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HONGKONG MAGISTRACY. ALLEGED THEFT FROM THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER CO.

A marino hawker was charged with stealing a quantity of steel armour wire, the property of the Chin Light and Power Co., Kowloon,

Del-Sergt. Fallon stated that the de- fendant was arrested on the 30th ultimo with the wire in his possession. Defend ant stated that he picked up the stuff at Mongkoktani.

The case was adjourned.

POOR AND LONELY IN HIS OLD AGE.

A bearded old Chinese was charged. with hawking without a lience.

Defondant stated that he was very poor and had nebody to support him in his ld age, his sons having all emigrated to different parts of the world.

Questioned as to his stock-in-trade, he said he sold lizards at a few tents each. They were used as a cure for coughs.

Mr. J. R. Wood dismissed defendant with a caution.

ACCUSED TURNS ACCUSER.

SPORT.

GOLF.

THE BONGKONG DAILY PHEES. FRIDAY

BOGEY, POOL AT FAN LANG The Bogey Foul at Fanling on October 20th, 21st and 22nd, for which there were 21 entries, resulted as follows:-

Mr. P. P. J. Wodehous Mr. A. B. Bryson Mr. J. E. Jennings

*Divide Pool.

down

LOW SCORING AT FAN. 'LING.

Mr. Dodwell, playing over the Fanling course on Wednesday with Mr. Parr, went round in 77, everything holed, as follows:

Out. -4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 6-40- Hom--3, 4, 8, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5, 4=37

to win the Championship.

PEKING NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).

NOVEMBER 2ND 1917.

JAPANESE MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES.

PACIFIC FREIGHT RATES JAPAN

TO GET US: STEEL,

Through Viscount Tshit, head of the petal Japanese Mission, the Japanese Government has informed the State De- partment of its willingness to concentrate every available clement of 118 economic resources upon the production of equip. ment for Russia. The Administration (ays A New York correspondent) is. deeply gratified at this result of its con- versations with the Japanese Mission, which, it is felt, will exercise, the most beneficial effect on the future of the relations between the two countries.

PEKING, October 19th. TIGION OF OFFICIALS, There has been considerable adverse comment of late concerning the manner in which certain members of the Govera. ment are raising loans, giving away con- cessions, and in other ways mortgaging the industrial and mineral wealth of the country. Violent attacks have been made on the present Minister of Finance, Lang Chichin, and the Minister of Communications, Trac Ju-lin, both of whom are accused of making these deals with the object of feathering their own

It is reported that Yiscount stii has nests, or of securing Japanese support, expressed an amusement at the tremen- which is a factor to be reckoned with indous foundation which the Linted States is laying for the equipment of its war the polition! struggle which, they know,machine. In the course of an exchange. must take place when the National of Tics, which lasted for more than a

nour and a

Leaoguanited. Mr. Couuril is formed and the new Parlia

Le Secretary of State, with The majority of the themes of Japan in regard

ship materiais Mr. Lansing - Chinese, knowing that the equal distribu

that the United States re-

Бой

Form

In view of this and his good perfor, once against Mr. Stewart in the second sound of the championship competition on Sunday, it would appear, that Mment in elected. Dodwell has reached his best form at the right time and will realise his ambitiontion of their favours is the greatest pro-quired virtually no assistance from any tection for the country," are strongly quarter put dat it would teet greatly

relieved it tho burden. opposing the handing over of their Russia were latted from its shoulders. of supplying iational assets to any one nation, but The Secretary of State suggested that f Japan could asume the greater part of their opposition is of very little avnil. this burden it would be rendering the THE INTERNED ENEMY SHIPS DEAL.

greatest service possible to the Amics and humanity Viscount. Ishii communicated with his Government, and returned to Japan would do everything

Laissing with the information that to realise the suggestion and would

́in

her power utilise her shipping for ine purpose of supplying Russia.

BILLIARDS.

VOLUNTEER CUP.

The 28th Company R.G. A. increased A Chinese, who was formerly employed their kad in this tournament at the by the Kwong On Chong frm at Soldiers Club, on Wednesday night, win Berkeley Stret, was charged with steal-ning all three games, Secres ;-- ing an ail-press, the shop furniture, a quantity of rice, ground-ups and gree

88TH Co. R.G.A,

cries from his employers between the th It. Cooney September, and 2nd October, the fols? | Or, Curtis vaine of the goods being $900,

Mr. Grist, who defended, said that some time ago, the complainant who was the amazer of the firm, had embezzleri Sinuney.azd goods from the firm and rum away. When the owner enme back he Found everything in a middle. Mr. Gris added that after the evidence and been furd he would probably file a charge against the complainant and apply for a warrant of arrest against him.

Mr. J. R. Wood adjourned the case until next Tuesday, fixing buil at $1,000)

CHINESE CONSTABLES CHARGED

WITH MISCONDUCT.

Three Chiocre constables vers chargu with misecuting themselves as meju- bers of the Hongkong Polic. force, and

a Chinese watchman of the sa. Nàm Hoi was chirged with illegally aiding and ahating them.

200

...200

Sergt. Le...200

GARRISON MILITARY

POLICE. Pie. Hutt 18] L-Cpl., Gardner 149

CRICKET. CIVIL SERVICE C.C. «. BONGKONG

UNIVERSITY.

These two clubs will meet in a league malch the Civil Service Ground to morrow. At p.m. Teams:→→→

It was the Minister of Communications why conducted the deal whereby the Fraterned grey ships were turned over to a Sizo-Japanese Company, despite the

Telegraph Co., that Japan would co

It was announced, states the Exchange- operate 1

in the war are of the

INTIMATIONS

LANE CRAWFORD

EIDER

BEST

MATERIALS.

Price

$27.50

PERFECTLY

DOWN

PROOF.

& CO.

JUST RECEIVED: SPLENDID SELECTION OF

DOWN

QUILTS

THIS DESIGN ONE OF MANY.

SIZE @ ft x

PRINTED

SATEEN

Price

$27.50

BLACK

PANELS

and

PIPED

COLOURINGS TO SELECT FROM

PRICES $17.50 TO $75.00

ALSO

A NICE RANGE FOR COTS.

fact that the Premier, Tuan Chi-jui, had According to the New York Herald, the fromised the Entente Ministers that they Cated States will henceforth finance should be placed at their disposal for an Rusia:

9. equipment through possibilities of a general reduction Sgt. Longland. 92 war purposes. The fight for these ships in freight rates for Pacific traits, were

is still going on. The Allied Govern discussed at a conterence between Vis ments have informed the Chinese that count Ishii and Mr. Edward Hurley, MANY OTHER BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS AND

Chairman of the Shipping Board, un they intend to hold the Chinese Govern. 13th inst. ment to the arrangement originally made. and three days ago Sir John Jordan, the dogra of the Diplomatic Corps, intimated to the authorities that under no condi tions would he negotiate with the Coin pany to which the ships, had been charter cul. As soon as they heard of this, the Chinese partners in the arm sent in protest to the Government concerning the manner in which the Allies were trying to interfere with an ordinary business arrangement. Up to the pic sent, however, the Government has taken no netion in the matter. The report is now that the charterers have expressed their willingness to sub-charter the ships to the Allice a double the price they are paying to the Chinese Government. THE TWO GOVERNMENT BANKS.

Civil Service.—Hon. Mr. C. Severn (Capt.), D. Goodall, B. W. Bradbury W. H. Edmonds, R. C, Witchell, E. Hamilton, D. Dixuni, R. E, O. Bird, J C. C. Fletcher, F. J. Ling, and P. T Lamble. Reserve, T. McCormack.

University A. B. Rumjahn (Capt.), R. A. Ponsonby Fane, K. Brayabay, G. E. Marley, F. A. Redmond, W. Gittins, G. Hall, J. M. Jack. J. D. Wright, Cheah Taun Lock and D. K. Samy.

HONG KONG CÁC TRA The following will represent, the Club in this league match on their ground This deal was followed by Tsao Ju-lin teniorrow at 2.15 p.m.-T. E. Pearce entering into negotiations with a com- (Capt.), D. E. Dinnelly Capt. E. H.bination of three Japanese bankers for Gray, H. E. Hollands, P. Jacks, F. E. Joseland, R. Kennedy, M. M. Maas, heLent. Col. Morgan, Lieut. H. E. Murray

and F. Sutton.

Mr. Mattingly appeared for the cou stables, and Mr. Davidson appeared for

the watchman.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS ». NAVY,

The complainant, who stated that arrived only recently from Victoria, BC was a mute to Kongmoon rif Hongkong. On Friday at about 4 pm, he and two friends went to the Nam ini, by which The intended to leave the Colony. He was The Hongkong Defence Corps will incet stopped by three Chinese constables, who the Navy to-morrow in The United had has huggage examined. The first de-Servicey League on the Navy Ground Kick-off at 4.10 p.m. The Defence Corps fendant found a couple of big knives are putting out the following strong in one of the trunks and wanted to Grimmel, Stewart and Ralston; Wood; team-Rodgers; Stalker and McCubbin; arrest hún. At this moment the watch Chassels, Gerrard, McTavish and Railion, man came up and suggested to the com- Uniform, white shirts and blue shorts. jilainant that he should pay $10-to-the

constables, who would then overlook the

Jatter. He was at first unwilling, but. was eventually induced to part with 87 in Chinese 20-cent pieces. His knives were then returned to him, with the advice that they should be thrown into the sea. A little while later, a European detective came on the scene and the com- plainant reported the matter to him, with the result that all the defendants were arrested.

A COLLECTION OF VALUABLE

RELICS.

OFFERED FOR SALE BY A FORMER

IMPERIAL EUNUCH.

shipping in the Pacific by forward- ing Anterican supplies to Russia. Amic rica is to supply Japan with the steel for the shipbuilding programme.

The gist of the terms of the settlement is that iron, and to build within the next year Japan is to get 350,000 tons of American

four of the largest Japanese shipbuilding and a half vessels of a 10,000-ton type at yards, these vessels to be offered for the States, and Fat Britain, the United France. Amorican steal- plate is not to be exported to Japan, but the embargo on shapes will be removed 250,000 tons necessary for the construction in regard to Japan so that she may, get 16 70 380, tant (deadweight) of shipping to be offered to the Allies, and tonemore for her own use. It seems that the price of the 350,000 tons of has been fixed at Y130 per tona price it is said, the U.. S. Government being the lowest possible in present circumstances. The price of the vessels to be built by Japan for transfer to the Allies has bon agreed upon at between regards the tonnaga necessary for the Y400 and Y450 ton deadweight. As transportation of railway materials from will be undertaken by the N.Y,K. Sura Francisco to Vladivostok, the service maru and Puskim-maru, and no other vessels will be requisitioned for the pur pose for the time being.

Arou

which ribed as the patriote price,

bas

per

loan of twenty million dollars for reorganizing the Bank of Communica tions. Although the negotiations were carried on with the greatest secrecy, they leaked out, and the transaction was very strongly criticised in the native Press. This, however, did not deter the Minister

tree to tree or lined the walks. The flags of the Allies were droped in most artistic, of Communications, He rushed the designs on the walls and over the che matter through as quickly as possible, traces of the pavilions, while hugs Red pledging the Bank and twenty-five thou-Cross Bags by day, and the design com- sand dollars' worth of Treasury bonds by night, were erected in the most pro- posed of red and white electric lamps as security. Negotiations, or at least minent places as an indication of the preliminary conversations, are procced-

object of the file. ing for a similar loan for the Bank of

China. The discovery of the negotiations

led to an immediate protest from the varicas Chambers of Commerce and from the merchants and business mea all over

A certain person named Chen, says the the country, with the result that the Peking Gazette, who was formerly a matter has been dropped, at least for the eunuch in the Mauchu Imperial Court,

is now offering a collection of valuable time being..

relics for sale. These antiquities were PROPOSED MILITARY LOAN.. obtained by the eunuch from the Imperial Court and were the favourite articles of

Every form of entertainment and amusement common to fairs and bazzare was in evidence, and many other methods

great cause were resorted to. One could not help imagining what a sheek it would of the Imperial Family who had sought be to the Emperors, Empresses and others solitude and peace in this park during the hot days of summer had they been suddenly awakened from their long sleep to find "Aunt Bally having wooden balls thrown at her, the Kaiser an a shooting the shute, and ministrels and target for eggs, corpulent gentlemen

clowns causing roars of laughter by their antics and jokes on the steps of the royal pavilion. The shades of the illus. to-night must have thought that the world had gone mad. for jollity and good hu mour held, sway everywhere. Beryone was out to enjoy himself, and, as far as members of the Allied and Neutral Lega could be judged, sucoceded. All the

tions were present and entered thoroughly into the fun. The Chinese turned up in force, and many officials who were unable to come arough press of work showed their sympathy with the object of the jete by sending large contributions

for capturing the clusive dollar for the

The most importapt matter now under the former Tsing Emperors. The collec consideration is the loaning to China of Mr. Dyer Ball adjourned the case until pota, plates and other utensils all made for reorganizing the arsenals and equip-trious dead, if any of them were present

tion consists of tables, chairs, utensils, thirty million dollars by the Japanese Saturday morning

of copper of great antiquity. A foreigner

SERVICES ENTERTAIN- MENT FUND.

Tho following additional subscripti to the above fund were received by Treasurer on 31st October and are grate fully acknowledged : –

Brought forward.

G. Piercy

J. V. Grebam

B. J. Chinchen D. K. Blair.....

C. D. W

$2,409.60

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

I. E. Sedgwick

5.00

10:00

D. M. Ross

10:00

E. Davidson

5.00

Sir W. Rees-Dari Sept.

and Oct.

10.00 10.00 3.00

P. P. Wodehouse

T

Carried forward

$2,482.50

*Monthly subscription.

T. ROBINSON

(General Secretary). (Naval Secretary),

F. G. B. HASTINGS, IN.

is understood to have offered a prios of ping the Chinese Army with a uniform $180,000 for the entire collection, but the deal has not yet been concluded. Some pattern gun and artillery. The Chinese, enterprising curio dealers in Shanghai it is said, have been told that if they are organising a syndicate and raising with to send an Army to Europe the only Eands for the purchase of this valuable set, and it is believed that the collection weapon suitable for them to use is one will probably fall into the hands of the of Japanese make. If the Chinese should Shanghai dealers,

In addition of this the owner has an Army to Europe the Japanese another valuable relic known as Chuan rifle would be of no more use to them Chi. It is a complicated mechanical in thun was the Springfield rifle to the strument made of jade ur other valuable stone invented by Emperor Yeo about Americans owing to the difficulty of 3,000 year B. C. to calculate the movement obtaining the special ammunition necos of the heavenly bodies and thereby separ

ate the year into seasons and solar sary for it.

periods. A description of the mechani.

cal work appears in the first chapter of the Book of History, one of the five

"OUR-DAY” FETE,

The garden féle held in the Central

Classics The present one is believed to Park in aid of the British Red Cross have been handed down from the time was opened this afternoon in glorious of Emperoran (about 5,000 years ago) weather. These historic grounds with Only 29,000 is the price for this valuable relick the perfect as their contury-old trees, highly decorated Unless the authorities pay some atten: pavilions, and beautiful walks were an tion to this matter many valuablé refics

of great antiquity which have fallen inte ideal place for such a gathering, the only the hands of the adventurous curio chjection / being that they were so dealers will soon be lost to the nation xtensive that the various places of If this traffic is not restricted by order

thai the val

of the Government, this country will soon entertainment were too far apart and

are of invaluable help to the archeological and fairy lanterns were strung from be stripped of its valuable relies which difficult to und. Miles of flags, bunting, stedents in the study of ancient civilisa

(Continued at foot of next column.);

C. L COOPER-HUNT, C.F.

(Military Bec. and Treasurer), tion.

The stalls show, and entertainments were conducted by ladies and gentlemen of all nationalities. The fact that 16. was supposed to be an All-British day made no difference; the money obtained was to be used for the Red Cross, and overy- one felt it his or her duty to do as much es possibile to contribute to the relief of

those who are suffering through fighting, for the cause of freedom on the varicus battlefronts Althugh it is now mid- night, the fête is still in full swing, and it is not anticipated that it will be over until the ama wee hours of the more- It is, therefore, impossible to learn how much the Red Cross Bociety will benefit by the file, but it is estimated that the proceeds will amount to many thousands of dollars. That it was a success there

fully decervo the praise and congratula

is an doubt, and the committee and those who worked so hard in arranging it

tions which were showered on them.

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