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TRAMS AND TRENCHES, THE APPEAL OF THE TRAMWAY COMPANY.

TRADE AND JAPANESE

POLITICAL CONTROL.

RESULTS IN MANCHURIA.

TAE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2âmp, 1915,

An an aridhin the For Bastira ferici.

which discusses the peroje Tects of the extension if Jimin's sphere of influence in China, the writer w

TRIAL BY TORTURE IN ANHUI.

USE OF HOT WIRES AND RAMRODS,|

"A correspondent, of the

chow as follows:-

SEQUEL TO PEKING WEDDING.

A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE, Bearms, May 13th. Charles Leslie Morgan, 31 years old, who Candyst nine years has been an attache Hy pointed prose and effective verse the Hongkong Trunway Company campaigu.

Peking, has been missing from his quar- en behalf of the Prince of Wales' Fund is

Ters wrote on the 3th inst. from Lisan- of the United States Consular service at gradually attaining the end in view

On arriving here. From Wafin two days fera at the Hotel Batler since I o'clock ngo I learned that one eighty menesterday morning, and his bride of a fow substantial monthly cheque which will

When lay, is on the verge of nervous collapse. help to cheer the lives of the gainat

Experience has shown tha, in regionsloaring a couple of red and white flags weeks, certain that he has met with foul men who are facing the declared fee of in which pulitical control is exercised by had arrived at the North gate.

Neither all shifts of policemen are conducting a humanity or are coming forward to fill the Japanese the tendency is for foreign questioned they said they were cons to Every available detersive in the city and foreign nor Chinese railway people exreful search for any information which In fact no may wad to a solution of the cireum South Manchuria is a eve in point know anything about it. the gaps of these who have made the trade other than Japaness to diminish,lay the rails of the new line. supreme sacrifier by dying in order that Wler South Manchuria was in Russian and has been bought so far, ner has any stances surrounding his mysteriums dis- their country may live. We do not know aupation a large trade in British and levelling, which generally precedes plate, appearaner.

Further questions are Morgan, who with his wife was a pas- who is responsible for all those telling American maanfae ures was built up. It laying, been done.

was trade of a very valuable character said to have elicited this answer that thegenger on the ill-fated liner interóla, little printed appeals which confront one

as the people of Manchuria, while dissoldiers had sent for them to came here reached the United States on the Royal were always and one or two names were given, The Mail steamship Meara, coming directly when riding in a tromear, but he possesses criminating, purchasers,

men are frem Mongcheng and Koyaux to Seattle from San Francisco. On March a wonderful knowledge of human nature prompt ning their engagements and None of us begrudges sacrifices on behalź | were in every way good customers, Some hsien east-north-east of Yingahowfu, from 21st he was married to a feminine attacho. trip to the United States was planned to of these who are fighting our battles, but culty is experienced in collecting which districts most of our soldiers here of the Butch Legation at Peking and the

statisties to show to what extent. Japanese are recruited.

No time was lost. in "examining" be a fertigy of their wedding journey, we are all apt to forget as the weeks pass trade has increased and foreign trade

The bamboo is being applied. At 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mor by that sustained help is necessary. The fallen off in South Manchuria sincs the of the men.

The vigorously and burning inces, red laut gan left the hotel, explaining to his brido wire or old ramrods are applied to the that he was going to a bank to obtain some mais behind the scones of the Tramway war between Russia and Japan.

Customs Ofertat Dalny, or Dairen, was Co's campaign hae fully realised this established only a few months before the body, the principal placs of contact being money. On leaving her be baile her an

I was told of one and emsequently comparative under the rails. and each week he reminds us, in his own war.

Nowchwang old man being so exhausted that he could affectionate farewell and apparently was sympathetic way, of our duty to this on figures are not available.

was the chief port of entry in 1903 (the only are slowly some ten vars before in the best of spirits, Mrs. Murgan, who Two boats were speaks but little English, never has been year before the war), but the greater bulk gairing a drink of tea. the far-away battlefield. No big amounts are asked for it has been pointed out of the track now pass through Dalry fonted ownerless in the river after these the United States before, and this is

had no acquaintances here. that a cent deposited in the box on the and Autung. However, the Chinese Cuse were arrested and over 200-mad-ara lorgan's first trip to Seattle, car each time a fare is paid for will pre-toms returns in relation to Newchwang,reported to have gone back from a pince as the wife has been able to discover, to

notwithstanding the changed conditions ten miles north of this city. there are still of some value for com

From some reports it would sea the parative purposes, as it may be assumed

They thing the falling off in the trade because of men bad been too credulous. the ivairy of Dalny and Antung would elieved stories about railway cuistrac affect foreign countries more or less equal-tion going on here and started off under ly, although the returns of Japanese trade leaders, paying for what they wanted en That is one account and many. at Newchwang might be expected to show route. the greatest falling off as it would people seem to syrapathize with the hand,

Yes

peared.

Early this morning she called on A. B This luler result has not proved to be the death penalty. Om said in my hearing, federal authorities if Morgan had not ip- the case. While figures in regard to the When questioned they answer

to every interrogation because they know

department in Seattle and laid the case total trade of ench of the respective coun fries whose goods pass through Newno other answer will be acceptable, and Hamer, special inspecter the treasury. before him. He at once requested the chwang into Manchuria are not available they wish to avoid further suffering."

Whether the band are brigands, rebels, it is, perhaps, permissible to quote those

a close search of all hospitals, accident re- relating to one or two standard staples, or simply deluded people in search of co-operation of the police department and and to assume froin what these disclose work is not certain as yet, for no con- that the general tendency has been viction or decision has been given out ports and phyicians' notifications of Needless to say the city people minor injuries treated, was instituted. Nothing developed which offers the light similar. In the Chinese Customs returns so far. for Newchwing for the year 1903, we find are perturbed and rumours of bands of under the heading "gray, plain sheeting" robbers at places fifty, seventy or more est clue as to Morgan's whereabouts. His 7 away are plentiful. These are proved wife asserts positively that he would not the following :----

to be false by the coming of one or more have left Seattle voluntarily. people from the places mentioned to purchase material in the city.

duce quite a handsome sum. This fact Thus been brought home to travellers on the traniway in a variety of literary way und to-day another set of these well-con- ceived appeale will appear in each car.

We select the following from the many

ANXIOUS FOR WORK.

So far

Throughout the afternoon and early evening yesterday Mrs. Morgan waited and watched for her husband's return. Late at night she consulted the telephone directory and called up a prominent, Ger- min resident with a request for advice as to what her course of action should be. Her consultant instructed her to was un-

which, it is bored, will revive the memory naturally flow through the nearer ports. but hardly anybody expects them to avoid til his morning and then report to the

of those whose cents will mean so much to the men in the trenches ward these the have to mourn the loss of the bread winner:

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By bridge nad battery, town and trench, They're fighting with bulldog pluck; Not one, from Tommy to General French,

Is down upon his luck.

There are some who stand and some who fall,

But how does the chorus go That echoing in the hearts of all? "Are we downhearted?---No 1"

And what of the girl who is left behind. And the wife who misses her mater

Oh, well, wo're got our business to mind Though it's only to watch and wait.

So we'll take what comes with a gallant hears

As we busily knit and sew,

Trying, God help us, to do our

Are we downbeirtal -No 1

purt,

Jessie Pope

"Don't forget the little collection hox hehind you."

Our boxes are not opening quite so well at krst. After 10 months in the trenches out men tro na cheory as over; they are not slask- ing, neither must we Military Experts say the war will last two years, so every cent will

fres #coded.

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Country

American

Japanese

English

Pieces.

1,033,089 70,800 5.200

Late on

Thursday night many people fled from A DEAL IN WHITE TEA!? the southward of the city evidently

Under this heading the figures in 1913 fearing the worst I am afraid the

were :-~~

Country Anterican Japanese English

Pieces.

220,210 124,810 4.230

It will be noticed that there has been a very marked falling off in the total trade, but that while American trade fell off-by-more-than-75-per-cent, and that of Great Britain by 20 per cent., Japan's trade increased by some 75 per cent. The figures given suggest that the trade generally has fallen off materially, but. We find under the comprehensive heading cotton gods in the Antung, returni for 1013 the following:

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Country Japanese

Pieces..

1,374,744 27:007

COAL FOR CHINA.

CHINESE HEAVILY FINED IN

OPIUM CASE.

INTIMATIONS

LANE

ORAWFORD & Co.

(ESTANZISBED 1850).

(TELEPHONE 1741).

FOR ALL KINDS OF

BAGS

LEATHER HAND-BAGS.

LADIES' SILK VANITY BAGS.

HOLDALLS

LINEN BAGS.

GENT'S

COLLAR BOXES. COLLAR BAGS.

KIT BAGS-SUIT CASES,

CADDY BAGS.

HAT CASES, CRICKET

TENNIS BALL NETS.

BAGS.

ETC., ETC.

ALL BRITISH MADE.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

ten from a towkay wght it as whiteWH

soldiers who have been bere over a year do just the reverse of inspiring confidence.

There was concluded, by Mr. L. Tuleni, On my way from Wahu I euld not help comparing the present state of things in the District Court, at Singapore: last week, Then the the case in which the Mongplies Department with those of just a year ago. barley was poor, wheat blasted and newly took action against a number of Chinese for may be transplanted rice scorched or nearly dealing in Persian opium, white tea, as particular scorched for lack of water. Now wheat, it is sometimes referred to. It

kind of opium were seized on a Chinese funk tically all cut and the crops are very remembered that chests of this good.

abont to sail for Annam, and that the clerk in

had charge dechired ho

hel

Hira assured Evidence showed that it was not salah." that this man paid $9.800 in such cir chestances se to make it dear that he knew illicit opiam dienl. upon an the conclusion of the recent Sino-Japanese He gave negotiations there has arisen in Ching a the Crown, but neither side deriveel much For satisfaction from his statements, ninny of his keen demand for Japanese cool. instance, shipments from Wakamatsu, answers being unsatisfactory in the estrone This would indicate that much of the Kyushu, to Shanghai and other Chinese So unsatisfactory, in fact, that instead of trad, tha formerly passed it: Man-ports during last month amounted to over escaping the consequences of attempting to CO.churin through Newchwang now frids 5,000 tons. The figures show an increase or las opium away to Annam, he was Antung a more advantageouis portal. It of 18,000 tons as against the preceding ordered to pay a very heavy fine, 27.500, for The shipments during the first being in possession of three chests of opium is also clear that trade is almost mong month. polised by Japan.

three months of this year did not exceed weighing 5,049 tahils, Kiong Chin Kiat, The figures for sheetings are sufficiently 50,000 tons per month. The shipments last connected with the chop which sold the when attention s month comprised 30,000 tons for Sheng opiums and represented by Mir. Roland illuminating, and given to it's it will be seen that the hai, 8,000 tona for Hankov, 9,300 tons for Braddell, was also fined saine amount, $1,500 Canton, 1,800 tons for Ningpo, 41.000 tons for being in possession of opiatn weighing 3,366 tahils, $2,500 for removing or being concerned in the removal of five chests of diminution in foreign trade is not con- |fined_to_one_line. The following table for Hongkong, and 500 tons for Tsingtao,'

opium weighing 8,411 tabils, and 82,500 for wresents the facts in regard to drills;-

Country

shipping five chests from a licensed warehouse 1903

contrary to the conditions of a permit, or American

$7,000 in all. Lim Jui Tew, the clerk of the Japanese English

The Japan Gazette states that:-" Since he was elenco lúmself as a witness for

"Don't forget the little box downstairs.” You say the box is in an awkward place, We know it is;, but, never mind, don't he bashful, the passengers will not mind you leaning, over them. Keep your copper cents for the little bor-you would be surprised how they tell up.

"Don't forget the little bux downstairs,” HONGKONG TRAMWAY

OFFICIAL APPRECIATION OF ITS

PUBLIC SPIRIT.

The following appreciative letter has been revived by the General Manager of the Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd., from the Hon, the Colonial Secretary :-

[Copy.]

English

American

3GP,635

57.430

· 1913 72,670

80,075

380 1,829

COLONIAL BECRETARY'S OFFT, Hongkong.

20th April, 1915.

In this instance: Japan is ousted SIB, 1 am directed to inform you that. in forwarding a report by the General America from the premier position ever at Newehwang, which for geographical Officer Commanding to the Secretary of State on the Military operations in this and other reasons is the port least favour- Colory from the outbreak of the war uped by Japanese exporters (in 1901 it was to the end of the year 1914, His Excellency estimated that Japanese imports to the Governor was pleased to bring to the Manchuris is 1908 amounted to over G. notice of the Secretary of State for the $12,000,000, of which less than 21,500,000 Colonies the public spirit exhibited by the paid duty at Newchwang).

their Hongkong Tramway Co. in placing servios at the disposal of the Military Authorities and rendering much valuable assistance, and that Me. Harcourt has desired His Excellency to convey to your his appreciation, which is shared by the Army Council, of the assistamen rendered -I an, Sir, Your obedient sorvant.

It can be seen from the figures that have been quoted that Japanese goods, even when there was some limitation to the control exercised by Japan over South Manchuria, succeeded is displacing those from other countries. When we turn to Korea, which has reached, the final stage- of the journey upon which South Man- Colonial Becretary.churia has progressed for and upon. The Gomeral Manager,

Hongkong Tramway Co., Ltd.

CLAUD SEVERN,

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PASSENGERS.

A gentleman who was recently in Port Said informs the Times of Ceylon that people going home at present have an op- portunity of being of assistance to our soldiers, Passengers are allowed to go into the Military Hospital and the tents for convalescent soldiers on the seashore The wounded Tommies at Port Said. in these places are hard-up for, cigarettes and matches, especially the latter, and anyone going to see them armed with these. is sure of a hearty welcome. It is as well to remember, however, our informant told ne, that the soldiers are not as a rule en-

which, under Japan's guidance, Eastern Inner Mongolia, Shentung and Fukien nto invited to start, it is found that the trade of countries other than Japan s steadily diminishing. Taking the items: rey sheetings and shirtings, it is found, that in 1900, the year before the annexs- tion of Korea by Japan, Japan's share of the trade was fifty per cent, and Great La 1913 Britain's forty-nine per cent. the Japanese share was ninety per cent. and the British eight per cent. In the period in question the trade in British T doth disappeared.

OPIUM-SUPPRESSION POLICY,

THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

COMPS GADERS BY LIKUT.COLA. (APMAN, V.D. junk, was given three months' rigorous

LEATE.

1.-The undermontioned are granted leave

of absence na follows:--

Privato K, Brayshay from 19th June,

1915, to 6th July, 1915. Gunner C. Humphreys from 22nd June,

1915, to 22nd August, 1915.

VARIDES.

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prisonment as an alternative to paying his fine, the other accused being sentenced, in default, to three months' rigorous im- prisonment on the first and second charges, the sentences to run concurrently. Tan Tye Bong, a coolic, who helped to move the opium, was fined 50 or, in default, fourteen days. There was another man implicated in the business, but he was discharged at an early stage of the ease.

The towkay of Chop Bay Seng Soon, Tum 2.-Parades for Wednesday, 23rd instant

7 a.m. Signalling Section, Signalling Tiew Beng, with whom the man Lim Jaj Tow declared he did business, was arrested. Istrudien at Headquarters, 6.30 p.m. Right Scotion M.G. Co. some time ago upon information sworn by Squad Drill at Headquarters for Li Jui Tew, and is now awaiting the open- Roeruits who 256 pob passed outing of the proceedings by the authorities, Lim Jui Tew moved in the matter of recover

to-day.

DETAIL.

ing the 80,000 which he paid for the opium

Talma told him that no order coul

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-On duty at Gun Club Hill, Kowloon, but that Court. It might be that be BEFORE LEAVING FOR HOME

No. 2 Bention Artillery Battery. Officer on duty: Capt. Murray Scott. On duty at Kowloon (Detention Camp):

H.K.V.R.

Orderly Officer: Lieut, Kennett, Orderly Sergeant: Sergt. Frith.

G. K. STEWART. Capt.

Adjutant, H.K.V.C.

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

PABADIO.

Wednesday, Jaue 29rd.Nos. 1 and 2 Platoons, Portuga Company, and Noo. 1 and 2 Chinese Company, 5.30 p.m. 3 and 4 Thonday, Jane 24th. Nos. Platoons, Chinese Company: SERVICE RIFLEJ.

The Internationa! Anti Opium Associa atured of Egyptian er Turkish cigar-ion has submitted a second petition to All

Government, vehemently protesting against the recently-introduced surtax on eties, but prefer Virginian.

opium. It gives four reasons why such surtax should not be imposed: (1) It

is contrary to Opium Suppression Policy.

members of the Chinese, Portuguese and

Indian Platoons in possession of Service Rifles must return same to the Armour on Wednesday, June 23rd, betsepu 5.15

and-630p.m.

be

minde

could take civil action in the Supreme Court. Mr. F. M. Baddeley, superintendent, Cov ernment Monopolies, who conducted the case for the prosecution, asked for an order that the opiera be confiscated. This was made, together with an order authorising the confiscation of the junk.

THE RECORD FOR FUNK Mr. F. T. Jane, in some recent notes on the naval aspects of the war wrote:-

She The Goeben continues her record. seems to have ventured down the Dardan- elles; but, fired at by the Agamemnon, the promptly did her usual performanes of This turning round and running for it. is apparently the eixth revival of this particular play. Even the German public now. And, to think of it, that a yo must be getting a little tired of it by ago I quote from one of her officer til Gorben represents the Spartan ideal of the German Navy as opposed to the Navy" The simile is perhaps a trifle One wonders mixed; but the Goeben was certainly exactly how many Iron Crosses have bien distributed on board her For downright may have to say about the rest of the enemy, they have certainly not been funk she takes the record. Whatever we The Goeben, however, as in- cowards. variably been white feathers from bow to stera.

(2) It is inconsistent with law and unjust This order does not apply to the following Capri-like sybariten of the British

The following story is vouched for by well-known Scottish M.P. somewhers off the east coast. A trawler was on naval

The skipper thought he to the people.. (2) The Government breaks patrol duty. would like some fish for breakfast, so he faith. commanded operations.

Sergeants Sirdar Khan, A. E.; Alves. Mow Fung, Wei Wing Sam, F. do Sil and P. Cs. James Wong, O. Chan and E. M. M. Remedios.

MCAKETRY.

Germany's show ship. (4) The opium-suppression policy Soon up popped is damaged. It winds up by stating a German submarine close by. The traw-ever, if the Government were in extreme ler's skipper, an Aberdonian, was about to want of money, it should still strive to ram it and earn the prize money, who preserve its dignity a little, and that if The the submarine commander, col suspecting such a course could be pursued, it wo this evil intention, offered to buy some be much better to sell some important dis- fish. So the canny Boot went alongside, triets to foreign countries which, woul pay a price hundreds of time what could! Hold his fish and then rammed the sub-

be got out of such a misdeed. marine

T

of the regular Police on Saturday, July Police Reserve will shoot against a team 3rd, at King's Park..

F. C. JENEIS,

D. S. P. (Reserve).

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