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Y.W.C.A. INSTITUTE.

GENEROUS OFFER BY MR.

ELLIS. KADOORIE.

The Young Women's Christian Associa- tion in Hongkong, which has been making

effort during the past year to wecure funds to establish an Institute or Hostel for Women in the Colony, has been greatly encouraged and enormously helped by a generous offer from Mr. Ellia Kadoorie, set out in the subjoined corres- pondence which has been forwarürd, to us; for publication :--

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Hongkong, January 2nd.

LADY MAY,..

Gövernment Boise, DEAR MADAM,We are instructed by our client, Mr. Ellis Kadocris, to inform you that he is willing to place a sum of $16,000 Hongkong currency for the pur puse of erecting a Women's Institute or Hostel in the Colony, provided that within two years from this date an equal sum raised

Our client considers that the building will cost at least the sum of $30,000.

The donation offered by Mr. Ellis Kakorin is offered upon the express con- dition that the building shall be named and known as "The Lady May Institute" or Hostel as may be decided, or, if you so wish, the building shall be designated under your Christian name and surname, Mr. Kadoorie requests as to add that if it be hereafter ascertained that a

SUPREME COURT.

Thursday, January 20th.

·IN APPELLATÉ JURISDICTION.

BrotE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, Sin WM.. REES DAVIES, R.C., AND MR. H. H. J. GOMPIETZ (PUINNE JUDGE).

THE KONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30ri. 1914.

A QUESTION OF MARTIAL LAW. The hearing of the motion in connection with the alleged embezzlement of $150,000,

character. It was not for the Crown to prove that it was not, but for the fugitive to prove that it was and also, if so, whether it was an extraditable offence. The Magistrate said that the evidence satisfied him to the point that there was strong probable presump- tion."

The Magistrate, in other words had said to the Crown, assuming you have to bring your case up to so high standard-strong probable presumption you have done so. But there was a

sumption" and a prima facie case,

£

HAMBURG LETTER.

15ALLY WRITTEN FOR THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.")

Habung, December 31st TRADE REVIEW. The annual report of the Chamber of Commerce that has appeared, as usual, a few days before the end of the

year, takes a less gloomy view of affairs than the majority of the commercial world here inclined to do. During the

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Manufacturers are, owing to improve- ments introduced during the years of Prosperity and their excellent technical opplincces, on the whole well under orders, Although latterly ab Tess RACES

remunerative pripas than before, and it

is to be hoped that, thanks to the improve ments effected, they may be in a position to compete successfully oven at reduced rates in foreign markets.

The shipping trade has shown great activity all along; notwithstanding a large increase in their tonnage, in some instances by steaners of unusual dimen sions, the owners found ample cargo and freights have at times reached, a point it

the property of the Kwangtung Govern. difference between strong probable pre-greater part of the year the wars in the proved impossible to maintain in the long !

Their Lordships intimated that they would like to give Sir Francis Piggott an opportunity of saying something on that point..

Powers,

Was

ment. by Chung San Nam, was resumed.

At tan outset of the heating, Sir There Lordships powers were given, and alan States were still raging and a limited, by the Extradition Ordinance.general feeling of uneasiness prevailed Francis Piggott handed in a long list of Mr. Sharp then proceeded to deal with lest they should lead to serious complien goed fortune of the regular lines. The facts which, he said, would show that the important point raised by Sir Francis tions amongst the Grent the rebellion was crushed by the Central Piggott on martial law, and at the com- Fortunately, in spite of many confieting Government. He also asked to be allowed mencement, said he would like to have an interests, a good understanding to correct a slip which he had made the intimation from their Lordships whether maintained and peace in the Near East. previous day in answer to a question put that was, or was not, a matter for their restored at last through their united to him by the Puise Judge. He was

jurisdiction. dealing with the necessity of severing,

efforts, but the negotiations over the final settlement amongst the Balkan Govern. facts committed in Canton from the facts

ments themselves still drag on. The committed in Hongkong.. The Paisno

spirit of enterprise which the events of Judze-asked whether it would be possible

the summer and autumn had almost to sever criminality from the political aspect of the evidence, and ho (Sir Francis) certainly gave a very * answer to it, and one quite inconsistent with his previous arguments, because the

There Lordships agreed to this course. question took him by surprise.

Sir Francis, during his reading of the answer should have been this: argument, emphasised the fact that dur That in 50 feur FLY the Cantoning martial proceedings in any country,

treaties facts

ovi-extradition whatever concerned, are

suspended. There was, be said, a great difference

The

Sir Francie said that he had a long and elaborate argument on the point, but, for the sake of time, he would make the unusual application that he should read his argument and supply. copies subsequently.

were

INTIMATIONS

GOODS.

OUR CONFIDENCE JUSTIFIED,

suitable building cannot be grected for the dence could be derived from them, between Martial Law and Law Martial. Amongst the Great Powers, they one and power of assimilation by the various

run. It is gratifying to be able to share that tramp steamers participated in the shipbuilding yards, have been exceedingly busy throughout in consequence of the unters orders for new vessels placed with them, but the financial results have for various reasons proved disappointing, Although the year 1013 has been one of declining activity, this may perhaps be locked upon as simply & pause, in the rapid ceonomie development of the pre- ceding years, but the fact should not be We undertake to refund the Cost of any Just sight of that the growth of wealth hns, net only in Germany but Article if any of our Customers are not satisfied. in other countries as well, raised the

greatly increased expenditure on the part. entirely checked show few signs of revival standard of living and has led to as we know how excellent our Goods are. az yet, the political upheavals in Mexico of State and Municipal Governments. Suck an offor could not be modo if there was acting as a frosh damper. It is a matter The ecunomic development has by the for congratulation that the energy dis-opening out of new markets and the vast the slightest doubt about our Goods All we expansion of trade in the old world played by Yann Shib-kai in the new

assumed such proportions that the public aak is your inspection. Republic of China has succeeded in over-

and private loans it necessitates, and coming the numerous opposing parties which ultimately have to be taken up by Notwithstanding the apparent harmony capitalists, are increasing beyond the markets In spite of the numerous statistical returns it is impossible to determine the extent up to which such issues are justified, and above all no means exist to compel Ebates, corporations and private concerns to keep within reasonable bounds.. It is not until the markets themselves show unmistakeable signs of being overloaded that the move- ment is likely to be checked, and it may be hoped that this point has now been reached. The appeal to private house- holds and to public administrations to MAPPIN&WEBB, practice greater economy cannot be urged strongly enough, more especially on the governing bodies of States and Muni

their duty to meet all, wishes and wants cipalities that have hitherto considered of the public. They will now have to

sum of $30,000 and it is found that it will

cost upwards of $40,000 he will be willing to pay half the difference in the extra cost. Yours faithfully,

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER.

Government. House,

Hongkong, January 24th. DEAR M. KADOORIEI have received Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & Master's letter of the 22nd January containing your inost generous offer to give a sum of $15,000 or perhaps $20,000 to establish a Women's Institute in the Colony provided that within two years an equal sum he

raised.

Mh Albaster continued his Common Law argument on the last charge, that of extradition. There was, he said, nothing to describe the offence as a crime under Section 62 of the Larceny Ordinance.

the

Have for some years past been closely There was no evidence before the Magis must be inferred from the steps which he mercial policy of the country, caused account the extent of their available i

You have made it a condition of your offer that the Institute should be named after 2.

As you are no doubt aware, I

associated with the work of the Y.W.C.A., ned I have no doubt it was the knowledge that this Association has no building of its own and is hampered by want of funds that prompted your kind offer.

trate which would warrant him com- mitting on that charge, as he did. Sau Nam, the fugitive, was charged with being entrusted

with certain I therefore accept your generous offer valuable securities.. the property of for which I and all those connected with the Government of Kwangtung, in order the work I have mentioned are most deeply grateful. It is our intention that that he might romit the proceeds thereof the .W.C.A. shall merge in due course to Shanghai and thence to Nanking. iate the new Institute which will be There was no evidence before the Magie managed on similar lines, and--if your generosity meets with response frota trate that those cheques were handed to him to remit to Shangani. The only person against whom such a charge could be reared was the Commissioner of Finance

others with a much wider scope."

renewed uncasiness. The uncertainty with regard to the new customs tariff, the repeated attacks on the trusts by the Government and the scarcity of money which was felt there quite as much as

means and the length they will permit them to go..

THE FORTHCOMING RACE ·

MEETING,

TRAINING NOTES,

THURSDAY, January 29th In these notes yesterday mention was

as against the Republic or the Govern and extradition was entirely a question all consider it necessary to increase their ment, would be political; on account of of prerogative. It was not sanctioned, armaments, and as this means an increase its close proximity to what Chan Kwing-legalised, legitimated, or authorised; it in the expenditure ant new taxes, it has ming did. That would make it political, two Sovereigns.

was a treaty arrangement made between had an unfavourable effect On

A treaty making a But if they were viewed as mere criminal prerogative was a prerogative which the economic development of this country. offences then the offence was against Chan Courts recognised.

MF. Sharp contended that Sir Francis Apart from political apprehensions, the Kwing-ming and the rebel Government, Piggott bad to show that Chung Sau Nam anticipation of the impending new taxa- the vilenco against the rebel Government was serving a party and that what he tien and the continued stringency of the with which, he contended, the Govern did was done for the purpose of politicmey markets, the unsettled state of ally assisting his party. No one could ment had nothing to do.

affairs in the United States exercised a really say whether Chan Kwing-ming was dishonest or not they could only infer disturbing influence on trade in Europe, such a thin from the attendant circum- A thorough recovery from the crisis of circumstances, inferred that Chung Sau 1907 had not been arrived at there yeb, stances. He submitted that the attendant Nam was trying to get the money in his whilst the Presidential election this year, own name in his own possession, and with the prospective change in the co-change their policy and to take into cutside the jurisdiction of China, That

took. Chung Sau Nam did get the Chung money into his own possession, and also

in his name at the bank in Hongkong He got the drafts from Shameen in his ova name, he placed the money in the bank in his own name, and even now he claimed the money as his own. However, the fugitive had told a tissue of lies which the gid world, stopped the way to tain Superintendent of Police, was proved by the evidence of the Cap- improvement, besides shaking the con- The fidence of the public in the great Crown, he said, had documents to prove industrial establishment of the country, that the statement which he made on the which made it difficult for the latter to Torch was an absolute falsehood. Chan Kwing-ming was never seen on the Torck, obtain the necessary funds for further Therefore, he held that the onus was on expansion except at onerous rates and for the other side to prove that what Chung shot terms. Another adverse factor was in Canton, yet the Crown did not allegeit was done with a political motive. The the poor yield of most of the crops, which Sau Nam did was a political offence; that that. The evidence was that Chung Sau explanation given by Sir Francis on that made itself all the more keenly felt, as Nam brought an order to the Treasury,point, be held, was not sufficient.

owing to the rapid growth of the poput and that order required the Commissioner

The hearing was further adjourned.

tion of the United States the home of Finance, not the fugitive, to remit

demand for breadstuffs is steadily increas money to Shanghai, and thence

ing. It led to a rise in wages, so that Nanking The Commissioner of Finance

the manufacturing and transport indus- did not do that, and therefore, if any. body could be said to be guilty of the

tries had not only the anti-trust and other obstructive measures to contend with, but. offence it would be that official, and that

were also hampered by higher working would be absurd. Some subordinate in the Treasury, not the Commissioner of Firíauce, but the chief clerk in the Finance Department, handed the fugitive two bearer cheques, no two drafts on Shameen, and the clork had said that he did not know what they were for. That was all the evidence that he

was entrusted with the cheques, but the Crown had to prove that he was entrusted with the cheques for the purpose of remitting to Napking. first publicly handed to a

If bearer cheques were person they had to be aurounced about a year ago, and it may negotiated by that person; beater cheques were negotiable by delivery. It was, he submitted,

perfectly clear, од the

hare, as you know demurred to the now Instituto, when established, being called after me, as I feel that I have done no more than many others to merit the distinction. But is yet cannot be persuaded to waive this stipalation, accept it with a deep sense of your kind thought in making it. I propose there. fore that the new Institution be known as the "Helena May Institute for Women." ANA

I am sending your letter and my reply to the public Press in the hope that the publicity given to your offer many induce others to contribute towards the comple tion of the scheme.-Believe me,

Yours sincerely and gratefully,

HELENA A. V. MAY: will be observed that the condition on which Mr. Kadoorie's offer is made is that an equal sum be raised within the next two years, With an example of public spirit such as Mr. Kadcorie has shown that ought not to be a difficult con- dition to fuifl. A sum of about 81,800 has been collected in furtherance of the project since it

was

he recalled that Mr. Kadoorie started the fund with a donation of $300. The pur

to

CORRESPONDENCE. HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION CO., LTD., AND

HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

& AGENCY CO., LTD.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

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expenses.

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NEW CONSIGNMENTS

STERLING SILVER WARE.

PRINCE'S

PLATE

made of the Shaugha jockeys, concern- lug whom it may now be stated that Mr. Bremer will be riding for Mr. H. P. Derby mount will, as already reported, be ir. Stabb's best. Mr, Brand will have the honour of piloting the Governor's ponies, besides being second whip for Sir Paul Chater, who will have the benefit of that dashing rider, Mr. Vida, for his firat moants. Mr. Dalgarno retains his old connections with Mr. Soares, and will

White and Capt. Hope's Capello GUARANTEED FOR 30 YEARS)

Mr. Harold Seth rides for his own stable also don Mr. Kadoorie's colours as second

and for Mr. Apcar.

Mr.

In Sir

nay repeat Sir Beaumaris' performance of last year for the same owner, This morning's times were Amber, 1im, joined m by Freddy,

CUTLERY

From the

SOLE AGENTS:

CHS. J. GAUPP

& CO.,

ALEXANDRA

BUILDINGS.

CHATER ROAD.

CALDBECK,

(ESTABLISHED 1804).

The situation in the southern republica

There were a few gallops this morn

Mr. of the continent was still less favourable ing, all on the inside course. than in the United States, for, owing to Apcar's sub. b. Torquoise, who showed Hongkong, 29th January.

the decline in the prices of most of their such excellent from last Saturday, went off unaccountably this morning. In a Den Sin-With reference to the ques products, the purchasing power of the mile gallop with Mr. Nemazed's sub. tions which were asked by Mr. Grist at people was impaired, whilst the markets Arravand he was cosily beaten. The time the meeting of the Land Reclamation were well stocked in consequence of heavy was poor 3.00 2-5, last quarter 35.

G H. Brutton had his hopes raised Co., Ltd, yesterday, and to the Chair previous imports, so that there was no

in the fine showing put up by his 'd, sub, man's answers, it would appear that the inducement for merchants to end orders Brympton, who accomplished i mile in tho Managing Directors claim commission into Europe. This and other adverse creditable time of 9.17, last quarter 34.

The auction griffin" class of poniče is earned by the Coropany (capable of of the port only began to be keenly felt, and upon the success of the year's innova respect of interest accruing on profite influences which affected the export trade

coming in for a good deal of comment, division amongst the shareholders) however, in the second half of the year, tion will depend the popularity of this pose of the Fastel was explained in the evidence, that Chan, Kwing-ming did not what deposited with a lion, or wirested, period of activity, had still to be filled has the best pony in Britannia: Dahlia MACGREGOR&C®.

whether with a Bank, or with any as a number of orders booked during the new departure. So far Sir Paul Chater last annual report of the Association entrust the fugitive with the two cliques:

for any distance up to a mile and even as well as on the profits themselves. during the first six months. The delay in 1mile His Matchless Dahlia will match following upon an allusion to the death the evidence was that Chan Ewing-ming Thus, interest in respect of the large sum remittances from the South American any of his class as far as mile, while of 31 Byre, who, was me of the founders only gave him two documents which he of the Association and a most devoted dealt with as directed.

of $398,650.37 carried forward to now States, particularly from México, more-Goldfinch Dahlia will hold the honour of It was also per-

that Sir Paul should have a crack pony. and hard-working Secratury it was fectly clear that the Commissioner of account will be debited with a payment over, rendered extreme cantion in the his stable for timile. It is not surprising The in each group, seeing that his aubscrip- Miss Eyre's great desire," the Report Finance did not hand Chung Sau Nam of 10 per cent. to the Managing Directors execution of orders necessary. said," to see in Hongkong some sort of the cheques, or he would have been called Putting this interest at 6 per cent, the demand for the Far East, on the other lions for this class of ponies ran-up fo lodging accommodation under the suspices to say so, Speaking of simple larceny, Managing Directors will not a some of hand, was pretty brisk, stocks in those twelve, so it is reported. of the Y.W.C.A for women passing Mr. Alabaster quoted Archibald, which $4,102.01 per annum on money which mankets having run very low; remittances Calahad Mr. Gilpin has a game racer who NEW ARRIVALS through en route to other places, as laid it down that the Crown must prove, belongs to the shareholders, and the from those parts came in punctually, well as for residents needing temporary in a complicated case, what was larceny. greater part of which should be actually

The import business has not been satis

IN HONG KONG -shelter. The Council are fully in No mere assumption could be made paid to them. Can it be that this state of factory, owing partly to short crops in sympathy with the idea because they know because the case was couplicated the affairs was contemplated at the time the the producing countries, as already the need is a real one. The past year offence had to be proved. Guilty knows Company was floated, and is authorised stated, partly to the decline in prices of alono has given instances of this. At ledge was not sufficient; the Crown must by the Menorcadum and Articles of most commodities, which latter is all the nore deserving of notion, as it arose less present sufficicat funds for such a scheme bring some actual case under which the Association, as stated by the Chairman

from an over-supply of goods than from are lucking, but it is hoped that in the charge came. They also had to show, in I doubt it. Would it not be the more the holding back of purchasers. near future the necessary money may be extradition cases, some known form of correct construction of the articles that,

Crops in his country having been forthcoming and that ladies travelling larceny and show that it came within the while the Managing Directors are entitled abundant, high price of breadstuffs,

The Crown had brought two to a commission on the profits earned by

such as ruled in the last two gears, need alone may find in Hongkong something charge

not be apprehended, and as the effects of with the sanie:

means of their efforts, the shareholders are

the increase prosperity of the people are tion as is provided for them in Colombo, transaction, and that was wrong. In entitled to the profits themselves, and becoming more apparent the general out- Singapore, Bombay, Calcutta and Sharg-accordance with English Lay two such consequently to the whole of the interest look may be said to be improving. The Brympton (fr. Brutton), Im. last ., hai, and for which we are constantly.

34 1.093-5; last quarter 84. Full building trade alone has been perfectly being asked. "

It only remains to be charges could not be brought simultane accruing thereon? With regard to the stagnaub for some time, money, parti time 2.17. added that donations should be sent to ously Because of that, and the other Chairman's reference to my letter in your cularly on second mortgages, being Fishball, tm., 35, 1.152-9, 1.53, 2.95; last Mrs. J. H. Kemp, 2, Gomes Villas, irregularities and want of evidence which

The capital issue

quarter 32 Kowloon All sums received will be

issue of the 23rd instant and statement difficult to obtain. acknowledged in the Press.

business was much restricted and haakers' Ignorance, m., 342-3; 1.07; last quarter had been pointed out, ho asked for the

at the meeting of the Land Investment and other financial establishments had to 323-5. application to be upheld. HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB. Replying, Mr. Sharp said be proposed and Agency Co., Ltd., yesterday to the take over large amounts of Treasury Pak Kwai and Soi Kwai, Ijm., ; —,

to deal with what Sir Francis Piggott effect that, I am not a shareholder in that bonds, German and foreign, for their own account, as the public showed little The following will represent the

interest in them, which, of course, caused H.KO.C against the Garrison in the had said, while Mr. Potter would reply Company, it is quite true that my name

31st to Mr. Alabaster, His submission was that is not on the register of shareholders, but a further withdrawal of money from the Triangular League January, on the Club Ground, play to their Lordships had really to consider holler and am not in the habit of inter-wise discount policy of the Reichsbank Under the circumstances, the nevertheless I was then a large share markets. commence at 2 p.m.-A. C. E. Elborough the Magistrate's jurisdiction, and whother

initiated last year and its successful not personally (Cart.), R. N. Anderson, F. K. Brown- rigg, C. C. Clarke, A. A. Claxton, D. E. he had jurisdiction to do what he had fering where I am

Also, whether the fugitive had interested.-I am, dear Sir, yours faith efforts to raise its metallic reserves Hore good fruit by compelling the commercial fully,

community exercise wholesome shown that the offence was of a political

N. HN. MODY. restraint in their dealings..

of the same kind of lodging accommoda- charges in connection

to-morrow,

Donnelly, A. L. Gace, R. Kennedy, M.. M. done. Maa S. St. Moore and T. E. Pearce.

to

2

42 1-5, 1.21 1-5, 1.552-5, 2.30, 3.04; last; quarter 24. Cheriton, 1m., 393-5, 1.1425, 1493-5,

2.21; last quarter 212-5, Capello, 14m., 412-5, 1.21, 1.581, 2.38,

2.03 1-3; last quarter 31 1-5. Checkmate, 11m, last im., 372-5, 114,

1.52, 2:28), last quarter 36!!

Defford, tim, 38, 114, 1.50, 2.25, 2.583

last quarter 33 with amsh." Turijacise and Arravand, 1m., 35,

1.199-5, 160, 9.25 2-5, 3.009-6; last. quarter 35. Arravand finished first.

·

1-474-5, 958,

B.

"WORTHY OF THE WEST END," THE IDOL'S EYE

CITY HALL. FEBRUARY 12TH, 13TH AND MATH. Hongkong, 26th January, 1914. [2]4

B. L.

WHISKIES,

JAMESON'S 3 STARS

IRISH WHISKY,

(Bearing the Registered Label-the

only sure test of a Genuine Article),

and

CLUB

CIGARETTES.

These have been obtainable in Hongkong for a few months only: they are too well-known to require anlogy.

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