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TER HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 8TH, 1917.

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CHINA NEJKING WAR.

· PEKING, April 26th-

China is very much nearer declaring war on Germany than she was a weak ago. The Military Conference has open- ed, and the members have declared them selves in favour of the course advocated by the Premier. This approval should go far towards helping the Government to a decision, and before many days have Hissed we may expect to are China do- finitely throwing in her lot with the Entente.

SWATOW, May 3rd.

BOYS' BRIGADE DISPLAYS.

HONGKONG AEROPLANE FUND

LIST NO. 4.

Eric, Vida and Doris S. S. THOS D. Jaffe We had a delightfully new experience J. Legge in Swatow this afternoon. The BoysF. CJenkin Brigade gave us an exhibition under H. A. Lammert

A. Balean the commander the Rev. A. Guthrie A, Mutton Gamble. The object of the Boys' Brigade is a noble one: To foster the habit of obedience, reverence, discipline, self respect, etc. General Mok had arranged to come and inspect the Company, but, unfortunately, he was called away to Canton He sent, however, his next in command, who manifested great pleasure at the general efficiency of the Company.

ET. H. Benje RS. Y Anonymous (Eng. Inst.) Un Hew, Fan Hon. Mr. C E Anton B. D. F. Beith R. Sutherland CE...... Salt Lambert Munseyman

D. S Hawker L. Tobias

While it cannot be claimed that the people of China take a very keen interest in the war, or that their sympathies The day turned out to be one of the most E. F. Aucott, S E. Grimstone,

pleasant of the season, and the whole pro- ceedings were enlivened by largo repre-

sentations from the various schools who

came in their various uniforms, with

altogether with the Entente, it can

with the nevertheless be asserted that those of them who understand the situation even imperfectly are beginning to realise that

banners flying and preceded by bands of for Ching, a as in the case of Great music, Their behaviour throughout was Britain in August, 1914, duty and in excellent. The Dauyin, the commander terest coincide in associating her with of the Chinese gunboat in the barbour the forces arrayed against German, the various head officials of departments, barbarism German has defied world and a few of the foreign residents were opinion by her breaches of international present, The Dunyin presented the law, and China cannot ignore or Brigade with a complete set of national condone such offences if she is to have flags minus one which was not missed; a place in the comity of nations. Duty, its absence marked the present break in therefore, demands that she aligns her the family of nations. The proceedings self with the forces working for the closed with the singing of the National. suppression of the world monace. In-Anthem. The tune is that of the British terest also suggests that China should National Anthem, and the words breathe We of patriotism and republicanism. follow the only course of action which all felt that the Boys' Brigade in an ex- entitles her to a place at the Fence Comcellent institution and we wish it much ference, wherein Far Eastern affairs will be adjusted. Besides, it is to her interest to secure some of the benefits accruing from the war itself, apart from the repudiation of the Boxer indemnity paid to Germany. These advantages are to be had in the manufacture and mala of munitions, chiefly to Russia, and the increased supply of foodstuffs and other products also to Russia not to speak of placing her man-power at the disposal of the Allies with the result that many people in the poorer districts who have hitherte handled only cash or cents would now have the joy of circulating dollars. War for China would mean much mate rial gain with no attendant risk of danger or loss.

Parliament showed itself very avm-

success.

CABINET CHANGES,

Some of the opposition newspapers profess to believe that the Tuan Chi-jui Cabinet will not survive the shock crused- by the various scandals associated with the names of several Ministers, but against that it must be remembered that its personnel does not reflect the Promier's choice. As a matter of fact, his position may be strengthened by the removal of Ministers for whom, in ordinary lang-

age, he had no use.*****

Li Ching hai, a former Provincial Governor of Yunnan and Eweichow, is mentioned for the post of Minister of Finance, and Wang To-hsieh' who has just returned from Japan, whence he

with the Order of Merit on behalf President Li is regarded as the likely successor of Hsu Shih-ying in the Ministry of Communications

A. B Stewart, R. E. Macdon- gall, A. W. Eastman, M Mac Intyre, F. Rineh, J. Mac Donald, C. Reed B. L. Frost, W. T. Edwards, J. Hutchings, D. Sutherland, J. A. Howe, C. Sara, J. O, Miller, T. P. Thomas, W. Snowston, E. P. Bamford, Another Salt. 95 each. Collected by Mr. W. T. Elson:--

Mr. Loftley

N. Wieman S. Mitford G. Cowell

J. Farrell

J. E. Jonca

C. Alexandra

G. W. Eedy

G. A E M;

L. B. Edwards

Jackson, Esylcbralt, F. T. Harris, D. Goldenberg, W: McCracken, R. Til- kins, H. Simpson, G. At- kinson, W. Anderson, G. O. White H. Brown, B A. Ballantine, R. A. Smith, J. V. Simpson, E. Walker, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Swanson, E. Munsie, F. Best, W. Cullen, W. But- cher, H Beveridge, T. Blair, Muir, W. R. Me- Carthy H. W. Taylor, R. J Dalkin, E. Thompson, AJ Paterson, W. C. Johnson, W. McKinnon, CM Piveteum E. A Martin, JH. Ware, W. 9: Lumbull, W. Cox, A. McKechnie, SP. Tullock, A. Harrison, N. Smith, J. J Colquhoun, E. F Carves, Benson, G. Erwin, RV Cameron, R. H Lawrence, W. C. Davis, AM Short, R. Fox, Me, J. Dirgen, F. C. Town-"

burgh W. McCormack, W. Brewer, E. Stora, N. B Hope, A. Kerr, N. Thorburn, W Suiter, J. Wardsek. E. N. Beith, J. Mcintyre, J. Baxter, E. Pisen PW Howergs,

pathetic when the Premier asked itswent to present the Emperor of Japan send. S. Morton, R. Rox

approval of the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany, and though German influence is by no meana extinct yet, it is tolerably certain that Barli

mentary endorsement will be given the PHILHARMONIES A

within the

of the Wagon Lits Hotel last night the Band of the Union Philharmonique de Pekin' gave its twenty-third concert before an ap- preciative audience. Professor Heymans is to be ecngratulated on the success of hia Chinese Band, which renders the classical musters very successfully,

MED PICTURE

Government's policy in the mistfer of China netually declaring war. There may be criticism of the Cabinet açtion in summoning the Military Conference, is suggestive of unconstitutional thought un the part of the Premier at least, but it may be hoped that parliamentariane will set aside their differences in face of the need for national unity, so as to secure the adoption of a resolute policy. The Peking Pavilion was packed last Provincial revolts and Mohammedan night when the “Battle of the Somma” designs are merely threats which are not was screened for the first time to the likely to mature. The provinces are not public. The picture portrays, war in all seething with unrest, though Szechuan is its grim reality, and shows the British distracted by rival military leaders. The Tommy as he is-fearless, cheerful, and bogey of German, omnipotence. 18. ro resourceful in face of danger and death.. longer a care. British and Allied pro RAIN WANTED Chine paganda among the Chinese has done. According to the Chinese calendar, unich to create a belief in the ultimate which seldom fails, the inhabitants of victory of the Allics, a belief which is Peking should have heard this week" the immensurably deepened by the entry of putter of the raindrops on the roof," the United States into the conflict and but for once the oracle has failed, and her promise of financial assistance to the Entente, and public opinion, as expressed in the vernacular Press, now inclines to a policy which will uplift the nation from its somewhat dependent position The apparent boldness of the action, its

Edwards, AIC. Love,

D. McCormack, W. Pax- ton. LE, Paine, W. Tredden, O. B. Wilke, B. W. Pritchard, A. Jackson, *5 ench

A. Torres, A Crawford,"

22 each

Previously acknowledged

Total

320

16

13

10

.10

10

50.00 60.00 £0.00 -10,00

COMPANY MEETINGS,

ORIENTAL COTTON SPINNING CO., LTD.

- At the annual meeting of the Oriental Cotton Spinning Co., Ltd., at Shanghaż, 16.00 on May 1st, the Chairman, Mr. H E. 10,00 Arnhold stated that up to the end of 10.00 June, owing to the political unrest in 0.00 the country, the demand for yarn re 10.00 mained poor and prices of cotton high, with the result that the company con- 10.00 tinued to work at a heavy loss during the 10/00 first half year, so that the loss of Tln.

10.00

10.00 10.00 10.00

10.00 10:00 -10.00 10.00 10,00

130,352.73 - which was couried forward from last year had been increased to Tla, 10.00 182,520.86. Fortunately, since June the company had been working at a profit, and as the crop of cotton had this year been very good, the prospects to-day were very much better. The Company had sold the whole of their production until the end of June at a proft, and if the China ctop of cotton this year were again good, the local mills should do well. Owing to the large debit balance on profit and loss pocount, this company would unfortunately-even if it had a good year-not be on a dividend paying basis, as this large debit item had first to be worked off, The directors had, there- 100.00 fore, decided to submit a reconstruction

scheme to the shareholders

504.00

934+00 3,358:39

$4,292.39

AMOY LADIES' WAR WORK,

The Amoy ladies, who also work for

so far no refreshing showers have visited the Shanghai Branch of QMVG have

Be

At an extraordinary meeting, which followed, it was decided to wind up the Company voluntarily and sell it to a new company to be registered under the name of the Oriental Cotton Spinning and Weaving Co., Ltd. The Chairman explained that the new company would issue Tis 20 shares in exchange for the Tis. 50 stures in the old company: By this means it would be possible to wipe out the loss in profit and loss account and at the same time write down the plant to. & figure which would render it neces- sary to provide for depreciation for the next few years It was proposed whon forming the new company to obtain powers for the issue of Tls. 400,000-7 per cent, cumulative preference shares 38 soon as the money market should allow of this.

By issuing preference shares as soon as possible, the company would be in a posi tion to instal 250 lcome and would. therefore, be in a better position to work profitably, even in bad years, CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.

The nineteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders and policyholders in the China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd., was held at Shanghai, on May 1st. Mr. C. R. Burkill, who presided, said the accounts referred to a period of nine months only, that is to say, from April 1st, 1916, to December 31st, 1916. Tho amount of new business secured was re- garded as very satisfactory. During the period the Company paid to policy. holders in claims by death, maturity. etc., over Tis. 1,200,000. The total pay- nients to policyholders now amounted to over thirteen and a half million thes. The surrender values paid showed a ra duction, The Anne rsto of bonus wis being paid on policies maturing this year as last year. It was & matter for congratulation that the Company had not. reduced its rates of bonus since the out- break of war.

The report and accounts were adopted. and the following resolution was passed: That a dividend to shareholders for the nine months ended December 31st, 1916, be paid, and the same is hereby declared of The 10,000, and that same he applied in paying pro tanto the capital uncalled on the shares.”

HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

CORPS ORDERS BY LT-COL. A. CHAPMAN, V.D.

· 1.-

INED.

Pte J, G. Marshall having joined, is allotted Corps No. 2025 and posted to Right Section M.G. Co.

us The country is looking well. The Just completed a year's work for the trees are now in full folinge, but here Hongkong B.W.W.W. Association, and there brown bare patches remain in i sides various sums of money, amounting the fields waiting the coming of the April in all to £76 Ss 5d, and $87, the follow. showers to clothe them in their green | ing articles have been made from mate. | Captain A F Churchill, garb, ENTHUSIASM

AMERICAN

The Americana in Peking are sharing in the war enthusiasm which pervades their countrymen everywhere. They have started volunteering very keenly, and on Wednesday night practically every American in Peking assembled on the invitation of Colonel Neville in the Dining-hall of the barracks, where a one of the greatest enthusiasm was witnessed, Dr. Reinsch, the American Minister delivered an appropriate ad- dress, but the speech of the evening was

navour of independence, appeal "Very strongly to many, for it must be remem bered that the Chinese dearly love to "save face,” and the humiliation suffer ed at the hands of Japan will be forgotten in the newly acquired dignity of China as a sovereign State entering the world war against Germany and ranging ber self with the nations fighting in the cause of international righteousness, AN

During the past few days the presence of high militery officials has been em- phasised by the numerous automobiles, with armed khaki gaards standing on the foot boards, dashing through the that of Professor McElroy, who stirred streete, and by auldiery lining, router, along which the mighty ones were to pass Their ready response in Conference to the Premier's policy of war has in doubtedly cleared the situation, and it is not too much to say that this lead will not be lost upon the Political Council copy which is considering questions connected | DR. GILBERT REID..................

with war, or upon Parliament There The former director of the Inter fore, unless the unforeseen intervenes, China should in a few days have a new interest for us as an ally in the great world war.

MINISTERS IN DISGRACE.

rials supplied by the Hongkong Depot and collected and despatched to Hong kong by rs. Beresford Tisdall

1.813 cotton many-tailed bandages, 550 stump bandages, 57 flannel many-tailed bandages, 234 roller bandagen, 770 swabs, 40 knitted cye bandages, 44 pairs of socks, 20 shrouds, a dozen handkerchiefs, scrubbers, 1 pair of operation stockings,

·CHINA AND THE WAR.

SUN YAT-SEN'S CABLE TO THE

⠀⠀⠀BRITISH PRIME MINISTER

In the House of Commona on March

his hearers to the depths of their being. At its close the whole hadiance stood up in support of a resolution placing their services unreservedly at the disposal of 10th, Mr. Brookes asked the Prime Minis. President Wilson The address is to better whether he had received from the

Chinese reprinted and sold at twenty cents a

politician Sun Yat-sen, any telo gran dealing with China's position iu the way; whether he was aware that this telegrams had been published in the Far East, that the British in the Far East national Institute at Shanghai, who has strongly suspected the sender of being during the past few months been editing under enemy influence, and wheth r the German owned Prking Past, has under 2 these circumstances, he intended achieved further notoriety this week. On to attach any importance whatever to it. Sunday night he was allowed to preach Sir G. Cave, replying, said the answer in the Union Church. This was resented to the first part of the cuestion was in by several people, who walked out of the the affirmative. The telegram had been building. On Wednesday afternoon he published in the Far East. The answer was arrested on a warrant by the Marshal ; to the last part of the question was in of the American Consulate at Tientsin on the negative. charges of libelling President Wilson. He was taken to Tientsin, but afterwards liberated on bail. PREMIUM BONDS.

Dr. Chen Chin-tao, the former Minister of Finance, now in prison awaiting trial on charges of bribery, and Mr. Yin Juli, the former Vice-Minister are not the only Ministers in disgrace. The accusations openly made against Mr. Han Shih-ving, Minister of Communications, have had. the effect of inducing him to tender ha resignation, which, however, the Pro sident declines to accept in view of the Largo crowds assembled in the Temple investigation, which is proceeding inte of Agriculture in Wednesday to witness the serious charges. The native Press is the third drawing of the Hain Ban dsenssing the affair with great gusto, but Premium Bondy The tedium of the pro has been forbidden to comment on the codings did not seem to affect them, and Chen Chin-tac Case, though the Peking they waited patiently, as only Chinese Gazette continues its defence of the can, for the declaration of the results former Minister going so fan, as to The first prize of $100,000 is said to have describe his dismissal and arrest as a gone to a man in Harbin, who, doubtless, crave miscarriage of justice. The Vice- will be too overjoyed to protest against i pletes the ring of Germany's foes around Minister has not yet been found by the--being paid the amount in Bank of China the whole earth, and Germany, her police

and Bank of Communication notes. friends, and neutrals appear only like (Continued at foot of next column.) Next year the bonds will be redeemed. islands in a vast ocean of enemies."

CHINA AND GERMANY,

Commenting upon the breach between China and Germany the Frankfurter Zeitung remarks that it is evident that Germany had no friends in China, the pursued a wrong policy, and might easily have gained the friendship and gratitude of the Chinese as America has done. The paper continues: Now Chins com

2-LEAVE ________

Adjutant H. K. V. O, has been granted 10 months' leate from 9th instant. No. 1461 Le-Cpl. F. Lda Roza i grant

ed 2 weeks leave from 4.5.17.08 27 No. 1531 Spr. N. 8. Moses is granted 21 *

days' leave from 9.5.17

3-APPOINTMENT.

E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Captain G. E. Stewart to be Adjutant H.K.V.C., with effect from 9th instant.

4.--PARALES. With reference to Corps order No. 8 of 4th instant, the lecture to be given by Captain G. E. Stewart, H.K.V.O. on Wednesday, 9th instant, is post- poned until further notice, and in place thereof there will be the follow- ing parade: Wednesday, 9th instant:--

6.10 p.m. Adjutant's Parade for Left, Central, Right Section II.G. Co. Scouts Company and Civil Service Company outside Courts of Justice and proceed by car to Polo Ground: Senior Officers need not attend

A. T CHCRCHILL, Capt

Adjutant, H.K.V.C.

7th May, 1917.

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

COMPANT PARABER Tuesday, May 8th No. 3 Company end Ambulance Platoon at Central, 5.45 Wednesday, May 9th No 9 Section at Water Police Station 5.46 p.me Thursday, May 10th-No. 1 Section, and

No. Platoon at Central, 6,45 pm This parade is changed from Wed- nesday, May 8th

POLICE SUROOL

Friday, 11th-Examination of Classes

IX. X. and XT

(Sd) F. C.JESEIN,

D.B.T. (B.)

7th May, 1917.