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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER öre, 1017.

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HEATHER DAY.

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OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS.

Fri. and Bit. 9th and 10th Nov

2.15 p.m.-Auction of Very Valuable House

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HONGKONG · METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER

Hongkong Observatory, November s'h

306

„Provioni On Data On Dati

Day at 2pm. § am.

at

p.m

Baromater Tamperstars Bumidity

29.99

63

30 01

68

75

69

63

Wind Direction... WEW

North

Fast

Weather Rain

Force

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Highett open-air Tamperature on 4th "81" Lowest open-air Temperature on 5th: 68

HONGKONG TIDE TABLE,

LOW WATEL

From 6th to 12th November

HIER WATER,

Hrong

Mean

Time

h

DMont

Haight

Ikong

Mesu

Timp

Height

6 0.16 68m 8.569 3

No later high or so water Wed. 7m 143 44 m2 9°57 26

No infer, high or low-" water Thart 6 33 50m 19 482:7

hold Furniture at No. 23, Lyndhurst Batur. 10

55 11

648 67

0.4608014

Farrace, by Messrs. Hughes & Hough

Saturday, 10th Nov,

· 11

· 6.46

9.15 pm-The Court Carle at the Theatre

Royal.

12

7 15 -7.31

Tuesday, 13th Nov

- 3 p.m.—Auction of Crown Land at Fablic

Works Dept.

28

0 410 45 a 29 6.4m 141

11830

PEKING NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT-]

PEKING, October 25th.

JAPAN AND CHINA,

Japan's demands upon China form the only topic of discussion at the time of writing The Japanese have demanded that they shall, in tutte idly China with arma and ammunition, be given control of an arsenal in China, be placed in charge of the reorganization of the Chinese Army, and, lastly, be handed over the vast iron area' juki south of Nanking. The Japanese demands, as at present divulged, cover three out of the Fifth Group of the Twenty-one Demands" presented to the Chinese Government in 1915,

With reference to the army monopoly, it has been pointed out to the Chinese authorities that to grant them would be

a breach of the arrangement arrived at between Wellington Koo, the Chinese Minister to Washington, and Mr. Lan sing, the U.S. Secretary of State, cover ing the supply of arms and ammunition to China by foreiga Powers.

The arms monopoly, however, is no thing in comparison to the demand for the Nanking iron arca. Not only would this encroach upon Great Britain's privileges in the Yangtze Valley, but it would place in the hands of the Japanese practically the whole of China's fren deposits for all time. At the present moment Japan controls about one half of China's iron deposits, and has in ber hands every iron mine and works using modern machinery and conducted *on Western lines. It is estimated that i China's undeveloped iron amounts to 127,000,000. tom. Japan, in her initial de- mands, required China to hand over to her 100,0,0,000 tons, which would leave China only about 27,000,000 tons for future vail- way and industrial development, The Chiness agreed to supply the Japaness with the amount of iron demanded, but would not give specific mining concea sions; they wished to make it a commer cial transaction pure and simple. This offer took the Japanese by surprise, for they thought that the Chinese would Beck to compromise by offering a concrete pre position in the form of a concession covering a smaller amount of are. They knew that it would take them a hundred years to get a hundred million tons of iron out of China and that there was a pessibility of many things happening in the met alime. They therefore substituted a request that the iron mine area to the south of Nanking should be handed over 'to them. They based their demand no sp illegal contract which had been entered into by the Mitsui Company, of Shang- hai, and a Chinese company formed by Liang Shib-yi, Chow Tai-chi, Chau-Hu, and others, to whom they lent a million dollars. Now this company had only prospooting rights and was not in a position to mortgage the output, The money was long by the Japanese at a time when the Yuan Shih-kai regime was nearing its end and after every other foreign financial house had refused to accommodate China. The contract was a private one in every respect; it was not authorized by the Government and has

CANTON NEWS.

(BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NGOI BÁN PO]

CANTON, November bih. GENERAL LUNG'S NEUTRALITY.

General Lung Chai kwong has an nounced that he will neither join the south west for the Pobing Government

He has also stated that he will refuse the appointment of the Tucbanship of Kwangsi.”

SWATOW AFFAIRS.

It is reported that over 2,000 Northern troops have recently arrived at Swatow, and the attack upon Canton will soon be started.

CANTON LEADERS' DEMAND,

The Canton leaders have jointly sent ti legrams to General Luk Wing-ting ask ing for the transfor of Chan Ping-kwan, the Tuchun. Luk, however, has declined

their request, and ordered them not to raise trouble, It is reported that the leaders have sent a letter to the Tuchutt requesting him to leave Canton, and a

SINGAPORE'S NEW DOCK.

A PROGRESSIVE POLICY.

At Tanjong Pagar, Singapore, on October 25th, in commemoration of the completion of the dock and wharf exten- sion works, 1.E.' the" Làovernor (Sir Arthur Young, G.CM.G.) named the new wet dock. The name given was the Empire Dock.

Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C.M.G., Chair man of the Harbour Board, stated that the length of the new quayage was within a few feet of two aites. There were 7,804 feet of quay having over 30 fect of water alongside at L.W.U.S.T. as compared with 895 feet of over 30 feet in depth: before the commencement of the work, There were now 21 acres of floor area in the godowns, and a coal storage capacity of 200,000 zons. The excavation had re- claimed 150 acres of swamp land which would go far to wipe out the cost of the dock. The cost of the work comprised under the original tender was $10,414,375, to which must be added 2,471,500 for work carried out by the Board depart mentally in the shape of gudowns, etc., making a total of $18,880,225, excluding the king's Dock, etc. The total capital to-day was just under $5,000,000 a big jump in eleven years from 83,700,000.

HE. the Governor said the new dock was one of the tour large works which

ment of Singapore Harbour since 1900, when the Government bought op the Tanjong Pagar Duck Company. The other three large works were the mole, quay and reclamation in the roads, the reconstruction of the Tanjong Pagar wharves and the construction of the large dry dock called the King's Duck,

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

STEALING CỦAL. FROM A SHIP. Two coolies were charged with stealing coal from a Japanese ship at Wanchai.

It was stated that the ship's watchman saw a sampan containing the defendant feave the ship's side loaded with coal. He ordered them to stop, but they re- used so he drew his revolver and threatened to fire on them if they refused. They then stopped.

After hearing further evidence, Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced, the defendants to two months hard labour cach.

POLICE RESERVIST ARRESTS

PICKPOCKET..

A Chinese was charged with the larceny of 850 from the person of another Chinese at Des Vaux Road Central on Saturday afternoon.

It was stated that a member of the Police Reserve saw the defendant put his hand into the pucket of the complainant's

him.

time-limit has been given for his rents had Been'e "ried out for the improve coal and take out the nosey, and arrested

The Tuchun, Chan Pingkwan, went to visit Commander Li Lich-kwan yesterday. Li was requested to order the Yunnan troops in the Province to obey the Tachun's order to attack Swatow.

FAR EASTERN MEN AND

THE WAR.

Major Maurice Henson Wilkinson, M.C., Royal Engineers, killed in action, was engaged in important mining work in China at the outbreak of war, but re- turned home, and obiained a commission | in t

the South Wales Borderers, afterwards transferring to the Royal Engineers He went to the front in June, 1915, had been He was killed on wounded and gassed. July 31st.

Captain Dunstan M. Fuller, M. C.; Royal Fusiliera, killed on August 10th, was the cn of Captain E. Fuller and Mra. Fuller, of Shanghai. Born on November 24th, 195, at Shanghai, he way educated first at Trinity Cathedral School, Shanghai, then for 24 years it The School in Tsingtau, and finally at Saereham Grammar School, Sussex. On leaving school, he started on an appron

ship to engineering with Messrs. Joseph Westwood & Sons, of Napier Yard, Millwall, but he threw up, that position and secured 4 commission through the O.T.C. He won the Military Cross for rescuing one of the men hy digging him free from the mnd with his hands only, being under barrage and sniping fire for three hours while doing 50. He fell while leading a company into action.

PIG-IRON IN JAPAN.

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

ORDERS FOR INFANTRY BATTALION BY MAJOE 8. A. MORGAN.

44B" COMPANY. PARADES.

-5,15 p.m. · No. 8 Platoon, at Kowbon Tuesday, 6th inst.:

Docks. Musketry instruction. Drees Drill order with pouches. Hongkong residents proceed by launch from Statue Wharf at 4,30 P.BL.

Thursday, 8th inst.:-

5.15 p.m. No. 7 Platoon (except Taikoo Section), at Scandal Point Musketry instruction (firing from a trench). Dress: Drili order with pouches.

Friday, 9th instant

5.15 p.m. Nos Platoon, at Kowloon

Docks: Musketry instruction Dress: Drill order with pouches." Hongkong residents proceed by launch from Status Wharf at 4.30

p.m.

RECRUITS' DRILLS.

Members of Taikoo Section will parade at Taikoo Dock at 5.15 p.m. or Mondays and Fridays.

The Chugai Shogyo says there are in Japan, six leading foundries where pig on is turned out in large quantities. Thuse are the Yawata Steel Foundry in Kyushu, the Kamaisha Tetsuyama Kabu- shiki Kaisha, the Hokkaido Seltelat All

Seitetsu Kaisha and the

the Kariki Tetsayang the Penchify Manchuria

never been recognized by it. The Premier, Kabushitisha, the Bennio

Tuan Chi-jul, has repeatedly assured the diplomats that the contract would never be recognized as legal, and has given a-surances to members of the Diplomatic Corps that under, no consideration would any of China's umpledged iron mines be allowed to fall into the hands of foreign era, but would be retained by the Chinese for the development of their own indus- tries. When talking to one of the foreign Ministers two days ago, the Fremier expressed himself as being convinced that it was not to China's interest to part with this mine area, but that this demand was the least serious of a series of demands which the Japanese were making, and for that reason he was afraid that China would have to concede it. The Vice- Minister of War and Teso Ju-lin, the Minister of Communications, are support- ing the Japanese in their demands. The President, however, has not expressed an cpinion one way or the other,

THE POSITION IN THE SOUTH,

Kabrishiki

Steel Foundry in South Yawata Steel Foundry is now enlarging its premises, and from 1881 will be able to manufacture 400,000 tons of pig-iron each year. The Kawaishi Tetsuyama increase its output from 100,000 to 140,000 Kabushiki Kaisha will from next year. tons, and in 1919 the output will reach 180,000 tons. Kaisha will from 1919 add to its present output: 40,000 tons. The

of outpat the Penchifu Steel Foundry will from 1819 amount to 220,000 tons. The following table shows the output of the six iron foundries in 1914 and the estimates for 1017; ~

Fawata Kamaish. Hokkaido Perchifu Sennin Kuriki

The Hokkaido Seitetsu

1014. 1917 Tens. Tona. 221,076 380,000 41,900 100,000 24,923

€8,000

2,660 1,950

50,000 3,500

3,100.

The position in the South and South- western provinces has altered very little since last I wrote. General Lu Yang-other. The Government issued a Mandate ting, from whom the Government can a few days ago reprimanding Tuchun obtain no definite answer concerning the Tang Chi-yao, of Yunnan, and the milk. policy be intends to adopt, appears to be tary officers who were responsible for the getting a little nervous since he has learn fighting in Szechwan, and threatening to ed that General Lung Chi-kwong has punish them severely if they do not with determined to support the Government, draw the Yunnan troops from Szechwan and is maasing his troops so as to threaten This trouble in Szechwan has been in the Kwangtung and Kwangsi forecs existence for nearly two years. The real Various reports which have reached here cause of the trouble was the attempt of from the south made it clear that s the Yunnanes to secure control of a large number of the Kwangtung troops, and a portion of the richest territory in Sze part of the force under the command of chwan for the purpose of improving the General Lu Yung-ting were marching to financial position of their own province. the assistance of the Hunan rebels The Yunnan has never been self-supporting, Government troops, however, have wellbut it has always been the province from established themselves in Hunan, after which various revolutionary movements having gained a number of minor vic have been started, the revolutionary tories over the rebels Reinforcements hodies selecting this province because of are daily arriving in Hunan to its remoteness from Peking and the dif- strengthen the Government's position ficulty of approaching it on account of there, and it is now believed that its barrier of mountains. The idea of the the attempt to start another revolu Yunnanese is that if they can only secure tion on a large scale has been nipped in control of a part of the wealth of Sze the bud. Yesterday General Lu Yung chwan province they will be able to be ting telegraphed to the Government that self-supporting and can start a revolu- he was in no way responsible for the tionary movement whenever it pleases action of a number of officers under his then to do so. The Szechwanese national command who had, showed inclinations to ly object to a large glice of their territory oppose the Government and support the being taken away from them. Both sides Hunan rebels. He explained that he was are about equally matched and that is the living quietly at his home, "nursing his reason why the struggle has been so pre- soro jeg."

longed. The Government hitherto has force to this province to support the not been in a position to send a large

Szechwance on account of troubles in other parts of the country. It is now stated that the Government intends to assert its authority and that troops are being gradually worked forward towards Szechwan and that it is intended to settle the question once and for all by military force:

THE DISPUTE BETWEEN BEECHWAN AND

FUNKAN..

The situation in Szechwan is still obscure. Fighting between the Yunnanesa and the Szechwanese hay occurred in several places, but accounts of the result vary to such an extent that it is impos sible to form an opinion one way or the (Camiinued at foot of next column.)

(Sd.) G. E, STEWART, Adjutant, H. K-Defence Corps. Hongkong, 8th November, 1917.

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

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ORDERS 18SUED BY MR F. C. JENKIN, D.S.P. (RESERVE),

WINTER UNIFORM. ranks requiring their Winter Uniform altered, etc., are ordered to attend (in either uniform or mafti) at Head- quarters Club at 5.45 p.. on Wed- nesday, November 7th, or Thursday, November 8th.

Winter uniform to be produced and worn for inspection by the C.S.P. A room

Equipment Officers will attend in uni

at the Club will be set aside for changing purpuses.

form on both dates.

Members who are on duty on both nights (ie, a parade on one night, and patrol on the other) may absent them selves from the parade only for the purpose of attending the above in spection of winter kit.

PARADES, CENTRAL, 5.30 PM. Tuesday, Nov. 6th-fos. 5- and

Platoons. Also No. 2 Section (at Water Police Station). Also Ambul ance Platoon at Tung Wah Hospital

at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7th No. 9 Platoon. Thursday, Nov. 8th-Nos. 7 and 8 and

Ambalanes Platoons, Friday, Nov. 9th-No. 1 Section and all

Recruits.

BAND AND ORCHESTRA

Tuesday, November 6th-Band. Wednesday, Nov. 7th-Clarionet Class. Friday, November 9th-Band,

TRANSFER.

The case was adjourned to Wednesday.

ILL TREATMENT OF A SERVANT

GIRL

A Chinese woman was charged with 311- treating a young servant girl.

It was stated that the defendant found the girl throwing the clothes over the verandah and forthwith seized her, tied her to a stool, and struck her several times with a bambco rod. As a result of this! ill-treatment, the girl had to be sent to the Government Civil Hospital.

Mr. J. R. Wood adjourned. the ense to Wednesday, fixing hail at $250.

OPIUM IN MILK TINS

A Chinese was charged with the illegal. possession of nineteen tacks of opium.

It was stated that the opium was fund concealed in five milk tins, which? : had been pierced for the purpose and then re-sealed. Questioned by the Police, defendant, who was arrested at the Kowloon-Canton railway station, told them the tins were given him, by a friend whom he met at a tea-house, but he wan unable to say where his friend ived.

The case was remanded to next Wednes- clay.

ALLEGED THEFTS FROM · THE

HONGKONG, CANTON AND

MACAO STEAMBOAT. CO.....

kong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co.,

Mr. J. Arnold, Secretary of the Hong-

charged a Chinese coxswain of the Shun La lighter with stealing, four lengths of: rope valued at $900, thre hatch covers valued at $240, two wooden blockg valued at 25, three chain slings valued at $75, cne chain valued at $5, and two ting of oil valued at 10, all the property of the Company. Another coxswain of the Was Lee lighter was also charged with receiv ing the articles.

Mr. Grist appeared for the defence. being fixed at $500 each,

The case, was remanded to Friday, bail

A TAILOR'S THEFT.

Madame Flint, costumière at No. 10, Des Voeux Road, charged a Chinese tailor with the theft of a piece of satin valued at 81..

on Sunday night the defendant was It was stated that at about 11 o'clock

was coming out of the shop by the back arrested by an Indian watei san as he gate with the stolen satin in his possen sion. Defendant was Madame Flint, and all the tailors in her an employé of establishment were ordered to return. whatever remnants there remained, of cloths given them to ent. The piece of would be great difficulty in obtaining any satin was of a good quality and there similar material. Defendant had only been in Madame Flint's cuployment for three days.

to one month's hard, labour,

Mr. Dyer Ball sentenced the defendant

SPORT

HOCKEY.

Ambulance Pc 223 Wong Ying to Defence Corps met at Headquarters on The Hockey players of the Hongkong Queen's College Division, St. John's Friday to discuss the prospects for the Ambulance Brigade...

By Order. THOUGH, A.S.P. Hongkong, 6th November, 1917,

coming season. Many of last year's play- (R).rs having left the Colony, the unaut

mous opinion of those present was that only one team could be run this year, instead of two as last year.

Ganner Brayshay, Captain of last

THE SCALE OF WAGES IN JAPAN, team, and Corp. Edmonds,

Investigations made by the Departent of Agriculture and Commerce show that the wages of workmen in Japan in 1914, the year in which war broke out, was 45 sen per day on an average. In 1915, it ad- vanced by four per cent, in 1918 by 11 per cent, and in 1917 by 16 per cent. Against this there has been a steady rise in the price of daily necessaries of from thirty to sixty per cent, or even more. The following table shows the average daily rate of wages in 1914 and this year ---

Tokyo Usika Kobe Yokohama Hokkaido Chiba Sendai Fekui

Hirvetins Tokushime Kyushu Aich Nagano Loochoos

1914. 1917. Sen. Ben.

52

60

49

54

40

60

40

8 = 8999 ~99299

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Vico Captain of last year's B tezon, were elected Captain and Vice-Captain, respec- tively, of this year's team. Pte Haskett, Secretary of B team and also General Secretary last year, declined ⠀⠀ further honours and is this year succeeded by Sanper Piercy.

The team will be entered in the United Services Hockey League, as be- fore, and, in the useantime, the new Hon. Secretary, whose address is c/o Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., will be pleased to arrange friendly games with local teams

BUTTOW.

FOOTBALL

R.E. v. MIDDLESEX REGIMENT.

This match in the First Division of the Hongkong League will be played to- (Wednesday) on the Club ground, Kick-off, 4.80 p.m. The Royal Engineers will be represented by Clarke Blumield and Le-Corp. Lucas; Cpl- Charters, Cpl. Emith, S.-Segt White Strange, Townsend, Gordon, Hertop and Le Corp. Pascall.