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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21sr, 1918.

the prohibition of the import and ofrenia- tion of Chinese coins has been discussed, Ond of these questions is: How can the importation of foreign silver and picket sub-coin be prevented, baving regard to the

from Canton and the neighbouring country? The answer to that question, we imagine, will be that the Government is not likely to cause the arrest of every person bringing purseful of foreign coin into the

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THE CLOCK TOWER.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THONGKONG DAILY PRESS."1

TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS.TELEGRAMS.

(THROUŠĖ MACTER'S AGENCY.]

THE GERMAN ROYAL WEDDING.

LONDON, May 20th.

It is announced in Athens that in view of the uncertain situation in the Balkans neither King Constantine nor the Crown

[THKOUGH ELUTER'S ADENOY.)

BRITISH MINISTERS IN GREECE.

LONDON, May 20th.

Colony-which is the ides a good many bearing an inscription stating that this Prince will be able to attend the Royal cordially received, arrived at Corinth on

So far from

SIR. On the removal of this ancient landmark I would suggest that its former locality should be marked by a small island," in the centre of which should created an artistic iron lamp-post,

stood for so many years. OIGAR MERCHANTS people have always seemed to enter marks the spot where the Clock Tower

of foreign tain who the probibition coins has been suggested--but the Governing an obstruction, such an "island" ment would doubtless proceed as they have would be of greats use to pedestrians in proceeded in regard to the foreign copper crossing the road, and help in a great measure to regulate the vehicular traffic, colus. So far as we know, they have not

while the cost of same would not be had occasion to exercise in any drastie

excessive, wander the powers which the Bill coufers. It has, presumably, been found sufficiont to restrict the importation in bulk, and also to prevent the circulation of Chinaso copper coins by those who handle them in large quantities. Thus, monoy changers are not permitted to circulato foreign copper in the Colony in exchange for other coins, $4.75 butmay only supply them as foreign coin for export out of the Colony. Those who receive fares for ricshas, tramways and ferries are

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· On the removal of Teniple Bar in London, a similar memorial to that suggested here sas ected. Yours truly,

A. SHELTON HOOPER

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DALLY FRESS.""] DEAR SIR, Now that the Clock Tower

wedding in Berlin.

The King gave audiences to Sir Edward Grey and Lord Haldans in the afternoon, and in the evening embarked with the Queen on the Royal Yacht at Sheerness en route for Berlin to attend the wedding.

THE KAISER'S CLEMENCY.

LONDON, May 20th

The German Emperor has pardoned Captain Trench, Lieutenant Brandon, and Mr. Bertrand Stewart, solicitor, who

were imprisoned in a deruan fortress for

is to he removed. I hope the authorities will see their way to removing the three espionage. banyan trees in Pedder's Street also. They

A later message states that the pardon

board the Admiralty 'yacht Enchantress. They spent two days in sightseeing at Athens.

{THROUGH ZRUYER'S AGENCY.]

CANADIAN NAVY BILL.'

LONDON, May 20th,

Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, Mr. and Mrs. The Canadian Premier, Mr. Borden, Winston Churchill and party, after visit-addressed a demonstration at Torente of ing Valona and Corfu, where they were 10,000 people, the largest ever held in Canada, on the subject of the Navy Bill. The decorations of the building included the motto “one flag, ono fleet, one Eni- pire." A huge model Dreadnought hung in mid-air flashed electric lights, fred guns and blew sirens when the Premier roso to speak. Mr. Borden urged that the proposals were moderate and reasonable. It was the plain obvious duty of Sir Wilfred Laurier to cordially assent to the temporary provision which was proposed under considerations of urgency, and duty. By declining to do au Sir Wilfred Laurier was making the greatest political mistake of his life. While the map of Europe was changing, as the result of one of the most remarkable modern wars,

The Greek “papers regret that the private nature of the visit prevented a display of the enthusiasm and cordiality felt in the Greek capital for the British. The Ministers proceed to other points of interest in Greece,

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY IN AMERICA.

LONDON, May 20th. A message from Boston says that the trial has begun of Mr. Wood, tho President of the American Woollen Com

peace, and continued his policy of pro-- crastination and evasion with which hà

able to refuse Chinese copper coin, because have always been more or less an obstruci, described officially as à compliment tojany, and Messis. Atteaux & Dennis, who Sir Wilfred Laurier prattled of universal

tion to the traffic, and since a space hasKing George and the British nation and been reserved in the middle of this road for chair écolies these trees are positively a graceful recognition of the presence of King George and Queen Mary at the ved dangerous.

ding of Princess Luise.

The British press general welcome the

from the neighbouring province of Kwan-

I am a lover of trees, and next to the Superintendent of the Botanical and

friendliness.

::

PEACE PROSPECTS.

are charged with conspiring to create the dynamite explosion which took place in the town of Lawrence during the general had met every effort that had been inado

strike in January, 1012; their alleged

AMERICAN TARIFF REVISION BILL

its circulation is illegal. Consequently the copper coin which now circulates in the Colony is the Hongkong coin, and not, as was the case for so many years, tho dobased Chinese copper coin. The Hongkong coina are finding their way back to the Colony | Afforestation Department have probably release of Brandon and the others as object being to discredit the strike. Tho tang, where the people have used or hoarded planted more than anyone else in this evidence of the growing Anglo-German trial is evoking great interest,

Colony, but trees are out of pince in them in preference to their own coins.crowded thoroughfares and in shopland. Since the carrying companies last your I would suggest that the trees in question combined to refuse Chinese subsidiary silver be transplanted to Chater Road between and nickel coins, we have sten a wonderful Queen's Buildings and the Club, where change in the currency prevailing in the more tree shade is much needed.--Yours Colony. Whereas previously the money- changers never issued change to a customer in the subsidiary coinage of the Colony, | unless specially requested to do so, now the contrary appears to be the case. and the subsidiary coinage of the Colony is in a fair way towards rehabilitation. In the course of twelve months the fallacy which has so long obtained that for currency

truly,

HENRY HUMPHREYS.

EMPIRE DAY.

A special service will be held at the

on Saturday next, Empire Day, 24th May, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

commencing at 9 a.m. Seats will be allocated for the students and their

8.. N. WATSON & CO. /purposes this Colony is an integral part teachers taking part in the service; no

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HONGHONG, MAY 21st, 1913.

other special accommodation will bo provided for the congregation. We are requested by the Rev. Father P. de Maria to state that those interested in the Catholic Schools in Hongkong are invited

to attend.

of China has been definitely exploded, and when we have extended by legislation the present restrictions on the circulation of foreign coins in the Colony to silver and nickel coins, wo shall have well in prospect the time when one hundred cents, whether in copper. silver or nickel, will be worth, once again, one silver dollar. Of the need for prohibiting the circulation of notes other than those which are guaranteed to the Government of the Colong, that is evident enough, more especially if we hear in mind that "unconvertible notes" is the panacea for the financial ills of China. Ceylon, and may be expected here at

advocated by leaders of public opinion of the rank of Dr. SUN YAT-SEN.

Two fatal cases of plague were reported yesterday, bringing the total for the year up to 71.

The report of Mr. Consul Pitzipios on the trade of Swatow for 1912 shows the British trade represented a percentage of 83.6 of the total.

A Chinese was removed to hospital. suffering from injuries to his foot caused by being run over by a two-wheeled truck

in Des Voeux Road.

We are informed that the Cherniassky

FIRE ON BOARD 6.8. "ASSAYE!!

AT SINGAPORE.

We are informed by the Superintendent, of the P&O Co. that the mails ez the above vessel have been transferred to the

LONDON, Mar 20th. A message from Washington states that the decision of the Senate against the dilatory public hearings of

persons

LONDON, May 20th. No meeting of the Balkan Pesos Dele gates has yet been arranged, nor are there any indications that the Greek and Ser-interested in the proposed tariff is vian Delegates are disposed to sign the regarded as indicative that the measure preliminary treaty modifications of will eventually pass essentially in the which they desire..

form that the Président desires. Owing, however, to the small democratic majority in the Senate the supporters of the Bill are displaying a conciliatory attitude.

FIGHTING IN TRIPOLI.

LONDON, May 20th.

A telegram from Ben Ghazi reports

that the Italiane stormed the strongly entrenched positions at Sidi Garba and Raselain, which were desperately defend- ed. The Arabs afterwards attacked the Italians unexpectedly, but were repulsed after the arrifal of reinforcements. The

Italian losses were seven officers and÷72 man killed, and 29 officers and 250 men wounded.".

INTERNATIONAL PEACE.

noon on Thursday next. The passengers,

LONDON, May 20th. with the exception of a Mr. Pugh, are Italy has informed the United States remaining on board and may be expected that she will carefully and sympatheti to arrive in Hongkong on Sunday next,cally consider the invital on to the Powers

Mr. Pugh proceeds in the

to conclude a Convention providing for the submission of all disputes to an international commission before resorting

to hostilities,

the 25th just sa. Pepłony

THE CHINA REORGANISATION :

LOAN.

· BRITIŠŲ PORTION TO BE OFFERED TO THE. PUBLIC TO-DAY.

We learn that the British portion (£7,416,680) of the Chinese Government per cent, Reorganisation Gold Lonn of 1912 for £25,000,000, for n terms of 47 years, will be offered for public subscrip- tion in London to-day (May 21st) by.

CALIFORNIAN ANTI-ALIEN.

LEGISLATION.

LONDON, May 20th. The Governor of California has signed the Webb Land Ownership Bill

A message from Washington states that

We do not suppose that the community trio, who marle themselves very popular the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Mr. Bryan handed the reply of the

tbose

during their short stay in the Colony will pay a return visit on. Tuesday next, when they will give two performances, a matinee and an evening performance,

a

has been greatly surprised by the announce", xent we published yesterday that the Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved of the early introduction of legis. lation to prohibit after a reasonable period Hankow newspapers report that of notice the importation into, and cireula young Russian named A. A. Popoff, who tion in, the Colony of silver or nickat edics was employed by Messes. Malchanoff, other than those belonging to the currency Pechatnoff & Co., Hankow, shot himself of the Colony and to prohibit the circula- after he had been assisting in fighting the tion in the Colony of all kinds of notes fire at Messrs. Carlowitz & Co.'s godown. other than

of the Hongkong

The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Victoria is and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the suffering from an attack of pleurisy, and Chartered Bank of India, Australia and is at present unable to attend to the China, and the Merc.ctile Bank of India, Ltd. It may be recalled that early last year, when the Government introduced a Bill with the approval of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, to prohibit

The export of oranges from Swatow in the importation and circulation of foreign 1912 was 238,102 ewts., being an increase copper and bronze coins in the Colony, Sir of 19,904 cwts, on the export for 1811. FREDERICK LUGARD anticipated that the The Swatow orange finds a roady market -operation of the Ordinance would prove a and an increased deninnd from New- valuable objeet felson to the Government chwang to Singapore, the export to the in dealing with the Turther question o. Straits Settlements being very large. subsidiary silver coinage. The Ordinace dealing with the copper coinage Ins worked

numerous duties requiring his attention, a consequence of this illness Dr. Tander is obliged to cancel all existing engage ments for the present.

FRENCH MILITARY POLICY.

LONDON, May 20th.

A mesage from Nancy states that a party of soldiers on Sunday held a demonstration on the manœuvre ground

against their retention with the colours for another year, The major and a lieutenant interfered but were badly handled. They were rescued by civilians. Cavalry ultimately dispersed the demonstrators. The affair is apparently the outcome of Socialist propaganda.

to secure the real co-operation of Canada in the defence of the King's dominions." Sir Wilfred Laurier had shown this. recalcitrant and reactionary attitude ab every Imperial Conference. Mr. Borden declined to believe that all the Liberal Senators would dance when Sir Wilfred pulled the strings. Otherwise he would be prepared to declare that the Senato had outlined its usefulness, and an immediate remedy must be found. Senate was entitled to every respect but it was not above the Canadian people.

RICH OIL-FIELD DISCOVERED,

The

LONDON, May 20th.

It is officially announced at. Buenos Ayres that a rich oilfield has been dis- covered in the San Cristobal province at

Santo F6.

PANAMA CANAL PROGRESS.

LONDON, May 20th. The engineers have destroyed the dyke at the western end of the Panama Canal

and allowed the waters to enter an

extensive section.

INTERNATIONAL POLO,

LONDON, May 20th, Intense interest is being shown through- out America in the coming pole struggle, It is stated that already a million dollars in wagers have been made. While odds of three to one were readily taken against the visitors before the arrival of the Bri-

A message from Belfort states that the men of the 85th Line Regiment held a demonstration against the three years' service, sang the Internationale" and maltreated a sergeant-major. Colonel Macmahon immediately assembled the regiment at the barracks and delivered a stirring address, explaining the necessity tishers, only even money is now obtain. for the sacrifice in, the interests of the country.

Five men were imprisoned:

LORD MORLEY'S VISIT TO

GERMANY.

LONDON, May 20th. Lord Morley left Berlin on Monday

Corporation; Baring Bros & Co., Ltd.; United States Government to Viscount London County and Westminster Bank. Chinda, who immediately cabled it to evening Beyond moeting Admiral von

Ltd. Parr's Bank, Ltd., and J. Henry Schroder & Co

Tokyo.

able.

CHINA'S PARLIAMENT.

Referring to a recent disgraceful sceno in the National Assembly the Peking Daily News observes:---

All parties alike seem unable to appro-

disgruntled minority persists in making Now in one house, now in the other, a ciate the most elementary procedure.

No details as to the contents Tirpitz at a dinner party at the British the transaction of business in an orderly

The subscription price is £00 per 100 have been made known. Bond, payable £10 on application, £10 The growing movement in California on allotment, £35 on 3rd July, and £35 to submit the Bill to the referendum is th August, Coupons are payable 1st viewed favourably by the Federal Govern- January and 1st July, the first coupon.ment as affording further opportunity 23.1.8, being due on 1st January, 1014,

THE LICENSING BOARD,

We are officially informed that as the number of candidates duly nominated and seconded for the three vacancies on the Liccasing Board does not exceed the the number of members to be elected, the election fixed for Friday, the 23rd May, 1913, is cancelled.

for diplomatic adjustment.

The California question has depressed the Japanese leading securities.

THE PROGRESS OF JAPAN.

SI VALENTINE CHIROL ON THE AMEİLİCAN QUESTION.

LONDON, May 20th. Sir Valentine Chirol, in the course of a three-column article in the Times, points THE TITANIC CLAIMS.

out the bearing of the recent rapid pro- Judge Holt, of the Federal District

grets of Japan towards democracy on the Court, has dismissed the petition of the Ocanic Steani

Navigation Company Californian question. The writer says he cer at H. M. Naval Yard, and Mrs, the Unde sons The rule laid dowa by Government grown in Japan the more will Mr. G. Gordon, Expense Accounts Om (Limited), as the owners of the Titanic, certain that as a more popular form of

for limitation of liability. In his decision very smoothly and very successfully, and Gordon leave for Home to-day, the Supreme Court in the case of the the rulers be compelled to insist on the we anticipate that no greater difficulty will Canada.

They travel to Japan by the Seatland that when a collision occurred on be found in working an Ordinance which Empress of Russia, and spend a few weeks the high seas between two vessels of the full recognition of her position among aims at the rehabilitation of the Colony's there, crossing the Pacific by a later same country their owners' liability is to nations of the world, and if the claim be

be determined by the law of the country silver and nickel sub-coins, Difficulties have C.P.R. steamer, Mr. Gordon is trans-to which the vessels belong applics in this denied the more difficult it will be to suggested themselves to many people on ferred to Devonport, and is succeeded by case." The claims against the company restrain a passionate outburst of popular reading the announcement difficulties such Mr. F. W. Cary, who arrived here from now aggregate 316,600,000 (£3,320,000)

approximately.

feeling as have been suggested on every occasion that Devonport a week ago.

Embassy he had no official conversations whatever.

RUSSIAN PRESS CENSORSHIP..

LONDON May 20th. The Russian newspapers are up in arms against the reactionary Press Law which the Minister of the Interior has prepared, re-establishing consorship.

* LABOUR LEADER ARRESTED.

LONDON, May 20th. Mr. Scurt. the President of the Dockers Unioni, has been arrested for inciting to disorder in speechos at Leeds.

and elsewhere.

THE CAT AND MOUSE ACT.

SUFFRAGETTEN DISAPPEAR.

gette

the

manner utterly impossible. Scarcely 2 question can be discussed or voted upon that does not throw both Chambers into a state of uproar. It is easy enough to talk of strictly constitutional procedure, of submitting this or that measure to the National Assembly for decision, but the members of both houses must be fully. alive to the fact that party prejudices and animosities at present prevent temperata. discussion of any question, much more the Senate and the Lower House. Though the passage of any measure through both

we hesitate to suggest the formation of yet another tang, the crying need of tho Assembly at the moment appears to lie the organization of a Kuomintzechung- tang, or Society for the Preservation of the Nation's self-respect.

JAPAN AND CHINA.

'ADVISERS' ARRANGEMENTS.

Mr. Hirai is leaving Tokyo for Peking at the end of May accompanied by Mr. Shoichi, Mr. Murakami, and Mr. Ryuji Nakayama, It is reported that the latter will be made Advisor of Telegraphs to. China After Mr. Hirai's arrival, Japan will lend seven or eight railway engineers to China.

THE LOAN.

LONDON, May 20th. Up to the present none of the Suffra

"Food strikers," temporarily released under the "Cat and Mouse" Act, have surrendered on the expiry of their According to the statements of Mr. Takahashi, Editor of the Japan Tintes, respite. All disappeared.

Japan's share of the Quintuple loan, will The first re-arrest was made at Brigh-bo advanced by the Yokohama Specio Bank, and later will be incorporated in Is foreign loan.

ton on Monday.