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CORRESPONDENCE. EXAMPLE IS BETTER THAN FRECEPT.

et HONGKONG. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DALLY PRESS,"I

SI-I have become very suspicious of

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH, 1917. THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,

SHIPPING AND THE EXCESS

PROFITS TAX,

[TO THE EDITOR OF TES

DAILY PRZES,"

HONGKONG

SIR-I notice in your columns of this morning, an anonymous letter. Excess Profit," in which reference is made to a the sincerity of those men--and they in phrase varying views culled from a clude almost all above the age of 41 y local weekly state report.

who believe it to be their mission in life

to advise others regarding the duty they

དཱ། ༦!

owe to the nation. They are heartily

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

CRUELTY

Mr. McKie, interpreter at the Supreme Court, was riding in a tramcar in the West Point district when he thw Chinese Chasing & small pig. The Chinese succeeded in securing the animal, but be then proceeded to catch hold of its hind

GOLF.

DRAWINGS FOR GOVERNOR'S

SHANGHAI CUP FOUR-

SOMES.

The following are the results of the drawing for the Governor's Cup “Shang- hoi foursomes, to be played over the

Fanling course—

legs and to dash its head on the ground. FIRST ROUND: Mr. McKie at once alighted from the car, caught the Chinese, and took him to the West Point Police Station. Mr. Melbourne imposed a fine of $15, or, in

default, 21 days' härd labour.

Mr. J. C. Fletcher and Mr. Van Rees v. Mr. Butler and Mr, Grist, por

Mr II E. Murray and Mr. T. J. Mr. Boylagton and Mr. Thomas Gale and Mr. G. G. Franklin, Fisher . Mr. Mczon and Mr. Cutiming. M. Marklin and Mr. Fairley v. Mr. Lammert and Mr. Rawlinson.

This phrase was used in connection with the future prospects of shipping in favour of conscription and they rail shares in the circular issued by Moxon & at half-moamires adopted by a timerous Taylor last week, so I presume the re- Government. How indignant they beference is to that particular cirmlar.

I still maintain thore are varying come when they see so many young men escaping their obligations Responsibi views" concerning the aforesaid future. lity -- Bah, bow would such people prospects, and I maintain that the ex- fare supposing they lived in England pression referred to was entirely correct secate in a case in which a Chinese was Sir, Rees Davica and Mr. Dod

give up. Far better men have, bud everything." How deeply they sigh for the days which can never return. Oh!

in the context in which it was employed

STOLEN BICYCLE

Mr. Thorne and Mr. Hastings . Mr. J, Sim and Mr. E. J. Edwards.

Mr. Hayward and Mr.Purves v. Mr.

Mr Leo d'Almada appeared to pro-wilton and Mr. Stalkor

charged with the theft of a bicycle which

I do not propose to enter into a detailed was the property of

the solicitor's son Leefe v. Mr.

discussion regarding the pros and cous

Mr. d'Almada said that the bicycle was

Henderson and Mr. Wode-

and and Mr. Cobb. HESH May and Mr, Thurs-

if I ware only 10 years younger they of local shipping shares, but I should stolen on April 25th from the Kowloon Held v Hr. Johnson and Mr. Brister.

he interested to know with what object the anonymous letter above referred to.

was written.

exclaim-leaving the listener to under- stand that, in such case, the war would have been over and done with long since,

It hardly touches a matter of general They became most eloquent under the soothing infinence of a good cigar and interest, and it would seem as though the when a whisky and soda is within easy object of the communication was either & reach, but, being exceedingly serious philanthropic or an interested desire to peorie, they fail to see the humour of cause holders of shipping shares to sell the situation. The feeling that they are out.

The If the former, I congratulate the writer exempt makes them righteous.

**The on the lofty ideal reached; if the latter, Charities Of course, they give.

becoming what is the interest that our anonymous calls upon the purse are alarmingly frequent, but, you know, in friend has in seeking to create panic?

If Execes Profit would step out into these times, a man must do his best," and so forth. Suggest that incomes the open and take off his mask it would might be taxed to level things up a bit, be easier to judge of the motive that tentatively propose that excess war pro actuated the letter under reply Yours its should acerup to the State, and then faithfully, listen. What about the effect upon capital! Tamper with trade? What

would become of the Empire? They are

horrified, and will not pursue the subject to such absurd extremes. They believe in vicarious sacrifice, and the majority of them are, of course, humbugor,

G. O. MOXON. Hongkong, 8th May, 1917. SIR-IfExcess Profit wishes to depress Iado-Chinas and Douglases he is going the wrong way about it.

He forgets that, even if the temporary rather, as I have no wish to be harsh, carning capacity of steamers is diminish let us say that they wilfully delude themed by Government Requisition, the selves and steadfastly refuse to think the matter out clearly for themselves.

We all know such men as I describe,

future earning power is not impaired, and Blue-book rates were considered highly remunerative in pre-war times,

and when I commenced to read the article Up to about a year ago owners actually contributed to the Daily Press this morn preferred their boats to be requisitioned, ing, under the heading of The Bong- and even now the rate of 11/- per ton kong

Hundred, I thought that the per month, which requisitioned ships get,

keep author was probably one of the party, a good return on a steamer written As I continued, however, I become down to about £4 a ton. On the other amused, and, finally, I could only ap hand, the portion of the feet which is pland the sentiments expressed. Every not requisitioned is earning anything be thing is fair in love and war. The tween 40/- to 50/- per ton a month, so young men have been abused up hill and that even if an Excess Profit tax of 50 down dute. Give them a rest. Let the per cent. be levied, the net return will oki men have a chance What an still be about 20/- per ton per mensem, opportunity lies hero for them to prove or, in other words, 400 per cent on the

the faith that is in them! Now, then,

you

leading men, who have “millions of dollars under your control," form & com- wittee, call a public meeting, organise a deputation to Government House and pray and beseech H. E. to tax and tax you until you feel the pinch of war.

I warrant you will get a respectiuti

bearing this time, and you will establish your greatness beyond all cavil. It sounds

book value.

Consequently, I would advise Excess Proft to think twice before selling

HOLDFAST." short-Yours faithfully,

8th May, 1917/

COMPANY REPORTS.

CHINA-BORNEO CO., LTD.

ferry wharf, and a few days ago he (Mr. d'Almada) saw the defendant riding the

cycle in Tong Man Lane,

Woodhead and Mr. Hitchice

Mr. Adams and Mr. Gedge v. Mr. Mt. Coppin and Mr. Hogg v. Mr. N.

J. Austin and Mr. Parr

The defendant, who stated that he had purchased the raschino from friend for 812, was sentenced to four months' hard. labour and four hours' stocks.

FORGED NOTE CASE

SECOND ROUND..

Mr.

Maitland and Dr. Harston, byc. Dr. McKonny and Mr. W. J. Morrison Mr. Perry and Mr. A. B. Stewart

Mr LEO. Bird and Dr. Lindsay Woods, Mr. R. M. Henderson and Mr. Kraft, ad

Captain Edwards and Mr. Layton v. Mr. Winslow and Mr. Loughlin.

Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe and Mr. E. L. Arnold. Mr. A. H. Harris and Mr. Stark

The Chinese who is charged with being in possesion of a forged banknote, valued at $10, on the Chartered Bank, WEB committed to take his trial at the Mr. McKichan and Mr. R. Hancock v.

Mr. N. J Stabb and Mr. Raworth. next Criminal Sessions. Mr. Leo. Mr. Tester and Mr. Pearce Mr. Gibb Captain Buck and Mr. des Vœux v. d'Alanda, who defended, contended that and Mr. AG. M. Fletcher. it was very hard that the defendant Commander Beckwith and Mr. Leith. should be punished for having in his Mr G H May and Mr. JR. Wood possession a forged note which was given. Mr. Hosie and Mr. Lindsell.

Mr Crapnell and Mr. Fleming. Mr. him seven years ago, and of the existence W. Hooper and Mr. Wallace.

de Home and Mr. Ormov, Mr. H. Mr of which he had forgotten. He had never Hancock and Mr. Sandford attempted to pass it. There were many people in the Colony, the solicitor marked, who had forged notes in their possession. There was a clerk at, the Supreme Court who had a number of them in his possession, in a museum

THE WEDDING TEAST.

A newly married Chinese, who should have been enjoying his wedding break a charge of slaughtering a pig in a place fast, appeared before Mr. Melbourne on other than a Government slaughter house The pig was to have been eaten at the wedding breakfast, but before this fune tion took place the police intervened and arrested the young considerations for his feelings.

Mr Melbourne remarked that the police bad shown little consideration for the young wife's feelings.

under Shanghai Foursome conditions. Conditions: 18 holes Hole and Hele” In Shanghai " Foursomes all four players drive from the tee, and each side shall be played to complete the hole. has the option of selecting which ball

hy the partner A The serond shot must, of course, be played

bue been selected

player whose ball

The First Round to be played by 20th May

The Second Round to be played by 27th May

June

The Fourth Round to be played by 10th Juno-

bo played by

17th The Semi-Final to The Final to be played by 24th June. Should any tie remain unplayed by due date the second named couple in the match passes into the next round This rule will be rigidly adhered to. No ex ceptions will be made.

The Third Hound to be played by 3rd

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DISCIPLINE IN THE POLICE RESERVE

AN APPEAL TO BE MADE U As the Hongkong Magistracy yest day, Mr. J. R. Wood gave his decisio

We are informed that, subject to audit, in the case in which a Chinese Police

Handicaps: Three-righths between respective handicaps. Half fractions count is 0. Handicaps as on stroke or over shall count as 1. Smaller 9th May, 1917

Entrance Fee $2 player, to be hand- ed to a War Charity.

SPORT. HONGKONG TENNIS TOURNA- MENT.

SEMI-FINAL OF MIXED DOUBLES. There was a large crowd present to: witness a sem final game in the Mixed Doubles handicap of the Hongkong C. C. Tournament last evening. The semi-

extravagant, but why? Simply because the China-Borneo Coy., Ltd., propose to Reservist was sentenced to seven days finalists were Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet (owe

you have grown so accustomed to think of others that you have Bevor yet found time to study your own position. You know perfectly well that the war has not affected you in the slightest degree. Some of you have grown richer because of it. The trade of the Colony hau never been in a healthier condition what does that mean? You have given “generous'y" to War Funds, Admitted, but I agree with the genius who is re sponsible for the idea that voluntary contributions are of little use, and it is

matters

pay in respect of 1916-

A Dividend of 6 per cent. (60

cents) per share

and to apply the following sums

to depreciation Launches and Lighters Hongkong Saw Mille Sandakan Saw Mills... Engineering Department Plant

Timber Concessions and to carry forward

haid labour for various breaches of thy 30) and Mr. Lawes and Lt.-Col. Crisp 827,600.00 regulations. The cash was re-opened (owe 15-2). Some excellent tennis was the application of Mr Lep d'Almada, on witnessed throughout the game, particu 8,000.00 the ground that under the Proclamation arly on the part of Mr. and Mr. 5,000.00

the Police R-serve the

Nisbet, who eventually proved the win- 7,000.00 respecting 6,000.00 Magistrate had no power to sentence theners Mrs. Lawes and Lt. Col. Crisp $3,000.00

man to imprisonment. Mr. Eldon Potter opened in great style, and had carried 1,000,00 15,130.63 presecuted on behalf of the Police Ro

BOTTEL

872,739.53

they went on to win this set 97. The

the first set to 5-1 in their favour before Tar and Mr Nisbet bad be able to Mr. Woad,, in the course of his jugs, make a show. Then the latter s.ttled ment, said that he had very carefully condore to matters and played so well that sidered the Proclamation and he had deNUFAIRSTREAM cided to adopt Mr. Potter's view that the intention of the Proclamation was, confer certain privileges upon all the mombers of the Police Reserve, and at the same time to render them liable to the penalty section of the same Ordinance, the Pence Preservation Ordinance 20,000.00 view had always been held until Mr d'Almada raised the point in that case, 192.14 And in view of the fact that the defen

A S. WATSON & CO., LTD, Sabject to audit, the profits of Messrs. most unfair to rely upon them in these 4 8. Watson & Co., Ltd., for the year 1916 amount to $125,013.83. After deduct Do not forget, too, that the ing General Managers Commission and real measure of generosity is not how Consulting Committee fees, a sum of much you give, but how much you have $16,936, and Consulting Committee will

Porches Managers left. And, moreover, think how you recommend be disposed of as follows would have fared had you been living Dividend of 70 cents per share.. $43,000.00

England. Dantel come to judgDepreciation

·ment

Beserve Fund

$30,000.00

3,000,00

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next set went to Mrs. Lawey and her partner, 84, but after this, thanks to some remarkable net play on the part Nisbet, Mzk Lawes and Lt.-Cal. Crisp lost the third and final set 6-2. The full m scores were :--9-7, 48, 6-2.

Mr. and Mrs Nisbet now have to meet

the winners of Mrs. Winslow and F. Redmond (scratch). Mrs Armstrang and Ber. C. L. Cooper Hunt (owo 30).

BOXING,

tain amount of anxiety, ho had decided PROBABLE OPPONENT FOR SCOTT.

It is highly probable that Corporal

and steeply graded. write the cheques think of the glow of Mours. Dodwell & Co., Ltd, are in satisfaction that will steal over you with receipt of a telegram from Tientsin in- not to impose the sentence originally in- the thought that at last, at lest, you have forming them that at a meeting of Direc dicted upon him, but to fine him s been permitted to do your chare, And tors of the Chineses Engineering and sum of 215, with the alternative of seven Scott, E., the heayyweight champion Erin Mining Co., Ltd. an Interim Dividend days hard labour of the Colony, will be found a likely

At the same time, he (the Magistrátěy patnjama then the taxation of luxuries will come of 17 per share, free of tax was declared

cape was to be carried further, that Arrangements are well on the way for As a matter of course. They are merely on account of the year ending 30th June, would like it to be known, unless this opponent before he leaves for the Front in the future any cases came up, and in meeting with Seaman Craig, of the incidentals. The great thing is to get the 1917, payable on 15th May next.

seemed desirable to impor a pensity of

US Navy, a big and heavy boxer, imprisonment without the option of a

Heserve who has been, in his time, sparring ware setting to the Pollo

officers at defiance, partner to Sam Langford and "Gunboat"? would de sort Smith, Inspector Wilden is, endeavour-

asked his worshipt to Mr. d'Almada state a case for the information of the ing to bring about a meeting, and, should Fall Court, and intimated that he would he be successful, he will please many appeal again the decision

local sportsmen, who are exceedingly

right spirito parzeg the community,

The younger men who happen to be here will, I fed sure, glady trib full share to help swell the

not let the grass grow unders

feet

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD

The approximate statement of traffene on members

for the work ending 6th Max as follows

Receipts Aggregate

receipts.

As regards the Deputation, will the gentlemen of the Commission lead the This Year

JAR Year way Tours,

JUST RETRIBUTION. Decrease

for 18 weeks.

$250780

Mr. Wood. I will do su certainly if keen on witnessing Scott opposed to

boxer who will extend him. you will follow the usual procedure.

PHONE

487-3.

LME

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