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SITUATION IN CANTON. PEACE CONFERENCE WHICH ENDED IN BLOODSHED. CAUSE OF THE CONFLICT. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]" STAMEEN, April 13th,

To discuss ways and means of presaving peace and order in Kwangtung Province, delegates of the rival fuctions mit yester day at 2 p., at the residence of the Superintendent of Pole at Hoi Chu, the small island opposite the New Bund, couple of hundred yards away from

TEKING NOTES.

ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

PCKING. April 5th. ANOTHER BCARE.

Sincere's establishment, Chu Kan, Comtims, and I no tok that in one hutung mander-in-Chief of the Republican Armies, prosided, Tong Kok Tuan representative of Governor Lak, of Kwangsi, neted Vice-chairman, and the other members of

te conference were follow-

(lane) in the East City overy native child has died. When reports like this get abroad it is little wonder that foreigners become anxiong regarding their offspring.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH, 1916.

HONGKONG SCHOOLS HONGKONG SHARE MA KET.

ATHLETIC MEETING.

EXCELLENT RACING.

F

Messrs Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 14th April,

stato

The ansual athletic sports of the Hong

Apart from a slightly easier tone during keng Schools were bell at Happy Valley

the last few days, due probably to the The fear of trouble in the capital is not yesterday in glorious weather. There was the only sonre which foreigners have had the customary large gathering of parents political unrest in Chan, the local share and pupils, who betrayed the keonest market has ruled fairly active during the past week, and closes with a tendency to- this week. Infectious disciss is rampant, and the death of Mr. H. B. Donaldson's

interest in the many well-contested events.

instanezs. little son on Sunday set many anxious parents a worrying, with the result that Among those present were H.E the wards improvement in some

Governor and Lady May, the Hon Rubbers" have again attracted a fair children have had their movements re- stricted or have been taken into the Colonial Secretary, Rear Admiral Austrumunt of attention at (bout last rates ther, Mr. E. &. Irving Mr. T, K, Dealy, quoted, and the enquiry continues. Plan- tation Rubber is wired, fren London, to-day a 3/21, and Standard Tin at £202, both country. Scarlet fover, mensies, and other infectious discases have claimed many vic-and Mr. R. A, B. Ponsonby-Fane.

The officials were as follow Reception Committee:-Messrs. J. C. for spot delivery. Bar Silver is quoted at 30., Sterling T.T. at 2/01, and Shanghai Fletcher. A. Morris, and W, Kay.

Competitors Committee:-Rev. Bro T.T. at 13. The Bank's buying rate for BANES-Hongkong and Shanghits, in Alphonsus, Mr. J. Ralston, and Rev: A. 3 d/s bills on Shanghai now stands at 72, sympathy with the advance in sterling ex- change, have declined to a selling quotation Clerks of Course-Messrs A. Vivenshof 2740, at which rate & small sale is now

MARINE INSURANCES.-Unious, after fur W. L. Handyside, L. Forster, J. Ralston, reported. 4 Willions, and Rev. W. T. Featherstone.

Starters:-Messrs. H. Sykes, E. G.hr sales at 81,000, are easier with small sale at 8995, a more shares probably Cantons have advanced to a buying rate of 8425, with no share, on offer. Stewart, A, T. Hamilton, A. H. Crook, obat R. J. Birbeck, and G. Perkins,

Judges:-Messrs, A, O. Brawa R. E. O. Nor Chines are unchanged with

nominal quotation of T. 180, and Yang Bird, Rev. Bro Paul, Messrs. E. J. tras are in demand at $285 ex dividend Edwards, R. J. Southerton, H. A. Max of 821 at exchange 73- well, and B, Tanner, Rev. CB Shann.. Messrs. B. James, G. A Hewitt A. Hughes, and Rev. E. W. L Martin.

Official Tire Keepers:-Messrs. A. W. Grant and S. R. Moore,

A SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL,

On the left hand of the Chairman in the

A dance was given last week by a pró- order named-Wong Kwong Ling, Sminent member of the Government which perintendent of Police; Thin Hai Kwai,has caused more discussion and scandal- younger brother of the Director of Rivermongering than any other event of the Conservancy; Sam Pak Chi, commandant social season. In the first place grave of Cauton Volunteers; Choi Chun Wah, fence was committed by the number of younger brother of the Superintendent of omissions, a circumstance which is explained Water Police; Chan Te Ching and two by the fact that the issue of invitations was entrusted to two flappers who con delegate, whose naines were not disclosed.

sulted their own inclinations rather than On the ghs of the Chairman. in the

the proprieties so far as the host wan con order named.—An Kai Hon, Pun Si He, eertted. Notabilities who should have been Ho Man Pui, and Li Fuk Lam, comman asked were ignored, and mediocritics who. ders of Lung's Anny; the Commandant had no special claims were invited, while of the North Riser Republican Army; the others had the mortification of finding Commandant of the Wis: River Repub'cos their eligible daughters not included in the invitations. The Minister of a certain Army

neutral country and his good lady, split, and the irre-one-lob'e attitude of although the only diplomatic people pre the opposition so incensed Cotond An Kaient, did not receive the attention to which Hon that he shot dead Mr. Wong Kwong Ling, the Superintendent of Police. This shot was the signal for a general incide, which was followed up by the sokliers of Lung's Army and those of the People's Array stationed in the Bund

Certain measures advocated ́enused, a

The casualties were:-Wong Kwong Ling. Superintendent of Police; Chu Kan, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Armios; Tai Hoi Kwai, younger brother

they were entitled, and there was much bad language and irritation when an offending chauffeur prevented their carriage from coming to the entrance to take them home

THE VOLUNTEERH.

The associated field manoeuvres at Tien- tsin on Sunday of the North China British Volunteers and the French Guard were very successful in spite of the snow-starm.

D. Stowart.

A,

Handicappers: Messrs. H. Sykes and

Hamilton.

Stewards-Rev. Bro Aimar. Mr. Ho Kom Tong. Mr. Li Ping, Mr. Nr Hon Tez, Mr. R. E. 0, Bird, Mr. T. F. Hough, Rev. A. D. Stewart, Rev. H. Copley Moyle, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. Ellis Kalooris, Mr. G. Piercy, Rev, W. H. Hewitt, and The Hon. Mr. Lau Cha Pak.

Geners Committee:-Rev. Bio, Alphon. sus, Messrs. A, O. Brawn, R. J. Birback. R. E. O. Bird, A. H. Crook, E. J. Ed- wards, Rev. W. T. Featherstone, Mesari. J. C. Fletcher, L. Forster, A. W. Grant, A. T. Hamiltos, W. L. Handyside, G. A.

In fact, they gave all concerned a slight Hewitt, A. Hughes, B. James, W. Kay,

FIRE INSURANCES.-China Fires have been a quiet market and c'ose with a -nominal quotation of 9107, and Hongkong Fires are unchanged with buyers offering $303, with no business to repere

SHIPPING-Douglases have again ad- vanced, and now close with. buyers in evidence at $1371, and at equivalent rates for forward delivery. Indos have bien the mediam of business at 851 for Pre- ferred and $130 for Deferred, but now elese easier, with the former shares on offer at Sol and buy.rs of Deferred at $128 for cash and $127 for April settlement. Star Ferries bave ruled quiet, and are on offer at 241, and Steamboats have been placed at $23.

O18. Shells have been placed at 98/- and now close with shares on offer at 98/6. Langkaa are easier, and bean sold at Tis 134, at which figure they close with a nominal quotation, Ural Caspians remain dull market, with a nominal quotation of 25/-

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Tang Kok Tuan, represen'ntive of the Governor of Kwangsi; Ho Man Pui, com- mander of Lung's army; and 20 soldiers killed; and Mr. Sam Pak Chu, Cominand nit of Cauton Volunteers; Mr. Pao Si

Ho

commander of Lung's army; and 10

soldiers wounded.

Upon the first reports of gunshots there was a general a'ampede from the Bund and all the shops in the City closed and barri- carted their doors. Even the stenwship companca wharves closed their gates, and the boats which were loading or unload- ing stopped work and pushed off into sidstream. Meanwhile companies of troops with machlue guns were rushed to the scene of the fray and took up commanding positions ready for action.

Two hours later the Bund had resume its normal appearance of life and comotion. To-day the City is again quiet and the people are dong business as usual. The general ferling, however, is one of great

nasies and subdued excitement.

in Flanders or in France. At any rate, the Peking section returned to the capital feeling that they had undergono as much

was good for them in time of peace Standing half-an-hour in water at the "present" was somewhat trying, but that was not the worst. Still, I must draw a veil over the proceedings, lest the censur exeiso such a reference to military opera- Lions.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A COMRECTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY FRESS."]

Martin, Mesurs. S. R. Moore, and A. Morris, Rev. Bro. Paul, Mess. G. Perkins J. Ralston, and H. W. Ray. Rev. A. D, Stewart, Rey, C, B. Shann, Messrs. E. G. Brewart, R. G. Southerton, H. Sykes, B. Tanner, A. Viveash, and A Hon. Secretaries:-Messrs. F. A. Brit ton and C. Mycock,

Williams.

RESULTS

The following were the results:- Long jump (Senior Championship- R. M. Umar 2. H. recoul; 3, J. Thom. 100 yards flat rate (Junior campion ship, au Una Tak; 2. Lee Min Sik; 3, A. da Cruz. Senior championsup--), IL- At. Omar F. A aavier; 3, ip d Basg..

120 yards flat bandicap, for boys under 10-1, Young kwa nung; Aliat mussain; 3, uni Mabowed,

soi

440 yards flat handicap, for Chinese undar 19-1, Cheung Uc Kong. 2, dak Hon; 3, ko hing Fan

High Jump (Junior championship)-1, S. 4. M. 9pher; 2, A. da Cruz,

300 yards flat (Senior championship) 1. R. f. Ogr, 2, A. S. Hassan; 3. Chan Ting Kwai.

Sia,In local paragraph in today's issue there was an incuracy that I shoul! like to correct, The Portuguese communi- ty are not making any representation to

Mio cycle race, for boys under 19-1, the Bishop that he should invite a Portu guese priest to give a short, retreat during F. E. Silva (10 yards); 2. C. Leung (10 Holy week; they expected that the Bishop); 3, Wong Kam Choong (20 yards). Hafile flat (Civil Service Challenge Cup-1, R. M. Omar; 2, A. K. Fattydau;| An usually well-informed Chinese gentle-would take this step of his own record inan tells me that Géneral Luk Yung Ting considering that we form the largest, Kwok Ping Kwong

100 yards flat, for boys of British of Kwangsi is expected here to-day or

Catholic community in this Colony. The parentage under 10-1. A. Read (ser); 2, to-morrow, and much depends on the usual excuse given for preferring an Eng. Goldon (6 yards); 3, L. Gre (SCT.). "welcome" General Lung extends to his fish preacher to a Portuguese is that the

cullengua."

majority of the Portuguese understand English, but what about the ladies who do not all understand English! We certainly appreciate very much the sermons by English preachers, but everyone prefers to listen to his mother tongue-Yours, etc,

A PORTUGUESE.

The cause of the dead-lock at the con- Ference above referred to is reported to be General Lung's refusal to disband his Yunnanese troops and. to permit of the entry into the City of the Revolutionists' Army from the North and West River dis tricts.

The removal" of Mr. Wong Kwong Ling, the Superintendent of Police, is re ported to be because he was believed to be und the one of the chief revolutionists Tutuh-elect for Kwang ung of the revolu tionists.

LOST CRICKET GEAR. SEQUEL TO SINKING OF YAUMATI FERRY.

In January, it will be remembered, the Yalmat; ferry-boat. If On wag ran into Among the and sunk in the Harbour, articles on board were a considerable num- ber of cricket bags, belonging to members

THE CHINESE LANGUAGE

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

Sia,

DAILY PRESS ""]

HONGKONG

The usual thing" is not so hap. hazard as Professor Smith imagines. There are at least two Language Schools in China doing the work suggested by the Professor. One is at Nanking in connec tion with the University there; the other

with probable buyers at the rate. Lazars easter and bren sold at $125, but row remain du, w.th shares on offer at 235.--

Docss, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong kong and Whampoa Docks have been the medium of a fair business at varying rates, and now close with buyers at $1264, with no sellers invidence,Kowloon Wharves have also attracted attention and been sold at 881, but are now slightly easier, and chang.d hands at 880. Shanghai Docks had a sharp rise, with buyers at Tls. B5, but have since ensed, and according to latest advices have now a nominal quota- sion of Th. 92. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves are as last quoted, vz, Tls: 90

nominal.

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LANDS HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.- Humphreys Estates remain in demand and have been placed at 80.95, with mor shares wanted. Hongkong Hotels are quired for at $113, Hongkong Lands at $103, and Kowloon Lands at $38. with no Central shares on offer at the rates. Estates bave sellera at 809, and West Points have been the sodium of business at $88),

COTTON MILLS-This market has ruled extremely dull, and according to our latest advices from the North, the follow- ing stocks are quoted as follows, vis Enoz Ts 140. Kung Yike Ts, 13-10, Shanghai Cottons Tis. 50, and Yangtzepaos Tis 0, all nominal...

MISCELLANEOUS. China Lights and Powers are wanted at $45, Dairy Farins at $34, Cements at $10, Electrics at 846. Trans at $6.16. Peak Train, (old) at $10,

920 yards at (Junior championship) issue at 5 cents, Waterboats at 1. Hau Chu Taki, 2, 8. Sepner; 2, A.1, Watsong at 27.10, and Powuls ab $71 China Borneos ang on offer at 810.10 Mahomed.

and Ropes at $37. The following cose with

nominal quotation, viz., China Provident, 0,30. Lew: $171, and Laus- dries $31.

120 yards flat, for Chinese boys under 141, Wan Man hit; 2. Lan 10 Man; 3, Lan Yuk Kin.

High Jump (Senior championship)--t, ka King Far; 2, Chang Ue Chang

100 yaads Bat-girls under 20-1, Pau Jine Vieira; 2, Carien da Roza. Gir over 10, 4. Fung; 2, L. Stancham,

120 yards hurdle, Junior championship- 1. Hin Can Tak; 2. S. Sepher, 3, Fer Man Sch Senior championship 1, Chan Tung Hei; 2. ko hing Fang By Cheung. De nung

100 yards skipping for irls-1, Nellie Punden; 2. Rose Unbbay.

300 yards flat, for Chinese boya ander 18-1, Hau Chu Tak; 2. Tsoi Hak Hon; 3 Ko King Fan

50 yards flat, all nuder 7—1, M. Ismail, 3. A. Hamid, 9, Ko Si Chnen,

Sack race, boys under 19-1 F. 4- Javier; 2. Wong Kin rak; 3, Shin Kwai Shang

223 yards flat, boys over 10 and under 19 eligible for British schools-1, W. Howell (40 yards); 2, W. M, Mason (pwe

3. W Taylor (owe 10 yards).

of the Hongkong Cricket Club, and with is at Canton. These institutions are pri 10ards flat, girls eligible for British

the exception of about four bags, all went

100

down with launch. There was an interest-marily for missionaries, and the method of schools-1. L. Stoneham, (owes 3 yards);

ing sequel in the Summary Court yester. instruction is thorough, including study, N. Purden (2 yards).

day, when Chan Wai, employed by the of the character. Hongkong Cricket Club, sued Lee Keo &

Co, launch owners. for $732 for damages

Mr. Thorne mentions the inte Professor -for alleged breach of implied contract Owen, I would contend to those interest- safely to convey certain cricket bags and Chinese in the Making, a little Barncross the Harbour,

pamphlet by Profesor Owen issued by the

Mr A. M. Preston represented the plaintiff, and Mr. W. Godring appear ed for defendants.

Mr, Goldring contended that there

no prims-facit case, and asked that the

act on he struck out

British and Foreign Bibly Society.

Trofesor Smith in his article avoided

Quarter-mile flat, for boys under 19 (Elis Kadoorie Cup), R. M. Omar; 2, A. K. Fattydad; 3. A. S. Hoan

Seven furlongs flat. for past pupils and present pupile 19 and over 1, W. Gittens;

M. L. Hailton; 3, A. J. Kew, ⠀ Three-legged race, for boys under 19-1.

2,

Mzuo. Next Settling day, 27th inst.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

RAILWAY CUP,

The final in the compe it on for the above cop wus p'ayed at Fan Ling on Wednesday and resulted in a victory Mrs, Crawford by 2up.

*A LANDALE CUP. **** The play-off in connet on with the early morning competition for the above cup, victory for M, E. V, D. Pary whose card. played at Happy Valley, resulted in a read 43-3 38.

The prizes were presented at the close of the meeting by HE the Governor

HIS EXCELLENCy. it--I see you think I was getting too inch up in the word. eo instead of having the presentation of pries at the top of the stand you have seranged that. I shall do it at the bottom of the stand. (Laughter.) Well, I don't mind, I'm sure. We are very sorry pot fo

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Team racs St. Joseph

(We have bad another very good meeting, Mr. Omay has met with great success morning cont:mporary on this subjecs. There were poats in it which ought not Omar, T. 4. Xavier, Tin Yul On, M.

Franco, H. Recou, L. Gutierrez, Aagain, and St. Joseph's College, soe, is co have been left unchallenged Yours,

Urquhart, and P. Hierro, St. Paul's not to be denied when it comes to a team College was eat, and Queen's College rsee. (Applause.)

The function ended with hearty cheeri

Mr. Justice Gompertz remarked. that Chan Wai appeared to be hai ce and a bailee could sue

Mr. Preston agreed, and the hearing was fixed to take place on Thursday, the 27th inst.

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