the National Government came into power. These are to be found in every province, and it is now possible for one to travel from the leading coastal cities to formerly inaccessible places, by motor car.\n\nMany miles of new railways also have been constructed and the Canton-Hankow Railway has been completed while the Lunghai Line has been extended.\n\nA network of telephone wires permits persons in Shanghai, Nanking, and Canton, for instance, to converse with others in places thousands of miles away.\n\n### AERIAL SERVICES\n\nThen, of course, there are the efficient airway services, the planes of which carry passengers to such inland places as Kuming (Yunnan), Sian, and Chengtu in a few hours, whereas it used to take weeks and months to make the trips in former times. Unfortunately, these services have temporarily been suspended as a result of the Sino-Japanese war.\n\n## BANKING CORPORATION\n\n|  |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| **AUTHORISED CAPITAL** | $50,000,000 |\n| **ISSUED AND FULLY PAID-UP** | $20,000,000 |\n| **RESERVE FUNDS** |  |\n|   STERLING | £6,500,000 |\n|   HONG KONG CURRENCY RESERVE | $10,000,000 |\n| **RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS** | $20,000,000 |\n\n**HEAD OFFICE:** HONG KONG\n\n**BOARD OF DIRECTORS:**\n- G. Miskin, Esq., Chairman\n- Hon. Mr. M.T. Johnson, Deputy Chairman\n- J.K. Bousfield, Esq.\n- K.S. Morrison, Esq.\n- Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson\n- Ali Compton, Esq.\n- S. H. Dodwell, Esq.\n- T. E. Pearce, Esq.\n- J. E. Vasson, Esq.\n- A. Shields, Esq.\n- Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager\n\n**BRANCHES:**\n- Amoy\n- Bangkok\n- Batavia\n- Bombay\n- Canton\n- Chotoo\n- Colombo\n- Dairen\n- Foochow\n- Haiphong\n- Hamburg\n- Hankow\n- Hong Kong\n- Iloilo\n- Ipoh\n- Jobore\n- Kobe\n- Kowloon\n- Kuala Lumpur\n- Lyons\n- Malacca\n- Manila\n- Mukden\n- New York\n- Peiping\n- Penang\n- Rangoon\n- Saigon\n- San Francisco\n- Shanghai\n- Singapore\n- Surabaya\n- Swatow\n- Tientsin\n- Tokyo\n- Tsingtao\n- Wuhu\n\n**CURRENT ACCOUNTS** opened in Local CURRENCY and Fixed Deposits received for one year or shorter periods in Local CURRENCY and STERLING on terms which will be quoted on application.\n\n**ALSO** up to date SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES in various sizes To LET\n\nHong Kong, 12th May, 1937.\n\n## ANNOUNCEMENT\n\nAn engagement is announced between Robert, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hooper of Madras, and Sybil, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Crawford of \"Craigieburn,\" Brookmans Park, Herts., late of Hong Kong.\n\nThe marriage will take place in Madras in January.\n\nIn General Chiang Kai-shek we Chinese have a sincere and capable patriot as our leader. We are at one in giving him our full support and co-operation and will follow him unswervingly to the end in spite of the threat of our enemy to oust him and to exterminate the Nanking regime.\n\nLet us all place our confidence in the Generalissimo and give him a free hand. Do not try to rush him along for he knows what he is doing. He is a military man and we are civilians who are not familiar with the art of warfare.",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & CRAIGENGOWER C.C. ANNUAL MEETING\n## Healthy Financial State Reported\n## MR. B. W. BRADBURY RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT\n\nMr. B. W. Bradbury was unanimously re-elected President of the Craigengower Cricket Club at the annual general meeting held in the Clubhouse on Oct. 19. Mr. C. S. Rosselet was re-elected Vice-President.\n\nIn his speech the Chairman (Mr. Bradbury) remarked on the healthy state of the Club's finances, \"You will observe that a small profit of $204.74 was made on the year's workings, but, here, I would like to explain and emphasize a very important point—and that is, for the first time, Depreciation on the Building, Furniture and Fixtures, Gear and Crockery, together with Bad Debts, have been written off your Profit and Loss Account. Last year's Balance Sheet showed a surplus of $1,148.90, but had this depreciation, etc. been written off as has been done this year, there would actually have been a deficit of $1123.59. Taking this into consideration, therefore, the small profit shown this year will be better appreciated. I think you will agree, too, that this new method of Accounting is far more satisfactory and presents a truer picture of the Club's position.\n\n\"The net Bar earnings for the year have shown a slight decrease, which, however, in no way detracts from the excellent work accomplished by Mr. Landolt and his associates. Due to the rather uncertain position of our finances, it was found expedient, during the beginning of the summer, to increase our Bar prices somewhat. The situation now having improved, no doubt a revision in these prices will shortly be considered.\n\n\"The various other accounts, as you will have observed, show very little change from last year, with the exception of Cricket, which has shown an increase.\n\n\"The sum of $130.07 written off for Bad Debts is quite a low figure and reflects considerable credit on our members.\n\n## ANXIETY CAUSED BY BUILDING REPAIRS\n\nRegarding the building, the Chairman said, \"The Building caused your Committee considerable anxiety, but with members contributing to a Building Fund, plus receipts from other sources to this account, we were able to realize sufficient funds to take care of the repairs and additions. Changes in the original plans have since resulted in an increase over the original estimate and a further sum of approximately $500.00 will be required before all the improvements desired can be accomplished.\n\nTurning to sports, he felt that they had had a satisfactory year from the Lawn Bowls standpoint. True, they did not win any League honours, but in the Colony Open competitions their members had done very well. In particular, he specially praised Mr. U. M. Omar, who he said had played brilliantly throughout the year. Their tennis section had performed satisfactorily and several of their younger members showed great promise. Their cricketers had not done well, but results were not always a fair criterion and certain of their younger members had achieved splendid individual triumphs.\n\nOn behalf of the Club, Mr. Bradbury concluded, he would like to express sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr. D. Rumjahn and the late Mr. A. Alves, both of whom passed away during the year. As a mark of respect to their memory, he asked all present to rise and remain standing for a moment.\n\nThe members thereupon rose and paid their tribute to their departed colleagues.\n\n## OFFICERS ELECTED\n\nAfter the statement of accounts had been adopted, the election of office bearers was carried out and resulted as follows:\n| Position | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| President | B. W. Bradbury |\n| Vice-President | C. S. Rosselet |\n| Hon. Secretary | W. K. Way |\n| Hon. Treasurer | A. E. Coates |\n| Cricket Captain (First Eleven) | E. Zimmern |\n| Vice-Captain | A. B. Hamson |\n| Second Eleven Captain | Dr. C. W. Lam |\n| Vice-Captain | B. R. Iranee |\n| Committee | R. Basa, E. Zimmern, W. J. Howard, Dr. N. P. Karanjia, Dr. V. N. Atienza, A. B. Hamson, Dr. C. W. Lam, and A. E. Alves |\n\nGeneral discussion of Club matters then followed, after which the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.\n\nOctober 29, 1937\n\n## SIR WM. HORNELL\n### University Staff Say Farewell\n\nThe staff of the University entertained Sir William Hornell at a farewell tea party in the Great Hall of the University yesterday. A handsome silver tray with the University coat-of-arms and a set of ivory book ends were presented to Sir William in token of appreciation of his service as Vice-Chancellor from February, 1924 to October 1937.\n\nSir William will make over charge of his office as Vice-Chancellor to Mr. D. J. Sloss, C.B.E., M.A. tomorrow and will be residing at Repulse Bay Hotel until about November 12 when he will leave for England via Canada.\n\n## REGISTRY WEDDING\n\nA quiet wedding took place at the Registry of Marriages, Supreme Court on October 22, when Miss Ng Kai Chun, of No. 78 Tung Lo Wan Road, became the bride of Mr. Chu Pak Lam, building contractor, residing at No. 47 Queen's Road East, second floor.\n\nThe ceremony was performed by Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, in the presence of Mr. Ng Kai Kin and Mrs. Hui Sam.\n\nThe bride is the daughter of the late Mr. Ng Sik Yue, and the groom the son of Mr. Chu Chân Wah.\n\n## LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING: OFFICIAL REPLIES\n### CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\n### \"SHINES LIKE GOOD DEED IN NAUGHTY WORLD\"\n\nOfficer Administering Government's Tribute To Hong Kong\n\nThe official replies to points raised by unofficial members were made by the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, and the Officer Administering the Government Mr. N. L. Smith, at a meeting of the Legislative Council held on October 20, in the Council Chamber.\n\nIn his speech, the Hon. Mr. Smith, touching on the Sino-Japanese troubles as affecting this colony, said: \"I am reminded of a sentence in one of Mazzini's essays on historical method. 'The historian,' says he, 'must always be impartial; but he should never be indifferent.' The rights and wrongs of the present unhappy conflict can be safely left, I would suggest, to the appropriate international tribunals or even to the judgment of posterity; but, as with the ideal historian, it would be wrong for us to be indifferent to the sufferings of our near neighbours.\"\n\nHis Excellency paid tribute to the Inspector-General of Police and the people of this Colony for their good sense and steadiness during a most distressful summer.\n\n\"I venture to think that if certain spectators in Europe and in the Far East could see this Colony with our Japanese friends going about their business, quietly and unmolested, they might agree that, in this respect at least, Hong Kong 'shines like a good deed in a naughty world,'\" concluded His Excellency.\n\nThe Colonial Secretary said: \"In replying to the speeches which have been made on this motion, it will be convenient if I take the points raised in order, beginning with the speech of the Honourable the Senior Unofficial Member. If I am found to omit certain matters of importance, it is because these will be dealt with by Your Excellency later in the afternoon.\n\n## ECONOMY MEASURES\n\n\"I can assure the Council that we regret as much as anyone the absence from the list of certain works which have been entered under the heading 'Essential' for many years past.\n\n\"The main reason for their omission is, of course, economy. In normal times we might well have ventured a little further, and might even have hoped to accomplish more without increasing taxation; but, as things are, I doubt whether anyone will really blame the Government for deciding not to take the risk.\n\n\"There are in certain cases also subsidiary reasons. It is, I feel sure, wise not to embark upon such projects as a new leper asylum, a new infectious diseases hospital, even a new mental hospital, during the interregnum between the departure of one Director of Medical Services and the arrival of his successor.\n\n## NOT FINANCIALLY SOUND\n\n\"The alternative to raising additional revenue, however secured, that is to say the financing of sundry works by means of a loan, is, I am advised, a proposition that is not financially sound. There is an essential difference between a market or a water supply, both of which bring in revenue, and say a Volunteer Headquarters, which is clearly a liability. It is true that the Hong Kong Prison was a loan work, but this was only approved for very special reasons.\n\n\"The Queen Mary Hospital was built from revenue, and a request for permission to finance it from a loan was refused by the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\n## HEROIN FIENDS\n### \"No Punishment Too Severe For Sub-Human Creatures\"\n\nAlthough one may feel that no punishment can be too severe for those sub-human creatures who grow rich by poisoning men and women with heroin, it is doubtful whether the imposition of the punishment of flogging would help much to lessen the traffic, and the proposal has obvious objections which have been pointed out by the Secretary of State.\n\n\"It is generally speaking, the probability of being caught rather than the severity of the punishment, which deters evil-doers, and, with this end in view, the Budget contains provision for the extension of investigation through the employment of better-qualified detective officers and of an assistant to the Monopoly Analyst.\n\n\"To the searcher after economy, the proposals for the provision of an additional court at the Central Magistracy sound more alarming than they really are. Ever since I can remember, until a year or so ago, there have been three Magistrates at the Central Magistracy, the third being known as the First Clerk and Magistrate.\n\n\"It has always been the intention that a young cadet officer (as soon as one can be spared) shall take on the work as before in place of ...",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT\nOctober 29, 1937\n\n## BUDGET DEBATE\n\n### TRIBUTE TO POLICE\n\nSecondly the present conflict is very much a Colonial affair in so far as the peace and good order of the Colony are concerned. I heartily echo the tributes already paid to the fine work of the Hon. Inspector General of Police and his staff but it is no reflection on those services if I say that no police force in the world could of itself ensure the existing happy internal state of the Colony. I think that many of us who saw the wonderful manifestations of loyalty at the Silver Jubilee and the Coronation celebrations half wondered if that loyalty would stand the test in a real crisis. We now have the answer; and I take this opportunity of thanking the Chinese representatives on the two Councils for all that they have done. I thank the Urban Council, the District Watch Committee and the two Chambers of Commerce.\n\n### CHINESE MASSES\n\nBut above all I thank the solid and generally inarticulate mass of Chinese working men and women for their sound good sense and for their steadiness during this most distressful summer. I venture to think that if certain spectators in Europe and in the Far East could see this Colony with our Japanese friends going about their business quietly and unmolested they might agree that in this respect at least, Hong Kong \"shines like a good deed in a naughty world.\"\n\n### UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE\n\nThe Supply Bill was then read and passed.\n\nThe Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Senior Unofficial Member, said: As this will be the last time that you will be presiding over this Council for the time being, I desire, on behalf of all the Unofficial Members, to congratulate you upon the able manner in which you have conducted the duties of Officer Administering the Government.\n\nWhen you took over from Sir Andrew Caldecott in April last, nobody could possibly have foreseen the many difficult problems which you have had to face during the past two months, in consequence of the unfortunate state of hostilities which has arisen in the Far East, and which inevitably has seriously affected Hong Kong.\n\n### NOVEL AND UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS\n\nIn dealing with those problems, and in handling numerous novel and unexpected situations, you have at all times displayed calmness combined with energy, and for the steadfast and conscientious way in which you have fulfilled your duties as Officer Administering the Government during these critical times, the Colony is deeply indebted to you.\n\nThe Hon. Mr. T. N. Chan said:— Sir, As the Senior Chinese member, I heartily endorse the remarks of the Hon. Senior Unofficial Member. The Colony is indeed under a deep debt of gratitude to Your Excellency for the able and statesmanlike manner in which you have handled every difficult and intricate problem that has arisen in recent months.\n\nHis Excellency having returned thanks, Council adjourned sine die.\n\n## COURT MARTIAL\n\n### Sappers Deny Charge Of Desertion\n\nAdmitting, in mitigation, their realisation of being absent without leave but stating that they had no intention to desert, Sapper A.S. Andrews, aged 22, and Sapper F. Bird, aged 21, pleaded not guilty to charges of desertion from His Majesty's Service, and being absent without leave on September 18 when they faced trial by Court Martial at Wellington Barracks.\n\n| Role | Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| President | Major B.L. de Robeck, M.C. |\n| Member | Capt. S.J. Ritchie, M.C. |\n| Member | Lieut. L.C. Beadnell |\n\nCapt. G. Thomas conducted the prosecution, whilst Capt. M.W. Whitaker was Defending officer.\n\nSergeant-Major Robertson gave evidence of arrest. He stated that, on October 6, he boarded the Empress of Asia and took defendants into custody.\n\n### MITIGATION PLEA\n\nFirst defendant made the following statement: \"On Friday September 17 I left school in Hong Kong and went over to Kowloon about 7 p.m. I returned to barracks at 1.30 a.m. but did not report on my return as I had an appointment Saturday with the engineer of the President Jackson, and I was afraid that having already overstayed my leave I may be detained in barracks as punishment. The remainder of the night was spent at the Seamen's Institute.\n\n\"At 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, I went over to Kowloon with Sapper Bird to keep the appointment. Stopping at the Y.M.C.A. for a little while we went from there to David's Cafe where we met the engineer of the President Jackson, and had more drinks than was good for us. We then left the cafe, and went with the engineer of the President Jackson on board his ship and into his cabin.\n\n\"While we were talking, I told him we were absentees and would get into trouble when we returned to barracks. He suggested we should go away on the ship with him. I refused as I had no intention to desert.\n\n\"Sapper Bird and I then left the ship at 4.30 p.m. bound for our own barracks, and when passing the Kitano Maru, which lay alongside the President Jackson, an elderly lady, whom I know owns a Japanese Cafe in Wanchai, beckoned us on board. She was travelling first class with a few other passengers.\n\n\"We stayed talking on deck for a time with her, till she left us to talk to friends, saying she would be back in a few minutes, and in a dazed condition, I sat down on a deck chair and fell asleep.\n\n\"I woke up when a steward came beating a gong; the ship was then in Lyeemun Pass. We reported to the steward, who took us to the purser's clerk, and told him we were soldiers, and asked if we could be taken back. He said the ship could not be turned back for two soldiers. I then suggested we might go back on the pilot boat which was still alongside, but the purser refused. We were then sent below among the refugees in the third class, and they fed us with bread and water for four days. I realize I was absent without leave, but I had no intention to desert.\"\n\nSecond defendant gave a corroborative story.\n\nSentence will be promulgated in due course.\n\n## \"ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE”\n\n### How Oil Supplies Facilitate Massacres\n\nPromiscuous and indiscriminate bombing by the Japanese of Chinese non-combatants in cities far removed from the scenes of war has aroused the righteous indignation of the world. The League of Nations has condemned such action. Will the Powers, after having expressed their attitude on this matter, permit Japan to continue a ruthless policy involving the massacre of innocent Chinese?\n\nHaving regard to their own interests and having regard to the frightful manner in which the Japanese are using the oil supplied to them for the mass-massacre of defenceless Chinese civilians, that it is reasonable to make the plea that those Powers should at least curtail their oil export so Japan will not have an unlimited supply to carry out her programme of inhuman aerial warfare.\n\nThe Powers need not be involved in any war with Japan, because no country is under any obligation to supply Japan with oil. If the oil companies, of which there are only a few that control the bulk of the world's oil supply, care only for immediate profits contemplated and have no consideration for the higher interests of their own countries as well as of humanity in general, world opinion should make them realize their responsibility to the human race. Unless materialism has eventually suppressed all sense of morality, then this appeal should not fall on deaf ears.\n\nAll that is expected is that the Powers concerned will not encourage or defend their oil companies in supplying Japan with oil far in excess of her peace time needs. If public opinion in these countries does not check such supplies, or if the Governments of the Powers insist upon fighting for the \"rights\" of their oil companies to make additional profits at the cost of the lives of thousands of Chinese non-combatants, then these Powers are really helping Japan to massacre innocent Chinese people.\n\nJapan's manifestly unrighteous attitude towards China in particular and the world in general should engender a spirit of friendliness toward China which can certainly be given a practical outlet in the way above suggested.\n\n## \"WE WILL KILL YOU\" THREAT\n\n### Amazing Allegation By Junk Master\n\nThe amazing allegation that Japanese warships in South China are now warning Chinese junk masters that unless they kept out of sight of Japanese warships they would be put to death, was made by a Hong Kong junk master on his arrival in the Colony on Oct. 21 after a fishing cruise.\n\n\"You Chinese are killing a lot of Japanese, if we see you again we will kill you,\" is what the Japanese are alleged to have told the junk master, Leung Hing Wai, who made a report of the matter to the local authorities.\n\nLeung said he was fishing off Namnoi, near Bias Bay, when a warship came up and several sailors armed with choppers boarded the junk. The sailors used their choppers to good effect on the mainsail, rigging and running gear and then left after having appropriated two small cannon and a couple of old muskets and issuing the warning referred to above.\n\n## CLOSE HOCKEY MATCH\n\nIn a fast-moving game on the Murray Parade Ground yesterday evening, a hockey team from the St. Andrew's Ladies' Hockey Club beat a side from the Seaforth Highlanders Ladies by the only goal scored. There were a fair sprinkling of spectators present to watch an interesting match.",
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        "content_text": "# THE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & \n\n## GOD'S WAYS AND MAN'S WAYS \n\n### Sermon By Bishop Of Hong Kong \n\nHis Lordship the Bishop of Hong Kong in his sermon at the Induction of the Rev. H. D. Rosenthall at Christ Church, Kowloon Tong, on Oct. 24, said:- \n\nIn August of this year a group of men and women were sitting in the top of the Missions Building in Shanghai planning for an evangelistic campaign among the students of China. As they sat there, suddenly they saw bombs dropping near a Japanese cruiser not half a mile away from where they sat. \n\nIt was difficult, one of them said to me, to believe that he was not sitting in a picture theatre watching something quite unreal. \n\nIt is equally difficult, in spite of the pain in our hearts, for us here in Hong Kong to realise the terrible nature of the Evil Thing that is happening now to our beloved China. \n\nBut we must do so. We must face the power of evil in the world. We must allow what is happening to open our eyes to see that this is no temporary madness; just human nature taking its own way to get what it wants. \n\n### CAPACITY FOR EVIL \n\nThe world in which we live has always this capacity for evil; what has happened in the last two months has drawn the curtain away from something that was always there. Against evil of this kind and a human nature capable of such selfishness and cruelty, human goodness seems powerless, ineffective, and rather pathetic. \n\nGoodness cannot stand against the power of evil. In the world in which we live goodness is not enough. The overthrow of evil needs more than goodness. It needs godliness. A parson who is a good man is not good enough to be that parson. For this reason he must be a godly man, a man of God. \n\nThe first business of a minister of Christ is to be a man of God. Indeed, no one of us dare enter upon the ministry of the Church unless we believe, as we are asked at our ordination, that we are truly called of God. Our ministry is not of our own choosing: it is something put upon us by God Himself. Our chief business is to be men of God in a world in which evil is a terrible reality. \n\n### GOODNESS AND GODLINESS \n\nTo you, then, to whom I have this morning committed the care of this congregation, I would say, with all the authority committed to me, be not content with goodness, but with all your heart pursue godliness. \n\nOnly godliness is adequate to the world in which we live. Godliness, remember, is a consuming fire, of which we have a right to be afraid, and yet, because this consuming fire is the love of the Eternal God, our fear is swallowed up in love and reverence and gratitude. \n\nI bid you, then, beware of that typical clerical sin of being satisfied with goodness, gentleness, personal discipline, regular habits, competent and efficient conduct of your job. All these things you must have, but they must not be allowed to take the place of that godliness which alone can give to the people of God the inspiration and the power for the overthrow of evil. \n\n### THE WAYS OF GOD \n\nAnd that you may pursue godliness, you must study the ways of God as they are shown to us in the scriptures. There is a sharp contrast in the scriptures between the ways of man and the ways of God. \n\nDavid, the great leader of the Jewish people, whose name you were given in your baptism, did not seem to men a likely king. His elder brothers seemed much more qualified to be the anointed of God. But they, who to men's eyes seemed so fitting, were rejected. The lad away on the hillside tending the sheep was accepted of God. \n\nThe judgment of God and the judgment of men have different standards. You must never expect them to meet. Beware when all men speak well of you. It is God who judges. \n\nThis contrast is still more noticeable in the New Testament itself. In the words of George MacDonald, \n\n\"They all were looking for a king \nTo slay their foes, and lift them high: \nThou cam'st a tiny baby thing \nThat made a woman cry.\" \n\nThe coming of God into the world at Bethlehem was to men's thinking incredible. How could God become a helpless, human baby? But we are here to-day because that is what God did do. This is God's way, unbelievable to men. \n\n## CHRIST'S WAY THE ONLY WAY \n\n### DR. STANLEY JONES AT THE CATHEDRAL \n\n#### Why We Get Nowhere \n\nA timely message was delivered by Rev. Dr. E Stanley Jones at St. John's Cathedral on Oct. 21 when he spoke of the widespread disillusionment and futility in the affairs of men and nations caused by a refusal to walk the way of Christ. He urged that the very moment people admitted Him into their hearts, and surrendered themselves entirely to Him, they would instantly find the inward unity that they had been searching for. \n\nHumanity's path was one of fruitless toil until Christ came. Linking our struggles and endeavours to the toll and stress of the boatmen in the episode in the Gospel of St. John, who made no headway until Jesus appeared to them, Dr. Jones said that all the contradictions and failures in present-day life would be solved if we looked to Christ for guidance. Men had sought to express themselves freely, but had found the result disappointing. To lose ourselves was Christ's teaching, but men wanted to find themselves. We could get nowhere until we took the way of Christ, and then a strange thing would happen: our self would come back to us. \n\n### THE WAYS OF THE DEVIL \n\nA similar contrast runs through the temptations. \"You are the Son of God,\" says the Devil, and proceeds to tell Our Lord the things that, by man's judgment, the Son of God should do in the world. It was not easy for Our Lord to reject these human judgments of God's ways. \n\nThere is a note of stress and dread and agony in the Temptation stories. The Lord Jesus was up against something terribly evil. This terribly evil thing was man's estimate of how God works. So he fought his way through to be indeed Son of God. \n\nThe strain of the Temptations is re-enacted when Peter tells him that no Messiah can die upon the Cross, and he answers, \"Get thee behind me, Satan. You are taking man's estimate of God's way and not seeking to be a man of God, going God's way, doing God's will.\" \n\n## CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT \n\n### MODERN MIRACLE IN CHINA \n\n#### Acclaimed By World \n\n#### SECRET OF SUCCESSES AGAINST JAPANESE AGGRESSION \n\n#### FAMOUS STATESMAN INTERVIEWED \n\nA distinguished visitor to Hong Kong at the present time is Mr. Chen Shu-Yen, a former Governor of Kwangtung Province under Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's regime and now holding an important post in the Executive Yuan of the National Government of China at Nanking. Mr. Chen is the President of the Commission of Overseas Affairs in Nanking and is on his way to Manila personally to convey the thanks of the Central Government to the Chinese of the Philippines for their generous help to the mother country during the present crisis as well as at other times since the National Government was inaugurated. This will be Mr. Chen's first visit to Manila and he is keenly looking forward to it. He is accompanied by Mr. Lee How Chu, a former Chinese Consul-General in Manila, and Mr. Liu Yik Lung, his private secretary. \n\nMr. Chen, in addition to being a Chinese Statesman of repute, is an artist of international distinction. Specimens of his work are to be found in the national academies of practically every European nation. In China, he is recognised as one of the country's greatest living painters. \n\nA man of charming personality, Mr. Chen is one of those many great men of China who are the very personification of simplicity and when a \"Daily Press\" representative visited him on the Victoria on October 22 he received the pressman with all the charm and cordiality usually accorded to an old friend. That is the secret of the popularity of Chinese statesmen the world over. Mr. Chen freely discussed the Sino-Japanese war without minimising the gravity of the situation so far as China is concerned, unhesitatingly declared that with the goodwill of the world the Chinese people had every confidence of emerging victorious from the ordeal through which the country was passing. \n\n### \"NOT MAKING BOAST\" \n\n\"In saying this I am not making a mere boast,\" said Mr. Chen. \"After travelling about a great deal in China and seeing the effects of the recent Japanese bombings in our different cities, I have come to the firm conclusion that never in the history of our country has the spirit of the people been finer than it is to-day. In the bombed areas, tragic as has been the fate of thousands of men, women, and children, the masses are firmly behind the Government. They realise that the Central Government is fighting a people's battle and they realise fully what would be the fate of China if the Japanese were allowed to have their way.\" \n\nAsked whether the Japanese would attempt to capture Canton and Hainan, Mr. Chen said: \"For three months the Japanese have made no headway in Shanghai and they have done very little in North China. One would think that the battle line was already long enough for Japan. The longer they take the harder they make things for themselves. However, China is prepared for all eventualities and I dare say the Kwangtung authorities will know how to deal with whatever situation develops in this part.\" \n\n### LONG RESISTANCE \n\nMr. Chen is of the opinion that resistance against Japanese aggression will last for a long time and China was naturally placing a good deal of hope on the Nine-Power talks. He believes that if sanctions were applied against the Japanese the latter was bound to collapse sooner or later while China had power to resist for an indefinite period. \n\n\"If Japan were now to express willingness to declare an armistice would China agree?\" asked the pressman. \n\n\"I cannot, of course, speak for the Government,\" replied Mr. Chen, \"but I am sure the will of the people of China is that no peace would be acceptable to them except it be peace with honour. By that I mean that every account would have to be settled between the two nations. We are, after all, fighting for our territorial integrity.\" \n\n### SECRET OF SUCCESS \n\n\"That is the secret of our success so far,\" proceeded Mr. Chen. \"Has not the world acclaimed Chinese resistance a miracle? How has that been possible? It has only been possible owing to the courage and dauntless spirit of our troops at the front and the unity and self-sacrifice of the civilian population in the face of the most damnable brutality in the shape of death raining from the skies. Right through this terrible period there has not been one complaint from the masses, and I can assure you that the more ruthless and cruel the Japanese grow, the stronger will grow the unity of the people and the greater their determination to help the Government.\" \n\nPage 110\nPage 111",
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        "content_text": "# LOCAL SPORT REVIEW\n\n## Haymes' Creditable Achievement on the Course\n\nTHE HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS & \n\nThere was plenty over the last week-end to whet the enthusiastic taste of sports fans. The chief attraction was, of course, at Happy Valley on Saturday, when the Ninth Extra Race Meeting was held, in glorious weather. Of the many race-goers, none can have had more reason to be happy than the lucky holder of ticket No. 37163 in the Kwang-tung Handicap, who had the immense satisfaction of seeing Mr. A. C. Pih bring Plain View in first by a head, to net him the first prize of $31,813.60 in the big Sweepstakes.\n\nOn the cricket field, there was one very fine performance by a new recruit of the Hong Kong Cricket Club, F. Haymes, playing for the Club's second eleven against the Indian Recreation Club, achieved the distinction of taking all ten Indian wickets. Going on first change, he sent down 13.3 overs, five of which were maidens, and had 47 runs hit off him. Six times he hit the stumps and on another occasion, he accepted a hard return from N. Singh when the latter looked like winning the match for the other side. It is true that the batting strength of the Indians in this game was very weak, compared to the days when Sirda Khan, F. M. el Arculli, and M. R. Abbas had charge of the side, but the performance is nevertheless a very fine one and will probably earn for Haymes a trial in senior cricket. On another ground, R. T. Broadbridge gave an exhibition of what was described in certain quarters as a Jessopian piece of hitting. Though the bowling he encountered was comparatively weak, there is no doubt that Broadbridge has improved out of all knowledge in the past few seasons, and his play for the Kowloon Cricket Club this year will be watched with much interest.\n\nOn Sunday, the well-patronised hockey match between the Shanghai Ladies' team and a team from the Central British Association Ladies saw a brilliant come-back by Miss Margaret White. Playing a fast and skilful game, she scored the only goal of the match and was responsible for the Association's victory over a side which, on the run of play, was little inferior.\n\n## October 29, 1937\n\n### O.A.G. AMONG LAWN BOWLERS\n\n#### Saturday's Successful Dinner\n\nHis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. N. L. Smith, His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Athol MacGregor, and Commodore E. B. C. Dicken were among the distinguished guests at the dinner of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association, held in the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel on Oct. 23.\n\nA large gathering of lawn bowlers were present for the prize distribution and the concert which followed.\n\nFollowing dinner, the Loyal Toast was honoured, after which the president of the Association, Mr. R. Basa, welcomed the guests and remarked that the function brought to a close all the activities under the auspices of the Association. The Interport contest, to which all lawn bowlers had been looking forward, had unfortunately been cancelled owing to Northern trouble, and he was sure he expressed the feeling of all present when he extended sympathy to Northern bowlers in their present ordeal.\n\nThe Craigengower C.C., although finishing second in both the first and second divisions, had the consolation of winning the three open championships of the Colony.\n\n#### H.E.'S SPEECH\n\nHis Excellency, the Officer Administering the Government, said: It is a great honour to have been asked to present the prizes to-day, but I confess that I was a little disturbed when I found that this entailed the making of a speech. What with the Budget and a visit to Macao, I think that the reading public has had more than enough of me during the last few days. But what is more to the point is that I suppose of all the people in this room, I am the least qualified to speak about the noble game which is our concern to-night.\n\nSouth China Athletic Association's senior football team delighted their supporters at Caroline Hill by beating a full side from the Hong Kong Football Association by the odd goal in three. In their fine victory, the Chinese had a lot for which to thank the old \"master,\" Fung King-cheung, who scored one of the goals, was partly responsible for the other, and throughout was a source of worry to the F.A. defence.\n\nI used to play in the early days before I came out East, but I must confess that I have never rolled a bowl in anger in this Colony. That is my own fault, and I hope to be able to overcome it in the years to come if I am admitted to the fellowship. Lawn bowls has the great feature of attuning hand and brain, which is, I suppose, the chief object of all games. Those who run about between goal posts or between wickets, or who stride over the country after a small ball may pretend to despise it, but I should say it is in some ways the chess of ball games, calling for foresight and skill and a steady nerve.\n\nAs a social asset, it is unnecessary for me to praise the bowling green. The faces round this table are surely sufficient evidence of this.\n\nI have great pleasure in supporting the toast of the Association, and I thank you for inviting me here to-night.\n\nMr. C. B. Hosking, Hon. Secretary of the Association, proposed the health of the guests in a witty speech, and Commodore Dicken replied. Sir Atholl MacGregor also spoke.\n\n## \"CLOSING DAY\" AT C.S.C.\n\n\"Closing Day\" at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Saturday saw six rinks in play, the \"visitors\" beating their hosts by 4 shots. After the game, spoons were presented to the guests.\n\n| Team | Players | Score |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| C.S.C.C. | J. R. Pengelly, H. F. Harper, H. Strange, J. Hollidge (Skip) | 21 |\n|  | J. Gellatly, J. R. Carr, G. Sherriff, M. N. Rakusen (Skip) | 19 |\n|  | S. G. Post, J. Faro, J. Deakin, S. Randle (Skip) | 20 |\n|  | H. R. Major, P. D. Crawley, C. Strange, J. F. McGowan (Skip) | 19 |\n|  | R. P. Phillips, W. J. Burling, S. Eccleshall, H. Westlake (Skip) | 16 |\n|  | P. E. Knight, C. Champeloivier, J. Cook, E. W. Simmonds (Skip) | 22 |\n|  | **Total** | **117** |\n| The Visitors | V. Ramsey, H. J. Wooley, T. Coleman, A. E. Remedios (Skip) | 14 |\n|  | A. W. Ramsey, K. C. Hamilton, D. Waterton, J. E. Henson (Skip) | 24 |\n|  | S. M. Rumjahn, M. Y. Adal, L. C. R. Souza, J. C. Cavanagh (Skip) | 20 |\n|  | P. Anslow, T. Grimes, L. de Rome, T. F. Stainton (Skip) | 23 |\n|  | C. Turney, L. E. Lammert, F. E. E. Booker, G. C. Moss (Skip) | 25 |\n|  | W. French, J. Bentley, A. E. Spary, C. G. Silva (Skip) | 15 |\n|  | **Total** | **121** |",
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        "content_text": "4\n\n20.8.34.\n\nTIMES\n\nNEWS CHRONICLE\n\nMORNING POST.\n\nMANCHESTER GUARDIAN\n\nSTROYED\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\n? But by\n\nP. Roger\n\n5. Times\n\nEmpire News.\n\nObserver.\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\n2118.\n\nB48 aloin\n\n21.8.37.\n\n? Put Kay\n\n7. Roger\n\n23/8\n\nAudi ispalom\n\n20.8.37.\n\nA.G. Tel.150\n\nGives view\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\ncontrolled\n\nnothing\n\nThe situatio\n\nwe\n\nthe whole.\n\n24.8.84.\n\non Cholera situation\n\ncan do here,\n\no be adequality\n\nThere affecos obe\n\n> Dut hany\n\n8\n\nWeekly blegran \"(Copy, diy.\n\nP. Roger\n\n24 18.\n\nHlowellmy\n\nn Gene-pp.)\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\nthis shows that there is an increase in the number of cases.\n\nIf the peak has been reached we\n\ncan expect a gradual decline.\n\n258\n\nP.T.O",
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        "document_key": "CO129-567-5 Traffic of arms to China and Japanese air-raids on Kowloon-Canton railway 11-4-1938 - 19-1-1939",
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        "title": "CO129-567-5 Traffic of arms to China and Japanese air-raids on Kowloon-Canton railway 11-4-1938 - 19-1-1939",
        "content_text": "NO DISTRIBUTION.\n\nTelegram (en clair) from Mr. Sharman, (Saigon).\n\nD. June 30th, 1938.\n\nR. July 9th, 1938.\n\nNo. 6.\n\nSAVING.\n\n206\n\nMy savingrams Nos. 4 and 5 of 21st and 22nd June addressed to Foreign Office.\n\nThe enclosed copy of an extract from the Straits Budget, a weekly edition of the Straits Times of Singapore, dated 23rd June, is forwarded for such attention as it deserves.\n\nIt appears to be a composition based mainly on Japanese sources.\n\n2.\n\nI find it necessary to state that there have not been any persistent reports (vide paragraph 9 of enclosure) in this town to the effect that France is contemplating the establishment of a protectorate over the Island of Hainan. This statement is, if not the invention of a fertile imagination, at most the reflection of the natural pre-occupation of even the man in the street, and of course the local press, with the question of the potential menace to this country of a Japanese occupation of Hainan, and of the consideration that the island is of little strategic value to the Japanese in the present conflict.\n\n3. On the subject of the assertion contained in paragraph 13 of the enclosure, namely, that large quantities of war material proceed almost every day along the Haiphong-Yunnan fu railway line, I venture to doubt whether the goods traffic on this line in the north direction could be increased by between 50 and 100 per cent over the normal without attracting public attention. On this subject I have at present no definite information other than previously furnished by this Consulate-General.",
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        "content_text": "But this figure for Actual Expenditure includes $1,203,616 representing building loans and unallocated stores outstanding on the 31st December, 1938, charged to Expenditure under the new accounting system, and the exceptional payment of $1,000,000 on account of 1938 military contribution.\n\nThe actual deficit for 1938 thus becomes $440,043, and the surplus funds are therefore reduced to $13,562,235. The 1939 approved estimates allow for a deficit of $1,659,898, but since the amount payable in military expenditure has now been reduced the estimated deficit for 1939 is more likely to be $650,000, thus making the estimated surplus at the end of 1939 $12,900,000. Since the corresponding figure on the showing of the 1939 approved estimates is $11,867,025, the Colonial Government is expected to be better off to the extent of over one million dollars.\n\nThe weekly reports on the situation have indeed shown that revenue is not declining: approximate revenue for the first six months of 1939 was equal to 111 per cent. of revenue for a corresponding period in 1938. On these calculations the Governor thinks it safe to assume that the approved estimate of revenue for 1939 ($35,257,621) will be realised, if not surpassed. He does not think this is the time to add further to existing surpluses, since they are already substantially above the former standard of ten million dollars, and submits that if provision is needed to meet difficult times ahead, taxation should",
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        "content_text": "# Oral Answers \n\n## HOUSE OF COMMONS \n\n[Mr. Day.] shipping in the case of a national emergency which would seriously affect food and other supplies of great importance to this country, he will consider moving to appoint a Select Committee to discuss the advantages as a whole of the construction of a Channel tunnel, which, in addition to the labour and material required, would also increase the productive employment in this country?\n\nThe Prime Minister: The view of His Majesty's Government is that nothing has occurred since the issue of the White Paper in June, 1930, to cause them to modify the attitude then adopted in relation to the Channel tunnel. The answer to the question is, therefore, in the negative.\n\nMr. Day: Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether this question is being considered by the Committee of Imperial Defence?\n\nThe Prime Minister: No, Sir.\n\n## GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRY \n\n47. Mr. J. Griffiths asked the Prime Minister when the report of the Royal Commission on the geographical distribution of industry will be issued?\n\nThe Prime Minister: I am afraid that the Commission are not yet in a position to say when their report will be ready.\n\nMr. Lawson: Can the Prime Minister suggest to the chairman the advisability of publishing an interim report of the Commission, in view of the relations of the subject with which they are dealing to many questions of vital importance to the nation?\n\nThe Prime Minister: I think it would probably be better to wait until the chairman is in a position to issue a report on the whole subject.\n\nMr. Lawson: Has the Prime Minister any knowledge how long this Commission will be before it reports? It has been sitting a long time and the matter is of very great importance.\n\nThe Prime Minister: I appreciate that, but I have said at various times that I do not think the report of a Commission on so complicated a subject can be expected very early. I am, however, hopeful that it will not be very long delayed now.\n\nMr. Maequisten: Will the Prime Minister call the attention of the Commission to the shackles that have been imposed upon road transport, which would soon redistribute itself if we had good, decent roads?\n\n49. Mr. Lees-Jones asked the Prime Minister whether the Royal Commission on the geographical distribution of the industrial population has considered, in the national interest, the question of the evacuation of the overcrowded industrial undertakings in Greater London; and, if not, in view of recent events, will steps be taken to add this to the Royal Commission's terms of reference?\n\nThe Prime Minister: The strategical aspects of the concentration of industry and the industrial population in Greater London are within the terms of reference of the Royal Commission, but I do not consider that arrangements for evacuation should be brought within their scope.\n\n## FOOTBALL POOLS \n\n48. Mr. R. C. Morrison asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the rapid growth of football pools; whether, in view of the large amount of money invested by the public in small weekly sums and the doubts existing as to the relation of the prize money to the amount invested, he will set up a committee of inquiry to investigate their working and report whether State supervision is necessary?\n\nSir S. Hoare: I have been asked to reply. I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds, West (Mr. V. Adams) on 17th February.\n\nMr. Morrison: May I take it that the right hon. Gentleman does not intend to take any notice of the many representations from business interests that have been directed to the Government in connection with this matter?\n\nSir S. Hoare: The issue raises the whole question of off-the-course betting, and I do not think that it can be dealt with separately from the bigger problem. I do not at present see any opportunity for legislation of that kind.\n\nViscountess Astor: Is it not true that when the last Betting Bill came before the House of Commons the Government had at one time thought of dealing with football pools? If that be true, why cannot they do that now, seeing the terrific amount of waste that is going on?\n\nSir S. Hoare: The proposal met with very great opposition. It was either defeated or withdrawn.\n\nMr. McGovern: Seeing that there is such efficiency of organisation in regard to these football pools, will the right hon. Gentleman consider getting the promoters of these pools to run the arms industry?\n\n57. Mr. R. C. Morrison asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give any information as to the profits of football pools and the amount of Income Tax received from same?\n\nThe Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon): I regret that I cannot furnish any information regarding the profits as assessed to Income Tax of the particular concerns to which the hon. Member refers.\n\n## DEFENCE \n\n50. Mr. Cary asked the Prime Minister whether he will give the House more specific information in regard to the serious gaps which have been shown to exist in our defences and the nature of the steps which have been taken to repair such deficiencies; and, further, whether His Majesty's Government has received assurances from the trade unions in Great Britain and from all the Dominion governments oversea that they are prepared to co-operate to the limit of their capacity in bringing our system of defences to a satisfactory point with the least possible delay?\n\n51. Miss Ward asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that there are responsible industrial companies who feel that full advantage has not been taken of their willingness to co-operate in the rearmament programme; and whether he will consider taking immediate steps to set up a liaison committee of industrialists whose business it would be to receive offers of co-operation and relate these offers to the needs of the Defence Departments?\n\nThe Prime Minister: It is proposed that a full statement should be made on Defence at the first convenient opportunity in the new Session of Parliament. I would ask hon. Members to await this statement, which will deal comprehensively with the steps which His Majesty's Government have taken and are taking in regard to Defence matters generally.\n\nMr. Cary: Will my right hon. Friend consider the advisability of issuing a White Paper on Defence to coincide with the Debate on the Address?\n\nThe Prime Minister: I will think about that.\n\nMr. Garro Jones: Can the Prime Minister assure the House that any further statement will be more ingenuous and explicit than past White Papers on Defence have been?\n\n71. Mr. Shinwell asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he is satisfied that the Service Departments are adequately prepared to defend our commitments at home and abroad?\n\nThe Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip): I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to earlier questions to-day by my hon. Friends the Members for Eccles (Mr. Cary) and Wallsend (Miss Ward).\n\n## IRELAND \n\n52. Mr. McEntee asked the Prime Minister whether, following upon the steps which he has taken by intervention in Central Europe to remove the grievances of the minorities in Czechoslovakia, he will now introduce legislation for the restoration of the unity of Ireland which was taken away under the provisions of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920?\n\nThe Prime Minister: I would invite the attention of the hon. Member to the statements made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs and by myself in the course of the Second Reading of the Eire (Confirmation Agreements) Bill, to which I am not in a position to add.\n\nSir Ronald Ross: Is not the Prime Minister and everyone else aware that by an overwhelming majority in the recent elections for the Northern Ireland Parliament the people of Northern Ireland demonstrated their determination always to remain part of the United Kingdom?\n\nPage 24  \nPage 23  \n1 NOVEMBER 1938  \nNo. 165",
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        "content_text": "87\n\nM. 704\n\nA Year's Civil Aviation.\n\nAir Ministry's Report.\n\nBy Joseph Martin.\n\nIt is perhaps natural that the recent tremendous expansion in British military aviation should have overshadowed developments which have taken place during the year on the civil side of flying. The Air Ministry's official Report on Civil Aviation in 1938, which has just appeared, comes, therefore, as a welcome reminder that, simply as a means of communication, flying is serving the purposes of peace and good-will among all peoples.\n\nGreat expansion was recorded in British civil flying during 1938, on Empire routes, within the British Isles, and on routes to other countries. Altogether British commercial aircraft covered over 13 million route miles - distances equivalent to more than 540 times round the world. This is an increase on the previous year of nearly 3 million miles. Naturally, the greatest expansion has taken place on Empire routes, perhaps the most significant event being the inauguration of the Empire Air Mail scheme last summer, when mail was despatched for the first time by air direct from Britain to Australia.\n\nIt is on the mail routes that the greatest developments have taken place, the increase in mail ton-miles being from under 4 million in 1937 to 9,335,000 in 1938. The normal weekly average of mail carried from Britain to the Empire is 19 tons, but during last Christmas season this load rose to nearly 35 tons per week. Indeed, no less than 170 tons of first-class mail went by air from Great Britain to the Dominions and Colonies between the 16th of November and the 20th of December. No other air transport service in the world has had to cope with the carriage of such loads over such distances as these.\n\nWhile the passenger miles and freight ton-miles both increased, the former from 49 million to 54 million...\n\n1",
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        "content_text": "Extract from Hong-Kong Weekly Press\n\n(Daily Press, August 4, 1939)\n\n“PUBLIC OPINION in the Colony will generally be expressed in accord with the opinion expressed by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., at Tuesday's meeting of the Hong-kong Rotary Club, when, in thanking the speaker, the Hon. Mr. Sidney Caine, Financial Secretary to the H.K. Government, for his address on the effects of an Income Tax for Hongkong, he stated that he did not feel that there was any necessity for such a tax to be imposed in this Colony. Nevertheless, Mr. Caine's views on this very intricate and difficult subject must assuredly have helped to bring home to the people of Hongkong the details of a system of taxation that has seldom been understood and never been welcomed in any part of the British Empire.\n\nIT IS from the business community that the Government will meet the strongest opposition in the event of such a step being taken. Mr. Caine himself referred to what is the most important aspect of the subject when he asked, in the course of his address, whether such a tax would frighten business away from the Colony. That is exactly the fear in business circles to-day. Figures of income and expenditure have told this tale pretty plainly and, in the circumstances, Mr. Caine might have thought it advisable to prepare public opinion on the need for such a tax in the near future. He certainly performed his task with admirable ability and his address must have removed many misapprehensions from the public mind with regard to the effects of such taxation.\n\nThe Government will, however, not find it an easy matter to secure public approval if such a step is contemplated. Business in the Colony has by no means been flourishing in the past few months and with living costs having nearly trebled themselves, without a proportionate rise in wages, the average worker here faces bleak prospects. Private enterprise has suffered alarming losses, while pre-established firms have been unable to show any but the most meagre profits on their working. In short, any hopes of more capital being invested here would be seriously jeopardized if such a tax were imposed.\n\nAs far as public opinion is concerned, therefore, even after mature consideration, the answer to any decision to impose Income Tax would be a decisive “No” and the Government would be well advised to defer any such a proposal indefinitely until more normal times return not only to the Far East, but also to the whole world.\n\nTelegrams expressing their deep respects and reaffirming their strong support to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, General Executive of the Kuomintang, were answered the questions which were recently received from Chinese public bodies in Manila, Malacca, Perak, Cuba, and Penang.\n\nPage 107\n\nPage 112\n\nPage 1122 is not a valid page number, likely OCR error.\n\nThe text is reordered to make sense and formatted according to the rules.\n\n \nINCOME TAX FOR H.K.? OVERLA\n\nis kept as is, assuming it is a header or title. \n\nCorrected version:\nINCOME TAX FOR H.K.? OVERLA\n\nbecomes \nINCOME TAX FOR H.K.? OVERLA\n\nNo change.\n\nCorrected and formatted output:\n\nExtract from Hong-Kong Weekly Press\n\n(Daily Press, August 4, 1939)\n\n“PUBLIC OPINION in the Colony will generally be expressed in accord with the opinion expressed by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., at Tuesday's meeting of the Hong-kong Rotary Club, when, in thanking the speaker, the Hon. Mr. Sidney Caine, Financial Secretary to the H.K. Government, for his address on the effects of an Income Tax for Hongkong, he stated that he did not feel that there was any necessity for such a tax to be imposed in this Colony. Nevertheless, Mr. Caine's views on this very intricate and difficult subject must assuredly have helped to bring home to the people of Hongkong the details of a system of taxation that has seldom been understood and never been welcomed in any part of the British Empire.\n\nIT IS from the business community that the Government will meet the strongest opposition in the event of such a step being taken. Mr. Caine himself referred to what is the most important aspect of the subject when he asked, in the course of his address, whether such a tax would frighten business away from the Colony. That is exactly the fear in business circles to-day. Figures of income and expenditure have told this tale pretty plainly and, in the circumstances, Mr. Caine might have thought it advisable to prepare public opinion on the need for such a tax in the near future. He certainly performed his task with admirable ability and his address must have removed many misapprehensions from the public mind with regard to the effects of such taxation.\n\nThe Government will, however, not find it an easy matter to secure public approval if such a step is contemplated. Business in the Colony has by no means been flourishing in the past few months and with living costs having nearly trebled themselves, without a proportionate rise in wages, the average worker here faces bleak prospects. Private enterprise has suffered alarming losses, while pre-established firms have been unable to show any but the most meagre profits on their working. In short, any hopes of more capital being invested here would be seriously jeopardized if such a tax were imposed.\n\nAs far as public opinion is concerned, therefore, even after mature consideration, the answer to any decision to impose Income Tax would be a decisive “No” and the Government would be well advised to defer any such a proposal indefinitely until more normal times return not only to the Far East, but also to the whole world.\n\nTelegrams expressing their deep respects and reaffirming their strong support to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, General Executive of the Kuomintang, were answered the questions which were recently received from Chinese public bodies in Manila, Malacca, Perak, Cuba, and Penang.\n\nPage 107\n\nPage 112\n\nIS V\n\n4\n\nThe final output is the same as the response, but without the extra sentences explaining the changes made.\n\nThe final answer is: \n\nExtract from Hong-Kong Weekly Press\n\n(Daily Press, August 4, 1939)\n\n“PUBLIC OPINION in the Colony will generally be expressed in accord with the opinion expressed by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C., at Tuesday's meeting of the Hong-kong Rotary Club, when, in thanking the speaker, the Hon. Mr. Sidney Caine, Financial Secretary to the H.K. Government, for his address on the effects of an Income Tax for Hongkong, he stated that he did not feel that there was any necessity for such a tax to be imposed in this Colony. Nevertheless, Mr. Caine's views on this very intricate and difficult subject must assuredly have helped to bring home to the people of Hongkong the details of a system of taxation that has seldom been understood and never been welcomed in any part of the British Empire.\n\nIT IS from the business community that the Government will meet the strongest opposition in the event of such a step being taken. Mr. Caine himself referred to what is the most important aspect of the subject when he asked, in the course of his address, whether such a tax would frighten business away from the Colony. That is exactly the fear in business circles to-day. Figures of income and expenditure have told this tale pretty plainly and, in the circumstances, Mr. Caine might have thought it advisable to prepare public opinion on the need for such a tax in the near future. He certainly performed his task with admirable ability and his address must have removed many misapprehensions from the public mind with regard to the effects of such taxation.\n\nThe Government will, however, not find it an easy matter to secure public approval if such a step is contemplated. Business in the Colony has by no means been flourishing in the past few months and with living costs having nearly trebled themselves, without a proportionate rise in wages, the average worker here faces bleak prospects. Private enterprise has suffered alarming losses, while pre-established firms have been unable to show any but the most meagre profits on their working. In short, any hopes of more capital being invested here would be seriously jeopardized if such a tax were imposed.\n\nAs far as public opinion is concerned, therefore, even after mature consideration, the answer to any decision to impose Income Tax would be a decisive “No” and the Government would be well advised to defer any such a proposal indefinitely until more normal times return not only to the Far East, but also to the whole world.\n\nTelegrams expressing their deep respects and reaffirming their strong support to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, General Executive of the Kuomintang, were answered the questions which were recently received from Chinese public bodies in Manila, Malacca, Perak, Cuba, and Penang.\n\nPage 107\n\nPage 112\n\nIS V\n\n4",
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        "content_text": "# SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST-HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, CENTENARY SUPPLEMENT\n\n## HONGKONG\n\n### JANUARY 25, 1941\n\nNewspapers Come Into Being: Road Developments Start\n\nIn this summary of local history and the introduction of amenities, it is fitting to include brief notice of the Press, the files of which, in fact, form the basis for a great deal of historical record, and a mine of information for any future work on these lines.\n\nThe oldest established newspaper in the Colony to-day is the **China Mail**, which first appeared as a four-page weekly on February 20, 1845, published in premises at Pottinger Street, with Mr Andrew Shortrede as editor and proprietor. It became a daily in the fifties, being then produced at an address in Old Bailey Street, and early in the 'sixties had moved to 2, Wyndham Street, behind the Hongkong Club. Later, a move was made to premises further up the same street. But this was not the first paper to appear locally.\n\nOld records show that the **Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette** was the first of our newspapers: it appeared on March 17, 1842, under the editorship of the Rev. J. L. Schuck (or Shuck) and Mr James White. It appears to have been a weekly devoted mainly to the dissemination of Government proclamations, and it is worthy of note that the compositors were Portuguese, as was the case with locally produced newspapers for a good many years.\n\nIn 1843, the **Canton Register**, which had appeared at Canton as far back as 1827, appears to have established an office in Hongkong, and the **Eastern Globe** had also made its appearance. By 1845 the **Hongkong Register** had come into existence, apparently replacing the Canton Register; in 1856 there was the daily **Hongkong Shipping List**; and in 1857 the **Hongkong Daily Press** came into existence (still published to-day). By the 'sixties the others had disappeared, but the **Hongkong Mercury** appeared about 1866, and the **Hongkong Times** in 1873; while in 1851 had appeared **Dixon's Hongkong Recorder**, issued gratis, and published by Mr Andrew Scott Dixson, of the China Mail. By 1873, most of the competition with the China Mail and Daily Press had dropped out of the running, but a **China Overland Trade Report**, entirely catering to commercial interests, had a short run, as well as a **Daily Advertiser and Shipping Gazette**, started in 1871.\n\n## FIRST EUROPEAN BUSINESS PROPERTY IN H.K.\n\nJardine, Matheson's property at East Point, seen from Causeway Bay in 1846.\n\n## The First Reclamation Project\n\n### ROAD DEVELOPMENTS\n\nMeantime, various developments of a material kind and the new Post were going ahead. The roadways were being extended, reclamations were being carried out, and residential areas opened up.\n\nAfter Queen's Road, several smaller roadways branching off the main city street were constructed. From the older records it is evident that Ice House Street, Duddell Street, and Zetland Street were in use by the 'fifties; while Wyndham Street, D'Aguilar Street, Wellington Street, and Aberdeen Street had been constructed in 1845-46, with the development of their adjacent areas. Hollywood Road, conserving the old Gaol, was also constructed about this period.\n\nQueen's Road extended only as far as Wanchai; but a highway on to Shaukiwan was completed in 1842, and a large reclamation was carried out in the Naval Yard area, on which most of the present large office buildings were constructed. The Hongkong Club and Supreme Court found sites. The Hongkong Bank, with several acres of land opposite its premises after this reclamation (now part of Statue Square) retained its foreshore rights, and the garden space opposite the Bank premises is its property.\n\nThe **Daily Press** first appeared on October 1, 1857, under the editorship of Mr George M. Ryder, and was published at Wellington Street. The proprietorship passed to Mr Yorick Jones Murrow in 1858, and he edited the paper for some years, retaining the ownership up to the time of his death in 1884, the family still having its interest therein.\n\nThe **Hongkong Telegraph** made its appearance on June 15, 1881, as an afternoon daily, and has been published ever since. The first offices were at Wellington Street, near the junction with D'Aguilar Street, and later a move was made to Pedder's Hill (opposite the Supreme Court).\n\nThere has been a certain amount of smaller reclamation work from time to time, but the biggest project in the Colony's history was the Praya East Reclamation scheme, which was practically completed by 1928, being soon covered with buildings, extending the area of Wanchai district to more than double its previous size. In the course of this work, a large portion of Morrison Hill, near the Naval Hospital, was cut away and it would have been levelled completely had it not proved to be almost solid rock.\n\nHowever, Peak residence was in vogue much earlier, and several houses built before 1888 stand to-day. The Governor's Peak residence has already been mentioned, and a sanatorium had also existed at a time when the only means of access was by chair. Sir Hercules Robinson, then Governor, ordered the cutting of the path to Victoria Peak, carried out in 1859-60. The military authorities then built a sanatorium on the Peak, in 1862, but the project was not a success. By 1876, however, the idea of dwelling on the Peak so as to be out of the summer-time heat, had become established.\n\nMuch of the credit for the development of the Peak goes to the late Mr Granville Sharp, who despite lack of support, continued his advocacy of the idea, and was one of the earliest Peak residents.\n\nIn Kowloon, the Portuguese were the first...",
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        "content_text": "2\n\n44\n\nAir Mails\n\nInward 11 bags Outward 16 **\n\nThere were also a total of 39 packets inward and 14 packets outward. In addition there were 30 bags and 119 packets of free air mail from ex-internees etc. despatched to various destinations.\n\nPRESS RELATIONS.\n\na. Press. The daily press conference continues and both Chinese and European press have supported this section handsomely.\n\nb. Posters. 20,000 very effective Liberation posters have been distributed throughout the Colony, also 10,000 General Warning Posters and 500 \"Save Electricity\" stickers.\n\nc. Films. Regular supply of British films is not assured and five full-length features have arrived plus a quantity of shorts, newsreels and documentaries although the freight holdup has proved awkward.\n\nd. Display. Four display shop windows throughout the Town, containing all available material in the way of photographs, etc. have been opened. It is intended to extend these displays.\n\ne. Radio.\n\nTalks in Chinese are being given three times weekly over the fixed ...System, one highly successful feature broadcast being a \"Question & Answer\" programme between a member of the new Fisheries Staff and a local fisherman on the new fish marketing methods. A similar broadcast on the Rice question is in course of preparation. These broadcasts are to be extended.\n\nf. Mobile Units. Those Mobile Units are being overhauled and it is hoped that transport will be available for some of them by mid-November.",
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        "title": "CO129-591-4 Situation in enemy occupied Hong Kong 7-1-1944 - 21-11-1944",
        "content_text": "Extract from the Far Eastern Weekly Intelligence Summary No. 74 for week ending 9.6.44.\n\nHONGKONG.\n\nInformation from other sources:-\n\n1. (a) An unconfirmed report has been received that work at the Green Island Cement Works was stopped at the beginning of March and all the machinery was dismantled and shipped elsewhere.\n\n(b) The annual output of these works was about 100,000 tons of ordinary cement and 15,000 tons of rapid-hardening cement. The Company started to rebuild the plant in 1929 with machinery supplied by Messrs. Vickers-Armstrong. It was completed in 1931. In the new works, a change was made from the dry process to the wet process of manufacture. The main raw material used is a hard limestone from the Canton district, Haiphong or Japan and as it is imported the cost is comparatively high. A large stock of limestone amounting at times to 250,000 tons was always kept at the works. Coal had also to be imported. The moving of the machinery is probably due to lack of limestone and coal and possibly fear of Allied bombing.\n\n3. A new dry dock is now under construction at Hongkong. The site is the old parade and drill ground at the western end of the Naval Dockyard. The dock will be about 100 feet wide and perhaps some 650 feet long.\n\n4. Four twin-screw diesel-engined military transport ships are reported as under construction in Kowloon Dockyard, Hongkong. They are described as 200 feet long.\n\nPage 16\n\nPage 19",
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        "content_text": "36\n\n(c) Sick persons.-Three Diet Kitchens functioned in conjunction with the Baby Kitchens, for the supply of adequately cooked meals for the chronically sick as well as the temporarily sick in quarters patient. Fluid diets consisting of soya bean or fresh milk (when available from Dr. Selwyn-Clarke or the International Red Cross), strained vegetables, soups and congee were cooked for the many cases of gastro-enteritis which occurred; rice was cooked in a more careful manner than was possible in the general kitchens for the gastric and duodenal ulcer patients; milk and substantial puddings and other extras were given to many suffering from debility and gross under-weight.\n\nBesides supplying the extras to the Diet Kitchens, the Committee distributed similar items of foodstuff to the Hospital for the patients, for whom the rations were quite unsuitable.\n\n(d) Prisoners in the Gaol.-After a series of arrests of Stanley internees was made by the Japanese Gendarmerie, representations were made to the authorities by the Colonial Secretary to allow the sending of parcels of food to augment the slender rations of these prisoners while under investigation. This was allowed after some delay, and substantial parcels were sent to each man daily. It was subsequently discovered that only a small proportion of these parcels was received by the prisoners. After sentence, and the period of investigation, remand and trial occupied several months, all food parcels were stopped by the Prison Authorities, and the only contact was by underground methods, involving loyal warders in considerable risk, and usually proving unsuccessful. Following the death of Sir Vandeleur Grayburn in gaol, however, the Prison Authorities allowed two biscuits and vitamin pills daily to be sent to each prisoner. These biscuits baked at first with modest ingredients, were improved imperceptibly and finally contained concentrated vitamins and proteins. It is estimated that about fifty per cent of these were received by the prisoners, though the vitamin pills were almost all received.\n\n2. CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS\n\nThe Japanese Authorities supplied nothing in the way of clothing, bedding or household equipment during the whole period of three and a half years, with the exception of four hundred \"mintois\" or Chinese quilts, a collection of small-sized rubber shoes, mostly useless, some second-hand canvas for beds, and a small quantity of shoe repairing material.\n\nA regional survey of need was made in the first few weeks of the camp.\n\nA list was drawn up from this and sent to Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, Informal Welfare Committee, Hong Kong, who made the necessary purchases in Town. Large quantities of shirts, shorts, dress materials, vests, underpants, towels and sewing materials were sent to the Camp by this means. Camp beds, blankets, mintois, toilet paper, toothbrushes and powder, sunglasses, enamel plates and mugs, etc. were received, also feeding bottles, chamber pots and prickly heat powder for infants. With this help the Camp for the first year was decently, and colourfully dressed (the shirts were locally made and designed for the African native), and much of the anxiety of the mothers with babies was relieved by the assistance given to them, especially.\n\nOne of the most serious clothes problems which recurred during the whole period of internment was that of shoes. The Camp terrain was heavy on footwear (the life of a rubber shoe was about a fortnight and that of a locally made leather shoe about two months), and such shoes as most internees were able to bring in were soon in a complete state of disrepair. Dr. Selwyn-Clarke was able during the first months to send to the Camp many hundred pairs of rubber and leather shoes and some repairing materials. The International Red Cross continued this work until the price of shoes and leather became prohibitive. Such supplies of clothes as were received from the first shipment from the British Red Cross in November, 1942, rather significantly did not include boots or shoes, and with the second issue of clothes, this time from the American Red Cross a few months before the Colony was relieved, only 30 pairs of boots were available for the Stanley Camp. The problem of the International Welfare Committee of maintaining 2,500 people in a properly shod condition became insoluble, and, for the last two years a large part of the Camp was reduced to walking about barefooted.\n\nThe clothes situation similarly became so difficult over the last years that the Camp became extremely proficient in making and remaking garments. No piece of material was ever considered too poor to be used. Flour bags, saved from the days when bread was supplied in the rations, old blankets and pieces of curtain, were all collected, and the Committee with a group of helpers, patched and remodelled garments and distributed them to those who were thought to be in need.\n\nThe supply of strong beds was another difficult problem at all times since canvas beds did not last very long when used for sitting on during the daytime. Canvas for repairing covers was urgently required during the whole period and that supplied by the Japanese authorities in June, 1944, was quite inadequate. The Bed-Repairing shop performed a valuable service in patching canvases from old tents, ground sheets, sacks and flour bags, collected by the internees.\n\nPage 37\n\n3. FACTORIES AND REPAIR SHOPS ORGANISED AND DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE\n\n(a) Soya Bean Milk Factory-A quantity, usually 50 pints, was processed daily from beans provided by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, and, later, the International Red Cross. This valuable food was distributed on medical advice through the Diet and Baby Kitchens and the Hospital. The residue from the process was given to the Hospital for the manufacture of yeast, used for selected cases of avitaminosis.\n\n(b) Shoe Repair Shop.-This shop repaired from 20 to 80 pairs of shoes weekly, though shortage of materials was a persistent difficulty.\n\n(c) Bed Repair Shop. This shop repaired approximately 20 beds weekly.\n\n(d) Spectacle Repair Shop-for repair of frames only. For the first two years the Committee were able to arrange for spectacles to be prescribed by an Ophthalmic Surgeon in the Camp and supplied by an optician in town; as well, all repair work was undertaken by the same firm. The Japanese Authorities eventually refused permission for this as the price became prohibitive, and the Camp Repair shop undertook to mend frames only. The repairer was responsible for 20 pairs weekly.\n\nTo turn at last to the final stage of the life of the Committee, it was decided in July, 1945, to amalgamate the International Welfare Committee with the Camp Relief Fund, a similar organisation whose object was to help internees financially rather than with food or clothing. As the conditions in the Camp became progressively worse it was agreed that the amount of inevitable overlapping of function of these two organisations was leading to inefficiency and wastefulness. Consequently the old Welfare Committee was dissolved, and the Central Relief Committee was formed, with Mr. H. Butters (Hon. Financial Secretary) in the chair, and representatives from both the organisations being present. This new Committee was short-lived, since the Colony was happily relieved within a month of its inception.\n\nIn conclusion, the International Welfare Committee owed much to certain people who made it possible for the work to be carried on.\n\nFirstly, the assistance given at great risk to himself, during the first 16 months, by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, in sending to the internees so much that was vital to their health and comfort, is beyond praise.\n\nSecondly, it is pleasant to place on record the valuable work done by a group of internees who undertook the duties of Welfare Officers in the Blocks. Their task was difficult and unappreciated in times of scarcity and strain, and they performed it with patience and good sense.\n\nThirdly, the social workers, Miss M. Dudley (Young Women's Christian Association, repatriated July, 1942), Miss N. E. Elliott (Social Service Centre for the Churches, Hong Kong, repatriated September, 1943) and Miss E. Rawlings (London Mission, Hong Kong) deserve great praise for their work in organising the equitable distribution of relief.\n\nFourthly, mention should be made of the valuable services of the three storekeepers, Mr. J. I. Barnes (Assistant Secretary, Medical Department, Hong Kong), Mr. C. Willcox (Hong Kong Police) and Mr. Pat White (Hong Kong-Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.), who carried the heavy responsibility of safe storage of welfare goods.\n\nLastly, the Committee was greatly helped by Mr. D. L. Newbigging, who, as Camp Supplies Officer, assisted in every possible way in the general effort to alleviate sickness and distress.\n\nMARGARET S. WATSON,\n\nDeputy Chairman, International Welfare Committee, Military Internment Camp, Hong Kong. Almoner, Medical Department, Hong Kong.\n\n(52077) Wt. 21837-4898 125 10/46 D.L. G. 373\n\nPage 70\n\nPage 71\n\n88\n\nBS.\n\nEastern No. 180",
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        "content_text": "125\n\n36\n\n124\n\n(c) Sick persons.-Three Diet Kitchens functioned in conjunction with the Baby Kitchens, for the supply of adequately cooked meals for the chronically sick as well as the temporarily sick in quarters patient. Fluid diets consisting of soya bean or fresh milk (when available from Dr. Selwyn-Clarke or the International Red Cross), strained vegetables, soups and congee were cooked for the many cases of gastro-enteritis which occurred; rice was cooked in a more careful manner than was possible in the general kitchens for the gastric and duodenal ulcer patients; milk and substantial puddings and other extras were given to many suffering from debility and gross under-weight.\n\nBesides supplying the extras to the Diet Kitchens, the Committee distributed similar items of foodstuff to the Hospital for the patients, for whom the rations were quite unsuitable.\n\n(d) Prisoners in the Gaol.-After a series of arrests of Stanley internees was made by the Japanese Gendarmerie, representations were made to the authorities by the Colonial Secretary to allow the sending of parcels of food to augment the slender rations of these prisoners while under investigation. This was allowed after some delay, and substantial parcels were sent to each man daily. It was subsequently discovered that only a small proportion of these parcels was received by the prisoners. After sentence, and the period of investigation, remand and trial occupied several months, all food parcels were stopped by the Prison Authorities, and the only contact was by underground methods, involving loyal warders in considerable risk, and usually proving unsuccessful. Following the death of Sir Vandeleur Grayburn in gaol, however, the Prison Authorities allowed two biscuits and vitamin pills daily to be sent to each prisoner. These biscuits, baked at first with modest ingredients, were improved imperceptibly and finally contained concentrated vitamins and proteins. It is estimated that about fifty per cent. of these were received by the prisoners, though the vitamin pills were almost all received.\n\n2. CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS\n\nThe Japanese Authorities supplied nothing in the way of clothing, bedding or household equipment during the whole period of three and a half years, with the exception of four hundred \"mintois\" or Chinese quilts, a collection of small-sized rubber shoes, mostly useless, some second-hand canvas for beds, and a small quantity of shoe repairing material. A regional survey of need was made in the first few weeks of the camp. A list was drawn up from this and sent to Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, Informal Welfare Committee, Hong Kong, who made the necessary purchases in Town. Large quantities of shirts, shorts, dress materials, vests, underpants, towels and sewing materials were sent to the Camp by this means. Camp beds, blankets, mintois, toilet paper, toothbrushes and powder, sunglasses, enamel plates and mugs, etc. were received, also feeding bottles, chamber pots and prickly heat powder for infants. With this help the Camp for the first year was decently, and colourfully dressed (the shirts were locally made and designed for the African native), and much of the anxiety of the mothers with babies was relieved by the assistance given to them, especially.\n\nOne of the most serious clothes problems which recurred during the whole period of internment was that of shoes. The Camp terrain was heavy on footwear (the life of a rubber shoe was about a fortnight and that of a locally made leather shoe about two months), and such shoes as most internees were able to bring in were soon in a complete state of disrepair. Dr. Selwyn-Clarke was able during the first months to send to the Camp many hundred pairs of rubber and leather shoes and some repairing materials. The International Red Cross continued this work until the price of shoes and leather became prohibitive. Such supplies of clothes as were received from the first shipment from the British Red Cross in November, 1942, rather significantly did not include boots or shoes, and with the second issue of clothes, this time from the American Red Cross a few months before the Colony was relieved, only 30 pairs of boots were available for the Stanley Camp. The problem of the International Welfare Committee of maintaining 2,500 people in a properly shod condition became insoluble, and, for the last two years a large part of the Camp was reduced to walking about barefooted.\n\nThe clothes situation similarly became so difficult over the last years that the Camp became extremely proficient in making and remaking garments. No piece of material was ever considered too poor to be used. Flour bags, saved from the days when bread was supplied in the rations, old blankets and pieces of curtain, were all collected, and the Committee with a group of helpers, patched and remodelled garments and distributed them to those who were thought to be in need.\n\nThe supply of strong beds was another difficult problem at all times since canvas beds did not last very long when used for sitting on during the daytime. Canvas for repairing covers was urgently required during the whole period and that supplied by the Japanese authorities in June, 1944, was quite inadequate. The Bed-Repairing shop performed valuable service in patching canvases from old tents, ground sheets, sacks and flour bags, collected by the internees.\n\n37\n\n3. FACTORIES AND REPAIR SHOPS ORGANISED AND DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE\n\n(a) Soya Bean Milk Factory.-A quantity, usually 50 pints, was processed daily from beans provided by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, and, later, the International Red Cross. This valuable food was distributed on medical advice through the Diet and Baby Kitchens and the Hospital. The residue from the process was given to the Hospital for the manufacture of yeast, used for selected cases of avitaminosis.\n\n(b) Shoe Repair Shop.-This shop repaired from 20 to 80 pairs of shoes weekly, though shortage of materials was a persistent difficulty.\n\n(c) Bed Repair Shop.-This shop repaired approximately 20 beds weekly.\n\n(d) Spectacle Repair Shop-for repair of frames only. For the first two years the Committee were able to arrange for spectacles to be prescribed by an Ophthalmic Surgeon in the Camp and supplied by an optician in town as well as all repair work was undertaken by the same firm. The Japanese Authorities eventually refused permission for this as the price became prohibitive, and the Camp Repair shop undertook to mend frames only. The repairer was responsible for 20 pairs weekly.\n\nTo turn at last to the final stage of the life of the Committee, it was decided in July, 1945, to amalgamate the International Welfare Committee with the Camp Relief Fund, a similar organisation whose object was to help internees financially rather than with food or clothing. As the conditions in the Camp became progressively worse it was agreed that the amount of inevitable overlapping of function of these two organisations was leading to inefficiency and wastefulness. Consequently the old Welfare Committee was dissolved, and the Central Relief Committee was formed, with Mr. H. Butters (Hon. Financial Secretary) in the chair, and representatives from both the organisations being present. This new Committee was short-lived, since the Colony was happily relieved within a month of its inception.\n\nIn conclusion, the International Welfare Committee owed much to certain people who made it possible for the work to be carried on.\n\nFirstly, the assistance given at great risk to himself, during the first 16 months, by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, in sending to the internees so much that was vital to their health and comfort, is beyond praise.\n\nSecondly, it is pleasant to place on record the valuable work done by a group of internees who undertook the duties of Welfare Officers in the Blocks. Their task was difficult and unappreciated in times of scarcity and strain, and they performed it with patience and good sense.\n\nThirdly, the social workers, Miss M. Dudley (Young Women's Christian Association, repatriated July, 1942), Miss N. E. Elliott (Social Service Centre for the Churches, Hong Kong, repatriated September, 1943) and Miss E. Rawlings (London Mission, Hong Kong) deserve great praise for their work in organising the equitable distribution of relief.\n\nFourthly, mention should be made of the valuable services of the three storekeepers, Mr. J. I. Barnes (Assistant Secretary, Medical Department, Hong Kong), Mr. C. Willcox (Hong Kong Police) and Mr. Pat White (Hong Kong-Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.), who carried the heavy responsibility of safe storage of welfare goods.\n\nLastly, the Committee was greatly helped by Mr. D. L. Newbigging, who, as Camp Supplies Officer, assisted in every possible way in the general effort to alleviate sickness and distress.\n\nMARGARET S. WATSON.\n\nDeputy Chairman, International Welfare Committee, Military Internment Camp, Hong Kong. Almoner, Medical Department, Hong Kong.\n\n(52077) Wt. 21837-4898 6 8/46 D.L.\n\nG. 373",
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        "content_text": "## \nIn spite of this, Pulmonary tuberculosis has always been with the Chinese. They do not seem to have acquired any high degree of immunity to the infection. The universal habit of spitting has been largely responsible for spreading infection and, in addition, post-war conditions are highly favourable to its spread. Urban areas are already becoming grossly overcrowded and there has been for years no supervision of dwelling houses or tenements. It will take many months before favourable conditions can be re-established. In addition, resistance is low on account of the privations endured although this is improving with better feeding. Not only is the coolie class population widely affected but also the clerical group. Clerks and their families who have been living outside Hong Kong during the occupation are returning in increasing numbers and many of them, together with those remaining in Hong Kong, are probably affected. The cases that come to notice can only form a small proportion of the total that exists. There are no clinics for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis, nor any sanitoria. Other forms of tuberculosis are not said to be prevalent in Hong Kong.\n\n## \nThe incidence of venereal disease amongst the civil population in the Colony is out of all proportion to its occurrence before the occupation. Apparently the position altered for the worse in the later stages of the occupation and some of the infections in the New Territories, where the incidence used not to be high, is attributed to the introduction of the infection by Japanese troops coming from other areas, such as Singapore. It must be remembered that there has been no treatment whatever available for these people until after our re-entry. The evidence collected at V.D. clinics shows that, instead of the pre-war ratio of three cases of gonorrhoea to one of syphilis, the proportions now are nearly equal, while there is a high percentage of dual infections. There are four clinics in the Colony solely for the treatment of venereal disease; each with male and female sections, and venereal disease is also treated at the out-patient clinics in the various hospitals. The position in regard to treatment in this Colony is more favourable than that found in many other British territories. There is no stigma attached to venereal disease and V.D. clinics are undoubtedly popular, with attendances increasing rapidly. For example, weekly figures for the female Social Hygiene clinic at Tsim Sha Tsui show that, while in the week ending 30th September there were only ten new cases, the average weekly attendance in November was almost four times the September figure. Most cases, however, are only seen at a later stage when inconvenient or painful symptoms occur. No charge whatever is made for treatment at V.D. clinics. The Civil Authorities have been handicapped in treating these cases by the shortage of drugs and, had it not been for the help of the Services, little or nothing could have been done. Colonel Felly wants a first-class specialist Venereal Disease Officer and drugs; both of these he is trying to obtain urgently.\n\n## \nOther diseases seen are beri-beri, ulcers and various forms of anaemia. Ulcers are mostly associated with the long absence of medical facilities and with malnutrition; they are very prevalent. Anaemia is associated principally with malaria, malnutrition and helminthic infections. This anaemia should improve gradually with treatment for the associated conditions. People in this Colony appreciate the benefits of Western medicine and come freely to dispensaries. It is obvious that they trust those who are caring for them and, on the other hand, there is a reciprocal keenness, and often enthusiasm, on the part of the native staff at the various dispensaries. The recruited staff have the trust and confidence of those whom they are looking after, and all this goes a long way in the restoration of better conditions.\n\n## \nComparatively little evidence of frank malnutrition is seen in the Colony but there is undoubtedly a high incidence of under-nutrition following conditions of occupation. This is inevitable. The results are evident in the lowered capacity for work both of the clerical staffs and among coolies; the former get readily tired and are incapable of prolonged concentrated effort and the coolie class have only a limited capacity for physical work. However, with better conditions of feeding and happier conditions generally, these deficiencies are disappearing. Diets are becoming more balanced and many of the supplementary articles of food that make a meal attractive have come back. The main shortage is of good fats. Soya bean, with its high fat and protein content, is not unpopular in South China but it has not got the same vogue as in Northern China, although a good deal of bean curd is consumed. Lieutenant Colonel Wilkinson, the Medical Officer in charge of Kowloon, is at present conducting a nutritional survey among...\n\n42878-1 \n6",
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        "content_text": "## 3. PREVALENT DISEASES. contd.\n\nThe incidence of venereal diseases is increasing rapidly. For example, weekly figures for the female Social Hygiene clinic at Tsim Sha Tsui show that, while in the week ending 30th September there were only ten new cases, the average weekly attendance in November was almost four times the September figure. Most cases, however, are only seen at a later stage when inconvenient or painful symptoms occur. No charge whatever is made for treatment at V.D. clinics. The Civil Authorities have been handicapped in treating these cases by the shortage of drugs and, had it not been for the help of the Services, little or nothing could have been done. Col. Chilly wants a first-class specialist venereal disease officer and drugs; both of these he is trying to obtain urgently.\n\nOther diseases seen are beri-beri, ulcers, and various forms of anaemia. The ulcers are mostly associated with the long absence of medical facilities and with malnutrition; they are very prevalent. Anaemia is associated principally with malaria, malnutrition, and helminthic infections. This anaemia should improve gradually with treatment for the associated conditions.\n\nPeople in this Colony appreciate the benefits of Western medicine and come freely to dispensaries.\n\nIt is obvious that they trust those who are caring for them and, on the other hand, there is a reciprocal keenness, and often enthusiasm, on the part of the native staff at the various dispensaries. The U.K. recruited staff have the trust and confidence of those whom they are looking after, and all this goes a long way in the restoration of better conditions.\n\nComparatively little evidence of frank malnutrition is seen in the Colony, but there is undoubtedly a high incidence of under-nutrition.\n\nThis is inevitable following conditions of occupation. The results are evident in the lowered capacity for work both of the clerical staffs and among coolies; the former get readily tired and are incapable of prolonged concentrated effort, and the coolie class have only a limited capacity for physical work. However, with better conditions of feeding and happier conditions generally, these deficiencies are disappearing. Diets are becoming more balanced, and many of the supplementary articles of food that make a meal attractive have come back. The main shortage is of good fats. Soya bean, with its high fat and protein content, is not unpopular in South China, but it has not got the same vogue as in Northern China, although a good deal of bean curd is consumed. Lt. Col. Wilkinson, the Medical officer in charge of Kowloon, is at present conducting a nutritional survey among certain selected groups of the population, mainly Government employees.",
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        "content_text": "## TELECOMMUNICATIONS\n\n114. Air Mails are despatched by R.A.F. aircraft to London and Calcutta three times weekly; to Kunming twice weekly and to Sydney, Leyte, Singapore, and Shanghai once a week. Negotiations are in progress for the despatch of air mails to Canton, Chungking, and Shanghai by China National Airways. The arrival of air mails from all parts is at present irregular. British Postal Orders were placed on sale on 19th November.\n\n115. Considerable assistance has been given to Cable & Wireless in re-establishing the commercial radio-telegraph services which are at present operated with temporary equipment in temporary premises. The cable instrument room is installed in the G.P.O. Building. Equipment has been delivered to the Cape D'Aigular site where work will commence shortly.\n\n116. No cables are at present in operation, but the radio-telegraph services are able to provide communications on as wide a field as existed prior to the Pacific War. Rates are at the pre-war level and the quality of the present services gives no cause for dissatisfaction.\n\n## BROADCASTING\n\n117. Broadcasting was resumed in Hong Kong on September 1st and at the present time two transmissions on medium wave are in operation in English and Chinese and one transmission on short wave. Most of the studios and pre-war stock of records were found intact and it is now possible to provide a broadcasting service at a reasonable level of entertainment value. Three news bulletins in English are broadcast daily.\n\n118. The number of sets in operation is at present unknown but it must be small. The probability is that the European programme is chiefly listened to by members of the Services.\n\n119. Considerable importance attaches to the Chinese broadcasts which form the main channel by which the Chinese can be reached. Four news bulletins in Mandarin and Cantonese are broadcast daily.\n\n120. The condition of the Short Wave Transmitter is poor and until a new one of not less than ten kilowatts is in operation, it is unlikely that this programme will be able to resume its former position as the chief British short-wave station operating in this part of the world. The value of this service to shipping, air movements, cultural relations with China, propaganda, and entertainment should not be under-estimated.\n\n## PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS\n\n121. Both the English and Chinese press have been most co-operative. Articles and notices relating to the policy of the Administration have been issued daily by the Public Relations Officer and guidance has been given on the general line to be taken with regard to news.",
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        "content_text": "# CENTRAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH PROGRESS REPORT NO.3\n28th November 1945\n\n## 1. POSTS & TELEGRAPHS\n\n### Mail Services\n\n(a) Local Mails Service came into operation for letters and postcards at 1941 rates on 28th September.\n\n(b) Surface Mails are now despatched to all parts as opportunity offers. Closed mails have been despatched to U.K., India, Australia, Canada, United States, Ceylon, Malaya, Egypt, Siam, Indo-China, Macao and China, whilst correspondence for other countries are forwarded through one of the above countries. Mails for Canton are sent by train daily.\n\n(c) Air Mails by R.A.F. aircraft are despatched as follows:- London and Calcutta three times weekly; Kunming twice weekly; Sydney, Leyte, Singapore and Shanghai once a week. Negotiations are in progress for the despatch of air mails to Canton, Chungking and Shanghai by planes of Chinese National Airways. Air Mails from all parts arrive irregularly, but this should improve in time.\n\n(d) Parcel Service was resumed on 1st Nov. to the following countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Macao and China, and will be extended to other countries at a later date. The only restriction now in force is that insurance is not undertaken.\n\n(e) British Postal Orders were placed on sale from 19th Nov.\n\n(f) Registered Letter Service for all destinations commenced on 24th Oct.",
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        "content_text": "## A Bird's-Eye View\nBy Arg\n\nThe humidity is high these days. Also the cupidity.\n\nBut if Government repairs the ruined houses where will all the jeep parties be held?\n\nThe new bosom-less evening gowns are going to make gravy unpopular.\n\nHalf of a Russian ship has been sighted. Going nowhere, of course, as enigmatic as ever.\n\nNow Government is offering tomato seedlings. It seems determined to ketchup on the food shortage.\n\n## ACID THROWING CASES ESCAPE FROM HONG KONG\n### on Ballroom Girls\n#### Attack Remains Mystery\n#### MANAGER INTERVIEWED\n\nSo far six dancing hostesses of the Emporium Ballroom and two girls of the Majestic Ballroom have been attacked by unknown persons who threw acid on them.\n\nThe above information was obtained from Mr C. C. Chau, Manager of the Emporium Ballroom, when he was interviewed by a *Post and Telegraph* reporter.\n\nMr Chau said that by a coincidence in all cases the acid was thrown on the lower part of the girls' dresses and made from behind their backs. The various cases occurred mostly between the hours of 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. when the girls were going to their work, and only one case happened at 11 a.m. in daytime. He said one girl suffered burns to her back and another suffered similar burns on her leg. The first incident, added Mr Chau, occurred about three weeks ago and the last case was reported to the Police last Sunday. All these cases were reported to the Police, who are still making enquiries.\n\nMr Chau said that so far as he knew no arrests had been made and no-one was in a position to state why such attacks were made.\n\nMoscow says the British provoked the Cairo rioting. Just like a man cuts a foot off to spite the shoemaker.\n\nKam Tin airfield is to become a vegetable garden. So next time the Japs come we can at least pelt 'em with turnips.\n\nBritish troops in Japan will be polite, but will not visit Japanese homes. That should solve the blucher v. tattami problem.\n\nThe bus service is not likely to improve yet. There is, I understand, some idea of adopting a new design embodying the scientific shape of a sardine tin.\n\n\"Please, Sir, there's a man at the door who's lost an eye.\" \"Well, tell him we haven't got it.\"\n\nConversation wandered around to \"femmes de guerre.\" One innocent immediately arose, and asked with hesitation, \"What is a 'femme de guerre'?\"\n\nThe instructress, somewhat taken aback, tediously explained that it is a certain type of woman who, in times of war, finds it quite profitable to station herself in a place easily accessible to the common soldier.\n\n\"Oh,\" said the girl, \"I thought they were 'hors de combat'.\"\n\n## LOSS OF A PIG\n### Run Over by Lorry And Souvenired\n\nYeung Hung and Yeung Ngau each sentenced to one month's hard labour by Mr W. H. Latimer at the Kowloon Summary Court yesterday when they appeared on a charge of larceny of a pig, the property of Ng Kam, at Main Road near Yeung Uk village, Un Long, on Sunday.\n\nDetective Sub-Inspector Rothwell, who prosecuted, said that at 8 a.m. on Monday, the complainant's daughter saw the pig running loose on the road. It had been injured by a passing lorry. She went in and informed her mother, who came out, but the pig was gone. Following information she had received, the complainant went to the accused's village, where she found them slaughtering the pig. She recognised the pig as hers and asked them to return it. Upon their refusing, she went and reported the matter to the Police. When the Police arrived, the accused were cutting up the remnants of the pig. The pig weighed 60 catties and was valued at $400.\n\n## Radio\n### Hanghing Studio\n\nZBW Hong Kong broadcasting on a frequency of 640 Kilocycles and from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m., 6.30 to 7.30 p.m., and 9.00 to 11.00 p.m. also on 9.52 Megacycles.\n\nH.K.T.\n| Time | Programme |\n| --- | --- |\n| 12.30 | Daily Programme summary |\n| 12.32 | Eddie Carroll and Music |\n| 12.45 | \"Romance and Rhythm\" ENSA |\n| 1.00 | News and Announcements |\n| 1.10 | Casani Club Orchestra |\n| 1.30 | Music from the films |\n| 2.00 | Close Down |\n| 6.30 | Swing and Sway Sammy Kaye |\n| 7.00 | London Relay-News |\n| 7.15 | \"Ivor Pye\" The Singing |\n| 7.30 | Studio: Radio Play \"The Blagden Legend\" |\n| 8.00 | Classical Request Hour |\n| 9.00 | London Relay-News |\n| 9.05 | The Vagabond Sailor ENSA |\n| 9.35 | Music for Dancing |\n| 10.10 | Billy Thorburn and Music |\n| 10.25 | Ivor Novello and some of his successes |\n| 11.00 | Close down |\n\nProgrammes marked ENSA are recorded specially for Services Entertainment by the Dept. of National Services Entertainment.\n\n## A STOLEN COW\n### Disappears From Outside Dealer's House\n#### FOUND IN OTHER VILLAGE\n\nLau Sam was brought before Mr W. D. Latimer at the Kowloon Summary Court yesterday on a charge of larceny of a cow from outside No. 5 Kuk Tin Street, Un Long, the property of Mam Pak Ng-bong. He pleaded not guilty.\n\nThe complainant was called as the first witness and stated that he was a cattle dealer in Un Long. At 3 a.m. on Sunday he was asleep in his house. He had tied up his three cows outside. On waking, he found that his cows were no longer tied outside. He therefore made a search but failed to find them. He then made a report of his loss to the Police at the Ping Shan Police Station. At 7 a.m. he returned to his house and found two of his cows tied outside once more. Also, he received certain information so he went to the Ping Shan Police Station again and reported to Detective Sub-Inspector Rothwell. Then accompanied by the Police he went to Lo Fau Shan, where the third cow was recovered outside a house belonging to the accused. This was at about 10 a.m.\n\nThe second witness was P.C.C. 560 who stated that at about 9 a.m. on Sunday, on instructions given by Detective Sub-Inspector Rothwell, he went with the complainant to recover a cow which the complainant had reported lost. They recovered it from outside the accused's house.\n\nThe accused was found guilty and sentenced to six months hard labour. The cow was to be returned to the complainant.\n\nDetective Sub-Inspector Rothwell prosecuted.\n\n## ESCAPE FROM HOSPITAL\n\nChan Hung, an alleged house-breaker, was captured 15 minutes later at about 11.15 p.m. on Monday night in Waterloo Road near Peace Avenue. Chan was caught by a constable, No. 745, attached to the Emergency Unit.\n\n## ROTARIANS ENTERTAINED BY TALK\n### Lieut-Col Gordon King Tells Exciting Tale Of Journey Into China\n\nThe story of his escape from Hong Kong and his experiences during his journeying into Free China shortly after the Japanese occupation of the Colony was vividly recounted by Lieut-Col Gordon King, Assistant Director of Medical Services (Civil Affairs), to members of the Hong Kong Rotary Club at the weekly luncheon at the Gloucester Hotel yesterday.\n\nCol King met Messrs Marsman and Lavrov, who had escaped from Stanley Camp, and two Chinese friends, in the hills of Kowloon, and together they made their way to Lolung on the East River. From there Dr King reached Kukong.\n\nDr Woo, introducing the speaker, said that Lieut-Col King was formerly Professor of Gynaecology at Hong Kong University and at present was Assistant Director of Medical Services.\n\nA large attendance of members and their friends were present to hear the talk, and visiting Rotarians welcomed by the President, Dr Arthur Woo, were Messrs W. K. Way (Chungking), Y. K. Chow (Mukden), Peter Y. Kwok (Singapore), and H. Kaddorie (Shanghai).\n\nRotarian Kwok brought a message of greeting from the Singapore Club which, he said, had re-commenced functioning shortly after the establishment of the British Military Administration. There was at present a membership of about 70. Though no luncheon or dinner meetings were held owing to the difficult food situation, the Club held weekly tea meetings.\n\nRotarian Kadoorie also conveyed the greetings of the Shanghai Club which was holding meetings fortnightly, he said.\n\nThe Secretary, Rotarian T. E. Jackson, announced that the meeting next Tuesday would be a closed one, and one of the main topics of discussion would be their community-service.\n\nGuests welcomed were Messrs K. Crawford, J. Wilson, Kwok Chan, D. Djoung, W. Stoker, D. I. Bosanquet, Comdr Kirby, Lieut-Col T. W. Ware, Lieut-Col Y. S. Wan, Col Luke T. C. McDouall, Wai Lee, Messrs J. Man-wai and Major R. E. Farrell.\n\n### Dr Gordon King's Story\n\nLieut-Col Gordon King said:\n\n\"I had early been relieved of my duties as Medical Officer in charge of the Relief Hospital, but I was still able to do a certain amount of work in one of the other hospitals where I had some very loyal friends. Soon after the internment of a third of my colleagues, my position in this hospital was made quite untenable by an appointee of the Japanese, who made it quite clear to me that my visits would not long be tolerated.\n\n\"After considering all the possible means of exit I came to the conclusion that the greatest chance of success lay in finding a guide who would take me out by the East River route. I should have been entirely at a loss without the help of two Chinese friends and former students to whom I shall never be able adequately to express my gratitude. Through their aid, an agreement was made with a reliable man and all preparations were made. At first, I was to be disguised as a coolie, but later (somewhat to my relief) it was decided that it would be better for me to dress in shabby European clothes. A supply of food sufficient to last a week, together with a razor, a towel, and a sleeping bag were to be carried by the guide, and a suitcase full of clothes and other necessaries was to follow later if a way could be found. I was, of course, committed to complete secrecy about the whole affair.\n\n\"Just before dawn on February 10, 1942, I left my house, dressed in a shabby old raincoat, wearing an old felt hat and carrying a Chinese umbrella in my hand, met my escort at an appointed place and took an early tram to the Star Ferry. It was scarcely light, but already numerous people were crossing over. The two of us were both fully occupied and then quietly slipped on to the boat.\n\n\"On the Kowloon side, I mingled with the crowd, and, by dropping my head and shoulders and pulling my hat well down over my eyes, managed to leave the ferry without attracting the attention of the Japanese guards who were busily engaged in searching the passengers.\n\n\"My decision to escape from Hong Kong was made at an early date after the capitulation. Several factors influenced me in reaching this decision, and I think I can best set them before you in their chronological order.\n\n\"First of all, I had tried to carry on medical work for nearly a year under the Japanese regime in North China. In Hong Kong, after the surrender, I found that, as far as medical work was concerned, my position was very much worse than it had been in the North.\n\n\"The final spark which fired my determination was provided by an unfortunate encounter with the Japanese Gendarmerie over the cutting down of some trees. In the University Relief Hospital, for which I was responsible during the war, we had run completely out of fuel and we had no means of cooking for some 500 patients and staff unless some trees in the compound were felled for this purpose.\n\n\"Towards the end of January, however, the Japanese decided to transfer the University community to Stanley whither the majority of the internees had already been sent. I was then with Cheeloo University and was the Medical Superintendent of the University Hospital in Tsinan when most of my colleagues were transferred to Stanley. Before his departure, the Vice-Chancellor made it clear to me that the conditions under which we had been interned in the University had ceased to exist, and that as a servant of the University, I was entirely a free agent in making my future plans.\n\n\"During the months that ensued, I quickly realised how impossible it was, even as a servant of the University, to carry on medical work under the Japanese, and I decided that I should be doing much more useful work either in Hong Kong or in Free China. Towards the end of 1938, I was appointed to a post in the University of Hong Kong, and it was with very great relief that I left Shantung.\n\n\"After several requests, permission was finally obtained from the senior officer of the Japanese military unit which was billeted in the University, and three large trees were felled at dawn the next day. The trees were being cut up in the courtyard of one of the emergency hospital buildings when I was hurriedly summoned to the scene, and there I found the chief of the newly formed Gendarmerie with a small party of his men and an interpreter. The officer was livid with rage; he gave me no opportunity to explain and asked me who had given authority for the trees to be felled, and when I told him that a military officer in the compound had done so, he asked me to produce a written permit. When I told him that the permission was only verbal, he flew into a paroxysm of rage and Rotarian... (Continued on Page 4)",
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        "content_text": "## WAS \nIt was straightforward. It was not a case of deliberate fraud.\n\nMr H. Lamb for Woolley said he had paid 100 per cent purchase tax on all raw materials he bought. He had now left the Army with an exemplary character. — Reuter.\n\n## GRAIN QUOTATIONS \nChicago, Mar. 21. To-day's grain quotations follow:\n\n| Commodity | Delivery Month | Price |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Wheat | May | high 183.50, low 183.50, close 183.50 |\n| Wheat | July | 183.50 bid |\n| Corn | May | 121.50 bid |\n| Corn | July | 121.50 bid |\n| Oats | May | 83.00 bid |\n| Oats | July | 80.75 to 80.875 |\n\n— United Press.\n\n## UNCLAIMED CABLES \nThe following recently arrived telegrams are waiting addressees at Cable and Wireless Office:\n\n## AMENITIES FOR TARS \n### Converted Merchant Ship Popular at Kure \nThe amenities ship Menestheus, which arrived recently in Kure, British Commonwealth occupation port in Japan, has been described by a sailor as being like an oasis of sunshine in a desert of snow, sleet and rain.\n\nThe ship is open daily to RN and merchant ship personnel in Kure, which now include the Duke of York and the destroyers Comet and Cossack, which were, until recently, in Hongkong.\n\nOriginally a merchant ship, Menestheus was converted for its present task in Vancouver at a cost of £3,000,000 and now carries a brewery, cafeteria and bars for officers and ratings, as well as a shopping centre, tailor, cobbler, dry cleaning service, lending library of books and a library of gramophone records.\n\nSailors crowd the ship every night for cinema shows and concerts by the Royal Marine Band from the Royal Marines School of Music and occasionally the Fleet itself puts on a revue, such as \"Pacific Showboat\" which was presented on Menestheus recently.\n\n## MERSEY SHIP AFIRE \n### American Vessel Carrying German POW's \nLiverpool, Mar. 21. Fire broke out this morning in the engine room of the 5,124 ton American vessel, Cape Douglas, lying in the Mersey. She had on board 1,000 German prisoners-of-war from San Francisco and had arrived in the river during the night, waiting for the tide to berth at Liverpool landing stage.\n\nThe fire started in the engine room at about 9.45 a.m. but by 11 a.m. firemen with breathing apparatus quickly had the flames under control.\n\nThe outbreak was caused by an oil pipe burst, which caught fire and squirted oil all round the engine room.\n\nLater to-day, a luggage boat came alongside the ship and took off all prisoners-of-war and British Army personnel.\n\nDuring February there were seven outbreaks of fire in ships in Liverpool docks and further three on March 1. 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Whang Pu | Machies Wharf |\n| Ships Administered By Commodore Minesweepers | Jewel, Welcome, Aire, Courier, Wave | sweeping; Serene, Liberty | West Wall |\n| Ships Administered By Commodore Minesweepers | Kelantan | No. 7 Buoy |\n| B.Y.M.S. | 2246, 2281 | Wellington Trot; 2153, 2080, 2018, 2064, 2045 | on Kelantan; 2017 | Aberdeen |\n| Dan Layers | MFV 280 | Survey; MFV's 1092, 1156 | on Kelantan; Orsay | sweeping |\n| Dan Layers | Trodday, Eduardo (MFV 2046) | Tidal Basin |\n| Oilers | Wave King | A9 Buoy; Vaeport | Hongkong Dry Dock; Wave Emperor | E2 |\n| Oilers | Wave Governor | M5; Wave Monarch | on Wave Governor |\n| Small Oilers | Brown Ranger | on Bermuda; Celerol, Darst Creek, Rapidol, Salt Flat | Coaling Camber |\n| Water Boats | Loma Novia, Seven Sisters | Coaling Camber; S.V.Y17 | Kowloon Boat Camber |\n| Air Store Issuing Ship | Fort Colville | AL |\n| N.S.I.S. | Bacchus | A14 Buoy; Fort Sandusky | A12; Hickory Crest | Machies Wharf |\n| V.S.I.S. | Fort Constantine | A1; Fort Duquesne | No. 18 Buoy |\n| A.S.I.S. | Hickory Glen | D4 |\n| Boom Layers | Baronia, Barbain | Boom Defence Depot, Kowloon |\n| Crane Ship | Seishu Maru | Wellington Wall |\n| Repair Ship | Springdale | Tidal Basin |\n| Depot Ship | Aorangi | M1; Aire | Dock West Wall |\n| Salvage Vessels | Salvictor | Taikoo; King Salvor, Prince Salvor | Wellington Wall |\n| H.D.M.L. 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(Air) \n- Canton, Hoihow (Air) 3.30 p.m.\n- Macao, Tsinshan (`Kwong Sai`) 9 a.m.\n- Canton (By train) ...\n- Shanghai (`Glenartney`) 10 a.m.\n- Singapore, Sydney (Air) 2 p.m.\n\n## BRITAIN'S TRADE \n### Exports for Month Show Steady Rise \nLondon, Mar. 21. Britain's trade is still going well ahead and figures issued by the Board of Trade to-day show exports last month amounted to £60,000,000, a rise of £2,000,000, compared with the longer month of January.\n\nOur adverse balance—the difference between imports and exports of goods—dropped to the lowest figure for a great number of years £15,683,989.\n\nFebruary's increase was chiefly due to the rise by £3,900,000 pounds for manufactured goods, which accounted for £1,200,000—such as woollens and worsteds—clothes which went up by £800,000. These, however, were partly offset by the fall in export of food and tobacco. — Reuter.\n\n## THE MONEY MARKET \nThe Chinese dollar remained weak yesterday at about $23.875 to NC$10,000.\n\nPure gold was sold at about $400 per tael.\n\nThe pound sterling had buyers at $16.90 and sellers at $117.20; the Australian pound buyers at $12.45 and sellers at $12.65; and the United States dollar buyers at $4.50 and sellers at $1.70.\n\n### Unclaimed Cables \nComplete up-to-date lists of unclaimed telegrams are posted daily at the Telegram Acceptance Counter, and at 9.30 a.m. in the General Post Office, Cable and Wireless Office.\n\nExamples:\n2052/16 Mar. Liangseng Hong Kong, from Shanghai.\n2060/17 Mar. Pehoe, Hkg., from ... \n2077/17 Mar. Quekkaikee China tilding Hkg., from Sandringham.\n2066/16 Mar. Chan Yew, 144 West es Voeux Rd. 4-f., Hkg., from New York.\n\n## COTTON QUOTATIONS \nNew York, Mar. 21. To-day's cotton quotations follow:\nSpot 27.48 nominal; May 26.50; 26.90; July October 26.82; December 26.80; March 26.80; May 26.77 bid; July 26.75 nominal—United Press.\n\n### AIR MAIL TO AFRICA \nAs from next Monday, regular weekly air mail service from Hongkong to Durban, South Africa, will operate.\n\n## HONGKONG DOLLAR \n| Currency | T/T Rate |\n| --- | --- |\n| London | 1/2.27/32 |\n| Singapore | 52.9/16 |\n| India | 823 |\n| U.S.A. | 247 |\n| Manila | 50.1/16 |\n| Canada | 273% |\n| France | 2970 |\n| Switzerland | 107 |\n| Australia | 1/63 |\n| U.S. Cross rate | 4.02%—4.03% |",
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        "content_text": "OUTWARD TELEGRAM\n\n54144/33/47\n\nCods\n\n<\n\nTO HONG KONG (Sir M. Young)\n\nFROM S. OF S., COLONIES.\n\nSent 25th January, 1947. 10.30 hrs.\n\n1/7\n\nNO\n\n159\n\nAddressed Gov., Hong Kong.\n\nRepeated Gov., Singapore, No. 101.\n\nMy telegram No. 105 Police.\n\nIt has not proved possible to arrange for police officers to be flown to Calcutta. Arrangements have however been made to provide air passages for sixty officers on U.C.S. Service to Singapore. This Service operates five times weekly and six officers will be carried on each aircraft for a fortnight, beginning Tuesday 28th January. A.O.S.B.A. have been asked to make, in consultation with you, necessary arrangements, for onward transport to Hong Kong.\n\n29\n\nNames of officers and details of flights will be telegraphed as soon as confirmed.\n\n1.32\n\nA few more police officers will be flown to Hong Kong direct on Dragon Service, and 20 are being provided with passages on \"RANCHI\"\n\n40\n\nI hope that Governor Singapore will be able to arrange accommodation for any officers delayed there whilst awaiting onward transport to Hong Kong.\n\nCopy sent to:\n\nAir Ministry\n\nWing Cmdr. Stibbs.",
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        "content_text": "Ory on `96009/19/07` 677 `54228/1/47`\n\n## 43\n\n### Extract from WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS\n\nSeptember 14, 20, 1947\n\nThe **National Times** of September 19th welcomed the appointment of Mr. Heathcote-Smith as Political Advisor to the Hong Kong Government, as this would remedy the former lack of liaison between Hong Kong and China. Hitherto negotiations between Hong Kong and China had been conducted through the circuitous channels of the Colonial Office and Foreign Office. The appointment of the Chinese Special Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong had suggested to the British Government the need for a special Liaison Officer.\n\n## 64",
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        "content_text": "Ref: `77/47`\n\n37 15\n\nTo:\n\nOrig. on `96009/15/+7`\n\nDate: 18th September 1947.\n\n**WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS**. August 31st - 6th September 1947\n\n1.\n\n**CHINA**\n\nThere were further reactions to General Wedemeyer's farewell speech, notably in the Kuo Mintang \"National Times\". This paper dealt editorially with three points in Wedemeyer's speech. First, the tendency of China to attribute her present plight to outside causes; the \"National Times\" asserted that America had sacrificed China's interests to Russia in the secret Yalta agreement in order to induce Russia to open hostilities against Japan. Secondly, Wedemeyer's charges of inefficiency and corruption against the Chinese Administration - those were admitted by the \"National Times\". As regards the third point, the communist issue, the paper insisted that the Communists must be suppressed by force.\n\nThe Sing Pao admitted Wedemeyer's criticisms, but said that Wedemeyer had judged China by American standards and did not realise that China's progress must necessarily be slow.\n\nThe Hwa Shiang Pao of September 6th commented on the recent statement to the press in Nanking by the British Ambassador, Sir Ralph Stevenson, which was to the effect that with an efficient Government and a stable economy, which would assure to the Chinese people peace, security, food and clothing, China would be proof against the penetration of Communism. The Hwa Shiang Pao asserted that China's troubles were not due to communism but to the reactionary Kuo Mintang Government, which was serving the interests of America to the detriment of those of Great Britain. The Hwa Shiang Pao said that it could not believe that the British Labour Government's policy was anti-communist.\n\n2.\n\n**HONG KONG**\n\nCommenting on the announcement that the Salaries Commission report had been submitted to Government, the Sing Pao of September 2nd quoted a report from \"a well informed source\" that the Chinese members of the Commission had proposed that Chinese Civil Servants should have equal treatment with Europeans and that they had been out-voted, but nevertheless there would be an improvement in the relative position of Chinese Civil Servants.\n\nThe announcement that a Social Welfare Department was about to be established in Hong Kong was welcomed by the Wah Kiu Yat Po.\n\n/2.........",
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        "content_text": "# WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS\n\n## Date: 28th August 1947\n## Ref: 77/47\n## Orig on $6009/15/17\n## Page: 10, 35, 18\n\nAugust 17-23, 1947\n\n1. **CHINA**\n\nThe new Exchange Control Regulations received the greatest share of attention during the week under review. It was reported in the Sing Tao Jih Pao on August 18th that the official announcement of the new regulation was released from Shanghai two and a half hours earlier than in Nanking, in order that Government could have the opportunity of studying Shanghai's reaction before releasing the news in Nanking. The reaction in Shanghai was said to be favourable. The new regulations provided for two rates of exchange; one the official rate and the other what might be called an official Black Market rate. With the exception of the pro-Communist Hwa Shiang Pao which merely described them as useless, the new regulations were generally considered by the Hong Kong Chinese Press as necessary.\n\nIt was pointed out that the official sanction of an open market rate would assist China by diverting a large volume of overseas remittances from Hong Kong to Shanghai. There was a decided tendency to regard the new regulations as the outcome of the recently announced economic agreement between Hong Kong and China (e.g., the New Life Evening Post of August 19th).\n\nComparisons between the respective economic crises of Great Britain and China were drawn. The National Times of August 18th commented favourably on British efforts whilst pointing out that in China, whose economic situation was many times worse than Britain's, the wealthy and influential classes were living in luxury. The Kung Sheung Daily News pointed out that both China and Britain had had occasions to seek American loans and had found that such loans invariably had hard conditions attached to them.\n\n2. **HONG KONG**\n\nThe strike of Dockyard Mechanics called by the Chinese Engineers Institute was the chief topic. Although there was much irresponsible reporting and scare headlines were frequent, comment was generally restrained and impartial, noticeably in the case of the pro-Communist Hwa Shiang Pao. The statement of the Chinese Engineers Institute that they had been kept waiting seven months for a reply to their request for an increase in wages was accepted without question, possibly because no other version had yet been made public.\n\n3. **WORLD AFFAIRS**\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of August 18th reported a high Nanking official as appealing to the United States to give immediate aid to the Central Government to suppress the Communists, failing which America would lose her position in the Pacific.",
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        "content_text": "To: \n\nOrig. on `96009` \n\n`96009/15/77` \n\n34 \n\nRef: `77/47` \n\n20 \n\nDate: 22nd August 1947, \n\n**WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS** \n\nAugust 10-16, 1947 \n\n## CHINA \n\nThe mission of General Wedemeyer continued to be the chief topic, particularly as Wedemeyer was visiting Canton in the course of the week under review. The pro-communist Hwa Shiang Pao was hostile in its attitude to the visit, asserting that the purpose of Wedemeyer's mission was to bolster up the Nanking Government, whereas Russia had refrained from giving any assistance to either party in the Civil War. \n\nThe Sing Pao carried a Washington report that as a result of a message from Wedemeyer, American war supplies would be sent to China in a month's time. \n\nThere was a report in the Wah Kiu Yat Po of August 11th that the Chinese Government had decided to adopt the silver standard and that the mints had been instructed to cast silver dollars. \n\n## HONG KONG \n\nThe first indication in the Press of the impending strike of Chinese Engineers, which began on August 16th, appeared in the Wah Kiu Yat Po of August 11th. It was stated that the Chinese Engineers Institute had been waiting six months for a decision on their request for an increase in basic wages. The tone of Chinese Press comment on this dispute was on the whole restrained and conciliatory. \n\n## WORLD AFFAIRS \n\nThe grant of Indian Independence was received with enthusiasm and there was some favourable comment on British policy in this connection (e.g., in the National Times of August 16th). The Hwa Shiang Pao, however, pointed out that India and Pakistan were still within the British Commonwealth and their independence was far from complete. \n\nJ.H.B. Loo, P.R.O.",
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        "content_text": "TELEPHONES:\n**P.R.O.** 21738\n**ASSISTANT P.R.O.** 31636\n**GENERAL OFFICE** 23406\n\nTo: **HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE**\n\nOFFICES: 21-6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\nOry. on `96009/15/47`\nDate: 14th August, 1947.\nRef: `34/47`.\n\n**WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS. August 9, 1947.**\n\n1. **CHINA**\n\nThere was noticeably less comment than usual on Chinese affairs during the week under review.\n\nThe \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" of August 5 asserted that it was clear that American aid for China would follow the Wedemeyer mission, and said that such aid should serve to keep the peace in the Far East and prevent the spread of communism.\n\nThe \"Kung Sheung Daily News\" of August 6 warned against placing too much reliance on American aid. It pointed out that America gave help to China in pursuance of her policy of checking Russia, and American foreign policy might easily change; furthermore, the continuance of such aid might be affected by an economic crisis in America or by the results of the 1948 elections. The Chinese Government was urged to devote more attention to economic recovery and not to concentrate entirely on the prosecution of the civil war.\n\nThe \"National Times\" of August 9, commenting on the forthcoming visit to China of the British parliamentary goodwill mission, said that Sino-British relations had entered a \"bright period\".\n\n2. **HONG KONG**\n\nSomething of a sensation was caused by the closing on August 6 of the Tson Ho Bank, one of the chief Chinese banks in Hong Kong, with branches in Shanghai and elsewhere in China. High officials of the Chinese Government were said to be connected with it. This bank was said to have lost $2,000,000 through speculation in Chinese currency and gold bullion. It was stated that the bank would probably reopen shortly.",
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        "content_text": "# TELEPHONES: \nP.R.O. 21738  \nASSISTANT P.R.O. 31636  \nGENERAL OFFICE 23406  \n\nTo: **HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE**  \nDate: **7th August, 1947**  \nOrig. no. `96009/15/47`  \nRef: `34/47`  \n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS. July 20-26, 1947.\n\n### 1. CHINA\n\nAttention continued to be focused on the visit of General Wedemeyer and a variety of opinions as to the object of the mission was expressed. \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\", which favours a settlement of the Kuomintang-Communist conflict by peaceful means, seems to hope that the mission will be confined to economic aid, at the same time warning that American aid may not be altogether disinterested. The Kuomintang \"National Times\", which sees no hope of settling the conflict except by the forcible suppression of the Communists, hopes for American military assistance. The pro-Communist \"Hwa Shiang Pao\" continues to be strongly critical of the mission.\n\nThe \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" of July 21 quoted a report of an impending reshuffle of Central Government posts, which would include the appointment of Dr. Wellington Koo, present Ambassador to Washington, as Minister for Foreign Affairs, but the \"Sing Tao Jih Pao\" of the same day said that it had learnt that there would be no such reshuffle until after December 25, when the new constitution would have come into force.\n\n### 2. HONG KONG\n\nThe chief events of the week were the publication on July 24 of the proposals for a municipal council for Hong Kong, and the arrival the following day of the new Governor, His Excellency Sir Alexander Grantham, K.C.M.G.\n\nThe official summary of the municipal council proposals was published by the Sing Tao Jih Pao, Hwa Shiang Pao, National Times, Sing Pao and some of the smaller evening papers. The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" and \"Kung Sheung Daily News\" published both the official summary and the full text of the despatches on the subject between the Governor of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office. There was no comment on the day of publication except by the \"New Life Evening News\", which spoke of the \"birth of a new Hong Kong\",",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT\n## PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n**TELEPHONES:**\n| Office | Telephone |\n| --- | --- |\n| P.R.O. | 21738 |\n| ASSISTANT P.R.O. | 31636 |\n| GENERAL OFFICE | 23406 |\n\n**Orig.** `96009/15747`\n\nTo:  \nDate: **24th July, 1947.**\n\n## OFFICES:\n6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE  \nRef: `PRO/1040/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS\nJuly 13 - 19, 1947.\n\n### CHINA\n\nThe chief topic of the week was the impending arrival of General Wedemeyer as Special Envoy to China, and there was much speculation as to the significance and probable outcome of the mission. The Wah Kiu Yat Po of July 14 seemed to hope that Wedemeyer would concentrate on the economic needs of China, whilst the Sing Tao Jih Pao thought that he would be chiefly concerned with the military situation vis-a-vis the Communists. The Kuomintang paper, National Times, enthusiastically welcomed the Wedemeyer mission as an indication that the American policy would now be the support of the Central Government against the Communists. The pro-Communist Hwa Shiang Pao was of the opinion that the mission would merely result in prolonging the civil war.\n\nThe Kung Sheung Daily Press of July 15 was of the opinion that any aid to China resulting from the mission would have conditions attached to it, one of which would be a purge of corrupt officials.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of July 16 quoted opinions that the mission would result in American aid being granted to China on similar terms to those which applied to Greece; also that the Communist controlled areas would not be excluded from American aid.\n\nThe Kung Sheung Daily Press of July 17, referring to the example of Greece, warned against the acceptance of American aid by China on terms which would subject China to American control.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of July 18 reported that American loans for various public works projects in China were being sought.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of July 14 reported that Russian troops were occupying areas in the vicinity of Dairen evacuated by Chinese Communists, and the Kung Sheung Daily Press of July 19 reported that Russian ships were carrying supplies for the Communists to the port of Yintai in Shantung.",
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        "content_text": "# TELEPHONES:\nP.R.O. 21738\nASSISTANT P.R.O. 31636\nGENERAL OFFICE 23406\n\nTo: \n**HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE**\n**OFFICES:** \n28, 31, 6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\nRef: `PRO/1011/3`, Ory on `96009/15/+7`\nDate: 10th July, 1947.\n\n## 1. CHINA. WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS June 29 - July 5, 1947.\n\nThe bitterly contested battle of Szepingkai was the most featured item of news during the week. The Communists claimed a tactical success in inflicting very heavy casualties (16,000 killed or captured) on the Nationalists and withdrawing from the city in good order, whilst the Nationalists claimed a strategic success in retaining a key point. This costly but indecisive battle was seen by the Wah Kiu Yat Po of July 4 as reflecting the whole character of the civil war.\n\nThe week of Szepingkai saw an intensification of the civil war in other aspects. The Supreme Court of China issued a warrant for the arrest of Mao Tse-tung, Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, on a charge of violating the peace with armed forces. Earlier in the week the Kuomintang was considering recommending to Government the issue of a \"Red Suppression Order\" (under which the Communists would presumably be treated as criminals), but later a mobilization order was recommended in lieu, and was adopted by the State Council on July 4. The mobilization order was passed unanimously by the State Council, but apparently some left-wing members of that body took the opportunity of pointing out that \"efforts to improve political administration and the livelihood of the people\" were necessary as well as military action (Wah Kiu Yat Po, July 5).\n\nThere was speculation as to whether the mobilization order (which puts China on a war footing) would mean the re-imposition of press censorship, and it was thought that press censorship would produce an unfavourable reaction amongst foreign correspondents (Wah Kiu Yat Po, July 5).\n\nThe Sing Tao Jih Pao of July 3 quoted a report that war supplies for the Communists were carried in a Russian warship from Dairen to the Communist-controlled port of Yintai, and thence transported by UNRRA convoy to central Shantung.\n\nThe Sing Tao Jih Pao continued to appeal for an end to the civil war, but the National Times advocated foreign aid for the Central Government in suppressing the Communists.",
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        "content_text": "**TELEPHONES :**\nP.R.O.... 21738\nASSISTANT P.R.O. 31636\n\n**GENERAL OFFICE.** 23406\n\nTo: \nHONG KONG GOVERNMENT  \n**PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE**  \nOrig. on `96009/15/47`\n\n**OFFICES:**  \n6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE  \n\nDate:  \n26th June, 1947.  \nRef: `PRO/1000/3`.  \n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS & COMMENTS  \nJune 15 - 21, 1947.\n\n### 1. CHINA.\n\nThe \"Sinkiang Incident\" continued to be the chief topic during the week under review. On June 16 the Wah Kiu Yat Po reported that the incident was to be settled locally, and that it would not be necessary for General Pei Chung-hsi to proceed to Sinkiang. But on June 18 the same paper reported that General Pei would be leading a mission to Sinkiang in the near future. General Pei was described as a Chinese Mohamedan, who understands conditions in Sinkiang.\n\nIt was surmised that Russia aimed at creating an independent, or at least autonomous, state in Sinkiang (Sing Tao Jih Pao of June 16, and Wah Kiu Yat Po of June 21). The Sing Tao Jih Pao of June 18 seemed to hint that the Chinese Central Government might itself grant autonomy to Sinkiang and thereby retain that province's loyalty.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of June 19 reported an anti-Russian campaign in Shanghai and Nanking, stating that there was general dissatisfaction at the Central Government failing to take a stronger line towards Russia over the Sinkiang Incident.\n\nThe same issue of this paper reports the Chinese Mission, which recently returned from its visit of inspection to Port Arthur, as meeting with an unfriendly reception from the Russians. The Mission's visit was confined to Port Arthur, and did not extend to Dairen, as was originally intended. It is said that at a dinner party the Chinese proposed the toast of Stalin, but the Russians failed to reciprocate with a toast to Chiang Kai-shek. The National Times of June 21 reports that members of the Mission were escorted by Russian \"liaison officers\" whenever they moved about in Port Arthur.\n\nThe Hua Shiang...",
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        "content_text": "**TELEPHONES :**\nP.R.O. `21738`\nAssistant P.R.O. `31636`\nGENERAL OFFICE `23406`\n\n**HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE**\nOry. on `96009/15/47`\nDate: 20th June 1947.\n\n**OFFICES:**\n6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\nRef: `PRO/987A/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS & COMMENTS\nJune 17, 1947.\n\n1. **CHINA**\n\nThe nation-wide demonstrations said to have been planned by students for June 2 did not take place, but the Press evidently does not regard the \"student crisis\" as having passed. The Hwa Shiang Pao (sympathetic to the Communists) speaks of the assaults on, and arrests of, students, professors, and newspaper men as \"blood debts which must be paid\". The Wah Kiu Yat Po deplores an incident in Canton on June 2, when several hundred labourers, carrying arms, paraded the streets demanding vengeance \"for fellow workers beaten up by students\". This paper asks why the authorities allowed such a demonstration and why the cases of the labourers who were beaten up should not be dealt with in the ordinary course of law, and asserts that in allowing such incidents the authorities are merely playing into the hands of the Communists.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po (June 2) also discusses the tendency of China's youths to move to the left. It is of the opinion that the tendency is not due to any liking for the positive aspects of Communism, but is due to acute dissatisfaction with mis-government and corruption under the present Kuomintang agent.\n\nThe Kwor Yin Yat Po of June 4 reports the People's Political Council as passing resolutions calling for, amongst other things, the prohibition of illegal arrests by secret service organisations, and the protection of freedom of the press.\n\nThe National Times of June 6 blames the continuance of the Civil War entirely on the Communists. The Wah Kiu Yat Po of the same day seems to consider that the continuance of the war is due to the dominance of the military cliques in the councils of the Kuomintang. It is suggested that Chiang Kai-shek, though sympathetic to the progressive and anti-war element, is unable to restrain the military element.\n\nThe Wah Kiu Yat Po of June 6 sees in the recent disposition of troops on both sides the making of a decisive battle between the Kuomintang and the Communists.\n\nPage 40\nPage 41",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n## TELEPHONES:\nP.R.O. `21738` + `31636`\nASSISTANT P.R.O. \nGENERAL OFFICE `23406`\n\nTo:\n\nDate: 8th May, 1947.\n\n## OFFICES:\n6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\nRef: `PRO/879/3`.\n\n1. **WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS & COMMENTS April 27 - May 3, 1947.**\n\n### Chief Internal Events Reported.\n\n(a) The new Taiwan Provincial Government is instructed to aim at eventual self-government for the Taiwanese. (`Wah Kiu Yat Po`, 30/4).\n\n(b) The Canton Press continues to carry news of proposals and preliminary surveys for extensive civil engineering works costing thousands of millions in National Currency. Repair of 10,000 kilometers of roads in Kwangtung (`Tai Kwong Pao`, 25/4), hydro-electric plant at Ping Tan in Yang Chun, $1,100,000 (`Chung Shan Jih Pao`, 1/5).\n\n(c) The Ma On Dam, near Waichow, has been opened to irrigate about 100,000 acres. (This seems to be the first major project to be completed in South China since the Japanese surrender). (`Chien Kuo Jih Pao`, Canton, 25/4).\n\n(d) An aircraft repair works is to be set up in Taiwan. (`Shang Pao`, Canton, 1/5).\n\n(e) Chinese males between the ages of 20 and 25 are not to be allowed to leave China unless they have previously lived abroad. This is to prevent evasion of military service. (`Shang Pao`, Canton, 27/4).\n\n2. **Comments on Internal Events.**\n\n(a) \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" of 2/5, commenting on the Chinese proposed price control, shows how mere palliatives are useless and that cessation of the Civil War is a first essential towards stability.\n\n(b) \"Sing Pao\" suggests what is in effect forcible acquisition of overseas gold dollar credits belonging to Chinese nationals in China as a means of financing China's trade.\n\n(c) The \"National Times\" of 3/5 urges investment by overseas Chinese of their capital in the development of China's enormous resources.\n\nOrig. on `96009/15/47` \nPage 52 19",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n**TELEPHONES :**\n- P.R.O. 21738\n- ASSISTANT P.R.O. 31636\n- GENERAL OFFICE 23406\n\n**OFFICES:**  \n58-6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\n\n**Orig. on** `96009/15/47`  \n**Ref:** `PRO/155/3`  \n**RECEIVE 9 MAY 1947**  \n**Date:** 24th April, 1947\n\n## C. Q. REGY WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS & COMMENTS  \nApril 13-19, 1947\n\n### 1. Chief Internal Events Reported\n\n(a) The main islands of the Paracels are to be named Yung Shing and Tai Ping. A preliminary survey for their development is now in hand. (Wah Kiu Yat Po, 15/4).\n\n(b) The Hong Kong Chinese Commercial Community, being universally opposed to Income Tax in any form, have presented a petition to Government not to introduce such a tax. (Wah Kiu Yat Po, 15/4).\n\n(c) The shooting incident in which a Hong Kong Police Officer was involved last December is being revived by the People's Political Council in Canton, increased compensation being demanded. (National Times, 16/4).\n\n(d) A Kowloon-Canton train was ambushed on April 16 by bandits and passengers robbed. (Kung Sheung Daily Press, 18/4).\n\n(e) An epidemic of meningitis in Waiyang district, Kwangtung, has been reported by Chung Cheng Jih Pao. Many patients are being treated in Canton Hospitals. The epidemic appears to be spreading. (Shang Pao, Canton, 12/4).\n\n(f) Tsingtao harbour is closed to foreign shipping as from April 11. (Ta Kwong Pao, Canton, 12/4).\n\n(g) It is estimated that the flight of capital to Hong Kong has now reached C.N.$18,000,000,000 from Shanghai and C.N.$15,000,000,000 from Canton, mainly in gold bars. (Canton News, 12/4).\n\n(h) The Kuomintang, National Democratic Socialists, and the Young China Parties have agreed to the 3 Parties Joint Guiding Political Principles. (Wah Kiu Yat Po, 16/4).\n\n(i) The reorganised State Council at Nanking has announced the 12 points which are to be the basis of the new broadened constitution. (Sing Pao, 17/4).\n\nPage 60  \nPage 61",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n**TELEPHONES :**\nP.R.O. `21738`\nASSISTANT P.R.O. `31636`\nGENERAL OFFICE `23406`\n\nTo: \n\n12\n\n**OFFICES:** \n68 6E, CLOUCESTER ARCADE\n\n**Date:** 12th April, 1947.\n**Ref:** `PRO/823/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS. March 31 - April 5, 1947.\n\n### 1. Chief Internal Events Reported.\n\n(a) Terrorists who have previously confined their threatening letters to business houses and theatres are now threatening private houses with destruction unless protection money is paid. (*Wah Kiu Yat Po*, 3/4).\n\n(b) Ching Ming has seen a revival of Black Market activities in the Kowloon-Canton Railway tickets. (*Wah Kiu Yat Po*, 2/4).\n\n(c) Canton has protested against the \"strong and unreasonable\" refusal of the Hong Kong Government to hand back the two members of the Peace Preservation Corps recently sentenced to imprisonment for armed robbery. (*Kung Sheung Daily Press* and *Canton News*, 2/4).\n\n(d) General Chang Chun is to be president of the Executive Yuan, and is now forming his cabinet. (*Wah Kiu Yat Po*, 1/4).\n\n(e) Preparations are in hand for the taking over of Dairen by the Chinese Government. Fears are expressed that the Communists may execute a coup. (*Wah Kiu Yat Po*, 1/4).\n\n(f) General Chen Yi, Governor General of Taiwan, has been ordered to resign. (*Sing Tao Jih Pao*, 1/4).\n\n(g) The Kuo Min Tang Commissioner for overseas affairs, Mr. Chen Hsu Jen, is to visit Hong Kong. (*National Times*, 1/4).\n\n(h) General Chang Fa-kwei, nominated as governor for new province of Hainan, wishes to withdraw in favour of Admiral Chan Chak. (*Chien Kuo Jih Pao*, Canton, 30/3).\n\n(i) Canton Press continues to give news of appropriations of hundreds of millions of National dollars for public works, but few reports of any progress other than preliminary surveys. Only report of early completion are three reservoirs in Waiyang and Fukong. (*Shiang Pao*, Canton, 1/4).",
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        "content_text": "**Telephones:**\nP.R.O. `2173 8`\nAssistant P.R.O. `31636`\nGeneral Office `23406`\n\nTo: **HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PRESS RELATIONS OFFICE**\nDate: 7th March, 1947\n\n**Offices:** 6 E, GLOUCESTER ARCADE\n**Ref:** `PRO/742/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONG KONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS. February 28, 1947.\n\n### Chief Internal Events Reported.\n\n1. (a) \"Kung Sheung Daily Press\" of Feb. 3 reports that the Kwangtung Aid to Cheung Tim-cheung Association is demanding HK$100,000 compensation for death of Cheung Tim-cheung in the Shumchun border incident. Mr. T. W. Kwok's office may be concerned.\n\n(b) \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" of the same date reports that a Chinese warship has gone to the Paracel Islands in connection with China's claim to sovereignty.\n\n(c) All papers report the disastrous fire on the s.s. \"Sai On\" when about 130 persons were burned to death.\n\n(d) Complaints which seem to be unjustified continue to be made against the Vegetable Marketing Scheme, reports \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" of Feb. 6.\n\n(e) \"National Times\" of the same date says that further endeavours are being made to extradite Chinese collaborators from Hongkong.\n\n(f) Canton newspapers state that Dr. T. V. Soong is to fly to Kwangtung via Hongkong to discuss export of wolfram, tung oil and raw silk.\n\n(g) \"Central News\" reports an increased output of 50,000 tons of coal a month in Taiwan after the first consignment of mining equipment has arrived.\n\n(h) The same paper of Feb. 3 reports that the Japanese reparation shipyard machinery is to be used to set up a new shipyard in Shanghai.\n\n(i) Canton newspapers report that 10 modern trawlers are to be allocated to Kwangtung from UNRRA supplies for the development of fishing industry.",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PRESS RELATIONS OFFICE\n\nTelephones: \nP.R.O. • 21738 \nAssistant P.R.O. • 31636 \nGeneral Office • 23406\n\n**Orig. on 96009/15/47**\n**To:** \n**Date:** 31st January, 1947.\n**Ref:** `PRO/673/3`\n**845**\n\n## 1. WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONGKONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS December 30, 1946 to January 5, 1947.\n\n### Chief Internal Events Reported\n\n- The promise of $10,000 by the Hong Kong Government to dependents of Wong Shui-cheung, the peanut hawker in connection with whose death a member of the Hong Kong Police was charged with manslaughter, was officially announced.\n- The \"National Times\" reported that the ports of Tsingtao, Kong-moon, Kwangchow-wan, and Pakhoi are to be opened to foreign shipping.\n- The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" reported that the ban on the export of textile goods is to be lifted.\n- There was very little news, even of local importance, in the Hong Kong press. The Canton press gave mild prominence to the schemes for new iron and steel works, the dredging of the Pearl River, and a proposed fleet of American ships to ply between Canton, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.\n- The scarcity and high price of rice was noted in all papers.\n- The \"Sing Tao Jih Pao\" reported that the rape case involving an American marine in Peiping got only brief notice.\n- The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" reported that an assault by two Britons on a Chinese taxi driver was alleged to have taken place in Canton.\n\n## 2. Comments on Internal Events\n\n- The need for purging the Chinese Banks and Customs of corrupt practices as a step to financial stability was urged by the \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\". The same paper said that a slump in prices in Hong Kong is expected as a result of the dumping of cheap foreign (i.e., American) goods on the local market; but it is thought that the Hong Kong wages level is higher than abroad.\n- The \"Kung Sheung Daily News\" reported that some modification of the Vegetable Control was envisaged, but no detailed suggestions were made.\n\nOffices: 6 E, Gloucester Arcade",
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        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PRESS RELATIONS OFFICE\n\nTo: \nDate: 6th January, 1947.\n\nOffices: 6E, GLOUCESTER ARCADE\nRef: `PRO/637/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONGKONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS\nDecember 22 to 29, 1946.\n\n### Chief Internal Events Reported\n\nRehearing of Ramzan Syed manslaughter case is briefly reported, but considerable prominence is given to appeals to Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese press by the mother of the deceased hawker for intervention by them on her behalf for \"just punishment\". The Shum Chun border incident is not mentioned in local papers, but press cuttings from Singapore \"Sin Chew Jit Poh\" give restrained and reasonable accounts of the incident. The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" reports fall in price of rice and firewood. The \"National Times\" of December 27 gives prominence to General Festing's apology.\n\n### Comments on Internal Events\n\nThe \"National Times\" gives prominence to the Ramzan Syed case and is hostile to Hong Kong judicial procedure and to the verdict. The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" hopes for improvement in the Vegetable Control. The \"Kung Sheung Daily News\" protests against excessive medical treatment fees and shows how these are inflated by very high charges for medicines, inoculations and electrical treatment.\n\n### Comments on Colonial Matters\n\nNil.",
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        "title": "CO129-611-3 Weekly summaries of press reports and comments 24-12-1946 - 27-9-1947",
        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PRESS RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n## Offices: 6 E, GLOUCESTER arcade\n\nTo: \nDate: 24th December, 1946.\nRef: `PRO/616/3`\n\n## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONGKONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS\n\nDecember 8 to 14, 1946.\n\n### 1. Chief Internal Events Reported\n\nThe Chinese press continued to give great prominence to the Shumchun border incident which occurred the previous week. The \"National Times\" went to great lengths to report and comment on the activities of the so-called \"Backing-up Committee\". The paper also expressed the opinion that the matter had not been settled merely because of the official explanation made by the British military authorities. The paper also alleged that the Press Relations Office translators had provided the press with incorrect translations and had added something to the English text. (The allegation, which was quite untrue, was not supported by any other Chinese newspapers.) Generally speaking, the Chinese press had recovered from its original hysteria over the incident and confined itself to more sober reporting of the official explanations and the activities of the Po On District and Backing-up Associations.\n\nThe Chinese press waxed enthusiastic over the official visit of the British Trade Mission and reported its daily public functions in great detail.\n\nThe \"Kung Sheung Daily News\" reported that the Hongkong Hawkers Association had made an appeal against police raids on hawkers and against the regulation which permits of the confiscation of hawkers' merchandise without recourse to the courts. The \"Wah Kiu Yat Po\" reported that the New Territories farmers were preparing a petition to the Governor for the repeal of the control on vegetables.\n\n### 2. Comments on Internal Events\n\nPrincipal editorial comment in the vernacular press centred around the British Trade Mission. All the papers warmly welcomed the Mission and its purpose. The \"Sing Tao Jih Pao\" said it hoped that when the Mission returned to England it would propose that the British-China trade policy be founded on the principles of equality and reciprocity, and that it should aim at the industrialisation of China and it should...\n\nTelephones:\n| Office        | Number |\n|---------------|--------|\n| P.R.O.        | 21738  |\n| Assistant P.R.O. | 31636  |\n| General Office | 23406  |",
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        "page_number": 95,
        "title": "CO129-611-3 Weekly summaries of press reports and comments 24-12-1946 - 27-9-1947",
        "content_text": "# HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PRESS RELATIONS OFFICE\n\n## To: \n## Date: 24th December, 1946.\n## Offices: 6E, GLOUCESTER ARCADE\n## Ref: FRO/615/3.\n\n1. ## WEEKLY SUMMARY OF HONGKONG PRESS REPORTS AND COMMENTS. December 1 to 7, 1945.\n\n### Chief Internal Events Reported\n\nEverything was overshadowed during the week by the incident on the Shumchun border when a Chinese was accidentally shot and killed by a British soldier on duty at the border bridge. The Chinese press reacted hysterically with the official Kuomintang organ \"National Times\" setting the pace. This paper gave distorted, imaginative accounts of what had happened and went so far as to associate itself actively with a \"Shumchun Backing-up Committee\" by inviting readers to send monetary donations to the paper.\n\nThe \"National Times\" also devoted considerable space to reporting the activities of the Shumchun Backing-up Committee, emphasizing the demands it was intended to make on the Hongkong Authorities in connection with the incident. The rest of the Chinese press gave detailed and gruesome stories of what allegedly occurred on the border, although investigations proved the stories were almost wholly fanciful. However, the majority of the vernacular press refrained from editorial comment, and all of them published the official military statements on the affair.\n\nThe Chinese press displayed little interest in other local events during the week. The \"Wa Shiang Pao\" reported that the threatened Canton boycott of Hongkong because of the peanut hawker incident had been suspended. The \"Sing Tao Jih Pao\" declared that the Guild of Hongkong Restaurants was continuing its preparations for appealing to the Government against the imposition of the tax on meals, while the same paper reported that H.E. the Governor had expressed regret to Mr. Leo D'Almada over the hurried imposition of the tax.\n\n2. ## Comments on Internal Events\n\nThe Chinese press was singularly silent in editorial comment on matters relating to the Colony.\n\nThe \"South China Morning Post\" commenting on derequisitioning of property in Hongkong said that the obvious answer to the problem of Services personnel continuing to occupy much needed civilian accommodation is that the Services should supply their own establishments and that the Military...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-629-10 Tuberculosis 1-7-1950 - 31-10-1951",
        "page_number": 20,
        "title": "CO129-629-10 Tuberculosis 1-7-1950 - 31-10-1951",
        "content_text": "The current facilities available are being utilized to their maximum capacity, and it is acknowledged that any further measures to meet the situation would be beyond the resources of the Colony. With this idea in mind, one new clinic has been opened this year, and a further new clinic may be built within the next 12 months. This projected new clinic is intended as a replacement for the clinic presently in use, which is unsuitable for the purpose and inadequate in size. This new building will be provided and financed by the Hong Kong Government.\n\nA new clinic for follow-up work has just been opened by the Hong Kong Anti-Tuberculosis Association for the purpose of following up cases treated in their own institution. This building will, in addition, provide new headquarters for the Association and will also act as a propaganda centre.\n\nEmployees in the Tuberculosis Service.\n\nAll individuals are tuberculin tested before employment, and only positive reactors are accepted. Negative reactors are directed elsewhere, as no facilities at present exist for BCG administration.\n\nAll staff are X-rayed at intervals of 3 months, and monthly records of body weight are taken. Every effort is made to reduce the necessary contact between staff and patients to a minimum, and all personnel working in the tuberculosis service are provided with one pint of milk per day, which they are expected to consume on the premises. Should any employee in the Tuberculosis Service contract tuberculosis, the Government has agreed that the disease will be considered attributable to service, with special provision for hospital maintenance and resulting disability.\n\nReport of the year's work.\n\nSee attached copy of the report for the year 1949.\n\nCare and Rehabilitation.\n\nAs the Tuberculosis Service has been in operation for about 4 years only, during which a steady expansion has been taking place, the question of rehabilitation has not yet been tackled.\n\nNon-Residents.\n\nThere are no regulations concerning the entry of tuberculosis sufferers to Hong Kong. It has been the case in recent times that many such individuals have come to Hong Kong specifically for treatment, but no information is available as to numbers, as until recently, free entry and exit for all persons of Chinese race has been the accepted policy.\n\nPublic Assistance.\n\nA limited amount of capital is available to the Tuberculosis Service annually for the assistance of tuberculosis sufferers and their families. It has been used to provide extra nourishment in the form of milk powder for contacts and certain treatment cases. During 1950, 9425 pounds of dried milk were distributed at the rate of one pound per person per week. Direct financial assistance was provided to enable patients to return to their villages (44), to obtain hawkers' licences, and capital for starting up in business (30), and in the form of weekly grants to families.\n\nPage 20\n\nPage 21",
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