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ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.

ANNUAL MEETING OF SEATHOLDYNA.

Yesterday the annual meeting of the Kubscribers to and seatholders of St. John's Cathedral was held at the City Hall. The Bishop of Victoria preside I, and there were also present H.E. the Governor (Bir Henry May). Sir Paul

PARIS LETTER:

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY D 1918.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}

PARIS, Dec. 27th, 1912. PRESIDENT. THE RETIRING

As soon as "Le Jour de l'An" or

New Year's Day is over, an exceptionally busy time for the President of the French

[glass, and quaff its contents liberally [PRESIDENTIAL PROMULGATIONS.

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOWLOON.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

of

18 YUAN SHII-KAI BECOMING AUTOCHITIO ↑

The Chinese papers in the North are commenting keenly regarding the recent

The annual general meeting Presidential orders, promulgating tem- porary Provincial laws and regulations. seatholders, subscribers and regular mern- the organs sympathetic toward the bers of the congregation was held in the Government justity President Yuan Shih-Testry, at & p.m., on Tuesday, Roy, N. C. There was 媳 kai on the grounds that it is necessary to Pope, M.A., presiding.

from the bunghole, crying out, "To whom shall I pass the cup? Now then. I challengo you !" Aud a general laugh followed. "Now, then, father," put in young Fallières, with a twinkle in his eye, when quasing from the hogshead was in progress, "why not challenge them in the oating line?" "Done!" replied the preparations of departure; he longs to sausage long enough to stretch from one become an ordinary citizen. It was the young Fallières. "Yes, I will!" eried J. Gedge, T. F. Hough, F. Browne, Astrong desire of the French Republic to out his father. "And I say you, won't !"

place a strictly "safe" man at the head answered the present President. of France seven years ago that resulted declare 1 will " retorted the father. "I dont may promulgate lawe, but only after said he did not think there was much

establish better order in the Provinces

Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Col. W.. R. St. / Republic, M. Fallières will complete hin fahor, "I lay a wager you won't eat af immediately and, also, for the Govern- somewhat larger attendance than in

Chater, the Hon. Mr. C, H. Ross, the Jubt, Dr. F. Clark, the Rev. V. Copley

Moyle, Messrs. W. L. Pattenden, get away from the Palace and ouco more bank of the river to the other!" Cried question both the President's right. to

Armstrong, A. Bryer, N. J. Stabb,

H.

Buck, G. Piercey, M. 8. Northcote, Dr. Saundera, &c.

The HON. TERASURER (Dr. Clark) sub- mitted the annual Guancial statement. He said that this was the first time for a

MADAME FALLIERÉS.

"I

But,

in the election of M. Fallières as Presi.I don't I'll give you 5 france!" dent. Prior to this unique post of office alas he never did, for the point of the M. Fallières was eight times in the joke wes that Mézio did not contain a his 5 francs out of his father. Several French Cabinet, and long before attain. sausage so long. So young Fallières got more good stories exist about father and ing to the head of the State he was looked upon as a man of peculiar ability that son. fitted him for such a position, and was regarded as a brilliantly clever, shrewd, Hia Presi- and far-sighted politician. dentin! election was received throughout France with the greatest cordiality and an outburst of popular acclamation. Now that he is about to quit the Elysee France is very grateful to him for all he has done; his term of office, bus' not always born enviable. He has had some critical times as well as some very enjoy able times. He did his best in all cases to keep peace at home as well as abroad, he cause France to become more intimate with England, and his own flying visit to London three or four years ago as the guest of King Edward VII. more than ever convinced him that France's truest friend is Britain.

Madame Fallières-whe is unfortunately not recognised officially-is one of those gracious and charming French ladies whore tact and delightful manners have won all hearts, and she has a very large The President can number of friends. boast of a most happy domestic fireside, for Monsieur Fallières dearly loves his wife, his children (son and a married daughter) and his home. Once when his children were quite small, the boy was helping his father in the garden, and had got very grubby and dirty. When he came in his little sister; who had been playing at being "engaged" to her small brother, run to her mother, and said Mother, please wash my brother's face at engaged

never, before been in such a healthy con- dition. Everyone knew, before the com- menecment of the year 1912, that the

ment to secure greater control over the former years, Princes. The anti-Government agana The minutes of the last annual general issue such orders add also his bond fides. uecting having been read and confirmed,

The Minchupao says that according to

Mr. FIELDER, hon. treasurer, in pre- Article 33 of the Constitution the Presi- scating the accounts for the year 1914,

they have received the approval of the National Council. The journal in ques- for him to add to what he had already On going tion age whether President Yuan Shib said in his printed report. kai was actuated by necessity or whether through the farmer records of the church, he was taking advantage of the absence

form a quorum in the National Council of a sufficient number of members to he said, he found that the finances had to issue Presidential orders which have become law, thus establishing a prendent which the President may follow later,

The Yenkingshilpeo thinks that it was additional expenses incurred by the unnecessary to await the sanction of the changing of the vicur would necessitato National Council, as the situation in the the raising of 91,800 in excess of ordinary Provinces was becoming dangerous owing to want of effective control. It conludes expenses, and yet very little provision by saying that all the members of the had been made to meet this extra expense. Cabinet are ready to share

the However, the balance brought forward responsibility.

from 1911 was 8468 odd, and they had been The Poking Jikio impartially says that the President, in making laws by able to meet all their expenses during Presidential, Order, has been much the year and carry forward a credit criticised by the more progressive mem-balance of over 3000. This splendid re- ber of the National Council, while another party considers that the fault lies suit was partially due to #marked with the National Council itself. The improvement in all sources of revenue, Jikpao thinks, however, that billa which but more particularly to the deficit fund Presidential Orders are intended to re- which was inaugurated when the Sale place should first be submitted to the National Council, even if there is no of Work" committee decided not to hold quorum, and that an enquiry ought mean-

a sale last year. The Treasurer pointed while to be addressed to the Goverment.

out that the "offertories" had shown the greatest improvement, exceeding the previous year by more than $1,000. The support received frum the military authorities during the last half of 1912 was three times as much as formerly, for the church had been receiving a capitation

number of years that they had been able to present a balance-sheet showing a credit balance, which was over $1,746. As a matter of fact the difference between income, and expenditure was $1,450. The former had been roduced by $1,500 and for after by 83,000, which practically represented the salary of the Assistant Chaplain, and that was one reason why they could not continue to maintain an Assistant-Chaplain. The reduction in Pew rents were income was general, reduced by about $250, donations by 8500, and collections by 8400, and the remain der was made up by sundry items. They were now in the position of having a credit balance of $1,600, but against that they must remember that their Reserve Fund, which some years ago was seven ur right thousand dollars, had now practi- cally reached bedrock, about $1,000 Under present conditions it was not necessary to draw on that, and he hoped that in the future they would add to the Fund in addition to starting other Funds. (Applause.)

H. E. Sir HENRY MAY proposed the adoption of the accounts, and this was sentative of a paper relates how, when he on their election, respectively, to the gating and prohibiting opium cultivation. grant since April last, when the accom

carried.

STORIES OF M.

FALLIBRES.

When M. Fallières was elected Presi dent, he naturally had many interviewers and callers at the Palace. Om repre. entered the room, the President looked The Bussor, prior to the election of up with a whimsical smile, and said six lay members on the Church Body, "I see my tormentor is punctual to the said he was sure they would like to ex- moment. Doubtless you have brought a press their gratitude to the six gentleman photographer with you? Ah," he broke for their services during the past year, out, as the camera-man appeared with Continuing, he said this was the first his apparatus, "there he is! Take my annual meeting since the arrival of their

I am your victim. Let portrait at once. new Chaplain, the Rev. Copley Moyle, the sacrifice be complete!" A good story and he would like to say how very cordi- is told of the retiring President, who, as ally they welcomed him to the Diocese probably everybody knows by this time, He had the privilege of being present in

is most devoted to his garden and London when Mr. Moyie had a very ex- cellent send-off by the Society for the horticulture. His vineyards in the South In workman- Propagation of the Gospel last April. A of France are renowned.

once ! I want #4 kiss him WC aro

DK. SUN YAT-SEN.

LETTERS FROM THE 0.3. PRESIDENT AND

THE GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK;

Dr. Sun Yat-sen, whe cabled on Novem ber 18th congratulating Dr. Woodrow Wilson and Congressman William Sulzer Presidency of the United States and the Governorship of New York State, has in reply received the following letters :--

Bermuda, Dee. 5th, 1912. My Dear Sir, It was with peculiar pleasure that I received your gracious tele gram of November 16th and beg that you will attribute my long delay in acknowledg ing it not to neglect, but only to the extra- ordinary demands upon my time and energies since the election.

Permit me to say that I have watched with the keenest interest the recent course of events in China, and have felt the strongest sympathy with every movement which looks towards giving the people of the great Empire of China the liberty for which they have so long been yearning and preparing

AN OPIUM FIGHT.

ENCOUNTER WITH ARMED BANDITS

Chengtu, Jenshow and Kienchow off eials corted by militia, while patrolling their districts for the purpose of investi- were confronted last week at a boundary by one thousand armed members of a modation was found inadequate to tako society for the protection of opius cul- the soldiers at the 11 o'clock service. The tivation. A fight ensued in which both other receipts had been more or less about sides fired volloys. One man on each side was killed and many of the opium the same as the previous year, while the defenders were wounded. The opium defenders then retreated to an old fort. ordinary expenses were, if anything, a The officials have made a request for re-little less than before. inforcements.

The accounts as presented were duly adopted.

Tutuh Cheng issued a strongly-worded proclamation threatening punishment to every official who allows opium coltiva.

tion.

THE OPIUM QUESTION. The opiam merchants in the Straits Settlements are greatly concerned at the

Yery large number of London clergy had like attire, he often digs and prunes; and themselves.-With sincere personal respect action of the Indian Government in stop-anticipating his departure from the

Cordially,

(Signed) WoovHOW WILSON.

Shanghai, China.

Hon. Sun Yat-sen,

one day, when he was thus engaged, a gathered together to wish him God-speed. Although it did seem a little betated, he pompous individual asked:-"My good if M. would take the opportunity of offerings, can you please tell me

New York, Nov. 16th, 1912. him a cordial welcome and assuring hit Fallières is at home, and if he is receiving

My Dear Dr. Sun,Among all the cable. of their prayerful co-operation in all his to-day?" "Oh, yes!" said the "good

man."Just go up to that door, and grame, telograms and letters I received con- my election to the duties. (Applause.)

Jennie (meaning his wife) will let you in.gratulating me on He's receiving to-day all right. Then Governorship of New York, nothing gratified M. Fallières slipped to the back door in time to say over his wife's shoulder, Here he is!" and to enjoy a hearty laugh at surpris

H.E. Sir HENRY MAY mentioned that one of the members of the Church Body was leaving the Colony, and the Hon. Secretary said the Hon. Mr. H.E. Pollock had sent in his resignation.

HIS EXCELLENCY then proposed that the other five members be re-elected, and that Mr. Stabb's name should be substituted for that of the Hon. Mr. Pollock's.

This was agreed to.

his

visitor's expense

and

THE CAREER OF THE RETIRING PRESIDENT.

me more than your cablegram of congratula- tions and good wishes. I certainly appreciate every word you say, and in the future, as in the past, you can rely on me to aid you in every way in my power. Of course, you and all your friends know how deeply interested I am in the Republic of China, and I trust you and your friends will.con- times to give it u stability and a recurity that will command the respect and admira-

tion of the work.

I au longing for the day when I can got away from official care and pay a visit to the great Republic of the Orient. I want to meet you and greet you. You are a world man and have accomplished a world's work: If you should come la the Occident, be sitré. to call to see me at the Capitol in Albany, The latch-string will be on the outside for

you.

With best wishes for your health and

friond.

success, and that of all your fellow-patriots, believe me, as ever. Very sincerely your

(Signed) Wa. Svize. Shanghai, China.

M. Fallières was born in 1541, at Mézi, in the Department of Lot-et-Garonne, and he is, therefore, now 71 years of age. His The Rev. COPLEY MOYLE said it was his father was a vine-grower, and occupied privilege to move a vote of thanks to the the position of clerk to the Justice of clergy who had given very great help in the Peace and district land surveyor. As

Hn bad the services at the Cathedral.

a young lad, he was of a somewhat been single handed and voluntary help dreamy and melancholy disposition, with Lad been given every Sunday in taking the a great aptitude for learning, and blessed Cathedral service at quarter-past eight, and on many other occasions the clergy with a prodigious memory. He took his had rendered great assistance. He would degree at the College of Angoulême, when also like to move a formal vote of thanks 18 years of age, and from there migrated to the Church Body, and particularly to Paris, where he studied law. If there

than another. M. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, 1A one thing more mentioned the names of Dr. Clark, Mr. Fallières glories in, it is the fact that Browne, and Mr. Pattenden. thanked Mr. Wood, for auditing the his grandfather was a blacksmith--a fine, accounts, the Sunday School teachers, strapping blacksmith he was, too, with a the organist (Mr. Denman Fuller), the fund of good humour and good comrade- members of the Choir, and the many ladyship, which won for him golden opinions helpers. (Applause.) Thanks were also due to Sir Paul Chater for having from innumerable friends. When study- arranged for the collection of over $12,000 ing for the Bar, M. Fallières, who un- for the Assistant Chaplain's Fund. It doubtedly was possible now that they would get a full time Chaplais in the not distant characteristic traits of his grandfather, futuro. (Aplause.) They had been full of practical jokes and good humour, discussing the matter, and they had been shocked the sober sides of Nérac, and told that the subzeribers to that Fund

aroused them to storms of indignation by had been 37, and they had given very

a party of young liberally. He strongly urged on other going round with

He also

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some

of

the

members of the congregation that they fellows and ringing all the door-bells in should give increased support in the

He felt the town after dark; no further harm (?)} offertories in order to assist.

more than ever now that there was

was done. At Nérac, he soon settled

a tremendous amount of work in the dowe to work in sober earnest, and Colony, particularly amongst the young men, which was not being done now, and shortly after became known as a power to be reckoned with. He became Mayor of which he was not able to do,

The vates of thanks being carried with Nérac, and he was also elected a member acclamation, Dr. CLARK proposed the r election of Mr. G. Wood as auditor, and of the Conseil Général of the Department. th was seconded by Mr. M. S. NORTH-About this time he married the charming COTE and carried,

THE DEFENCES OF THE PHILIPPINES.

A telegram from Washington to the Gablenews American, dated 17th January,

daughter of a local attorney, Mlle. Bresson, who is now the President's wife. M. Fallières did not rise to his eminent. position without fighting several battles against public opinion.

When President Fallières was a boy uth in fortuna and to fame un-

Odol is the first and only preparation for cleansing the mouth and teeth which absolutely counteracts the causes of microbic fermentation. While all other preparations are effective only during the few moments of application, the antiseptic and refreshing power of A2-1 continuer pently but persistently

ping the sale of uncertified opium.

1 is stated that Java, Saigon, Siam, Hongkong and Macao annually consume 13,200 chests, and that the proposed re- duction will entirely disorganise and destroy the trade.

It is understood that the various Gov. ernments have wired protests to the Indian Government.

CLYDE SHIPBUILDING IN THE PAST YEAR

LARGEST OUTPUT ON RECORD

The annual returns of shipbuilding and engineering on the Clyde are now prac tically complete, and they show the largest output yet recorded for a single river in any country. Un Clydesite no fewer than 381 vessel were launched last year with a total tonnage of 649.94, an increase of nearly 12,000 tons over 1911. Marine engineering had also a "record" year, the output of machinery totalling 877,125.indicated horse power, an increase of nearly 80,000 horse power. Messrs. John Brown & Co., Clydebank, were easily first for marine machinery.

The tonnage of vessels launched repre- sents more than Germany's complete out- put in 1911, and twice that of the The prospects for the United States. Cayde during the coming year are ex tremely good. The year 1912 closed with practically every berth occupied, and, barring labour disputes, another "record" should be established.

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The other busines of the meeting was the election, of the vestry and auditor for the ensuing year. The mem-- bars of last year's vestry were re-elected with the exception of Mr. Platt, who,

Colony, resigned, and to fill this vacancy. and the one caused by the departure of Mr. T. Hunter, Mr. Pryce and Mr. J. J. Robson were elected. The vestry for this year consists of the following:-Chair- man, Rev. N. C. Pope, M.A.: members, Sir C. P. Chater, C.M.G., Mours. J. J. Robson, R. Packham, B. E. Fielder, Crowther Smith, J. P. Douglas, T. F. Claxton, Pryce, H. F. Campbell. Mr. C. N. M. Hamilton was re-elected bon. auditor, Mr. Packham, people's warden; GOLD and Mr. Claxton, vicar's warden. Chairman personally and in the naine of the congregation thanked the members of ENGLISH MOUNTED CHINESE JADE the former vestry for all their services and welcomed the new member in Mr. Pryce and the return of Mr. Robson, who has served on the vestry previously.

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THE MAGISTRAOY.

For stealing goods from Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co.'s premises a Chinese was sentenced to six months' imprisonment.

A number of Chinese were charged with being in unlawful possession of opium. Mr. Hazeland imposed fines from $100 downwards.

Several Chinese were brought before Mr. Melbourne and charged with being in unlawful possession of arms and am- munition. Fines varying from $50 to 825 were imposed.

A Chinese was charged before Mr. Mal- bourne with bringing 35 letters into the Colony from Macao, the same not hav-. ing been stamped in accordance with the postal rules.. He was fined $35.

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