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RANDOM REFLECTIONS. The China and Japan War Savings Association, now has a membership of 494 -an increase of 221 during the past month and the total number of subscrip tions received amounts to the very re- spectable sum of nearly £10,000. In Shanghai alime there are 291 members. The arganume that the necessity for such an organisation in Hongkong is, not so great na it was befure War Saving Certificates for saali sums were obtain- able at the Post Office applies with equal force to Shanghai and some of the other Treaty Ports. overlooks the fact that the chief value This argument of such an organisation is to choourage thrift by inducing its members to invest in War funds systematically and not spasmodically. In many big firms

the empingés, by giving an order to the

THE HONGKONU DAILY PRESS, THESDAY, NOVEMBER 2165, 1916.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

THEFT OF A COAT

When leaving the Jensen Marn, which is alongside Kowloon wharf, yesterday, a. Chinese "boy" was found to have great-cont concealed inside an old jacket, The cont, which was valued at $30, was the property of the third officer. The

"boy" was sentenced to two "months" hard labour and four hours' stocks.

FOND OF WHISKY.

wharf yesterday, was found to be in A coal coolie, when leaving a Kowloon possession of a bottle of "Iona" whisky As this is not, the ustial refreshment for

CHINESE

CREDULITY,

HOW SOME COOLIE WOMEN WERE HOAXED,

THE BLACK LIST, UNITED STATES AND CHINA- TRADE

American

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

Certain coulle women of the Sai-wan-lo Mr. J. W. T. Mason sends to the Daily district must be kicking themselves for press, from New York, the statement their amazing set of credulity By which that there are indications of 100. This may was in Sai wanho differences with the British Government bold, bad man benefitted to the extent manufacturers intend to settle their

when he met sixteen Hakka cutie over the black-list policy by direct nego women. To them he imparted the know-tiations, instead of through the cum- ledge that he desired, their services for

bersonie niediation of the Washington

land. The the purpose of cutting grass on Crown

State Department. The State Depart-1

willingness to be employed, and their and can look ahead to a possible time

suk, however, realises the importance WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF เ

expressed their

ur consistency in overnment policica, employer then asked for around when the United States might be com listing that has been developed by Great pelled to adopt the same policy of black-

·Britain.

n coolio he was detained, and it was sub-chin" of ten cents each to enable him sequently discovered that a whisky on board the Blue Furnel boat boug, and to secure entting sticks.

CASE fit the P.W.D. authorities at Hong- Yingchow had been broken open and money was readily subscribed, and

a

The

the

shifted responsibility for dealing with It is for this reason that Congress

IRONMONGERY DEPART.

THE

WEAR-EVER"

the black list from its own shoulders to ALUMINIUM COOKING UTENSILS

bottle extracted,

man then took two of the women with at Washington that many

those of the President. It is well known American Sentence of two months hard labour him to Hongkong as a guarentes of his brains houses in China and elsewhere was passed.

good intentions. Upon arrival in Hong-cial relations with alien citizens, whose SAUCEPANS.

in the Far East have intimate comuner- kong the women were taken to the Hong,

OPIUM.

koug Cricket Club ground and told to

compradore tu deduct a specified sum from their salaries each month, would help the great caure with money which other wise would slip through their fingers. To point out that in these days people ught not to require such aids to the exercise of thrift and patriotism does not help to fill the coffers. Human nature has its weaknesses, and it is by boarded a Chinese steamer and in the Early on Monday morning a Inkong studying these that many modern busierew's quarters, under the hed boards nesses have achieved prosperity. As the late Dan Leno said when a friend wrote of a seaman, found 8010 worth of opium. telling him that he was now in affluent circunstances, having married a well said that the seaman, when he saw the that the man again made his way to P.S. Fellou, who assisted in the search,menced, but it was not for some days -to-do wife, You never can get money| without some kind of trouble.

game was up, endeavoured to escape by Sai-wan-ho, no doubt keen on making by the leg. way of the skylight, but was pulled back

more easy money. However, the law had

the man pleaded guilty and was sentenced been set in motion, and he was arrested. At the Hongkong Magistracy yesterday

to one month's hard labour.

A notice

The current issue of the Hongkong Government Gazette contains inviting tenders for the purchase of waste food from Victoria,Gaol. It is explained that this waste food consists of the kitchen refuse, rice, conger, veget: ables, fish, etc., averaging about 200 lbs. daily." In these days of rigid. economy this appears at first sight a formidable quantity, and almost suggests the need of a Food Reform Committer, But when it is remembered that the inmates of the gaol number about 700 it will be seen that the daily waste does not amount to much more than a quarter of a pound each. Probably the surplus is due in large measure to the fact that the pridoners find their appetites anequal to the rations prescribed, in which case the "waste really represents a saving. Those who may be disposed to cavil at the rigid discipline enforced in the Police Reserve and the publicity given to defaulters, in view of the fact that all the men are doing voluntary work, should be interested in the following coniments: I wish to goodness there were some such disciplinary nieasures in the Volunteer Reserves, and that fuipane were not allowed to fall sick,' and be

unfit for duty. judge by some of the sick leave reports

of twelve months' hard labour, was in

A fine of $8,000, with the alternative

posed by Mr. Hazeland.

BANGLE SNATCHERS. Two Chinese were charged before. Mr. Wood with bangle snatching.

INCLUDING country some time in the future might FRY PANS, KETTLES. TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STEWPANS. PORRINGERS.

find itself as war with the United States. If this unfortunate condition ever were

secure the cutting sticks from the P.W.D. opinion in the United States would not MUGS, wait while their employer went to to result, it is quite certain that public ROAST PANS. MUFFIN PANS. CAKE MOULDS, It was a long wait; in fact the man

tolerate a continuation of trading in

PLATES... CUPS AND SAUCERS. China between American citizens and the COCKTAIL

try's enemies; while, in other cases, be Orient might not abandon voluntarily never returned. A hue and cry was con-America. All American firms

SHAKERS. subjects of any country at war with

WAFFLE MOULDS. in the

CHAFING DISHES. their Juerative dealings with their coun cause of confusion of names, it might be possible for American traders to know with certainty who were and who were not enemies of their country.

SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. CLUB », TAIKOO,

his baby girl in his arms, and one of The complainant said he was carrying

the child's arms, on which she wore a gold and rattan bungle, and a gold and The following will be the teams for the jade bangle, was hanging over his

Club . Taikoo match which is to be shoulder. While he was walking along played on the Club ground on Wednes- three men came up, and when he turned day:- to look at them they walked away. Later, he noticed that his baby's bangles were missing, and at once raised an alarm the three men who had followed him at once made off, but two of them were caught by Chinese constables. He recog nised the two men in the dock as thow who followed him at the time the bangles so frequently. To were stolen..

Cubbin; Bond. Stewart, and Barton; TAIKOO.-Hickling; Griffin and Me

Rowlinson, Robinson, Chassels, Paco, and Johnstone.

and

pel the American Government to make This condition of affairs would com- a formal investigation and to issue a binck list of enemy firms brazich offices in China.

operating The black list would be identical with that which the British Government has made public concerning enemy firms in the United States. Nobody at Washington questions the right of Congress to pass legialation not only authorising the: compilation of such a black list, but also imposing stringent penalties on all Ame ricans trying to evade prohibitions against trading with enemy mercantile houses.

"If, in the conditions outlined ahove, Chins were to protest to the United States against black-listing firms on the the Feking Government. No posible Chinese mainland, the 8Wor from

pressure China could bring would change Washington would give no satisfaction to

the attitude of the United States toward Black; Bremner, Railton, and Rodger;partment has no desire to tie the hands CLUB. -- Goldenberg: Hamilton: this delicate matter. With auch possi- bilities as these in mind, the State De Railton, Walker, Smith, McTavish, of the United States. The principle of Stalker.

the black list as applicable to war-time conditions is recognised at Washington Kick-off, 4.30 p.m. Referee: Mr. Me inevitable part of the processes of muuden offensive strategy, and for this reason it will be considered a patriotic they can manage to adjust their differences with the British Government by direct negotiations.

Mr. Loo D'Almada defended one of Lay.

and

one would suppos thing the Volunteer the men, and Me. J. H. Gardiner repre- HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION act by American business me if

Reserves was a body of physical wrecks --if one were not in the know, and did sented the other. The defendant repre

not also pay frequent visits to golf Courses and other places of amusement. There are some of us who do our detail, and a little bit over, while others have

•evaded it for se long that

am afraid

they must have forgotten by now the business end of a rifle. If Polio Reserve methods were adopted I am sure our bill of health would show a marked improvement."

"Kismet " pro:

sented by Mr. D'Almada was discharged, but the second man was sentenced to one month's hard labour.

ALLEGED

MANSLAUGHTER.

FATAL SEQUEL TO QUARREL OVER A FEW CENTS.

A special meeting of the Hongkong Football Association was held in the Royal Artillery theatre, Victoria Bar- racks, yesterday evening, to reconsider the decision arrived at, at the last league meeting. regarding the playing of senior league players in the second From all accounts,

division teams. It will be remembered mises to eclipse everything which the

A quarrel over a few cents led to a that the proposal, which was contained has hitherto attempted, Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Society charge of manslaughter being preferred in a letter from Mr. Stalker, was to pre- a delightful romance full of Oriental

The play is against a coal coolie at the Hongkong vent players who had taken part in two colour and containing many dramatic Criminal Ressions yesterday. The accused first division matches, either in this or situations and gorgeous acenes reminis pleaded not guilty to the charge, cent of the "Arabian Nights." It is

the previous season, from playing in Mr. Wakeman (Crown Solicitor) pro second division football unless reinstated. being produced under the able and exsecuted, and the jury was empanelled as The meeting was well attended and was perienced direction of Mr. W, Binclair, and when it is mentioned that there are follow-Messrs. W. M. Johnson, A. C. presided over by Commander Gibson, upwards of 100 in the rast, those who Botelho, M. J. Danenberg, L. A. Cossart, After some have seen "A Pantomime Rehearsal

discussion, Sergt. Major will appreciate the nature of his task.

V. Goulborn, R. L. Bridger and F. M. Gardiner K.S.L.I. proposed that Mr. Rehearsals are being held twice a day on

do Paulo Graca. four days a week. The music has been

Stalker's proposition be put to the meet Mr. Wakeman explained that the ing. Mr. Clemo seconded, and the pro- specially composed by Mr. N. Peterkin, aerised and deceased lived, along with posal being put, was defeated by 23 votes of whose talent evidence has already been given to the public, and on this other coal coolies, at a house in Tai-Wo to 10. The original rule, therefore, occasion he has put in some exceptionally Street. On the night of October 9th which prevents a player from taking part fine work. The Dramatic Society has been fortunate, also, in finding amuugst Prisoner and deceased apparently had in second division matches after play- the Territorials in our midst.. several clever scene-painters, who have applied a few cents. The deceased man

a quarrel over a small amount of money, ing two in the first division, during the their skill with the brush very success-

was current season only, unless reinstated, fully to the reproduction of the many close alongside a window, and standing remains in force. scenes in which the plot is laid. It is about eighteen inches below the sill of There was no further business. gratifying to know that all this effort the window. Prisoner was seen standing

on behalf of such an appealing rause

as the Star and Garter Home for or deceased's bed, and it was said by one BIBLE SOCIETY'S WORK IN soldiers and sailors totally disabled in witness, the others could not see it, that

their country's service is meeting with generous support from the public, who are eagerly booking seats to witness the performances.

the deceased man struck the prisoner once or twice. Prisoner then pushed the decensed so that he fell back and fell out

CHINA.

AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT,

The National Bible Society of Scot

This is understood to be the dominant reason why President Wilson found no made as to the propriety of a represen objection when discreet inquiries were tative of the British Embassy at Wash tion with American business men. These ington negotiating the black list ques negotiations are now in progress, and a committee appointed by leading com mercial and financial interests in New. York is exchanging intimate views with the British representative."

FAR EASTERN MEN AND THE WAR. Second Lieutenant Oswald Hood, Royal Ist, entered the Imperial Chinese Mari Sussex Regiment, killed on September time Customs, but resigned his position break of the wat he returned to England, and proceeded to Australia. On the out- and, having joined the Artists' Kites, the loyal Sussex Reginent. Lieutenant Hood took part in the suppression of the was gazetted on November 1st, 1915, 10

rebellion in Ireland, ad was ordered out to the front in July 1910.

Lieutenant Theophilus Calvell, M.C., action, was the son of Mr. Walter Cal- Royal Fusiliers, who has been killed in well, Holywood, co. Down, and was in the service of the Hongkong and Shang hai Bank, London Branch, when he received his commission two years ago. He had been wounded three times, and was awarded the Military Cross jast August.

Captain Cornelius Thorne, M.C., East Surrey Begiment, who was killed in action on September 30th, was the oldest son of the fate Cornelius Thorne, of Shanghai, Chine, and of Mrs. Thorne,

of Terrington St. Clement, Norfolk By his death, says the L. and C. Express, another gallant Shanghai-born led has

Shoot Fifteen and he obtained his educated at Haileybury and Cambridge. paid the suprense penalty. He was

Rugby Blue at Cambridge. He won the At Haileybury he was Captain of the

Military Cross when, under heavy fire, Marlborough, when he was killed just

of the window. He fell a distance of Beware of the ricsha coolic who smiles 30 feet to the aron below, and was killed Ingratiatingly and offers to convey you From home to office and back again at on the apot from multiple injuries. so much a month, "He is a fraud," writes a correspondent, and I speak the death of deceased was accidentally The evidence all tended to show that from two months' experience. I paid my coolie at the end of each month, caused and the jury returned a verdict of after which he waylaid me and paid guilty, but recommended the prisoner to frequent calls at my house, exclaiming leniency, as they looked upon the affairs to be tone. In the case of China alone ho recovered the body of his brother,

You make pay; ricaha, coolis no get

chow.'

You

The climax came a day or two as an accident, and were of the opinion ago when the coolie met me leaving my that accused acted purely in defence. house. There was more of the makee pay, etc., and finally he ex-

The Chief Justice said he agreed with claimed: No got riesha, no got money; the recommendation of the jury, and, in you makce pay I took the pest to a view of the fact that the prisoner had pelice-station, and explained the situe been in gaol for six weeks, he would be tion to a courteous Inspector. First of sentenced to one day's imprisonment. all that coolie said I had not paid him, then be admitted having been paid once,. and ended up with No got ricaba, no,

Replying to a telegram addressed to got money, no got chow. The Inspector him by a meeting held at Jena, Admiral knew his man and had him, searched. A von Tirpitz said:"Germanism tin was found on him containing several worthy to be maintained in order that 83 notes, and the coolis then blandly it may take a leading place in the world. explained that what he really wanted We are fighting the fight of idealism was an advance of $5. Of course, if I against materialism. In Germany there had acquiesced I should never have seen may be excussive idealism, but this should the fellow again.”

give way to the national state and the BODERICK RANDOM.

national dynasty."

18

over a year ago,

land is making an urgent appeal for two thousand pounds to maintain the work in China, which is the largest and most

the great inercase it the price of paper carries on its operations. It seems that important field in which the Society

cost of production, very seriously in freight charges, and generally in the creases expenditure if the necessary work

for the printing of Scriptures at the ten tons of paper per month are used Society's Press at Hankow, and as the doubled the additional cost of providing price of that paper has more than this quantity of paper will amount to Dr. William Bayard Hale, who inter- the present opportunity is shown by the gifted writer and speaker. He obtained, fact that in the past nine the sum mentioned. The greatness of viewed the Crown Prince recently, is a

months some international notoriety seven 1,508,155 Soriptures have been issued eight years ago by interviewing the from the Hankow Press, which is nearly Kaiser. That early interview was so full as many as were issued in the previous of blazing political indiscretions that tho twelve months China is waking up from German Government suppressed it at her long lethargy, and is rapidly assimi methods, and most people will agree that explosion was about to take place. great cost by buying up the entire issue. lating Western ideas and it is of the utmost importance for her Enough of the contents of the interview Western of the New York magazine in which the future well-being that at this time she subsequently leaked out to indicate that should have the means of acquainting its main feature was the German Exi- | herself with the Holy Scriptures upon peror great animosity to Great Britain which the principle of all good govern and Japan, and his determination to ment is founded.-S. Express.

go to war with them.

or

WE

ALSO HAVE A STOCK OF

HEAVY

SAUCEPANS. STEWPANS. STOCK POTS,

FOR

HOTEL AND CLUB USE.

THE WEAR-EVER" METAL IS DENSE, HARD, SMOOTH AND CANNOT CHIP. REPLACE

UTENSILS THAT WEAR OUT

WITH UTENSILS THAT

“WEAR-EVER.”

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

DRINK

“BULL DOG ”

LAGER BEER. SCPERIOR TO ANY GERMAN Lager Been EVER BREWED. BRITISH THROUGHOUT.

Browed in Great Britain.

OBTAINABLE AT:-

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Sincere Co., Ltd.

Sun Co, Ltd.

Cheong Tei,

Nam Hing Loong,

Ty Sing,

Sang Tai.

Kwan Tye.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Stocked by

THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

Ball Dog Stage

BOTTLES

AND EVERPOS

Bottled by British Labour.

PRICES DUTY PAID.

QUARTS-820.00 per case

of 4 dozen.

or 85.10 per dozen

PINTS-826.50 per case

of 8 dozen.

or $3.40 per dozen.

Admitted to be the Besh

Lazer Beer brewed.

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