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PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 26TH, 1v17.
SHIP'S ENGINEER CHARGED. ALLEGED THEFT ON BOARD THE
HUPEH"
MUSICAL STUDENT AND AMATEUR. Hotel gavo evidence to the effect that on
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DR. SUN YAT-SEN'S INTERVENTION. TELEGRAM TO PARLIAMENT.
Dr. Sun Yason has followed up his telegram tour Lloyd George, the Kritish Premier, by another which he
HONGKONG CENSORSHIP.
NEW REGULATIONS
TRADE OF HONGKONG.
LACK OF ANIMATION.
The following statistics have been taken from the fortnightly pride curront and.
The Gazette contains the following re- gulations made by H.E the Governor, tion of naval and military information Chamber of Commorce. elating to the collection and communica-market report of the Hongkong General
of th and to the spreading of false or prejudi- meer at OPINII,
without lawful
bat despatched to both Houses of Parlia cial reports; publish, or
ment. Below is a translation of the
The balance of stocks on March 22nd. was 302 chea's of Patna, 110 chests of sian and Turkish, During the interval there has been exported to Shanghai, eta, Benares, 13 of Malwa, and 34 of Per
14 chests of Patna, 3 of Benares and 11
74 chests of Patna and 169 of Benures. of Malwa In arcertifed. Bengal Opium, the balance of stocks on March send was
EXPORTS.
IMPORTA
George Anderson, third engineer of the 8,8. Ilupek, was charged before Mr. Wood at the Hongkong Magistracy yesterday
11.) No person with stealing $180, one soverign, an
Authority, collect, 1.0.0. for 220, a silver wetch valued at messagos
formation with respect to the movement,
·dis- dis $30, and several, papers and a pocket-To the Senate and the House of communicate, or attempt to elicit, any in
condition, or book, the property of Hugh Tulloch, Representativese
***Being a citizen of the Republic, I can. numbers, description forces, ships, ur second engineer of the upch,
not remain silent respecting the momen-position of any of The complainant in jus evidence, tuus quiction which is now confronting aircraft of His Majesty or any of His stated bant on the morning of the 22nd inst., when he was in his cabin with the the Government. Those who advocate the Majesty's allies, or with respect to the advisability of associating ourselves with plans or conduct, or supposed plany or
tions
by any such forces, ships, ur air-monopoly. defendant, ha discovered that à draw had the Antente Powers for reasons of pro conchiet, of any unval or military opern-No opium was boiled by Government
the supply been broken open and a box containing nts are often heard to say that, as soon as
aft, or with respect to
The Feather market has been active, the stolen articles had been removed. He hins enters the war, she will at ance description, condition, transport, or man- immediately patified thus Police and become a Arst-class Power and past there facture or storage or place or intended and there is a small business passing in police sergeant came aboard and searoded will be no more ditheule diplomatic phee of manufacture or storage of war Cargo Ginger. There is no business to material, or with respect to any works report in Galangel, and the Coaria Oil the stewards' quarters, But could find no truce of the stolen box or its contents problem for her to solve. This sort of
argument appears to be somewhat reason or measures undertaken for or connected trade is firmer with sonis demand. Tho An engineer residing at the Wyndham able. Others prefer to see their country with, or intended for the fortification or Star Aniseed Oil market is weaker, champion de cause of humanity and defence of any place, or any information the evening of the 22nd instant, at about decars that the Germany who has violat of such a naturo, as is calculated to be tough some business has been done. six o'cock, the defendant came to his ad laws hamiu and divine with brutal or might be dirctly or indirectly useful There is no change to report in the con room at the Hotel in a state of intoxicatorco must be punished; and, if need be to the enemy, and any person condition of the Star Aniseed and Ground, tion and asked him to change & Aft
this country should defend the cause of travenes this provisions of this regulation, Nut market. The same romark applies
document containing any
The Cotton Yarn business during the dollar note. Witricas gave the defendant hunianity eveu at the cost of our national or without lawful authority or excuse bas to Bristles. four tea-dollar uotes and two five dollar existence In any event she must not re in his possession
and towards the close prices have caused notes, and when the defendan, took the main a silent spectator of the violation any such information is nforesaid, he shall
gulations. Afty-lollar note from one of his tronsor of these sacred principles of human be guilty of an offence against these re-fortnight has been on a very small scale, pockets the witness noticed a second note, society. The proposition of the latter which was for one hundred dollars. Cof-class favouring the country's entry in (2)-No person shall withent lawful off somewhat, owing to the rise in
information relating to the arrival, de 8117/148, No. 12s at 8130/144. No. 188. sidering that a man in the defendant's the war is, indeed, more admirable. But authority publish or communicate any change. Quotations are:- No. 10s at condition was not safe with that amount my opinion is that the elevation
of any ship, and if any person rivals 7,700 bales. Shipments 200 balss. of inouey, he took him to a friend in of a weak country to the status of a parture or presence in the waters of the at B147/167. No. 208 at #1617184, AN whose prosence le secured possession of first-class Power depends entirely upon publishes or communicates any such inales 4,500 Unsold stock 6,000 bales. the hundred dollar note, the defendant own national stamina The mere formation in contravention of this provi- Bargains 16,000 balea. There is no chang✈ being too drunk to know the When pas entry of the country into the war will sien he shall be guilty of an offence against to report in the Woollens trade, on La was being taken from him.
we fear, result in more harm than good these.
(3) regulations
the purposes of, this regula is still to market for Raw Cottons. In ships of His connection with Metals, business has been witness saw the defendant shortly after 2.30 p.in, the fullowing day, ho asked him to the country, not to mention the unsub-
stantiality of the dream of becoming ation the expression if he knew anything of the theft vant had first-ass Power. The loss sustained by Majesty or of any of His Majesty's done in Galvanized Wire for forward
of His Majesty or of any of His
business reported. Large shipments are shortly defondant opsied that, he knew nothing China in consequence of the disorder and Alles includes ships engaged in the net continue firm, but no new bur
replied disturbance caused by its association of it. Witness then hudrmed the defend with the belligerent Powers wily also be Majesty'e Alesson shall by word of dne. Rods have been done in small lots ent that he (the defendant) was shapeeted accompanied by the exposure to the of stealing the box and that things looked inability and weakness of the Entente mouth or in writing or in suy newspaper, Wire Naila are quiet, and Tinplates
false reports or very black for him. He did got, how povers with the result that difficult periodical, book, circular, or other print steady Yellow Metal is a dead market ever, tell the defendant of the hundred questions may arise therefrom. In this dollar more he had taken Troll him, but
event those desiring this country to fight
reports or make stato asked if he knew how much money he for the cause of humanity will only give
intended or likely to cause had the previous evening. Defendant re advantage to the Germans
disaffection to His Majesty or plied that as nor as he could state le
interfere with the success of His lied between $110 and 8120 dollars The BOXERISM AND MOHAMMEDANIŠU,
"It should be remembered that the
Majesty's forces or of the forces withess then informed the defendant that nations in Europe are fighting one
of any of His Majesty's Allies by he could prove he had as much a $100 another for no other renous than their
land or sen or to prejudice His in his possession, the previous evening selfish interest. Being in an entirely
Majesty's relations with foreign and thon questioned him to where he different position from the Chelligerent obtained that amount of money. The de countries, there is no reason why we fendant explained that he had changed should involve ourselves in the whirlpool Singapore currency for Hongkong dol- of war After matured consideration lars, having received the Singapore and careful study of the condition of currency for twenty sovereigns whilst in
conclusion that two kinds of trouble will Singapore. Witness thed baked the deaffairs in the South, I have come to the fendant if he could take him to the money is from the country's abandonment of changer's shop where he had changed the neutrality: (1) the possibility of a blind Singapore for Hongkong currency The cati-foreign movement and (2) the dis- defendant said he would try to find the affection of the Mussulmans in this coun- Bhog and then they parted... Later, they. The anti-foreign feeling lies, hid defendant returned and informed the wit in the bosom of most Chinese people and neas that he had failed to find the shop mit break out anytime when there in something to provoke wow. huppose Sergeant Flumingon_stated-
ad that the country goes into the war on the side (Saturday) morning aboard the s
of the Entants, the country must sustain fach. He explained to prisoner theses in some form or other inflicted by charge on which he was being taken into the enemy This will arouse the feeling custody remarked that whilst
of revenge against foreigners among the Inspector Gordon: in the charge room the defendant stated people and there may be a wlio.esale massacre of foreigners residing in this that he was innocent of the theft.
country with no regard to their national The case was adjourned unti tot In the twinkle of an are we shall see morrow, bail being fixed at $500.
ed
2(1.) No person.
ication:
nowers; or
make false
Plates
and there is no change in the inanimato condition of this trade in Petrolown Products. The market for Pepper and Window Glass is firm with outport buyers in evidence Arrivals have been few and far between. Holders of stocks, which have been acquired at very much higher cost, are against the idea of selling st present rates quoted. With reght to Coal, the report states:--"* At present The considered inadvisable to quote. Sugar market is dull, and there are no stocks of Saltpetre.
AFLOUR
The stocks are about 60,000 sacks, steady Quotations: American Patent, 84.45 per sack; American. Cut off.. $9.68 per sack: American Straight, 83,55 per sack; Shanghai Flour, $3.15 per suck, Japanese 2nd Patent. 82.85 per sack; Japanese and Cut off $3.16 per sack. The American market is still rising.
of any police forcstore and, locally, the market is quiet and
HONGKONG-POLICE RESERVE.
RIPLES. Members who have not yet returned their rifles to Armonty are referred to
(c) Spread reports uz make statements intended or likely to prejudice the recruiting, training discipline, ur administration of any of His Majesty's forces or the (d)Spread reports or make statements intended or likely to underrain public confidence in any bank of currency notes which are legal tender in the us make state () Spread reports or make
monta intended or likely to pr mote feelings of enmity and haared between different classes of His Majesty's subjects;
da and no person shall produce any performi anc on any stage or exhibit any picture or cinematograph film or commit my act which is intended or likely to cause any such disaffection interference. judice as aforesaid, and if any person con- travenes any of the above provisions he once more a Boxer uprising in our midst, shall be guilty of an offence against these person lawful form a very important factor and their authority or excuse his in his possession The Mohammedals in this country regulations. Any person without las influence can neither be ignored nor or on premises in his occupation or under understimated. If war is declared upon his control any document containing Turkey, the Mohammedan fanatics here report or statement the publication of will certainly rise against the Govern- which would be a contravention of the fore- ment for the defence of their religion. going provisions of this regulation, he When this happens, the country may shall be guilty of an offence against these
not know and had no reason to suspect articles so seized should not be destroyed, W date her history of great disorder and regulations, unless be proves that he did | —
that the document contained any such re and if the owner does not appear in Inspector sim stated that the seaman national extinction from that day. was seen rolling about" in Queen's ENTENTE DIBBENSION
port or that he Hoan by the Naval Yard Police. An Indian custable and saw him, places
Bon of transmitting or circulating the him in a riesha and brought him to the
document or distributing copies thereof to police station in
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
THE SEAMAN'S ROLL
A seaman sumed Thomas McCue was charged before Mr. Wood with being deant and incapable in Praya East the previous night.
Mr. Wood warned the caman not
Cor pre-
Superintendent
Orders, March 23rd to 24th.
h.45 pm, on Tuesday, March 27th. They will parade at Central Station ar
Monday, March 20ba-Class IX. (Chief
Inspector Korr).
spector Gerrard).
Thursday, March 9th Class X. (In- Friday March 30th Class XI. (Inspec-
tor Gordon).
(Bgd) F, (INKIN
D.E.P (R)
repeat the "roll?* and then ordered him to practical value, and at the same poliés, ha reason to suspect that any any other case shall under them to bo
to be discharged.
THEFT FROM VICTORIA BARRACKS.
When & Chinese was charged with the theft of four hemy bags from Victoria, Barracks, Pte. E. Burgess, of the K.S.L.I., wold how he was on the verandah at the barracks when he saw defendant going alone the road to Scandal Pofut. With a friend he followed him, even tually finding him behind some rocks, The bag had been taken from the drill ground, where they Bad been used for bayonet fighting
Defendant, who had two previous co victions, was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.
COMPANY REPORT. CHARTERED BANK.
duly
Any pereum who acts in contraven tion of these regulations, or who is rea- sonably suspected of having so acted, may
to the premises on which the articles were seized
be taken into custody by any police officer.
6. Any person charged with having committed an offence against these regula- tions shall be tried before a magistrate, or on indictment, or by court-martial according as the Governor may direct, and in to absence of any such direction auch 7.The following penalties may be in person shall be tried before a magistrate. flicted in respect of offences against these regulations:
With the view to obtain help from
pearance de does not satisfy the magis Chine in the war, the Bateare Poe om
obedience to the suromons, or it upon ap- dragging her into the conflict, Bat such
trais that the articles in question are not this
regulation hereinbefore mentioned, assistance as China can render to the or smbegst other persons either within or of such a character or so adapted as
of m 3-The Capta Entente in the war is precarious and of without the
the magistrate may order them to be ans
duly authorised by destroyed or otherwise disposed of, and in person him. if he time the Entente may have to experience
offence against these regulations is being stored after the expiration of seven clear the horrors of ancier Hover uprising.
the owner. Moreover, the chaos and disturbance in
or has been committed in or on any house, days to this country will cause some of the building, land, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or (3) For the purposes of this regula- Entente Powers to take extraordinary other premises, may enter, if need be by tios a summons scall be deemed to be duly sure, here, while others of the same force the house, building, land, vehicle, served if addressed to the owner of the group will consider such measures as vessel, aircraft, or premises at any time prejudicis their interest. Thus even of the day or night, and examine, search, articles without further name or descrip- the band, which unites the different and inspect the same or any part thereof, tion, and left at or sent by registered post Entente Powers will be threatened and many seize anything found therein with Hence, the ociation of Ching with the respect to which any offence against these Entente will not only cause danger and regulations may appear to have been com peril to China Ferself but to the Entente mitted (including, where a report or state- Powers as well. But these kinds of ment in contravention of Regulation 1 or trouble as referred to above must have Regulation 9 of these regulations has an- scaped the notice of the Entente. Had Feared in any newspaper or other printed fey realised this, they would never have publication, any type or other plant used urged Chlua to step into this dangerous or capable of being used for the printing gerous or production of the newspaper of other hit-fall for
con publication), and the Governor may order Living in the South I have given con anything so seized to be destroyed or other sideration to the question and positively wise disposed of. The Captain Superin see the dangers ahead. Yesterday I wired tendent of Police, or any person my riews to the Prime Minister of the authorised by him, may also seize any appest to be evidence of which thing
may British Government and requested him to abandon this plan, Being a man of wis such offends
any The Directors of the Chartered Bank down, the British Prime Minister must(1.) If a magistrate is satisfied by of India, Australia and China, at the dave seen the Esme danger and trouble information in writing upon oath laid approaching meeting of shareholders,cad. In having decided their foreign before him by the Captain Buperintendent will recommend that a dividend bo de policy and carried it out to such a stage, of Police or any person duly authorised clared for the past half year to the rate
it is feared that the British Government by him, that any document containing aný of 14 per cent per annum and a bouus may find, it impossible to give up the information, report or statement, the pub of 12s/- per share, fres of income tax satno as readily as a child does with bis lication whereof would be an offence that $100,000 be added to the Reserve game. The country which is yet in against Regulation-1 or Regulation of Funds that £20,000, be added to the position to save the situation is China these regulations, is about to be issued for Officers Superannuation Fuad that According to cutest newspaper report, the publication or dispersion from, or that £30.000 be written off Office Premises Government has decided to associate Preparations are being made on any such premises for the publication of any such account, and that $157,465 be carried for China with the Entrate and this may information, report, "or" statement, - the or procures, aids or abets, or does any ot have from caused by compulsion or cur magistrate may issue a warrant authoria-preparaty to the commission of, any act cion. But being representatives of the ing any European police officer to enter, prohibited by these regulations, or hay- people, you, honourable gentlemen have at any time, and if need be by force, and hours any person whom he knows, or has no justification to shirk the responsibility search the premises, and to seize any such reasonable grounds for supposing, to have
tions, shall be guilty of an
of an offence against in connection with this great isque tocament, and any written or printed acted in contravention of these regula
these regulations, rests entirely with you to save the situa, copies thereof, and any type or other ap
9-No prosecution shall be instituted tion, and what is sincerely hoped from pliance which has been or is being used A Hongkong
ne Geselle Extran-dinary
consent of the Attorney General issued on Saturday contains a notification vou is that you should prevent the counor is intended to be used or is in a condi under these regulations except with the that the Gap Rock Waglan, and Canary from being burled into an unfathom. tion adapted for use in the production of the Callinson Lights will be extinguished on able abyss so that you may faifil the such copies and bring them before a and after the 31st March, 1917. Maiters pectations of the people: I hereby magise masinbeste before whom they of ships are acordingly warned to inchide a copy of my telegram to the "(2.)- anrench Hongkong except during day British Prime Minister for your informs
tion light hours or to enter the swept channel
(Signed) SUN WEN before 7.30 am.
MACKINTOSH
& GO., LTD.,
Men's Wear Specialists,
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SHIPPING NEWS.
HONGKONG HARBOUR LIGHTING REGULATIONS.
(2) The
The
open the owner to show caure hy are crought may, issus a summons calling
(Continued at foot of next column.)
a
magistrate, imprisonment
(a) or out hard labour for a
term not exceeding six months, or A fine not
and fine (On indictment, or by court-mar
tial imprisonment for life with or without hard labour, or nay. the case of ess
punishment, or, in
Bachment 800, or bot
affences where intention of assist- ing the enemy is proved,
any less punishment.
death of
8-Any person who attempts to commit.
Provided that such consent shall not be scary before the execution of any search
or arrest or before the issue of any war rante
10These regulations may be cited as the Censorship Regulations, 1917..
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