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A very interesting first Gymkhana meet- TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.

ing is announced to take place on Saturday, the 24th inst., on the ground of the United Services Recreation Club at Kowloon.

Golfers will be interested in the noti fention among our new advertisements that an additional train will be run on Monday next (Whit Monday) to Sheung Shui, the station for the Golf Links at Fanling

The President of the Board of Agricni- ture and Fisheries has appointed Mr. S. T. Dunn, B.A., Inte superintendent of the Botanical and Forestry Department, Hongkong, to be" official guide" to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The appointment is for one your as at present arranged.

(THROUGH EUTER'S AGENCY.]

THE OPIUM TRAFFIC.

"IMPORTANT DEBATE, IN

PARLIAMENT.

BRITAIN OFFERS TO BUITRESS OPIUM EXPORTS TO CHINA.

LONDON, May 8th.

[a Special Committee of Inquiry into matters relating to liquor licences bed furnished a report commending the adoption of the Gothenburg public-house system for Hong long. His ExcELLENOY, in fact, told the Council that the object in view in establishing a permanent Licensing Beard

twofold:On the one Was

to the hand it is desired to seCUTE lus payers of this Colony theme opoly value of the publicans' nad adjunct licences and to prevent that public asset being skaimed as a right by the holder) of the WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. licenco. This can be effected by declaring a period at which any or all may be ter minated without compensation. In the second place, it is desired by this method to facilitate public houso reform. For instance, it may la feusible to place some or all of the public houses under a trust tour any profits from the business in excess of those thus Resigned would be devoted to the improvement of the public-house. The munner would be placed on a fixed salary, so that he should have no personal interest in the sales of liquor." This, in short, is the Gothenburg system, and though these objects do not actually arise out of the Ordinance which creates the Board, they were con spicuously in mind when the change was made in the licensing authority three years threw ago. Indeed, at the first two or aittings of the Board this definite object asemed to be kept well in view, for we can recall occasions when on learning that public-houses had been transferred to now temata on long leases and that considerable kums bad been paid for good-will, the Board las impressed upon the new tenants that the licence was an annual licence and though it may be granted at one annual

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The preachers at St. John's Cathedral the Bishop of Victorin and in the evening

were

THE GOSPEL IN CHINA.

LONDON, May 8th. At the annual meeting of the British and Foreign Bible Society the Rev. A. Taylor said it was wonderful that in 1919 that for every two English books which the Society sold they sold three in Chinese, mostly copies of the Gospels,

(THEOUGH REVIER'S AGENCY,]

(Tinocon necʻLER'S AGRNOV.] THE CHINA LOAN. cheats of opiumi at the treaty ports. That vecumulation did not represent the desim

LONDON, May 8th. of the Chiness Government to shirk from The Chinese Senate and fonso of Re- treaty obligatious, but was merely presentatives were unable to agree upon index of the troubles of the Chinese the Loan question, and an uproar fol- Government in the period of transition lowed. The supporters of tho Govern- from an empire to a republic. In order ment in the House of Representatives face of the Opposition In the House of Commons on Wednesto assist China the Government of India withdrew in day Mr. Glyn Jones called attention to took the step of abandoning the revenue tumult. the Opium Trafic, and moved that the from the sale of opium to China this year.

When the House again records its conviction that India was now not selling one single the Indo-Chinese Opium Trade is morally ounce of opium to China: indefensible, and calls upon the Govern- steeks. ut the trenty ports ment to release China from her treaty absorbed upcountry in a year's time wo were entitled by the treaty to sell to He was glad allow her to prohibit the importation. China 20,781 chests more. the Rev. W. W. Rogers. In response to Stocks had accumulated at the treaty to announce that notwithstanding" wo the appeal of the Bishop and represents- tives of different Christian denominations ports and Hongkong, and he most might get £11,000,000 of revenue from these chests, notwithstanding that we in the Gelony, special prayers will be said vigorously denounced the traffic as the in the morning on behalf of the reunion greatest curse of Chine and the greatest

LONDON, May 8th. of Christendom, and the Bishop will

were entitled to sell opium in any pro- vince of China where opium was still

Amid cheers and counter-cheers the preach specially on that subject. Being Whit Sunday, celebrations of the Holy

refuse to send any more opium to China Home Rule, Welsh Disestablishment, and Grown, we were prepared to undertake to Communing will take place at 8,15 a.m. an at mid-day, as well as at 9 o'clock at

not merely this year but never again, with Scottish Temperance Bills were re-intro- the Peak Church.

the single condition that we desired to beduced in the House of Commons on satisfied that China was in steadfast Wednesday.

the whole force of public opinion was pursuit of her present policy. He believed

He concluded by asking the House to

A clockwork bomb was found beneath with the Government's response to China.

acknowledge the debt it owed to the the Bishop's Throne in St. Paul's Cathed- representatives of India, who cheerfullyrai by a policeman, who hurriedly placed,

MUSICAL RECITAL.

The Chamber of Commerce Room in

most distinguished artists, have of late in Hongkong attracted comparatively few people. Last night, proved, however, that there is a considerable section of the community, not necessarily restricted to Europeans, to whom high class music and high class performers strongly appeal.

It was unfortunate that the printed programme was of so little value as a guide to the iteras arranged for the recital. The brothers introduced themselves to the audience with a selection from Haydn's works, in which the marvellons powers of each and the impressive effect of all were amply demonstrated. Leo, with the violin, Mischel with the violoncello, and Jan with the piano proved themselves

disgrace of Great Britain. He asked whether while the churches in Britain were praying for China the British Gov. crument were going to be the only obstacle to the fulfilment of the prayers. forbid!

God

Mr. T. Edmund Harvey supported.

a step forward, but not enough. A now He said that the Convention of 1911 was

situation had arisen, and we should take the Grst step, and not wait for China to approach us officially.

Mr. II. Keswick, speaking with nine-

They

taking a glam of beer or wine. found the cranks dealing with the ques ticn just as cranky as those dealing with the teetotal question. We made a bargain with China whereby we would forego money advantages to assist China to re- generate herself, to quote abolitionists, We had done our part, but the Chinese Government was not doing its part. So

revenua

The resolution and amendment were withdrawn, and the House adjourned.

BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY

PROGRAMME,

THE SUFFRAGETTES.

OUTRAGE IN ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

LONDON, Mah.

Another bomb was found in the Was Bikewis Daily News office and immersed. A third bomb was reported.io have been found in a city doorway. POPPY GROWING IN CHINA.

Suffragettes have burned the bowling. Mr. Acland, replying to Sir John Jardine, said the conditions regarding pavilion at Fulham Park and an occu- the increase or decrease of poppy growing pied house at Finchley and attempted to A later message states that the bonh since the Revolution in Chine differ fire two bungalows near Bexhill. greatly in various provinces. Generally

long as that was so he deprecated any speaking, the latest reports show that the found at St. Paul's Cathedral was pres resolution such as the present, especially loss of Government control during the vented from exploding by a mechanical

defect. now when the Government of China was revolutionary disturbances led to a largo

The Dean of St. Paul's expressed the undergoing a transformation. Care should increase in poppy growing in almost all

Re- opinion that the bomb was intended to be taken that the interests of His cpium-growing districts, but the Majesty's subjects who are traders out publican Government had been making explode during the night when

trenuous efforts to suppress it and had Cathedral was empty and that it would there should not suffer."

already met with considerable success in destroy the throne and the floor below

that part of the pillar. many districts.

tho

the the City Hall was crowded last night with an appreciative audience on occasion of the first of three recitals given by the Cherniasskys, a trio of talented Russian musicians who are on tour. That 8 many people turned out on the opening night proves that the reputation of these three young musicians has preceded them. teen years' knowledge of China, declared accepted the disappearance of this it in water. blend of the best Pol Distilled asions it is quite competent for the Board for such concerts, even when given by that opiam smoking was no more evil than Scotch Whiskies. It is of to refuse a licence for the house at the next great age, very fine, and sessions. We are not aware that the Board mellow. Its superior quality has gone further than that towards the has established its reputation adoption of the policy indicated as a possible as THE LEADING SCOTCH one by Sir FREDERIOR LUGARD three years ago. Unlike all the other boards, or WHISKY IN THE EAST.

administrative department, the Licensing Board does not furnish an annual report to the Government, so that our knowledge of 4. S. WATSON & CO., its work is gathered entirely from the newspaper reports of the public proceedings LIMITED,

of the Board. As the re-election of the Licensing Board is necessary, this rocapitu- Intion of the history of the Board will not be without interest, especially to new residents. Of the five Unofficm members of the Beard Mr. ORADDOCK and Mr. H. W. masters of their respective instruments. Bind wero appointed by the GovEENOR, Mischel Chermiavsky followed with two and wou id doubtless be bonoured solos from D. Popper, namely." Vito"

Sir J. D. Bees moved an amendment by appointment to the new Board, but and Hungarian Rhapsodic," and the declining to vary the agreement or to

The Bishop of London in the evening of the members elected by the Justices full rich tones of the 'cello were heard to

precipitate the cessation of the trame with- As an encore he gave a

EAST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT.

referred with emotion to the bomb out- of the Peace Mr. T. F. Hovcu, Mr. A. advantage.

Janout due provision for safeguarding the

LONDON, May 8th. vage, and asked the congregation to stand SHELTON HOOFER and Mr. A. MacKENZIE Gavoto arranged by H. Walenn.

only Mr. Hoorea is at present in the Cherniavsky delighted his hearers with a interests of the Indian taxpayer and of

Letters written by the Hon. Alfred up and thank the Almighty for taking brilliant rendering of two pianoforte solos the British Indian merchants. He was Colony, so that the Justices of the Peace selected from Chopin and Liszt, acceding most anxious to put an end to the abuse Lyttleton upon East Africa, which he care of his own Cathedral against the will be required to elect at least two new to the insistent encore with a

of opium, but he did not think that lately visited, are being published in the maclínations of persons doing the Devil's men, if wo are correct in assuming that Minuet by Paderewsky. Leo Cher-f

pro- the carrying out of the resolution would Timer. He strongly urges needful ex work. He asked the band to strike ap Justices of the Paace who are out of the nievsky departed

Praise God from whom all blessings Colony at the time of the election would gramme as the selectum set down frog do it. He emphasised that India was not penditure upon the Uganda Railway and be ineligible.

Tschaikowsky was considered diet financially in a position to stand the the improvement of the port of Kilindini flow," but the huge congregation, withwat for a tropical climate, the affect of which

change. With reference to the effect of for the purpose of making them thorough-waiting for the band, sprang to their feet on the strings of the violin is consider- H.M.S. Astrea has been sent to the able. He chase () Humoresque by D. opium smaking, he pointed out that the ly competent to deal with the immense and sang the Doxology,

The bomb found in Bouverie Street was Cape Station,

Vorok, and (v) Zigeunerweisen by Sara insurance companies did not penalise increase of outgoing and incoming traffic saic, and his exquisite interpretation opium smokers If the Government which is certain to take place in the a dummy.

future. He recommends likewise the aroused the enthusiasm of his audience, treated the merchants in the manner sug- who demanded his recall. The concluding gested it would be behaving worse than establishment of a harbour board, and trio was most effective. The impression any bucket shop proprietor in the city. possibly also an inter-colonial advisory created by the musicians is highly fav

Mr. Leslie Scott seconded. He dwelt committee for dealing with transport. onable, and goud houses should greet their subsequent performances in the upon the loss to the individual trader if questions,

the resolution were acted

on,

and Colony

suggested that the Government arrange with the Government of India, which had.

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The French mail of the 9th April was delivered in London on the 7th May.

H.M.S. Clio is at present engaged in surveying work in the neighbourhood of the Langkawis and the coast of Kedah..

Mr. Thomas Barton Higson, of 100, Belgrave-read, London, and formerly of Manchester and of China, who died on February 19th, aged 75, left estate of the gross value of £10,801.

from

the

OIL CONTRACTS FOR THE NAVY.

LONDON, May 8tb.

BRITISH BOY SCOUTS.

LONDON, May 8th. The Duke of Connaught, the new Pre- sident of the Buys Bcoats Association, presided at & meeting of the Council and presented to General Baden Powell a motor car as a wedding present from the Scouts. His Royal Highness said he de.

He was

ANGLO-AMERICAN PLAYERS. Despite the counter attraction at the made such onormous projects to negotiate The Times states that circumstantial and City Hall, there was a cond attendance with China, for the purpose of taking the detailed rumours originating in the city precated the talk of militarism in 400- Many in Hongkong who knew Mr. at the Theatre Royal last night when the Frederic Clayson, who a few yours ago Argio-American Players staged The vast accumulated stocks off the market, are in circulation regarding oil contracts was Deputy Commissioner of Customs at Sweetest Girl in Dixie. The play brings thus relieving the strain of threatening for the Navy, alleging personal connre Kowloon, will regret to learn of his death, out the contrast between the character grave financial crisis in the East. There tions between Ministers and others with were two ways of dealing with the stocks would be contractors. The Government, which took place at Farnham, Surrey, onof the people of the Northern and

Southern States. The scene is laid in the One was to buy them by general cubscripit points out, would be well advised in March 31st.

South, and reveals the glorious indolence

That was possibly case of any pending oil contracts to of life in Disic, introducing the now fast tion and burn them. fading type of old slaves, and showing Utopian. The other way was to ocase take the House of Commons fully into how kindly was their lof in the housebold opium growing in India till the stocks confidence from the frst in order to of the Southern gentlemen.

wore sold in the markets still open. By obviate auspicion and exaggeration from this course nobody would suffer.

HONGKONG, May 9rx, 1913. Tuz note we published yesterday drawing attention to the fact that the Licensing Board of the Colony has ceased to exist until a new election now three months overdue has been held, serves also to remind us that although the Board bas been three years in existence wo have heard little or nothing at all about the important policy announced previous to its formation. Until the Board was formed three years ago, the business of considering applications for licences to retail alcoholic

Mr. AR. Linton, manager of the liquors in the Colony was entrusted to the Mercantile Bank at Singapore, has been general body of Justices of the Pence, who appointed to Hongkong to fill the place number about 180, one-third being officers of Mr. F. C. Macdonald, who is going to in the service of the Government. The Ceyla. Mr. Linton leaves Singapore for trite saying that "what is everybody's Hongkong to-day. business is not ody's" was well exemplified.

Miss Barbara Guinness, daughter of in this case, for it was ̈ ̈ very rare indeed for more than four or five Mr. Cecil Guinness, for many years the Justices to attend these meetings; and so agent in Penang of the Hongkong and when a definito and permanent licensing Shanghai Bank, was recently married to policy was deemed by the Legislative Coun- Mr. C. C. M. Kennedy, at Stevenago cil to be desirable, it was at the same time Church, Hertfordshire. considered advisable to set up a Licensing Board, in place of the system which had hitherto obtained in the Colony. Sir FREDERICK LUGARD explained in the Legit lative Council that the object in view in creating this Board was that the Colony should have a body with a permanent policy

Four cases of plague were returned yes --a policy which can be carried into

terday. Two were from boats in the oporation by sum asive instalments, if so harbour, a third was from Shaukiwas, desived, all making for a definite objective." and the fourth was imported from Can The public were in no doubt at the time of ton. We understand that plague is very the nature of the objective contemplated by prevalent on the mainland, especially in the Goyassos, for a short time previously the neighbourhood of Kongmoon.

Capt. W. M. Stewart, Cameron High landers, who has been attached to the 1st Battalion of his regiment since he turned to duty from the staff at Hong kong about six months ago, has now been posted to the 2nd Battalion in India.

The play was admirably produced, receiving full justice in the hands of the Company,

To-morrow: -night the Company" stage The Idler," when theatre gores will have another opportunity of a night's enjoy ment from this talented combination.

THE SALARIES OF SIAMESE NAVAL OFFICERS.

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THE ENGLISH TURF.

LONDON, May 8th.

The result of the race for the Chester

on Wednesday was

The Hon. E, S. Montagu, Under Sceretary of State for India, said that China never suggested complete cessation of importation but & pari pasen policy. It was useless to talk of our forcing Chins Cup to take opium. She asked for Revised regulations with regard to the salaries of oicers have been issed by the Siamese Ministry of Marine. As in the operation in getting rid of opium, and case of the army the increased cost of the readiness with which that co-operation living is frankly recognized and the minimum wage of a sub-lieutenant is had been given had been recognised. raised from Tes, 60 to Tes. -80 a month. The highest salary of the same rank is Tes. 120. Lieutenauts are to get from Tes. 95 to Tes. 150 Senior Loutenants from Tes. 135 to Tes 100; Lieut. Com- manders from Tes 100 to Tes 300; Com manders from Tes. 300 to Tes. 490; Captains from Tes. 500 to Tes: 600 Rear Admirals from Tes. 1,100 to Tes. 1,000; and Admirals from Tes 2,000 to Tes 2,800 a month.

Admirals from Tos, 700 to Tes. 900, Vice-

The Galler

Lorenzo

Landsay Gordon Nineteen ran. The Culler won by three When the Treaty of 1907 was modified in lengths, a head separating second and 1011 China did not suggest the abandon-third.

ment of the puri pussu policy but merely Betting: 20 to 1 against The Chuber, 9 acceleration. Mr. Montagu gave statis- to 2 against Lorenzo, nad 9 to 1 against tica to show that the end of the traffe, Lindsay Gordon. Lorenzo was favourite which was four centuries old, would be The place betting was

to

on

nection with the movement. happy to say that there was a slight but definite improvement in the condition of the Duchess of Connaught. Nothing was more encouraging to. her to continue the fight against the insidious disease than the sympathy and affection so generously muifested by the whole Emiro.

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS

Losnox, May 8th.

The trade returna for the month of April show an inercano in imports of £2,351,199, and in exports of 210,165,402, The principal increases in imports were in fonds, drink, tobacco, manfacturas, steel, cotton and wool, but the imports of raw. cotton show a decrease of 3 millions, and wool 2 millions. The principal increases in exports were coat, amounting to million, iron and steel manufacturca 2 millions, cotton manufacture 12 millions, and woollen manufactures 14 millions. STIMULATING BRITISH AVIATION,

LONDON, May 8th.

The Daily Mail competition for

starts at the end of August. The route hydro-aeroplane flight round Britain follows the Caledonian Canal, thus avoid-

air currents.

in sight in 1916. The situation was com- Lorenzo, the others being at proportionateing the Pentland Firth with its dangerous plicated by the accumulation of 20,000 odds.