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TELEGRAMS.

(IKEOUGH RECTER'S AGENCY.]

RENEWED FIGHTING IN THE BALKANS.

SERVIA ADDRESSES THE POWERS ON THEIR

DITY.

LONDON, September 21st.

The Albanian situation has now become complicated, and sanguinary encounters. hav occurred between Albarians, Bervians and Montenegrins in the North. West. Fifty wounded have been taken to Belgrade.

RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd. 1913.

It is a singular coincidence that since the memorable typhoon of September 18th, 1906, we have bad typhoons hovering in our latitude in almost every year, I

believe, just about that date, Twice, at least, we have had typhoon weather on the same date. Last Thursday night the coutre parad within fifty miles of the Colony. A cluser *xperience is not desired, and, indeed, it is to be hoped that we have done with typhoon warnings this year, though there can be no certainty about it. The Water Authority will not io desiring them for the rains they bring. Lost Thursday's typhoon brought us over enver inches of rain, and as the reservoirs were already nearly overflowing in many cases, the Colony stands in no danger of

Berria is strongly reinforcing her troops, and has addressed the Powers contending that their duty is to prevent Albaniana water famine. ipcursions into the new Servian territory,

There is a crmel toich of irony about and urging the speedy organisation of the fact that the greatest damage to

shipping craft the harbour gendarniery to maintain order. --

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POLICE APPOINTMENT. JA PRIEST'S SILVER JUBILEE. responsible and trusted office of Pro-Vicar. | SANITATION IN MANILA CIGAR

PROMOTION FOR ME. WODEHOUSE.

We informed that Mr. P. P. J,

are Wadehouse (Deputy Captain-Superinten dent of Police) has been promoted to second in command of the Singapore Police force, and that he will take up his new duties at the beginning of next year. Mr. Wodehouse was appointed Aa- sistant Superintendent of Folice in March, 1901, over 12 years ago, For about a year he carried out the duties of Police Magistrate in the New Territories (Islands), and in 1907 was appointed Acting Deputy Superintendent of Police, receiving his substantive appointment in January, 1912. Mr. Wodehouse is also. the Assistant Superintendent of the Fire Brigade.

LOOTING TYPHOON WRECKAGE.

Apostolic in Hongkong and Procurator General of the Propaganda Fide in South

PRESENTATIONS TO REV. FATHER Chi

DE MARIA.

There was

As the substantive helder of so high a position it naturally devolved upon you to exorcise the other of Vicar-Apostolic in Hongkong during the absence of Bishop the appointment of our dear shepherd, His Pinzoli and after his laraented death until Lordship Bishop Pozzoni.

FACTORIES.

"It will perhaps be remembered that the tobacco factories of the Philippine Islands have already been severely Yesterday the Fory Rev. Father P. de

criticised by other countries for their after the government, in reply to such Maria celebrated the twenty-fifth anniver-

insanitary conditions and that it was only charges, stated that the health department sary of his priesthood. solemn High Mass at the Catholic It was during the brief interregaurs that would be responsible for proper sanitary Cathedral at 9.30 am., the celebrant being one of the most marked developments in the maintenance, that much of this criticism Father do Maria himself, assisted by sphere of Catholic enterprise in the Colony subside; and if the tobacco owners now was signalized At this period the programuie refuse to be guided by this ordinance, it Rev. Father L.. Versiglia, Superior of the of expansion in the direction of our is feared that it will have a moss detri Salesian Order at Macao, who preached educational undertakings was not inappro. mental effect upon their business, when the sermon on the occasion. The service priately submitted to your scrutiny and the facts become publicly kno

advice. Ta less courageous spirit and one The foregoing are some of the observa- was attended by a large congregation, ouficient in the all-powerful Divine tions of Dr. Victor G. Heiser, Lasular Director of Health, relative to the sugges- including representative bodies from all co-operation wall might the project have tion of the law committes of the municipal the Catholic Schools in Hongkong and been abandonat in its initial stages. But board that the provisions of section 13 of

nothing daunted, districts.

were the ordinance for the sanitary regulations reafirmed, and thanks to their provision of cigar factorien, should be modified to Catholic institutions, by their magnitude meet the objections of the factory owners. and organization, command respect and Section 13, of the ordinance drafted as provided for a bi-weekly medical admiration to-day,

As correspondent of the Catholic Schools inspection of all employees, furthe you sit on the last Colonial Government purpose of eliminating tobacco workers Commission to inquire into the question of afflicted with infectious disease. Grant-in-Aid Schools in Hongkong, besides matter was threshed out thoroughly at a taking part from time to time in several public session of the municipal board private conferences on the same subject early in July, the factory owners present Your deliberations have always been soum! objecting vigorously against the auct no small ment of this clause, which, they claimed, and influenced, we believe, in degree, the re-casting of the surriculum of would entail financial sacrifices tending

Hongkong,

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counsels

The

After Mass, friends of the Rev. Fr. de Maria assembled in the hall of the Catholic Union, where the reverend gentle man was made the recipient of con- gratulatory addresses from the scholars At the Magistracy on Saturday, Inspec-of St. Joseph's College, the English School tor Gerrard, in charging number of for Portuguese, the Chinese Congrega. Chinese with pilfering, said there was tion, and the general body of the Catholic It is believed in Vienna that Esead sustained in the new typhoon refuge at great difficulty in stopping looting among Community. The Union Hall was taste Mongkok-toni. Though not yet complet typhoon wreckage at Yaamati. Ose man fully decorated for the occasion. Upon sional Government, is possibly intriguing shelter in this refuge this season ∙in was fined 810, or in default one month; by the members of the Committee and the agrinot, the acceptance of a foreign Prince goodly numbers, though sampans, a man who stole $0.30 worth of rattan was as a ruler..

notice, all make for Causeway Bay. An fined 830, or in default six weeks; and promoters of the presentations, whose BIG ENGINEERING CONCESSIONficial statement would be welcomed by another man, who stole sausages worth chairman was Mr. Henry Dixon. There P. Gábardi (Cathedral restor), A the public as to the possibility of the twenty conts, was fined $10, or in default were also present:-Rev. Frs. Versiglia, one month. Another who stole medicine Refuge affording more effective shelter for small craft when the work yet to be done valued at $1.30, Ave cigarette holders Bianchi, A. Grumpa, Zamponi, Teruzzi, to it is completed. An impression pre-valued at fifty cents--part of a large ergo Joaquim, Rev. Bro. Adrian (Director) recent visit to Italy you managed, at a The Standard announces that Loma veils that the Refuge is too large to give carried by a junk which was broken up and Brothers Cornelius and Alphonsus of considerable expenditure of time and labour,

Pasha, who revolted against the Proved, junks and lighters have been seeking who stole a hatchway and part of a junk his arrival, Bishop Pozzoni was received the schools aiming at higher education into ruin the tobacco industry in the Philip

IN COLUMBIA.

ANOTHER BRITISH SUCCESS.

proper

shelter to small craft.

LONDON, September 21st.

Murray, formerly the Master of Elibank

The headline Manners in Hongkong (Chief Liberal Whip), acting on behalf of Messrs. Pearson Ltd, the well-known has caught my eye during the past week contractors, has obtained, against. keen in several Eastern newspapers which have competition by European and American reproduced the article in the Shipping com, at forty years, concession to build Gazette commenting on the blunt reply railways, docks, quays, canals, telegraphs given by the Harbour Master to an officer and telephones, and to search for and of the steamer Taf On, who appears to exploit oil deposits in the Republic of have asked the Government to press & Columbia.

claim for compensation from the Chinese Government for personal losses sustained in las recent looting of the ship by pirates. The outside world will come to believe that the art of polite letter writing on disagreeable subjects is quite unknown to the powers that be in Hongkong. Yet the Sanitary Board gets specimens from the Government occasionally which are perfect models in their way.

[Messrs. Pearson Ltd. obtained a somewhat similar concession in Boundor a fortnight ago.]

ENGLISH AERIAL DERBY.

Losbox, September 1st. In the "Aerial Derby around on for the Daily Mail cup, a distance of 95 miles, there were thirteen starters.

The race was won by Hamer, whose time was 1 hour 15 minutes 49 seconds; Barn well was, second, covering the distance in 1 hour 18 minutes 44 seconds; while the time of Hawker, who got third place, was The first 1 hour 25 minutes 24 seconds. Frenchman to complets the course" was Marty, who finished eighth,

THE WEST LOTHIAN ELECTION.

LONDON, Sepmber 2001 Electioneering has already begun for the West Lothian election.

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in the storm-was fined $25, or a month.

WEEK-END FIRES.

Little

St. Joseph's College, Mesdames Jordan, Rozario and Maitland, and the Misses Rozario, Alves, Loureiro and Lopes Catholic Ladies' (representing the An alarm of fire was given from Wan-Union), Miss Noronha, Mrs. Cordeire, chai at 130 on Saturday morning. The and the Misses Lopes and Demée (English Fire Brigade turned out, but on arrival School for Pertuguese), Major Bowen, at the house found that the outbreak had Consif and Mrs. J. J. Leiria, Miss Loureiro, Mrs. Younan, Mr. Gegg, Mrs. been extinguished by inmates. darnge was done.

Nolasco da Silva, the Misses Bond, Alves, Electric wires over a billiard table ni | Gordon, surray, Rowe, Carvalho, the Club Lusitano in Shelley Street fused Gardner, White, T. Remedios and Mes on Saturday. The brigade attended to dames J. Carvalho, Ribeiro and many the wires, and left soon after, the damage others, and Messrs. J. D. Osmund, Henry done being very mall.

Dixon, Yan Li-pak, J. M. Graça, Ozorie, G. Botelhe, O. Baptista, C. F. Carvalho and J. P. Braga.

A fire, which was followed by disastrous consequences, broke out at No. 84, Ko Shing Street, in the West Point district, at about midday on Saturday. The Fire attendance. One Brigade was quickly in

Nothwithstanding all their efforts, the Tast meeting received at the

three of the Board. It read: "I am directed whole building, consisting of. to acknowledge receipt of your letter No. storeys, was completely gutted in an The S.B.Q. 250/13 of the 27th August, 1913, incredibly short space of time. on the subject of an outbreak of cholera premises, which were used as a Chinese at Shaakiwan-I have the honour to be medicine store, were occupied by Chinese your obedient servant:" The Board had trading under the firm name of Ko Kee, been fursing on the subject a fortnight import and export Chinese medicine Practically everything was before, but this severely polite communi-merchants. cation simply struck the members dumb- destroyed. The place was insured in two with admiration, of course.

companies for $28,000. The origin of the outbreak is at present unknown.

"

"Faces death like a man wus the heading. given in a newspaper: to THE RECENT ASSASSINATION AT account of the treacherous murder of

an

TOKYO.

Chan King Wah. My curiosity was duly The Japanese Foreign Office communi- excited to read how a Chinese police

to the Press the cated

following officer "faced death like a man." This is particulars of the above affair

Mr. Moritaro Abe, Chief of the what I read: "Chan King Wah showed no He asked the Political Affairs Bureau in the Foreign sign of any fear. Office, went to Shimbashi Station on the Governor-General to grant him two ath instant, at seven o'clock, to meet Mr. Ijuin, ex-Minister to China (who had bottles of brandy which were given and reached Yokohama by the Nippon-mart), drunk on the spot. Chan King Wal was once collapsed On the way home he proceeded ap not a drinker and at Reinauzaka on foot, and was about to enter his residence, at No. 31, Reinanzaka through the influence of alchohol.” It is machi, whon

two ruffaus suddenly not every man who could fortify himself appeared from behind the gate and attacked him. Before Mr. Abe was able with courage-Dutch courage it is to grasp the situation, one of the ruffians sometimes called-to the extent of two seized him from behind, while the other whole buities.

Chan inust have been atabbed him in the abdomeri and in the sensible before a shor was fired... hip with a sharp dagger, inflicting serious injuries. Mr. Abe attempted to beat off

The wild men of Borneo seems to have

PETTY THEFTS. Clothing and money to the value of Soo has been stolen in broad daylight from a house at Wanchai. Entrance to the dwelling was elected by wrenching a lock off the door.

Mr. Tarrant, Secretary to Hers. A. S. Watson & Co., has reported to the police that brase fittings to the value of $13 have been stolen from the lavatories in Alexandra Buildings.

An unknown person entered the house of an accountant at 101, Queen's Road Central and stole a handbag containing clothing valued at 320

After an overture by the orchestra of the Sociedade Philarmonica,

pines.

The committee on law of the "In a specialized form, must we mention municipal board, evidently sharing the your single-handed effort to establish the view of the owners, recommended a change mising in his opposition to this modifica and many extraneors obstacles, you set uption.-Cablenews. (Manila). St. Lewis Industrial School at West Point by proposing medical examinations twice In spite of almost insuperable difficulties a year, but Doctor Heiser is uncompro a school for the eighty obl Chinese orphan the Colony. Availing yourself of your bays which is the only one of its kind within

to equip the school with the most modern plaat in the printing and type-casting department. We wish you all success in your benevolent venture. To commemorate your Silver Jubilee your personal friends, with the valued help of their friends, have initiated a subscription list to raise a sum of money sufficient to enable you to re-erect house the St. Lewis School. We hope for the present dilapidated building wherein to sucess.

Yet another ward before we close. Very Roverend Sit, your record of beneficent achievements has earned for you the lasting gratitude of your entire flock; but your work for the suffering people of your native country when for wore best with fiction has earned for you the recognition of your Government. The conferring upon you by the Italian Government of the Diploma di Benemerenza for attending the sick daring the Cholera Epidemic of 1884 in the district of Piedmont, is another testimonial to the diversity of services which, in purely urostentations manner, you have rendered and will contiave, by the grace of God, to render to humanity."

y." (Land applause.)

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Rev. Fr. ANDRE, the oldest Chinese

His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, opening the proceedings, said: was asked to preside at this function this morning, I at once consented for two reasons, Grst, because the part assigned to me is the priest in the Mission, read an address in least important of the morning; and, secondly, because I cannot help but de gratified that the silver jubiles of e of my own priests and friend, the Rev. Father de Maria, should be made the occasion of such friendly demonstrations

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the presentation of the felicitous addresses you have prepared for the occasion. Ladies and gentlemen, I will not inflict myself on you any longer, and am sure you must be anxious to hear, as I am, the messages of congratulations to Father de Maria. (Applause.)

Latin ob behalf of Fr. de Maria's colleagues within the district.

FATHER DE MARIA replied. He said he hored he might be excused from replying to each individual address but would attempt to do so in general terms. He feared that the texts of the addresses did more credit to the hearts of the signatories thereto than to his humble self. Thanking, first, the scholars of St. Joseph's College for their kind wishes, he was glad to see the Rev. Bra. Director and Brothers He Cornelius and Alphonsas present. could count many of the former pupils of St. Joseph's among his best friends

The first of the addresses was that from the pupils of St. Joseph's College. It was read by Master J. M. BRAGA. It and

staunchest supporters. Brother

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any breach of confidence, he (the speaker) MAPPIN & WEBB,

yards, but, owing to extreme pain, he vas virtuts which are continually prenched and Variety Entertainment, Mra. Montagu the respect and esteem of those who are to Italy. They had the sympathetic con

his assailants by brandishing a cane be was carrying. Ile pursued them several On reaching the obliged to turn back. porch of his house, he called to his family Ior help, but fainted at the door."

SHANGHAI TRADE.

Messrs. Ilbert & Co.'s Piece Goods Market Report says:-

currence of Cardinal Bacilleri, the Cardinal-Protector of the Canossian Order at Verons, for the establishment of a branch of the Canossian Sisters in

spoke of Fr. de Maria's connection with Adrian would know the real worthy of the the College when he was appointed Old Boys when he had been here long representative of the Catholic schools in rough and when he had been brought Hongkong. The address concluded in

more into touch with them as scon as these terms:--"In that capacity you have the Old Boys' Association, of which Bro. unfailingly guarded our interest and Adrian spoke the other day, became an College. At Shorthand and Typewriting advanced the selfare of St. Joseph's accomplished fact. Without committing Speed Examinations your willing services could tell thers that Catholic educa were always at our disposal. Your great tion for girls was about we further interest and zeal for the Catholic schools stimulated as a result of the recent in Hongkong have raised you high in visit of the Superiores of the Convent connected with you in the promotion of Catholic education. We can assure you, Rev. Father, that the scholars of St. Joseph's College are not behind in their regard and affection for you. As we have England, and from this branch properly looked to you for help in the past, and trained English Sisters would, in time, have never failed to get it, so in futurebe drafted for the Girls' School in Hong- we shall always look up to you as a kong. Father de Maria then alluded to the excellent work being done in the benefactor and friend." (Applause.)

English School for Portuguese, which the larger schools found as an excellent nursery where the younger children were taught the elements of real school work. He thanked also the Rev. Fr. Andre, whom he regarded as his father, as he it was who first guided his steps at Hoi Fong, Having thanked his Chinese friends for their address, the speaker complimented Orchestra of -the Bociedade Philarmonica upon their performance, and concluded by thanking the gathering

The Orchestra then delighted the assembly with another selection, and the ceremony concluded with the Band play ing "God Save the King..

THE RECENT CONCERT. In connection with the recent Concert but not so generally practised in civilisedHarston and the ladies of the Committee communities. Lying is go rare among the of the Diocesan Girls' School wish to Sea Dyaks of Borneo, says an article in express their thanks to all those ladies and the Maxing Field, that when a really gentlemen who contributed towards the good he is told a monument is created to programine vocally, instrumentally and perpetuate the memory of its author otherwise; to the Committee of the City The persons deceived start the liar's Hall for the free use of the theatre; to Trade all round has continued in & mound" by heaping up a large number Messrs. Moutrie & Co. for doing the book- satisfactory condition during the weak both as regards fresh purchases and of branches in some conspicuous spot by ing and leading a piano free of charge; to Messrs. Weismann & Co. for making

Miss BERTHA XAvien read the address clearances, the volume of the latter indi- the side of the path leading from one citing

that the improvement which began village to another. Every passer by ices and lending china; to the Anglo-Swiss on behalf of the pupils of the English to make itself felt about two weeks ago contributes to it, and at the same time Condensed Milk Co. for gifts of cream School for Portuguese. She said, in con- and still continues had its basis in a genuine demand from the markets in the curses the man in whose memory it is raised and chocolates; to all those who set elusion. "It remains for me to give you interior, where stocks of all kinds would The Dyaks consider the adding to any sweets; to the young ladies of the our assurance that teachers and scholars has been the most active buyer and is liar's round" they may pass a sacred Y.W.C.A. fur serving refreshments and alike have this morning fervently prayed appear to be very scarce. Newchwang

to God to grant you health and strength reported to have taken about 15,000 duty, the mission of which will meet distributing programmes; to Mr. R. packages of all kinds during the past two with supernatural punishment, and so, weeks, amongst which English and American Jeans figure most prominently, however pressed for time a Dyak may Peyton Grifin, Mr. W. K. Reynolds, Mr. to carry on for many more years the good W. Seigler, and Mr. F. Warrener for help. Christian work you have performed here while Tientsin and the River markets are be, he stops to throw on the pile some operating as far as restricted monetary facilities will allow. The strength which branch or twig It would never do for the stage; to Mrs. C. P. Hay, who in Hongkong for the past twenty-five prevails in all the manufacturing coun- this practice to prevail in Christian tries is reflecting itself in an improved countries: Far too much time would be level of prices here, and local sellers can afford to adopt strong attitude in view wasted. of the disparity between current values here and replacing cost, and the distant delivery now required by most makers.

The altered aspect of affairs has brought about a change of front amongst the Szochuen dealers, who are now taking delivery on a moderato scale and who have dropped all talk of cancelment for the time being.

The cotton markets of the world con- tinue excited and sharp fluctuations have been recorded in the interval, the American staple in New York having dropped from 19.96 cents to 12.80 cents and later recovered to 13.04 cents, Liver pool following in sympathy, Manchester telegrams report a firm market, but weak spots are still in evidence here and there,

arranged the dances, and to Mr. Denman years, many of the benefits of which have

School for Portuguese Faller, who produced the entertainment teen derived by the scholars of the and was responsible for the lighting and English effects. They also wish to thank Major (Applause.) Dickinson and Officers D.U.L. I. for allow-

for their presence,

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The Chinese congregation also presented As an example of commercial candour the following from a Manila garage ing the string band to play at reduced an address. It was read by Mr. YAN

worthy of wider rates; Messra. Lane, Crawford & Co. for LI-PAK. advertisement is

Mr. J. D. 08MUND, President of the making a reduction for the hire of grand. publicity

piano, and the Press for advertising below | Catholic Union, was deputed to read the

Chinese speaking a Northern their usual charges...

Address from the Catholic Community. dialect was charged before Mr. Hazeland It was very numerously signed Limita with the larceny of a bed quilt, & Euro- Kowloon, Mrs, Adeline Johnston, of tion of space prevents us from giving the pean white jacket, and a towel from text of the address in full. Following No. 4, Minden Row, identified the quilt as being her property, and said it was are excerpts therefrom:

Your urbanity and resourcefulness could hanging on a line when the defendant took not fail to elicit approbation from Rome, it. The defendant was sentenced to a and you were elevated in 1900 to the month's hard labour and four hours

stocks.

auto.

"Open day and night. Cars towed in at all hours." One not infrequently sees reports in the Manila papers of accidents to mobiles, and I suppose it appeals to the joyriders of Manila to know that in case of accident they can depend upon a tow at any hour of the day or night.

RODERICK RANDOM.

AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. The rumour was current in the Colony, on Friday night and Saturday. that Governor-General Lung of Canton had been assassinated. The rumour has no foundation.

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