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DEAL IN BLACK LÉAD.

AND A BREACH OF CONTRACT.

At the Hongkong Summary Court yes torday, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Recs Davies, Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. E. Davidson, made an ex parte application for judgment in connection with an alleged breach of contract over a deal in black lead.

The plaintiff was Tai Yuk, a merchant, of Wing Lok Street, and the defendants were the Turn Hing firm.-álong with Pong Tsun Nam and Tai Kwai Pat partners in the firm, of Des Voeux Rond West. The claim was for 32,688, damages alleged to have been caused by breach of contract,

Mr. Potter explained that permission had been given to proceed ez-parte. The firm had been served with the writ, and also one of the partners. The other partner. Tak Kwai Pat, had absconded. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Pong Taun Nam, after which be put up $500 as security, but had not been since. The contract entored into on April 8th, 1010, by which the defondant firm con tracted to take from the plaintiff Arm ten tons of black lend at a price of $39 per picul. As a matter of fact, the lond was secured but, the defendant firm did not take delivery. When the plaintiffs decided to annul the contract and sell again the market price híd so depreciated that there was a difference of $2.658, which

~~ was the amount claimed."

His Lordship gave judginent for the plaintiff, with costs.

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

INCORRIGIBLE.

The Chinese who was remanded on Wednesday on a charge of returning from banishment was committed by Mr. Wood to take his trial at the next Criminal Bessions,

He had heon banished on four separato. occasions, the last occasion, in 1913, being

for a period of twenty years.

IN THE LION'S DEN.

For some time past quite a respectable- Jooking Chinese has been haunting the precincts of the Cantral Police Station. More than once: be has aroused the Auspicions of the Inspector on duty, but on each occasion when the Inspectors have given voice to their suspicions the Chinese explained that he was the "hor" of certain Sergeant of Police, and this story was believed. The other evening." however, the "bog was seen leaving the Chinese policemen's mess in possession of a quantity of plates, and, his replies to questions proving unsatisfactory, he was detained, and it was then discovered that the how was not employed at the Central Police Station; that, in fact, he had been 'n renera) "moucher" lasking out for the

main chance.

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When charged before Mr. Dyar Ball heimitted stealing the plates and was montagned to one month's hard labour.

REFUSED TO WORK.

SEAMEN CHARGED AT HONGKONG

There was a motley collection of seamen, at the Hongkong Marine Court yesterday when sixteen fremen, composed of fifteen Arabians and a native of Barbadoes, were charged before Commander Beck with with disobeying the lawful com- rands of the master of the es. -, în which they were employed;

LAWN TENNIS.

· HONGKONG TENNIR LEAGUE,

U.S.RO UNIVERSITY.

TER HONGKONG DAILY

In the Hongkong Tennis League the U.S.R.C. played the University on Wednesday evening at the U.S.B.C. with

the following results :- Cooper-Hunt and Captain

USR.CAVINNA beat Redmond and Bray-

shay beat Bumjaho and Giltings 8 lost to Trafford and Wong Kent and Capt. Milner Jones

Siong Cie

U.S.RO.

beat Redmond and Bray

shay........ boat Rumjafn and Gittings beat Trafford and Wong.. Col. Crisp and T. H. King

Siong Cien

U.S.R.C.

beat Redmond and Bray-

shay

beat Rumjahn and Gittings beat Trafford and Wong

Siong Cie

Total

games to

PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 15

JAPAN'S FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC POLICIES. OUTLINED BY THE PREMIER AND FINANCE MINISTER

improving the sanitary condition of the people at large. The Government looks to you, gentlemen, to the municipal:

Potions and other public bodies, for assistance and initiative in providing remedles required by the time

by the times for curing Social COMMUNICATIONS.

THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHINA. The Conference of Prefectural Gover The Yndustrial development of local not, the first to be convened since the districts depends to a large extent upon recent general election last month, opened the completion of the means of com its weason on May 28th at the Official vunication and transportation, The Residence of the Iria Minister and was imperial Government, therefore, will take attended by all the Governors and the steps to carry out, according to their Ministers and Vice-Minister of State degree of urgency, all necessary under The Fremier (Count Terauchi), in the takings of a national character, such as course of his address, said:

the construction of railways, the improve aunt of harbours, the extension of the telegraph and the telephone, and so forth. Lines the improvement of roads and river courses in the various prefectures is of great importance for the economie development of the respective localities.

EDUCATION.

The past half year has witnessed further extension of the War in Europe, threatening to involy, the whole word ita woeful meshes. Such being the case, it ia incumbent upon the whole nation to united in its efforts to meet the needs 4 of the present perilous situation. To that With regard to education, care should

Lend it is necessary that, at home, efforts

should he directed towards strengthening be taken to nourish the spirit of public the foundation of the country by per devotion by pointing out the path of fecting its defence and promoting its loyalty and nlial piety in pursuance of the dofence while abroading its industries, ideas of the Imperial Rescript on Educa

should be our aim to tion and in accordance with the basic cultivate friendly relations with foreign principles of our political system. ur nations and promote our external trade. Empire in ruled by an unbroken line of In this way alone can we expect to be Emperors, and the relation of sovereign able to carry out the profound wishes of nad subject, determined at the beginning, His Imperial Majesty. It is, however, a will last for ever. Such is the essence of matter of deep concern to find in the pre our national polity, of which we are 40 sunt lemper of the people a tendency justly proud in the face of the whole toward flippaney and love of luxury On world. I may also take this opportunity the other hand, if we look at the state of of calling your attention to the import- things in the countries we are fighting noe of promoting popular technical edit. hand in hand with we find that their people, while engaged in a life and death cation side by side with general educa struggle, do not fail to take a thoughtful tion, for the development of industries, view of the trend of affairs after the war the basis of national wealth, is dependent and shape their course in view of their upon the practical application of scence. needs in the future. This should be a

FINANCE MINISTER'S SPEBOR. warning and a lesson to our countrymen. The Minister of Finance, Mr. Shoda, stances, fail to cherish the virtues of policy will be to leave no stone unturned In any case, we should under no circum-said the Empire's financial and economic frugality and industry, and endeavour by in adapting itself to the progress of the successfully all the bellum measures,

The U.S.R.C position is as fol

U.S.B.C. lost to C.R.C. on May 5t U.S.R.C. boat. Vanguard on June 2nd U.S.R.C. best C.R.C. on June 9th. U.S.R.C. beat University on June 15th. U.S.R.C.HK.C.C. not played

The following are the league tables up to date:44

U.S.R.C..

DIVISION

(up to and including June 14th.)

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University (a),,

DIVISION H

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(up to and including June 14th.)

Club de Recreio, Craigengower,

LRU

K. C. C. (b), Kowloon Dock, C. R. C. (b).. Naval Yard, Civil Service, Y.M.C.A, University (b).,

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF TIENTSIN

economic co-operation of the two coun- is, and we are carrying on our pro gramme accordingly. On the other hand, we are assisting the Allies for the purpose of promoting the cordial and co-operative relations between this country and them, at the same time devoting our efforts in bringing about the economic co-operation between Japan and America with China.

In regard to foreign affairs, the Govern- ment has steadily and conscientiously carried out the plans it announced soon after its appointment. We have, for instaneu, faithfully done our part of the common war by rendering our Allies allration of the friendly tie between Japan the assistance and services dcreanded of and China, which is one of the principles. by humanity or obligation. It was in rnment. To realize this I am convinced of the foreign policy of the present Gov- definitely endorsed the resolutions adopted at the Economic Conference of Paris, and similarly, we are now actually engaged in giving effect to the prohibition of trade with the enemy. As to the United States participation in the war, besides being a matter for congratulation by all the Allied Powers, it is particularly satis factory to us because it has materially strengthened the ties of interests binding Japan and that country. The political, change in Russia is of serious importance, but it is has not affected Hussia's hostily attitude toward the common enemy. The question of China's joining the War is very much complicated and mains to le decided. The Imperial Government has, all the while consistently maintained an attitude of neighbourly toward China, an attitude which it is our friendship intention to uphold to the best of our ability

ACTIVE BUILDING OPERATIONS IN FOREIGN CONCESSIONS.

Mr. F. N. Maze, Commissioner of Customs at Tientsin, in his annual reMATION port states:

Building operations. were active throughout the year, many blocks of small tenement houses being put up and occupied by better-cleas Chinese.

with

MATIONAL DEFENCE.

COMMERCIAL PROSPERITY. AN the country, an unprecedented prosperity

Turning to the economic condition of ↑ is being experienend in all fields. For instance, the excess of export over import since the beginning of the war reached at the end of the last year to the total amount of over 1.800,000,000, only to this year, bringing up the excess of ex- assume an increasingly favourable trond

port over import during the five months of the year to Y.131,000,000, about a three- Ja the domain of national defence, it fold increase in comparison with last is our aim to complete it as far as the ear. This has naturally brought about. state of the finances may warrant. We the over-supply of money which is one of are actually taking steps to effect all the greatest problems of to-day. The tion and in arms, the cessity of which money cannot be outlined in duys like improvements in the military organiza definite way of disposing of this surplus his been impressed upon us by the experi- these when the world is full of sudden The most noteworthy development was ence of the present War Taking, how changes, and necessitates un parefully ever, a more comprehensive view of the adapting ourselves to the special needs in tho Italian Concession. The willing question, it is obvious that the ness of local estate agencies to advance defence of a country is closely bound up point, however, the wisest way seen to true of the time. Viewed from a broad stand. money cany tornis enabled large of its national spirit, the efficiency of its the Government finances and to develop, the health of its youth, the vigour me to utilize the needed funds to readjust stretches of hitherto unproductive lead steel industry, the completeness of its the industries of the country, the next to be built over with handsome houses, merchant marine, the fcution of its being to invest abroad what we have left. which were generally soon leased to well details, accordingly, are engaging serious marked development of late, but there horse breeding, and 80 forth. These The industries of the country have shown to-do Chinese, who continue to appre Government

attention on the part of the Imperial | still is a great field if we are to live up ciate the advantages of the Foreign Con-

GROWTH OF VORSIGN TRADE

to the trend and demands of the time. costions. The amount of capital thus It is satisfactory to notice that since The people must not be satisfied with smal invested, and the fact that high rents has grown by leaps and bounds, 1 in industry so as to be ready to enter the outbreak of the war our foreign trade

success and must be encouraged to engage still prevail, speak well for the pro-has led to a remarkable activity in ong into the economic activity alter the closo sperity of the port." -

industrial world, which has enabled us to of the war we The various

supply our Allies with materials badly The investment of our capital in China Municipal Councils need.d by them and also to cultivate news indispensable in realizing the economie ́carried out several improvements in the markets, in all parts of the world. In co-operation between Japan and China... shape of road making and widening, and after the war, it is necessary for us to must be unified and readjusted and co- order to maintain our present prosperity For that purpose, the financial organs the work of adding concrete sidewalks utilize the present opportunity for con operative enterprises of Japanese and and surface-tarring the roads was cob the standard of business morality. At the be remembered, however, that the in- centrating our industries and improving Chinese must be encouraged. It should -tinged. ⠀

same time it is important that the terest of the two problems should be There were several destructive fires accumulating spreie should be employed promoted for their during the year, with which the local in such a manner that it shall at home conflicts should be avoided as

common good and fire brigade was unable to cope, owing to meet the requirement of various enterns possible. too small, the water power in the hydrants being is for the development of our domestic The investment in other countries than

wealth exchange. By these and other devices, from our country, to adjust the exchange A higher water-tower 36

and abroad strengthen the founda China is made for various purposes, for tions of our resources in international example, to pay for the war supplies. the whole nation should be united in rate, or getting prepared for the coming commer cial war

Nor must

badly needed. The insurance companies put up their rates 25 per cent, on account

of this

we neglect to encourage the improvement of agriculture,

TENDENCY TO LUXURY,

far

Among these we must be prepared to Loussist the Allies finance. OUR LITTLE BIT SOCIETY:"

respond andinchingly to orders for the which, after all, constitutes the basis of war supplies in order to help the Allies mentioned

The above Society has sexit the under national life and supplies ma

materials for win the war. To give the Allies every articles through Shewan, Tomes & Co., to the Hospital

Messrs, industries,

convenience in their paying for the war supplies from our country I feel it to Auxillaire, 113, Honfleur, France:

e-

In proportion to the increase of general be our duty to them and at the sume time 2,288 rolled bandages, 30 many-tail prosperity, there has taken place a rise it serves in promoting the international || bandages, 110 suita pyjamas, 82 white in prices and wages The resultant position of the Empire: As to the pre cloths, & quilts, 8 pillows, 2 pairs trench attended by a general tendency toward condition which is the inevitable result woollen caps, 57 eye bandages, 10 floor advance in the standard of living has been sent unfavourable foreign exchange rate boots, 31 milk covers, 1 box games, 7 lor luxury. It is important that this ten of the accumulation of our specie held dency towards luxury and ease should bo abroad, the Government is considering to

The Master atated that he went aboard his ship on Wednesday morning at about 10.30 and was told by the Chief Officer and the Chief Engineer that there was trouble among the firemen, that they had refused to work. The men were complain ing about the food. Witness inspected the food, tasted it, and found that it was magazines, and 10 pocket-books effectively checked, for otherwise the introduce into the forthcoming Diet a

good and wholesome. For over two hours he tried to persuade the men to work, but

as they still refused he sent to the Harbour Office and asked for an officer to come on board and speak to them. Mr. Mofvor went on board, inspected the food, and found that it was good, whole nome and ample. The men still refused

men who have left for the Front:

The following have been distributed woollen mufflers and 71 pairs of socks,

to

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futuro of the nation will be fraught with definite programme drafted to meet the sources of deep anxiety. By constant situation. industry and frugality, the people ought In order to execute the programme out- be always well provided against sudden lined above the existing financial insti A MOVING SCENE AT SYDNEY.

disturbances in the economic condition of tates must be facilitated to develop them the country.

Another consequence of our recent to the fullest capacity, as well as Angoly moving scene occurred at industrial development and rise of prices to establish new ones. With this idea Martin Place, Sydney, while Mr. Hughes, has been a tendency toward lack of har- the Prime Minister, was addressing some mony between capitalists and labourers, ships, to improve the exchange bank the Government is studying and planning, 20,000 people and appealing for recruits It is therefore important that attention business, and to give traders more finan to provide financial conveniences for (says The Times correspondent). As he should be paid to the attitude and doing cial facilities. to work, and he had to charge them. The was speaking some troopers of the Light of the capitalists toward working people master added that there had been no pre-out tiders carrying clothed inscribed the latter. Problems of strial improve words of warning against the tendency to Horse led into the square 50 horses, with and also to the currents of thought among In conclusion, I must not omit a few vious trouble, but this affair had delayed Who will fill an empty saddle" Mr.ment demanding attention will increase become increasingly extravagant of late his ship, and that was a serious matter. Hughes pleaded. You are living, he in proportion to the advance of the times, and the market rise of prion. There may

said.

You are Australians. Commander Beckwith sentenced the de- country is in danger. God will be with war.

Your especially so during.

Jax and

after the present be various causes that force the prices up, fendants to one month's hard labour each you," Within ten minutes every horse importance of encouraging, on the one to the unreasonable raising of the stand- The Government recognizes the but I believe one of them is attributable. and also ordered them to pay gael clatter of hoofs roused the crowd to a simplicity, and of materializing, on the among the people the Government will had a rider, and the angling bits and hand, the beautiful habite of industry and ard of living. To encourage thriftiness charges out of their pay.

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