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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.. SOME RECENT COMPETITIONS.

THE HONUKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 197 1917.

LABOUR UNREST IN JAPAN,

**YOMURIS" FEARS FOR THE

FUTURE

The increase in the number of strikes: Two competitions have been lately in Japan, is regretted by the Yomiuri, played off over the Fanling and Happy which calls upon the Government auth Valley Courses. In the Bosey Pool tritics and the capitalists to pay closer at

jention to the question. According to the

THE

ORGANISERS OF

MISCHIEF.

BERNSTORFT AND CO.

[BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WHE] In the widst of our preoccupation, with the Hun manage aloft, afloat, and ashore

we ought not to use sight of its diplomatie tentacles. These are.

HOW

Fanling, which was played on Sepeatest statistics compiled by the Home being spread with quilė particular energy

Intl. 16th and 17th, there were

atries, and the winner was

: Bevington, all square,

BEAVIS CUP

Mr. F.

Department, says the Tokic journal, already evi 180 strikes have been re cordel since January this year. This is a remarkable increase when compared with

in Sweden and Norway,

Events having put an abrups, end to German schemings in the Far West and the Far East--in the United States and

TWO VIEWS ON GERMAN COLONIES.

SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL

CONTROL

OR NATIVES TO CHOOSE THEIR AULA RUJANG POWER!

There was an interesting discussion on. the future of German colonies at the con- ference called by the Anti-Slavery Society, and held in the Lincolnshire Conference Room, Westminster, recently

There was a sharp difference of opinion between speakers, who desired the fate

The result of the Beavis Cup tom the 70 or 80 strikes in 1915 and the 100 Chinn-they have been promptly resumed of the colonies to be sexiled (on the lines; -petition, which was played off over the the Happy Valler course on September 16th, 16th and 17th, was as follows: Mr. A. K. Henderson..... 90~12-478 Mr. K. M. Cumming

Dr. Lindsay Woods

Hit &

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Mr. S. Evans

Mr. S. Powell

Mr. S. H. Dodwell

Mr. A. Ritchie

Mr. A. H. Skelton

Mr. W. D. Kraft Mr. Morton Smith

D(ser.)

08-12-20

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105-14-91

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HARVEY FAREWELL CUR,

in the Far North by the expert plotters who until a few months ago were intri guing for Kaiser and Fatherland in Washington and Peking.

I refer to Count via Bernstorff, who is now "en-ordinating German interestá at Stockholm, and to Admiral von Hintze, late Minister to China, who has taken charge m Christinain Von Hintze

of the Prime Minister's Glasgow specch) after a consultation with the native population, and those who, like Mr. Noel Buxton, think that the interests of the natives would be best secured-by a-system- of international control GR

The former was the view put forward: in the official resolution of the society. submitted to the conference, and the fol- lowing resolution, which was finally sar-

ise between the two schools of thought

(:TL

and

sin 1916. Of all the strikes that have broke out this year, those at the Nagasaki Shipbuilding Yard and the Murorno Steel Foundry were on the large scale. The fornier strike was referred to in a recrut mamber of the Orflook us the most serious labour trouble -that-dapan-has-experienced of iate years The strikes nitherte recorded in this conintry have been started, almost-with- out exception, for an increase of wages. Į The strikers give as one of the reasons followed the Berlin Foreign Office's bombs | ried unanimously, represented a compro- Cor, patting forward this demand that the shipment to Norway a few days after economic presarò is growing stronger as

That in any reconstruction of atrica which may result from this war, the in the natural consequence of the apprecia-diplomatic courier"" Rautenfels' arrest;

bas

But in Sweden for terests of the native inhabitants, and also Vet Bernstorff tion in the price of cotaniodities. In

their wishes so far as those wishes can some imees, kuiwever, the demand is based se werks. They have now joined hands

be clearly ascertained, should be recognis upon the attitude of capitalists nod

across the peaceful Scandinavian penine as song the principal factors These cups have been presented by Mr. Factory-owners, who distribute the ener

be based" and Mr. R. D. Harvey for, a mixed "nous profits they are derived from the Buta. I know them, and their special which a decision as to their destiny should war along their impinges with a very talents will, and any advisedly that! The resolution as originally put forward foursones competition to be played forwaring band. quarterly over the Fanling Main Course. Though it is undeniable (proceeds the they will bear the closest watching which contained its proposal in a more de- fin LOR, and laid it down that there The rules will be according to medal Tumuri) that the Japanese working Allied vigilance is capable of bestowing should be to transleience of tropical ter

classes are growing more intelligent and upon thei. aroubi, and turmail have ritory from one-Power to another until play. The couple who chtain the most consequently more alive to their rights followed in their wake during the past after an international congreng, was held quarterly wins, or the lowest net scores and interests, they do not stand on their ten years as inevitably as 'night succeeded to resolet existing engaguments, which rights so strangly as their European com day: They have never been assigned to should guarantee to the native races tuli if won by four different couples, instareenades. This is partly due to the economic missions which did not hide se tarkiberty to develop their industrial new and the end of March, 1918, will win pressure being less felt here, at largely Prussian strategem with consequences national life,

Sir Victor Buxton, who presided; said the caps outright. In the event of a tie, to some beautiful traits characteristic of eventually disastrous to the countries

Japanese labourers, In most cases of which they blighted with their domicile. the was abundant evidence that com the couple with the lowest gross scores files in this country, the tremble has Perustov's career is part of contempulsory labour had prevailed in the ex- win, und if there is still a tie it shoubi teen anfcably settled by a concession on porary history, and is well-known to most German colonies, and had been used for be played off. Competitors, can play at

the part of the capitalista concerned, but Englishmen who keep abreast of inter private enterprise with the knowledge and is diftent to say whether all future national affairs. His nativity pre-support of the Administration. We must any time during the quarter, but can strikes will be settled in the same destined him to be a specialist in English-see that, whatever was the future of these uly enter, once in each quarter. Comuner, Tveir is disinclined to penking environments, for he was born territories, arrangements must be made believe that the Japanese working classes in London when his faiber was Prussian to safeguard the natives from farcad labour. During the war the inhabitants ¿petitors are allowed to chose their low will ever come to entertain auch dan Minister to the Court of St. James of the German colonies had welcomed he

partner and their fellow competitors.

gerous thoughts as are held by some of From 1809 10 1906 Bernstorff was Coun4fied troops as liberators, and there was The quarters end on September 20th, the European labouring classes, but it cillar of the German Embassy in London, the greatest possible danger that if the nevertheless thinks that they may be where he devoted himself and his uncoignica were restored to Germany the un- December 31st and March 31st, 1918. The capable of anything in an extremity. I doubted powers of agreeableness and he would be exposed to terrible res handicaps in date of playing will be therefore absurd, in the paper's personal magnetism to the task of regain. prisals.

opinion, to attach little importance to ing the favour of British "society' which Sir Henry Johnston said that the Allies taken. The entrance fee is $1 per couple the labour problem for the simple reason Germany for leited during the Boer Wars camember that it was the declared the intention of German statesmen to organise per quarter, and the proceeds from this that all the strikes in the past have been From 1900 to 1908 Bernstorff was

Kaiser's Diplomatic Agent and Consal-sheir African colonies in the future no British and breneti source will be handed over to War settled without much difealty.

to split the In 1908 he became as The present Government has under General at Cašro: Charities.

contemplation a scheme for establishing. Ambassador at Washington, and for Colonial Empire. The wishes of the na tives Wash be consulten, and 26 was hurday a Labour Barren in the Home Office with nearly nine years he was occupied, in * view to sipping future labour troubles spinning that nation-wide web of espion-open to the Allies to exclude them som in the bud. smeh, however, as the age, intrigue, and internecie strife which the application of the same principle. capitalists and factory-owners are the the American Government and people which they were prepared to apply to European races now under oppression parties who are in the best position to have not yet even contrived to tear toli by some miracle the majority of the solve the labour, problem, the Tomirni picces Bernstorff builded well and deep natives wished to be restored to Germany hopes that the problem will receive con in the United States.

They Bust be restored, but it

was. Bol tant attention at the hands of these.

A REVOLUTION MAKER.

likely. people.

Admiral von Hintze, if possible, even

He could not agree to the policy of a more consummate organiser of mischief leaving the natives of these territories to sarvering the distance of 20 miles in about SHIPBUILDING IN AMERICA than Bernstorff. His successive places themselves. They would have to undergo of abode since 1903 speak for themselves a consutetable period of tutelage, betore The President's order authorizing the Russia, Mexico, and China. Revolutions that could happen, It East Arrica, for The competitors left Kobo at 7.20 inmergenes Flect Corporation to assume would seem to be his forte. For many tastenice, was left to its inhabitants, it the ammning, accompanied by a boat in the full powers given the Executive to years the Houses of Hobenmllern and would soon be thing with internecine, which were their instructor and others, build ships and to purchase or requisi Romanoff zintained a remarkable system warfare, and the slave trade would soon tion partly completed vessels and ship of "personal ljutants" at each other's revive. He was also opposed to putting From about, noon onwards the swimmers materials has been followed by an oppor Conrte Nominally only courtiers who the colonies under international control, on the ground that there did not exist at had to swim against a strong, current Lunity to simplify the whole problem, flounced about with the Sovereigns on

present. an international conscience 10 Gen. Goethals had his programme ready spectacular occasions as members of the which to appeal, but we could appeal to and in a choppy sea. Nearing Amagasaki for the President's word of release, though Imperial entourages, these adjutants"

it it was left to all the swimmers were taken on the boat Chairman: Dennian has temporarily with

the international congress which would held his approval of it. It shows that were in reality super-Ambassadors in national conscience. and served with light refreshments. They wooden ships have by no

means been Berlin and Petrograd. Their missions decide the terms of peace to allot to cer

were to spy out ceaselessly that strange tain Powers on the victorious side the slighted, even though the ultimate em

charge of these German colonies steps again took to the water, and. Osaka washasis will be upon steel. Contracts for land which hedges a throne. In the cas

348 wooden ships of 1,218,000 tons have nf the Kaiser's emissary at the Winter must be taken to consult the native population. He had not much doubt) been fet, and contracts for 100 more are Palace and Tsarskoe Selo, we may be pending, while contracts for only 77 steel sure that the work was done with vaunted what would happen in, those territories ships, of 642,800 tons, have been let. In Prussian Gründlichkeit (thoroughness). which had bad experience of British rule. The original resolution was opposed by the fature steel construction will be parti-Von Hintze, a shrewd young naval officer: cularly speeded up.' Two Government at the time, was appointed to be à la. Mr. G. R. Buxton, Mr. Noel Buxton, owned plants are at once to be contracted suite of the Czar on William II's behalf M.P, Mr. Graham Wallas, and others. for, which will turn out 400 such ships about the time of the 1905 Russian Mr. C. H. Buxton urged that to retai of 2,500,000 tons in a maximum period Revolution. He rendered such effective possession of the colonies on the ground. of two years,

Already design and service in

the realm of underground that it was the native desire would lay materials for the yards are ready. Final diplomacy in Petrograd that he was us open to the charge of hypocrisy. Were Jy', yards which now have more than 1,500,000 tons of shipping for private ac appointed German Minister to Mexico we prepared to apply the same principle Mr. Noel Buxton moved an amendment under construction

will be about 1011, when the Dias Madero Huerta to the native of Egypt or India! count Federalized, the ships commandeerad, crisis plunged that unhappy Republic to the effect that the interests of the un

construction into dternal chaos. work expedited, and new

tives would be best secured by a system undertaken as fast as they are cleared. Thus Goethals programa looks to plac ing the United States in possession of a minimum of about 6,000,000 tons of ship ping within two years. For this immense work more money will naturally be need ed. Even wooden ships will have their place on the sous when peace comes, while our se fleet will be invaluable.- Nation NF.

SWIMMING FROM KOBE TO

OSAKA.

Sixteen members of the Omka Swim ming School took part in a race from „Kobe` to Ounka rteerily, the first men

even hours.

reached shortly after 3 o'clock.

COMPANY MEETING.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE.

At the fourth general nieting of share holders of the Banque Industrielle de Chiae, held at its head office in Paris, 74, Fu Saint-Lazare, on the 28th June, a net profit of Frs: 2,183,028.93 was de elared for the year ending the 31st of December, 1916, making a total of Frs. 2,343,909.80, with the balance brought for ward from last account, which it was decided to deal with as follows:- Fra 109,661.42 To be added to statutory

reserve fund.

250,000.00 To be added to emergency

god:

£94,667.50 Being per cent, dividend

on paid-up capital, leav jog a balance of Frs 1,989,390.88 to be appro printed as follows:-

108, 158.40 91 per cent. of the balance or the net profits for the term to the board and general management, 71,000.00 Writing off property. 300,000.00 To be added to Special

reserve.

217,500.00 Extra dividend on 87,000

ordinary.shares,

$1,375.00 Extra dividend on 3,000 founders' shares. 538,357.48 To be carried forward to.

new account,

Frs. 2,343,909.80.

POLISH TROOPS IN AUSTRIA.

A Copenhagen dispatch quotes the fact that Polish legions have been sent from Warsaw to the Austrian front, to relieve the Italian pressure, thus indicat- ing the critical situation on this front, where the shortage of men is felt keenly.

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NO 1 HONGKONG V.A.D,

In the United States Government's of internatonal control, which would pro- archives there is evidence is plenty tohibit the exploitation of native races, dis- show that German intrigue had more eriminating tairffs, and warlike establish than its share in keeping the fires of ments of any kind, except for the pur

Under these condi- Mexican unrest burning, Leaving them poses of police.

area well alight, with a Villa-Carranza feusi Lions the administration of the to ensure their unquenchability, von might be delegated to the great colonising An overwhelming allocation of Hintze was promoted again this time to Powers. become supervisor-in-chief of Germany's native territories to any one Power would machinationg in China. His activities lead to international strife, and it would were restless in Peking from 1914 until be bad for the natives. The prohibition his dismissal hy the Chinese Government of the arming of the natives would pre a few weeks ago. I pay von Hintze the sent the raising of a great black army.

Mr. Graham Wallas, who supported this tribute of believing that the War-or-No amendment, urged that if any form of War-with-Germany revolution now co international control was ruled out e vulsing China is to no inconsiderable forehand as impossible we should be prac tically denying the whole of President These are the men now at the helm of Wilson's programme for an International German affairs in Northern Europe League of Peace and the formation of an Their records are a guarantee that they international will for doing at least part will stick at nothing to undermine Allied of the work of the world. interests in that region. It is undoubt- Commander Wedgwood, M.P., said that "Efficient for the year ending cdly something more than a coincidence in any reconstruction of Africa the in that even remote Turkey has just estab- teresis of the natives must be considered Sept. 20th, 1017:

Jished a "special mission in Stockholm, before those of the exploiting Powers He thought it would be quite possible to find out what the natives wished, if people' were employed for the purpose in whom the natives had a certain amount of trust. We must regard Africa, he said, not n a country from which dividends are to We shall do well to keep a sharp eye bo, drawn, but as a country in which

Bernstorff, Hintze,

Bad

liberty must be established. Janbolat.

The annal Efficiency Test" will take place after the lecture at the Military Hospital on Friday, 28th inst. All members of the Detachment are ex-

pected to be present at 10:18 am wearing uniform, badges, and any medals they may have been awarded. The following have been passed as

extent the fruit of his labour,

massacres.

In First Aid Mrs Alabaster, Mrs. placed at its head a notorious Young Armstrong, Mrs. Bowley, Mrs. Cous-mischief maker. Ismail Janbolat, land, Miss Chisholm, Mrs. Danby, Mrs. Gegg, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. late chief of the Turkish Secret Police and one of the organisers of Armenian Brotherton Harker, Miss Hastings, Mrs. Hayward, Miss Judah, Mrs. Leask, Mrs. Mansfeld, Mrs. Taylor, Miss Wilkinson and Miss Worters." In Home Nursing-Mrs. Goldsmith, Miss Judah, Miss D. Lander, Mrs. Mansfield and Miss Piercy.

Course of Lectures--ra, Tisdali has kindly consented to Lecture on "Home Nursing." First Lecture at the

on

Herren

THE HORRORS OF WAR.

Officer- That's a

Sir George Toulmin, M.P., said that nothing would suit Germany better than to have large tracts of Africa thrown into the international arena. That would make it possible for ber by intrigue and

Africa,

In any case the black popula Forcly Triml Sergeant Instructor- tions of Africa must un longer be regard- "They are that sir. It's the like of them, ed as counters in the diplomatie game, sir, as brings 'ome to us what a berrible to be tossed about from one Power to

another.

Helena May Institute on Friday, Octyou've got now, Bretty awkward lot other means to enlarge bir dominion in

19th, at 6 pm.

W. WILKINSON (Acting Adjutant and Hon Sec.). thing this war is, sir!"

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