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TELEGRAMS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE US. PRESIDENTIAL

CAMPAIGN,

A 3019TEROUS CONVENTION.

LONDON, April 12th."

SUPREME COURT

Friday, April 19th.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

BEFORE MR. H, H. J. GOMPERTZ (PUIENE JUDGE).

AMENDING A WRIT

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, APRIL 13rm, 1918,

|

MACAO NOTES.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(From Our Own CorrESPONDENT, THE PROPOSED PUBLIC HOUSE

TRUST.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE ** HONGKONG

DAILY PRESS."]

- Bin-In the Straits Timer of March 23rd there appeared an account of the proposed Public House Trust for Hong- kong wherein the objects and hopes of the promoters were set forth.

GEUSÁDK, JOKINST, MOSQUITOS, A Committee appointed some months: ago to make an investigation into tropical diseases from which the Colony suffers has made its report to the Governor. It deals mainly with malaria and recommends the adoption of measures for the extermina tion of the malarial mosquito. It. It is a large project with worthy aims, specially advises the covering in of wells, but for its success the help and sympathy of all classes is necessary, and this co the public are convinced that a practical, operation is likely to be withheld unless businesslike and successful issue assured.

THE FIRE-CRACKER INDUSTRY. S

only possible fair method as adopted by every European Government

Make it an offence to serve a drunken man, or to have one on any licensed premises

Remove the restrictions against bar- maids. In Hongkong those women are for economical reasons usually related to the tenant, and it ia a hase reflection to think they will not conduct themselves properly: Also make preventative restric tions if desirable.

A woman's influence in restraining drunkenness and foul language is much more potent than that of a boy," and both vices can be made an offenc

These and dozens of improvements taken. The concentrated experiments of could be made if any action at all is all Europe, with the experiences of Eastern conditions are within reach of the Committee, and while I am sure the proposed Trust is, for Hongkong, never real difficulty (except the money one) in likely to be a paying scheme; there is no this or other more practical measures. there will be no excuse if there cannot be With the. ample time for preparation

This was a case in which Berblinger & A telegram from Bay City, Michigan, Co. sued A. Weingarten for $100 balance states that at the Republican State Condue for goods supplied. Mr. Wilson ap peared for the plaintiff, and Mr. F. X. vention, the Taft supporters gained early D'Almada e Castro for the defendant. possession of the hall, and excluded the Boosevelt supporters, who rushed the doors and climbed in through the windows, When the chairman of the Taft party rose, the leader of the Roosevelt fretion looped on to the platform, and began to speak, but was thrown off by the ing to the previous year which had not reaching Macao and are returned to the disproportionate nupaber, in other parts evolved a system as nearly perfect as

His Lordship said-In this case a writ had been issued for a certain amount due on a raming account, and owing to a projected settlement the case had been taken out of the list and adjourned sine die. While the case was still peading, the plaintiffs discovered another item belong been paid. They thereupon issued a fresh writ. I think plaintiff's procedure was! wrong. The first action is still pending,

The making of fire-crackers is one of the principal industries remaining in the Colony, but those engaged in it have recently been experiencing great difficulty in procuring the materials of mana facture. These come from neighbouring villages, but it appears that in some way or other the materials are prevented from villages whence they come. I understand that many representations have been made to the Customs, but without result, and sentation to the Government of Macao, which is a stop that should have been

To this end, with your permission, I would criticise the article as published. excessive drinking-if incentive it can la-The only present incentive to be called-is in the number of places I am not aware that Hongkong bas & where drinks can be obtained, and, while

opposing chaizinan. A free fight ensued, but the police and militia restored order, The Roosevelt men withdrew after chons the defendant objects to being troubled that it is now intended to make repre of excœaive drinking, for better liquors

ing their delegates. Taft supporters

selected a rival delegation.

ROOSEVELT KOH ILLINOIS AND MAINĖ..

Col. Roosevelt has won a great victory over the Taft election delegates of Illinois for the presidential convention, thus atimulating the hopes of the ex-president's supporters.

A wire from Bangor states that the Maine Ropublican Convention hok selected ton Roosevelt supporters for the

This means National Convention clean sweep of Maine, as the first district has already elected two Roosevelt men.

THE RUMOURED DEATH OF THE

POPE.

A TELEGRAPHIC: ERROR.

LONDON, April 12th.

Router's correspondeat at Madrid wires

&

A BALI WATER RESERVOIR.

with this action, and I think rightly, and the proper course would have been to re store the case to the list and apply for leave to amend. I think defendant is en-, taken at the outset. titled to a stay of this action with the costs to which he has been put. Plaintiff can have leave to amend the writ if he wishes. I must stay this action with costs, Mr. D'Almada-At least your Lordship will allow me to be heard on the plaintiffs' application for leave to amend.

Mears. Macdonald & Co., of Hongkong have been chosen to make a salt water reservoir at Guis Hill and to lay maine from it to the city. This water is for use. in case of fire in the city.

OIRL SCOUTS.

His Lordship-Yes, if you like.

A company of Portuguese girl scouts Mr. D'Almada-I cannot consent to leave has been formed in the Colony. The to amend at present.

number enrolled, I understand, is about His Lordship-You oppose the applica

two dozen. They are to have their first tion?

field day at Calowan, the lair of the bad, bold pirates. A full account of the opera tions will be eagerly awaited!

Mr. D'Almada-I do, my Lord. Mr., Wilson-The effect of that, my Lord, would be that plaintiffs would be shut out entirely from any reinedy.

Mr. D'Almade-Defendant is entitled to. all his defences, and this is one.

His Lordship-You are entitled to raise it, of course.

Mr. D'Alnadu And I submit that defen-

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THE HELIKE OF THE POOR.

In the old days an association known the "Associacao Pieodosa de S. Francisco Xavior" was founded in Macao by merchants and navigators. It became a wealthy society and down to two years

of the world the delimitation of licences conditions and our present knowledge of other experiments will pormit-Faith- her not proved a success to this end. is far more likely to prevent the ill-effects

The supply of liquors of good quality"fully yours,

CHARLES E. GARNER. means, in many places, slightly enhanced

Singapore, 3rd April, 1912. prices, and therefore a smaller quantity of drink obtainable for the same amount

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. of money. The effects of good liquors also are seldom pernicious. liquors rom which the community would 1b.--The pronte from the sale of benefit aro-problematical and could onty bo vory, very small.

Messre. Vernon and Binyth in their state weekly share report dated April 12th

The firmness of local investment stocks referred to in our last has been well Government seldom works so thriftily maintained during the past week, and as private ownership, and it is a mistaken further advances have again to be record- idea to imagine that more than normal ed. Sterling Rubbers have also improved profits are made in supplying good on the period under review, the market liquors at popular prices: the tenants of closing firm Fine Hard Para Rubber is the present public houses do not make quoted from London at 4/11 per lb. money, and it is only by serving inferior sellers. The Bank of England and open liquors that they make a living for them-market rates of discount are both quoted selves and family: rates and rents, and at at per cont., and Bar Silver at 97d. duties and licence, and loss of the female per oz., spot, and 27jd. per oz. forward. hell of their family have to be con- Sterling TT. closes at-1/11 and Shang sidered...

hai T.T. at 21. ic.--To secure fi a better class of publici house manager" you must make salary, and conditions, and prospects attractive to the better clasa man. This means added expense and reduced profit.

Id. The alternatives to be provided in place of intoxicants will not have a large offered at smaller prices than intoxicants. sale, and only a moderate one when

that the mistake in druncing the death dant is not entitled to amend that first writ ago it rendered substantial assistance to The profits also would be smaller.

of the Pope was due to an employee of the Nunciature receiving a telegram announcing the death of his father. The telegraph authorities misread the word "papa" as meaning "Pope," and they informed Don Canalejas, the Premier, who told the journalists.

King Alfonso and his Ministers sent a message of condolence to the Nuncio, who

discovered the mistake.

THE WAR IN TRIPOLI.

LONDON, April 12th. A message from Bome states that a new point has been occupied in Tripoli the troops of General peninsula, as Macabez, on the 11th inst: occupied Fort Bucheloo unresisted.

NOTTINGHAM ELECTION.

LONDON, April 12th.

now without giving notice to me.

His Lordship Application has not even been made yet?

Mr. D'Almada --No. His Lordship-I think you had better apply in Chambers,

Mr. D'Almada-Notice must be given to me because I have never yet represented

defendant in the first case..

SOLDIER AND DENTIST.

Mr. Buss brought up the case in which Messrs. Kew Brothers sued Sergeant Wre- ford for balance due for dental services. 1 M. Russ said Your Lordship in a long judgment came to the conclusion that before we could proceed to judgment we had to give the soldier notice under the Army Act.

the poor of the Colony. About two years ago, the house property belonging to the Association became vacant and, as I wrote at the time, the Association was obliged to stop their charity. The circumstances of the Association have improved since them, and in view of the scute distress prevailing among the poor of the Colony the Committee of the Association might be reminded that the relief of the poor is one of the objects of the Association.

MISCELLANEOUS..

Sr. Sanches de Miranda, a Captain in the Artillery, he was the Portuguese Delegate at the Opium Conference at The Hague, is on his way out to Macao.

Mr. J. Telles Brandao, of the Chinese Maritime Customs, has died at his resi His Lordship-I know nothing about this dence after a short illness, leaving a case

widow and three children to mourn his loas.

Mr. Russ-I understood it was in the list.

His Lordship--Well, I have not got it on my list. A

Mc Russ-Can 1 apply to have it put

in

the listi

The electric lighting in the city is now giving satisfaction, and it is hoped that it will continue to do so.

It is understood that the trial of the late Postmaster General and his assistant, who have been in prison about twelve Sir J. D. Rees (Unionist) and Mr. Lordship-The whole practice 8 months awaiting trial, is to take place

this month. Notice should have been given to wrong.

The dredger Canton River is now work- Dobson, an ex-member for Plymouth

the Registrar.

ing opposite the Praia Grande. The (Liberal), are the candidates for East

Mr. Russ--I thought it had been given, channel has been made.

Nottingham.

His Lordship-I think I will call this case

The Public Works Department are ask- ing for plans for eight houses. Though now formally, and then adjourn it for a

the notice does not state the locality, I If you had given the pro- understand that it is proposed to erect week.

dotice, there would have been no these houses at Tap-siae, near the Avenida trouble; but as it is. I think it will have. Vasco do Gama. to go in the list.

per

The case was adjourned to next Friday.

THE EXTRADITION CASE.

DEATH OF MR. MORGAN PHILLIPS, We regret to notice in the Shanghai papers the announcement of the death of Mr. T. Morgan Phillips, barrister-at-law, which occurred unexpectedly last Satur- day morning. About six weeks ago, Mr.

The Chief Justice has granted a rale nisi Phillips returned from home, after a year's furlough, apparently in excellent health and spirits; but shortly after his the case in which application has been return, the .. Daily News says, the made to extradite Vicente Sotto for a strain of work began to tell upon him, and crime alleged to have been committed in for some days past his condition had been the Philippine Islands, requiring the Cap such as to necessitate medical attendance fair Superintendent of Police in Hongkong On Friday night, Mr. Phillips went to! bed, apparently well, but when his servant to show cause why the prisoner should not entered his bedroom with tea on the fol- be discharged. lowing morning, he found his master lying dead in bod. At his side, on the bed, was a book, which he had been reading, prob- ably up to the time of his death; and everything pointed to the fact that he had passed away quite peacefully, from angina pectoris, from which he had been suffer- iar for some time; a further examination

The Straits Times of the 3rd instant of the body at the mortuary confirming says: We have been informed by Mr. the fact that this was the cause of death. Adis, of Messrs. Adis and Ezekiel, share A very sad and pitiful circumstance in brokere, Singapore, that a wire has been connection with Mr. Philips' death is that received by the local agents of the P. and

Argument in the case will be heard before the Fall Court on Thursday next.

DEATH OF MRS. F. S. CLARKE.

INTERPORT GOLF.

SHANGHAI CHALLENGE CUT.

le-If properly conducted the recrea tions should give a small revenue over expenses, but unless initated and carried on in right lines and on a decent scale. they will be a farce.

BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have weakened locally to a selling quotation of $850, but the London rate remains changed at £83,

MARINE INSURANCES.-Union Insurances have sold and are enquired for at the improved rate of $805 Cantons have buyers, and North Chinas in Tis. 145 advanced to $205 with sales and further

buyers.

INTIMATIONS

CUTICURA

SOAP BEST

FOR SKIN AND HAIR

It is so because of its extreme purity, delicate emollient properties, and refreshing fragrance. It costs but little more than ordinary soaps, wears to a wafer and gives comfort and satisfaction every moment of its use, for toilet, bath and nursery.

Samples with 22-p. book free from nearest dapus: Newbery, Sept. 22,27 Charlechouse Sq, Losco! FL Towns & Do.. Sydney, W.; Leoood, Ltd. Cape Town: Muller, Sincicas & Co. Calcutta and Bonbey Potter D. & C. Corp., sole propa, Boston, USA

Chs. J.

87.0

Gaupp

& Co.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,

CHATER ROAD.

FIRE INSURANCES. Hongkongs after sales at $332 are now in request at 8333 with no shares obtainable at the moment. Chinas have further improved their posi- tion, closing with buyers at $120 after All public houses are not likely to be small sales at $129 and $129, provided with a billiard table, and the SKIPPING Hongkong, Canton and covers of one or two weeklies! The East a slightly higher rate would probably be literature will resolve itself into the Macaos are firm with buyers at $201, and is a slack place and most people want paid. Indo-Chinas have weakened to a things done for them: few take recreation selling quotation of 278, the London rate WATCHMAKERS, foits own sake, but make it competitive being £7 108. ad. middle price. China and enthusiasm is aroused, and this and Manilas are quiet with probable requires organisation.

sellers at $114 and Douglases at $21. Star Sc-In subraitting their recommenda Ferrics continue in request at $29 (old) tions and proposing to guarantee a 4 and $18 (new), but no sales are reported. per cent, dividend en debentures, does the Shell Transports have bad A further ciently attractive for any but philan- middle price ex rights, with local buyers Committee seriously consider this suffi-sharp rise, London now quoting 114/0

thropists 7

AND JEWELLERS,

OPTICIANS,

have FINEST QUALITY

DIAMOND JEWELLERY

at 112/6. Most people with money to invest prefer

Sugars REFINERIES-China a greater risk for greater profits-and weakened to 8108 with probable sellers.. Shanghai Municipal Debentures pay Luzons have been booked at 831 and cluse per cent. I

firm, If investors do not respond where is the money coming from 1

MINING. Tronchs are in request at 74/6 to 75/ cum dividend, and Chinese AIs this suggestion fair? If one is Engineerings at 37/6 to 38/-, Heawoods obliged to give up a possible 10 per cent. are quiet at 6/- and Ranhs at $4. investment why should he be obliged to

DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.---Hong- accept a 4 per caut. one in exchange? kong and Whempos Decks have advanced ENGLISH, And while the compensation should not to 245 buyers, but no shares are yet avail- be large" it should certainly be equivalent able, Small sales of Kowloon Wharves to the amount invested.

are reported at $57, but at this there are

A SPECIALITY,

AMERICAN

AND SWISH

GOLD AND SILVER

WATCHES.

6. A fairly extensive knowledge of the sellers, and a lower rate would probably "trade convinces the that positively the be accepted. New Amoy Docks continue Trust will not "ho worked at a considerin request at $84 Shanghai Docks are able profit" and there will be an quoted in the North at Tle. 54, and Shang- immediate loss to the revenue in oxisting hai and Hongkew Wharves at Tle, 82. licence fees, and smaller collections of LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong | CLOCKS duties..

kong Lands are in request at the improved So far I have ocly lightly touched on rate of $102, and Humphreys Estates at a few of the possible objections that will $7 after sales. Kowloon Lands can be have to be considered, and I now suggest, placed at $34 and West Points at $634 without entering into details, alternative Hongkong Hotels have improved to $100 practical measures which would go far to and $67 buyers for the old and new issues accomplish the ends the promoters have respectively. in view

1.Insist that all liquors shall bo of good quality, and genuinely described on

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COTTON MILLS.-Hongkongs are quiet at $5, and Ewos at Tls. di.

MISCELLANEOUS.-China Borneos are in The competition for the Shanghai Challenge Cup was held on Sunday on the links of the Shanghai Golf. the label.

request at $10 and China Providents at Club, the competing teams being from Brandy is not necessarily Cognac, nor $8 after sales. Cements have advanced to the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, the should Portuguesa Red Wine be labelled $5 with sales, and sellers at the close Shanghai Golf Club and the Shanghai port, mer Gerten potato spirit be labelled Electries have been booked at $99, Peak Trams at Sizi (old) and 81; (new), Wat- Great interest was Fine Old Scotch Whisky. Junior Golf Club. taken in the ovent, says the NC. Daily St. Emilion" should be pure Bordeaux sons at $5, and Powells at 35, all closing There are buyers of News, and large crowds watched the play. wine, not from Algiers, which if good in further request.

Bordeaux Ropes at $18 and Ices at $205. Steam The conditions were thirty-six holes, enough to masquerade medal play, for teams of five men, the wine is good enough to be sold under Fisheries have improved to $3 buyers, best three scores of each team to count. its own, (This is no reflection on the and China Lights to $1.30

an Langkats close with buyers at Tls. 72. Eighteen holes, were played in the fore- excellent wines of Algiers, only

LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following noon and eighteen in the afternoon, and illustration of the abuse.) At the close it was announced that the

quotations (middle price) were received by wire from London this morning United Serdangs.

15/ Shanghai Club had again won the trophy,

Batu Tigas the margin of twenty-one points being the same as in the previous year. The souris

Sapongs Ledburys........ were as follow- Shanghai Golf Club :---

he had only recently taken up his residence. Company to the affect that Mrs. F. R. A. Lawson

the 8.8.

and

J. B. Ferrier

H. Honeyinan;

Total

A. W. Walkinshaw T. B. Forrest.

Clarke

Total

in his house in Love Lane, to prepare for | 8. Clarke, who was a passenger the reception of bis wife and children, Wile, died on shore at Port Said, yester- who were expected to arrive from Europe day. Much sympathy will be felt for Mr. last Monday by the N.-D.I.8. Kleist F. B. Clarke in his suddeia bereavement,

Educated privately, Mr. Phillips, who tras 69 years of age, matriculated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and was called to the Bar, Middle Temple, in June, 1883, For some years he followed his profession as a barrister on the South Wales circuit and, arriving in Shanghai in June, 1899, joined the office of Mr. W. V. Drummond, and was shortly afterwards admitted as partner to the firm of Drummond, Phillips and White-Cooper. After three years practice in Shanghai, during which he gained great respect as an advocate and equal popularity in sporting circles, he proceeded to Tientsin and thence to Hongkong, where he practised at the Bar from December, 1901, until November, 1903. Returning to Shanghai more than eight years ago, he rejoined his former partners and had since been ever pro minent as an advocate in the British Courts, the Court of Consuls, and the Mixed Court.

It is all the more sad because Mr. Clarke had made arrangements to go home to Royal Hongkong Golf Club:- join his wife about the end of the year. Out of respect the offices of Messrs. Adis and Ezekiel, with whom Mr. Clarke is engaged, were closed for the afternoon. Mrs. Clarks had not been in the best of health for some time, but previous to her departure for Home she had improved greatly, and it was thought that the sea voyage would enable her to regain the old country in the best, of health. Her many friends in Singapore and also in Hong. kong, where she was very well known, will learn with regret the news of her sudden death.

[Mr. Clarke, who left Hongkong about two years ago, was sub-accountant in the International Bank. The deceased lady who became his wife was known to many in Hongkong as Miss Geary, who was for some time a nurse at the Victoria Hos pital-Ex: H.D.P.}

Shanghai Junior Golf Club:-

F. Ferrier...... E. Lawson Grey. F. Tower

Total Shanghai Golf Club-

A. R W. Menzies C. M. G. Burnie Royal Hongkong Golf Club:

K. M. Cumming W. D. Kraft g Shanghai Junior Golf Club -

J. Besa Young

A. M. Pryce

166

179

182

527

178

185

185

548

187

191

105

573

187

-783-

186 203

197

910

The definition of each liquor should be such as laid down by the Government of the country of origin.

Thus the Portuguese Government any Port shall be wine grown on the Dour and shipped from Oporto under an London Asiatics Oporto bill of Inding.".

Here, then, is your definition, simple definite, made law by the Government of the country growing the wine, and accept ed by experts.

The definitions of most spirits were laid down by the Royal Com mission on Whisky, and all others are easy I to obtain.

Scientists, agree that the drinking of good liquors does not induce excessivo drinking, while the consumption of inferior liquors commonly does.

Linggis

E. & L. Truste Rubber Trusts Tronohs.

Hongkong Electric Trams... Shell Transports Chinese Engineerings Indo-Chinas (combined) Para Rubber

buyers

80/

25/-

58/9

12/3

36/9

[3/- premium 15/3 premium 75/9

3/6. 114/6 ex rights

38/9 .150/-

4/111 sellers

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The I.G.M. str. Prinz Waldemar left

Hero in one act you partly accomplish your object, for you give the publie wholesome liquors which offer. less induce Yokohama on the 17th April, at 8 p.m., ment to excess, are less harmful in their and may be expected here on or about effect, and their higher prices (compared with present inferior qualities) will not permit their sale in the lower class houses, which must necessarily close.

Further, you will be meeting the efforts of the authorities throughout the Straits, who have already accomplished much in this direction, and backing the efforts of European Governments who are all work- ing to the sanie end.

on

the Duties should be charged. alcoholic strength of liquors, and is the

the 18th April.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

ausang, from Sandakan, is due in ...Hongkong 15th April.- ̈ ̈

Onang, from Chin wangtao, is due in.

Hongkong 12th April.

ingang, from Honguy, is due in Hong-

kong 12th April.

Kutsany, from Calcutta, is due in Hong-

kong 1th April...

*

"RITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.,_LTD. Fultala, from Singapore in due in Hong-

kong to-day.

of all descriptions.

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