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HONGKONG CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE."

(Continued from Page 2.).

Though this might at first result in a less to certain institutions or individuals, believe, in the long run, it would benefit our nation. Since drafting the above paragrapha, I have era in the local Press the reported judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Carter in the Alexandria Prizo Court doaling with this very ques tion. 1 understand that the decision of

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH, 1816,

invariably been mot by the Military, Naval, and Civil Authorities in the mOSÉ courteous, and considerate manner and, where possible, such relaxation of the rules as asked for have ben granted.

LOCAL SPORT.-

RIFLE SHOOTING.

VOLUNTEER RESERVES 2

SHROPSHIRES:

With regard to the accounts gontloren, balanced for the year, but in order to I have very little to say: These are place our Chamber on a moro, secure financial basis it is now proposed to deal with the question in a separate resolution which I will later put before you. Within a win for the Reserves by 82 points these remarks I beg to propom the passing The weather was dull and a slight of the report and accounts,"

westerly wind mundo the shooting at times rather erratic.

MIL, EDE ON TRADING WITH THE ENEMY.

ITALIAN INTERESTS AND

GERMAN OFFERS.

MILITARY PRECAUTIONS.

In view of recent events, the following frorn The Times makes interesting read ing Circumstantial rumours, emanat At King's Park on Saturday, resaliaging from many sources, have been current of late in regard to the position of Italy. Prince Bülow, the former Gerinan Iu perial Chancellor and present Ambassa dor to the Quirinal, has admittedly suggested to the Italian Government that, in return for a promise of lasting nou- trality, Italy might eventually receive. territorial compensation from Austria, The extent of such compensation has been freely discussed in the German, and less 200 500 000 Total freely in the Italian, Press. Even the

Mr. Carpmaci Mr. Mackay

RESERVES.

very

The

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Mr. Bannerman Mr. McLenNIA

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Mr. Tollan

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Mr. Lyon

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790

at Court is that an alien enemy can- MR. MONTAGUE EDE said:1 is my

The coting at 600 yards was Trot obtain commercial domicile when residing in China, and that his effects pleasant duty to rise and second the redifficult, as the light failed badly. therefore have been confiscated. It is to solution Lefore the meeting. The time at scores are:- be hoped that this question will ultimate my dispcoal has only enabled us to go ly come before the highest Court in the through the Report, published some few realm, and if so, and should that Court uphold the decision now before us, this days ago. very hurriedly, but I find it question which has been exercising us all convincing in every way, and look upch since the outbreak of the war will be,it as a record of work sell and faithfully once and for all, satisfactorily disposed done in the public interest, and we, es members of the Chamber, can ungrudg Another point to which I must speciallyingly express our thanks to the Committee refer is the great los sustained by Me for its efforts on our behalf. You sir chants, Bankers and others through have explained so fully the Chamber cargoes which were afloat on board adien enemies vessels at the outbreak of the action in-regard to the many problems war and which were diverted to neutral which have come before it during the purts where the cargoes were landed, or past year that very little ground is left kept on board the vessel which was shelter-nc to traverse, but two points sem to ing thore. The attitude at first taken up

of,

CARGOES ON ENEMY SHIPS.

by the Shipowners was in mest essea call for further emphasis; one is the state absolutely uncompromising, and thus of unpreparedngn in which the Colony heavy loss has been entailed upon these found itself at the outbreak of hostilitis interested. As you are aware, negotiations have for many months past been carried in the matter of a wireless station. This on hard by a special Committee appointed very unpreparedness confirms what is for that purpose, and also in and we are glad to find that at last the already known and acknowledged b- most Shipowners' representatives are inclined neutrals that the war was not contem to show themselves more reasonable plated by Great Britain, and the zim- trust that, beforo long, this will result in the liberation of the cargos involved on terms which under existing conditions may be considered satisfactory,

THE DEMAND FOR TONNAGE.

Mr. Hamilton

Mr. Watson

Less 4 per cent. for

use of aperture. sights

Total

607

SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY,

200 500 600 1abit, 31 31 29 00 27 32 27 ྂའ

Lieut. Hughes

Sergt. Small

Sergt. Moore

27

97

70

Bergt. Cotton

27

23

25

76

Col-Sgt. Gardener. 24 24

27

75

Sergt. Davis

53

21

71

Bergt. Dorrington.. Corpi Morris

71-

05

Total

615

„HONGKONG C. G. TENNIS -TOURNAMENT.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS, The following are the results of the

Mixed Doubles-Miss Long and Gros games which were played yesterday. (one 4/6), beat Mrs, and Mr. Beavis (scratch), 0-0, 0-1.

Miss Wilkinson and Maas (rez. 2/6), beat Mrs. Lindsol winning couples in cach cass pass into and Wood (seratch), 5–7, 6–4, 6—1. The

the semi-final

plicity of the argument should go a very long way in convincing our Chinese friends that they were greatly devived by that section of their own Pros which was, anxi 19, subsidised by The German authorities. The second matter, which With the disappearance of so much that dealt with under the heading of will not suffer for greater emphasis, is Continental tonnage which has of recent Trading with the Enemy" You have years, been so kesely competing with U$ in the currying trade of the world, the condition should any one of the Allies expressed sir, the hope that under no cry has been that this is our opportunity assist the enemy in the slightest degren te seize and ultimately hold the trad formerly enjoyed by cur enemics. In their business undertakinge; with this believe that no enterprise on the part of

I cordially agree, as I feel sura doen every our fellow subjects will be wanting to British and not a few neutral members attain this end, but perhaps it is as well trakle, shall wa continue to allow our of the Chamber As regards Gernm that I should refer to the foot a fantelves to be desired into the belief that which so closely concerns the trade of her merchants came to the Enst impelled our Colony,—that the British Government has not only actually taken up & ifth by cconomic pressure from within, or du of the total shipping flying the British we at last realise the truth that the majority of them were sent here as part flag, but is further constantly absorbing of the Prussian system, being one of the

very considerable proportion of the tonnage engaged in rdinary trade for manifestations of the Prussian Spirit of

Handicap Singles, "A" Class-Dr, the carriage of military stores, food World Dominion? If we realize this Koch (rec. 15/3), beat Muriel (owe 3/6), stuffs, &c, &c, which all form so in vital truth we should stand together and, purtant a part of our military needs as with our brethren in the trenches, have 6-2, 6-2. Dr. Koch passes into the semi It is therefore very difficult for the the commen chicet of opposing this form final. British Shipowaors in all parts of the as well as overy other form of Prus-

Bianism. world to meet the business demands made upon them. But they are doing their best.

THE VURULADELE KER AME ORAGI

The Law. Offers of the Crown

Handicap Doubles; second round. Hancock (owe 20), beat Viventh and Toyler (owo 2/3), 0~1, 6-2

In connection with the Championships

are stirring up the dusty bones of Tootles it may be mentioned that Nisbet will not trusts to try to prove that commercial be defending his title on this occasion.

esille medi jexists, but, as is

opportunity of seconding the repcht and accounts.

YESTERDAY'S RESUIT.

Handicap. Doubles-Crisp and Lind- sell (owe 30), brat Sution and Read (rec. 4/0), 6-1, 6-4

It is well to recall the fact that within their views are not supported by all other Cup outright and the successful com- n fortnight of the declaration of hostili lawyers, and their argaman's and advice petitor in the Championship this year ties the Allied Navies practically can only produce a state of confusion, and it will thus hold the new cup presented by trolled the Beas and with very fow as-is for this Chamber, acting in concert ceptions our overseas trade was carried with ether Chambers of Commerca, cas Sir Paul Chater. ch as though no war was in existence. to point the way to Britiales generally, This fact is a splendid tribute to the and not wait until the psychol-gital | KOWLOON TENNIS TOURNAMENT. eficiency and preparedness of H. M.moment has passed. (Applause) I think Senior Service. We can realize what this you, sir, for having given me this means when we recall the injury done to our Mercantile Service by one cruiser commanded by an able and resourceful The resolution was then put to the man, I will take this opportunity of meeting and unanimously carried. expressing the appreciation, which I am

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. sure we all share, of the chivalrous con-

On the motion of Mr. Forbes, duct displayed by Captain von Mullor of

Hough, the follow- conded by Mr. the Emden towards those who foll into his hands. The treatment moted out elected: The Hon. Mr. EA. Rewett ing Committee was unanimusly re- by this honourable man is, unhappily, in

C.M.G., Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar Mr. too great a contrast, to the murderous, A. S. D. Cousland, Mr. S. H. Dadwall. piratical actions recently perpetiated by Mr. W. Dickson Mr. G. T. Edrin, Mr. Bem of his brother officers nearer home, PH. Holyoak, the Hon. Mr. D. Landale who we fear are noting under direct Mr. NJ. Stabb, and the Hum. Mr. E. orders from the highest authoritica. TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH MERCANTILE MARINE,

Shellira.

NEW NESHERS.

The appointment of the following new members was confirmed:-Mesir . C. Ismail & Co., de Sousa & Co. and Mr. R. Hanecek.

THE SECOND MEETING.

INCREASE OF SUBSRIPTION.

A general meeting of the Chambor followed, for the purpose of passing the following resolution:--

Speaking as a representative of a Mer chant Shipping Company, and address ing, as I am, a body representing the second largest shipping port in the world, I think I should also express our admir ation for the splendid couraga displayed by the officers and man of the British Mercantile Marine for the manner ui which they are currying ca their share of the trade of the Empire under condi- tions which prove a test of the highest courage, (Applause) threatened as they "That Clause III. of the Rults and and their ships frequently are by sudden Regulations of the Hongkong General annihilation. We gladly hail these brave Chamber of Commerce be altered as from unen who, taking their lives in their January 1, 1915, to readAll Mer hands, have to the full shown themselves cantile Firms and persons engaged or to be most worthy representatives of a interested in the trade of Hongkong or great service which for so many years, China, shall be eligible for admission as and in face of so many dangers, have Members in the manner herealter de built up the great nation of which we are scribed, and on payment of 860 for Firms, so prend to be members. I trust that and 825 for single individuals for the thes of tur Chamber whe oan allegiance current year of their election, and a like to other flags, will take it in no part annual subscription thereafter, payable that speaking hero as Chairman of a on 1st January

THE CHAIRMAN said that the resolution, Chamber of Commeren in a British Colony, I have made special reference to needed little explanation. ur own people. We are proud to by understand that under circumstances associated in his enterprise with such upon which he read not enlarge the gallant mira eins are repre ented b our Chambor bnd had to meet eacaid able Allies who hue throughout, sen suh shrinkage, not only during the past half. rescures ad bravery a to make the year, but shrinkage would also have to world worder--Bravery en sea and land. Le ret during the next half-year. Their au the ir rad under the water. It is expres had als ben con ad rably in imposible now to forecast what the result <d this wr wil b, but it must be prese cuted to the end, and we believe then that uppy the terrible mance of militism which has overs adowed the world fr se long, Fra bee zoved, we can all tuin our attention to the more profitable baths of commerce to the permanent benefit of humanity and eitilization at large.

LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Trey would

ersazid, and in order to make up their finances at the end of the current yrar they had decided to ask the members to be good enough to make a small increme in their contribution towards the working expenses. He might say that when the Chamber was founded in 1861 the sub- scription for frias was $100, and in 1867 it was reduced to $59. and had remained at that figure ever sine: They now asked for an increas of $10 a year for firms, and, 832 year for subscribers. He then props the resolution given tore

MR. BONSAR coded, and the r solu This was all the business. lion way unanimously carried.

PEAK SCHOOL SPORTS,

Peak School Sports hold on the Hon. The following are the results of the

Mr. Severn's lawns on Saturday :-*-*-*-

Tro of Wan God. Winning Team. -- Harry Morton, Henry Butterfield, Lucy Morton, Ronald Armstrong.

B. Winning Team-Charla Morton, Eileen Stuthings, Purell Skilon, Charlie Bonnar, Alfred Lammert, Jack Miller. Voronica Butterfield, kurbata James, John Lander.

FEAT RACE.- Claas, 1, Josephine Cop- pin; 2, Eileen Bonnar; . 1, Elio Stub- bings: 2, Jack Miller G, 1. Exteen Stub bings; 2 Donald Chapman,

THREE-LEGGED KACP-A,... Josephine Coppin and Lucy Morton; B, Jim Boumar and Eric stubbings; C1, James Mudlo, ton Smith and Charles Morton; e, Annie. Miller and Alice aortor.

WHEELBARROW RACE:-B, Annie Miller and Charles Morton; C, Dosald cup man and Ian Grant Smith.

HẠT-PRIMING COMPETITION-1, Alice" Moron 2, Jim Middleton Sm.tk, Veronica Butterfield.

CADETS RACE:-300 yards: 1, Reginald Wall; 2, Edward Wail.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

ASSOCIATION.

7

EXAMINATION RESULTS.

Home Nursing-Lecturis, Dr. Sibrço; Examiner, Dr. D. Johnson.

The following pass.d et the examina tion held on April 8th-Mis. a. L Bishop, Mrs. F. Blair, Miss Hole Cu nagham, Mr. J. 11. Da b, mis A. Davison, Ms. LB Lobie, Mia Margozia Dosisoa, Mrs. J. R. Greaves, Mrs. E. Jackman, Mrs. A 11. Koigwin, Miss Leher Aotowall, Mia K 4. Mis.ey, Mrs. J. E. Taylor,

Austria Press kas contained semi-official allusions to it. There is no reason to holieve the Italian Government to havO lent a willing ear to these overtures, though they have undoubtedly served as a basis for diplomatic negotiation.

Apart from the consideration that any acceptance of territorial recompense for her neutrality might be interpreted as baving placed Italy in an unneutral posi- tion, the Italian Government appears to consider that the issues raised by the war are ton vast to be settled by any cession or promised cession of territory to which Austria-Hungary would be likely paci fically to consent, The operations against the Dardanelles, which involve what may well be a final settlement of the Near Eastern question, have stimulated the consciousness of the Italian people that the interests of Italy in Asia Minor and in other points of the Eastern Medi- terranean may require a departure from a policy of neutrality if Italy is to have voice in the settlement commensurate with her national aspirations.

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For these and other reasons some cred ́ence has been attached to reports from Haly that the military preparations which have been going on in Italy throughout the winter were approaching completion, and that Italy would shortly take her stand by the side of the Allies. Up to the present no information has been received in the best-informed quarters to warrant a positive statement that such is the case. from the outset, declined to bind itself to a

The Italian Government has, IN CEYLON, WOOL CREPE, WOOL TAFFATA, VIYELLA, Exc. policy of neutrality, and has insisted the

coralder the moment to have come for a it must keep a free hand to safeguard vital national interests. It may possibly clear declaration of its policy, The very circumstantial reports of the departure of Austrian and German subjects from Italy would appear to lend colour to this: view.

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THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS:

ORDERS BY LÍKUP-COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.1.

JOLKRU,

1-Pte. A. Lamberton joined the Corps on 26th April. Allotted Corps No-

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LAST FEW NIGHTS ONLY ALBERT MORROW.

SCOTCH MAGICIAN,

9.15 P.M. ORCHESTRAIN ATTENDANCE. Hongkong, 24th April, 1918.

iery and Loft Section 3LG. 10 THEATRE

pdr. drill with müles, at Hend- quarters.

6.30 p.m. Right Section M.G. Co-

Lecture at Headquarters.

5.30 p.m. Scouts : Company Squad:

and Company drill at Happy Valley. Fall in on-road between Law Courts and City Hall at 5.15 p.m., and pro- ceed by special tram. Remainder: NIL

DETAIL. 4--On Duty: H.KR.

́G. E. STEWART, Capf.,'' Adjutant, si KVÍC.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE.

ORDER BY MAJOR WAERMAN, COMMANDING.

Hoxorose, April 26th. PARADES, A. B. and C. Companies - (with-

the exception of those members on

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AND LAST PERFORMANCE,

and Friday, April 30th in the read Under the Distingulaled Patronage and in the Fresence of Major General F, HI, KÄLLT, C.B...

between the Law Courts and the Cricket ground. Dress; drail order. D. Company will parade under Co. Sgt. Major Cooke at Volunteer Head- quarters at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28th. Dress: drill order. Recruits will parado under Co. Segt.

Major Bond on the Cricket Ground at: 6.16 on April 25th and 29th, and May 3rd. Dress: drill order.

DAVID GARRICK.

Followed by the Great

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This One-Act Piny caused tremendous Fensation in London recently

Signallers will parade in Aluray Bat-NB-50 per cent of THIS NIGHT'S GROSS RECEIPTS will be given to the

tery at 5.15 pm on Wednesday, April 28th. .

W.-L. CARTER, Capt.

Adjutant, H.K.YA.

GERMAN WAR BOOTY.

TOBACCO and CIGARETTE FUND for the SOLDIERS AT THE FRONT-

PRICES AS USUAL:

COMMENCING AT 9.15P.M. SHARP.

BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1916.

A LING & CO., 19, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

The Telegraf-learns that the Prussian railway administration recently insued a notice to all goods stations that the Home Nuning.Examination bid quantity of goods sent by combatants to April 17th. Lecturer, Dr. W. V. M. Koch their families at home had assumed ench Examiner, Surgeon General Hoskyn N. proportions that the suspicion had risen The following passed-Miss M. Lar that the packages contained illegally radas, Misi B. Gandall, Miss C. Gardner acquired war-booty or private property Mrs. F. Gegg, Miss Jack, Miss M. illegally seized in s hostile coantry, Such Joseph, Mrs. A. Pierpont, Mrs. Smauspicious consignments must at their FURNITURE AND PHOTO GOODS LEGISLATIVE mers. Miss Wilkinson, Miss E.

place of destination be sent the Arms Xavier. CompanyNDE

authorities, who would make inquiries. FIRST AID TO THE WOUNDED. Special Examination, held April 1th. The notice concludes: Thace who belong to the Army are allowed to appropriate With a view to promoting earney of Examinor Surgeon General Hoskyn.

patriotic Germans aro Fased. Third Examination, and quali- objects of smail value among the war- booty as keepsakes but firearms of any kind, swords, and cartridges, are not booty which can be taken as souvenirs,"

Before I sit down it is as well that should make fercuce to existing local regulations which have to a certain exfit, hamper'd our trade. We recoT- nise that in time of war we must submit to epesial restrictions, and I daly make this reference in order to state that ul these occasions, when the Committee hate considered it, necessary to make rapie sotations to the higher powers asking foodstuffs

for a modification of such rules as appear instruct by the Cologne Gazette to Kes for Medalion-Mrs. T. Jones. to prces too heavily on our shipping and chew ech mouthful at least fifty-two other branches of our business, we have times before awallowing

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