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CORRESPONDENCE.

AN EDUCATIONAL MATTER. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE DONGRONG DAILY PRESS."]

SR. The holding of the Oxford Pre-1 Himinary Examination so late in the year stly do to the war. The original quers were on the unfortunate Mongolia, As duplicates of the papers were sent by another minil ji was decided to hold the examination a soon as "licy arrived. This has been done. A little judicious Senquiry on the part of "Parent" might Tavo líviated his letter and prevented him making incorrect statements regarding the length of the delay (which has not been eight works) and the connection, of “

local scholastic heads" with the matter- Yours, vie

THE LOCAL SECRETARY,

·Hongkong, 7th September, 1917,

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

PEKING NOTES.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8гa, 1917.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

·PEKINO, August 31st. WORKING FOR CONSOLIDATION.

CANTON NEWS

BY COURTESY OF THE

+ CHUNG NGHI

CANTON, September 7th,

THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT.

Political eveiits of the last few week

Owing to the conflicting opinions among Prove the inexpediency of the Western mind hastening to conclusions as the important personages the formation of the course of events. When it was obvions Provisional Government is delayed.

were at The Tuchir has perived a telegram the world that President Feng Kuo-ENEMY MONEY, hang and Premier Tunn Chi-jui one in their policy for the consolidation from Peking stating that if there is any of the Government and the re-organisa- money belonging to cuemies in the various tim of the Administration, most people Chinese banks it must be kept intact, anticipated that the fuking authorities The Central Authorities must be notified would either fight the recalcitrant element before it is drawn upon which found refuge in the South or in-RESSMEN ENTERTAINED, date them to sea reason probably by means of financial arguments. Neither of these conries has been adopted. The Govern- mrut knew their own strength and, the

The report that Li Liel-kwan had left weakness of "Their opponents, and Canton is untrue He is still living in hoinely, phrasology, the extremists have the Agricultural Investigation Farm” e

The Tuchan entertained the editors of

the chief newspapers in Canton yesterday.

RUMOUR DENIED.

· been allowed the sufficiency of rope which seyn, GoVERNOR'S NEW POLICY: is required, for their own hanging... The onek Parliament at Canton, as it is term ST. The candidates at the Oxforded here. lus advertised itself well, with the result cat even their own friends had Loval Exams, are grateful to "Parent" for bringing to the notice of the public to admit their hopelessnes us a serious

The new Civil Governor has proposed that the incoming troops shall camp in the suburbs of the city, in order to keep the people quiet.

The Civil Goretnar visited various

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Mears. Vormou & Smyth, in their weekly share report dated the 7th Septem ber, 1917, state ---

Since our last report of 31st August, Sterling Exchange hok advanced almost daily, with the result of accentuating the dullness and inactivity of our local fiz

ket, especially for investment stocks. Ex change shows a rise on the week of igd.

INTIMATIONS

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

and Silver a rise of ad, per ox. Shanghai SOLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GOODS. market has also suffered from this same cause and is very dull and depressed. Singapore market for Rubber shares keepa firm with prices, in some cases, rather higher.

The following are our to-day's wired suotations:

Alor Gajahs Ayer, Panas Glenalys Kedaha Kempas.

Malaka Pindaa Malakoffs

1260

4.30 ex. div.

2.50

4.10 ex div.

8.75

3:00

4.70

New Serendals .......... 460 ex, div. Sandycrofts

Tapah

4.00 ex, div.

23.00

Plantation Ribber in London is quoted

SPECIAL NOTICE-

CLUB · SEGRETARIES

AS

THE OPENING SEASON

FOR

275 per 1b. Bar Silver is quoted 4. FOOTBALL, CRICKET and HOCKEY

Sterling T.T. is 3/9. Singapore T.T. is 133. Shanghai T.T. is nominal át about 32. The Bank's buying rate for 3d/s,

what they wouvider to be most unfair treat-gation of politicians or of patriots Consuls on the Shameen yesterday." Since bills is nominal at about 041.

the region of ançat a tie part of those in charge of Fighting has consed in

We b prepared for the Sun. I may be true that it mounts these extins,

so little more than an artistice, but the exam, to be held on 16th July last, but

fact, that Wai Kwang-hei, who was recently were told ut he last moment that it was

appošared Inveligation Commissioner in not going to take place this season as the,

his arrival in Canton he has appointed four magistrates. NEW APPOINTMENT,

BANKS. With exchange rising daily, Hongkong and Shanghais have weakened and business is reported as low as $500. Cheung Ping-lus has been appointed

MICINE 1SURANCES.Nothing has been Private Secretary of the Governor-done, but quotations are mostly lower.

papers ad nos arrived. Subsequently. Széchunn and was preparing to lead anners). This post was refused by Wa Unious could be got at €785. Cantons]. We wore amiffed that the exams, would i expolition into that provin with Hennan who recently returned to Canton are called 320 nominals North Chinas

be held some time in the first week of August, notwithstanding the fact that our holidays had already started. When the _day_arrived we were again fold that if It was not until was a false alarm." Friday last, the 31st ult., that we were notified of the exam,

view to arranging

a settlement between

the Szechuanese and the Yunnanes, has returned to Peking is not without signi- ficance. Indeed, it is not too much to infer that the situation in that disturbed area has taken a favourable turn. Then

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and is now living in the Public Park.

VARIOUS,

The Tuchan ug sent additional art!!- Tory to White Cloud mountain.

La Lich-kwan visited Drum Yit won ton, the Government's appeal of day when a disenssion of various Yao-han, nominee of the Tuchan of important question fasted between seven Kwangtung, as Civil Governor is indica-and eigin hours, tive that an understanding is being reach ed between Péking and Canton.

Now, Mr. Editar, would this nonsense

Many praple became excited yes. be tolerated by our schoolmasters at Home? I think not! And I venture to say that

Even trday owing to the endden decision this, is about the first time that an in-the firenting Tuchin of Yannan is com of the Yust-Hon Railway Co. to remove portant exam, is held after we had totallying into line. his transition to the path great deal of their property to the discarded our books and were given of duty and allegiance to the Central Shameen. holidays on necount of the excessive heat Government bring rande casy by the typi in this beautiful island.

cat face-saving" arrangements devised Thanking you for the insertion of the this end. Altogether, it may be said above. I am, Yours truly,

that cons lidation is not far off.

are Jower with a nominal quointion of Tix. 100 Yangisxs are unchanged at last week's nominal quotation.

FREE INSURANCES.--Hongkong

Fires

IS QUICKLY APPROACHING.

WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF STATING.

THAT WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT

SELECTION OF THE NECESSARY

REQUISITES FOR THESE GAMES

MANUFACTURED BY

WELL-KNOWN BRITISH MAKERS.

remain at $300 nominal. China Fires SPECIAL TERMS TO CLUBS AND COLLEGES could be placed at 8131. -----

OUR ILLUSTRATED SPORTS LIST FREE, UPON

Sairing No business is reported and, prices remain nominal and unchanged, with Douglases quoted at $81, Indo Deferred at $89, Steamboats at #171,

and Star Ferries at 82.

Otts--Shell could be placed at 110/-, but no shares are available. Urals are dominal at 32/- and Langkats at Tls. 14.

REFINERIES-No sales have transpired and quotations show no alteration. China Sugars aro quoted $99 nominal and Malabons 829 nominal.

MENING.-This section has been As

was it true that he demanded the cossion The of the Austrian Concession in Tiestin declaration of war against the Central to Italy. His Excellency blamed the Wai-inactive as any of the others. Raubs, are Empires szoms, likely to prove a greater chaiopu for the leakage of this diploma on offer at 22.50, Kailans are wanted at Docks, WHARYES AND GODowxs-Sales blessing for Ching than its most sanguinetic suntter, and resented the apparent at Tronohs remain nominal at 25/6.

tempt to discount him in the Chiness of Hongkong and Whampoa Docks were advocates contemplated, han ha

Press. However, the Peking Daily Newswade at $113, which remains the nominal

quotation. Wharves have come to busi plumes itself upon the scoop", which ness at $73. Shanghai Docks are quoted it achieved, and does not sizin to worry nominal at Tls, 70,

A CANDIDATE. Hongkong, 7th September, 1017.

THE SERVICE DOLLAR. 170 THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG

·DAILY. PRESS."'] Sin, The thanks of all Service roen nare due to you for the sympathetic atti: the special circumstances of the times great deal about the police warning ket has been very quiet. Centrals are

Opposition to the National Council. is bring disarmed, and perfervid parlia mentarians are beginning to admit that

ton.

that such mischievous news should not be

printed by the Press.

ICH MINISTER AND THE AUSTRIAN GUARD Not so much is heard about the alleged misdeeds of the Dutch Minister and his

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Mar-

quotation. Lands have improved to a buying rate of 288. Humphreys are wanted at. Tis. 6, after sales at the rate. Hotels are in demand at 8044 (cx. diy, of 83.00). West Points have improved to $78, but no sales are reported.

rather better, with 200 as the nominat

tude your paper has taken up with demand special measures if a semblance

of government is to be attained. regard to the vexod question of the

Perhaps the most significant feature of Service Dollar Constant appeals have

the week was the departure of Li Yuan- been made to the Home Government by the hung from Peking. That he was permit

COTTON MILLS-This has been a dull Senior Naval and Military authorities to leave thus rapital is ample proofported discourtesy to the Chinese Gov- and the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce of the Government's confidence in the the Austrian, Legation Guard. His Ex-wos are on offer at Tls. 180. Kung ernment arising out of the internunt of market, with but little business passing. and China Association. It has all been ex-President and of their belief that he celloney published a statement in which liks are wanted at Tls. 14, Yangtze- poos at Tls. 5, and Orientals at Tis. 26. have declared a in vain. The authorities have wilfuAM will not lend himself to any scheines of ho refuted most of the allegations directed |

Shanghai Cottons against him by British and Chinese papers, shut their ears to all requests. Nothing the Mack Parliament assetubled in Can-sud, in short, explained that he was pre dividend of Tis. 6, and the shares are has been done, and the burden increases

MIRCHLLANEOUS.-Cements were placed He was given a most demonstrative pared to hand over the Austrians as sonu quoted nomiusl at Tls. 123.

13. the Chinese Government were" reads at $7,10, but market is now rather weaker, every day for those wearing "the" King's farewell, cabinet ministers, high military to proceed in the matter.

with probable sellers at $0.00. Tramways uniform.

officials and others assembling on the CHINESE TROOPS ANH ZUROPE.

have been done at 86 Dairy Farms at platform to say good-bye. He will stay, Another interesting event of the week 823 Watsons were placed at $6, but for some time in Tientsin, and will subse- is the enthusiaem with has been aroused further shares are on offer at the rate. by the suggestion that Chinese troops China Providents are, wanted at $71. quently go abroad, his former private should be sent to Europe. Ways and Peak Tram are to be had at 99. Hong- secretary, Mr. Quo Taichi, having agreed means have not been considered, but it kong Strels are quoted at $10 buyers must be admitted there is quite a strong and Steau Laundries at 83, also buyers. to leave Shanghai and its entanglements sentiment in favour of such participation Other quotations are nominal at rales

The Cabinet have shelved the question mentioned in our list. and travel with his chief.

MEMO-Next' Settlement day, 27th pending further information and farther military views on the subject, and it n September. just possible that we way hear more ef the subject in due course, especially as Sit is anggested that foreign instructors and officers be enlisted here.

There remains que weapon to use, and --that a very powerful one, viz., the Home Press. It is a truism to say that the war, would have been lost long ago had it not bee for the pressute brought to bear on the Government by our patriotic Press. We bave only to recall the Shell Shortage Scandal. It was the Northcliffe Press that had the courage to speak out and so saved the Empire. Other instances of the power of the Press to force our blind politicians to take the right path will readily occur to you

THE ITALIAN MINISTER'S ALLEGED DEMANDE.

In this connection in

A bombshell dropped in diplomatic and ministerial circles could not have created greater disumy than the announcement

lie e fremarked: made by the Ieling Daily News on Wednesday that the Italian Minister had that there has been considerable comment on the lack of co-ordination on the para presented three demands to the Walchain of the Allies in dealing with the recruit One does not suggest that the Service pu a few days before. These demands ment of Chiness labour for work behind the fring-lineToo often the agents of Dollar Scandal bears comparison in im were said to be, firstly, compensation for one country have been conflicting with the portance with such an illustration as I Thave used, but I give it as an instance, the Italian barber who was injured by a operations and prospects of another. It is to be hoped that this grave defect will amongst many of the influence of the bullet during the fighting in Peking, on be remedied fairly soon. Press, and I feel confident that if we July 12th; secondly, the employment of PERSONAL A

could enlist their sympathy the victory Italians in the Customs service; and, While speaking of the labour battalion, would be won. A clear exposition of the

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

OPIUM.

A Chinese fireman working on board & out ranning between Saigon and Hong- kong was charged with having in his possession: 21 mace of opium. The man, whe was caught when he was coming ashore in a sampan, was fined $15, or, in default, Zidays imprisonment;

AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

whole matter, signed by the leading busi. thirdly, the cession of the Austrian Conam reminded that Licut, W. B. Cooper, After Laving been employed at the ness men of the Colony and dispatched cession in Tientsin. While there might who went home at the beginning of the China Sugar Refinery for 26 years, a of coolies, is on Chinese was charged before Mr. J. B. to the principal newspapers at Home, be, and undoubtedly is, a basis of truth year with one shipment of co would in all probability bear fruit.--I am, Yours faithfully,

BECOMING DOLLARLESS"?.

CHANGES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE

the way back to

in the statement regarding the demands, It was with the deepest regret that, the Wond with stealing $9 worth of lead from

it was apparent to the man in the [We cordially agree with our correspond-street" that the verbatim report of Count Aliotti's remarks on that occasion was ent.-E., II.D.P

simply absurd. The expected denial was soon forthcoming. His Excellency admit fed having presented certain demands, Hongkong people will extend sympathy: which undoubtedly were not of the highly to Mr. T. Funaisa, formerly Consul in In the House of Commons, recently, Mr. Lynch asked the Secretary of State for scusational character represented by the the Colony and now second secretary in the Japanese Legation, who lost his Foreign Affairs whether he was conten. newspaper. The claim for compensation youngest daughter last week after a short plating any change in the organization of the Italian barber was correct, but it m

illness. the diplomatic service whereby i migat

British community learned this week of the works. As he was leaving he was of the British and Chinese Corporation, his.clothing Age the death of Major Robertson, Formerly arched, and the lead was found under and of Capt Wilkinson, formerly the The defendant's exense was that he had engineer of the Tung-Hsing Sino-Foreign a kerosene lamp in his house, and he Coal Company, both of whom were killed wanted the lead to weight it down so that in action

his children could not upset it.

be more freely opened to persons of was not true that the Minister demanded TELEGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN. talent and whether, in consideration of that a number of Italians should be, r- Owing to the flooding and to the storm. the rapid changes brought about in other ployed in the Customs service,

Peking has been almost telegraphically He did isolated for the greater part of the week Epheres of government as a consequence of the stress of War conditions, he would not suggest that one or two of his na--Both cables were broken, and cae or two expedite all those changes.

Lord R. Cecil replied that changes in the tionals might be given posts in the service of the land lines were interrupted, so that through. This was irritating when diplomatic service of the nature indicated rendered vacant by the dismissal of German occasional telegram filtered were in contemplation, but candidates man and Austrian employés. Neither people were hungering for news of the great deda being done in Flanders and would naturally not be available until

in front of Verdug." initer to war-

(Continued at foot of next column.)

A fine of $10 was imposed.

WALL PAPER.

When a Chinese was charged before Mr. Dyer Ball with being in possession of 600 lottery tickets he put forward as a defence that he purchased the lottery tickets and the newspapers in which they were advertised for the purpose of paper- ing the walls of his house, a

Asked, if that were so, why he was carry- man said that that was the most convenient ing the tickets, etc., under his belt, the way of carrying them

A fine of $250, or in default, three months hard labour was imposed.

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