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HONGKONG MAGISTRACY. BROTHER KILLED IN BATTLE.

A Chinese youth was charged with at- tempting to commit suicide by hanging himself with a rope, on Wednesday night. Inspector Sullivan stated that a Inkong saw defendant attempting to hang himself in a house at Connaught Road and arrested him

Defendant related a pathetic story of huving lost his only support. He said that he was a student in a college at Canton and was doing very well, when he beard of the death of his elder brother, who was on military service at Fukien. His brother was killed by the Cantonese troops Thus deprived of his only sup- port, he thought it best to come to Hong. kong and from here proceed to Shantung,

CANTON NEWS."

THE HONGKONG DAILY PEREN. FRIDAY,

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CANTON, January 10th.

THE ADMIRAL'S WARNING.

SPORT.

CRICKET

NAVY MIDDLESEX REGIMENT,

BOWLING ANALYSIS.

Chief Stoker Lea

Navy

Commander Gibson Signalman Hack Bergt Dennis

Owing to the recent trouble due to two gunboats firing on the city, Admiral Ching Pik-kwong has issued a warning to all the other ships of the 1st Squadron

Purnell that they are not to do anything without

Woodward his order. Martial law is again in force. and any person or vessel approaching the Fawthorpe, gunboats will be fired upon without Tebbutt........ notico.

KWANGI TROOPS AZNIVE

It is reported that General Luk Wing. ting, learning of the bombardment, has ordered the ex-Tuchun Chan Ping-kvan to send his troops to Canton. We learn

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HONGKONG C.O. ROYAL: ENGINEERS.

The following will represent the Hong

to-morrow (Saturday) at 2.15 p.m. kong C.C in the above League match T. E. Pearce (Captain), R. M. Austin,

JANUARY 11ra, 1918.

TORTURE OF PRISONERS. FORCED LABOUR IN BELGIUM:

A recent number of the Oficial Bulletin, which is published daily at Washington, contained the following information. soolred from a Russian prisoner-of-war. recently escaped through Belgium from the occupied portion of Northern

France

After 12 days of travel from his place of imprisonment he arrived at the electric fence near the Antwerp-Roosendaal line, and dug bis way out under the fence with a long knife on a stormy night when the sentries were under cover

INTIMATIONS

LANE CRAWFORD

(ESTABLISHED 1850)

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***GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPT.

He belonged to a labour battalion which worked at the rear of the firing line, dis. mantling manufacturing plants and rail- ways. There were other hattalions com- posed of Belgians, French, English, Italian, and Roumanians. The work of these battalions was directed by German

worked well themselves and were very hard on the prisoners. This year, and soldier In 1915 and 1914 the soldiera

especially Intery, they had sinckened very

Being tired of life, however, he wanted that one regiment arrived at Canton yes D. E. Donnelly, EW B. Evana, Capt. much in their efforts. Insufficient food.

to end it.

terday with four big guns and a number of machine-guns.

We are informed that when the gun-

Mr. J. R. Wood said that to attemptHE MAN WHO SAVED THE SITUATION, to commit suicide was an offence against the laws of the Colony, and offenders were liable to be sent to gaol. He would, hoals bombarded the city, the Tachun at once called General Luke's adviser, however, remand the defondant in the

General Nau Wing-kin, who had provi- Police custody, and order, that be be pro- duced before the Secretary for Chineseously come to Canton, to his yamen and Affairs in ouder that enquiries might be asked his advice as to how to deal with

.made.

OPIUM CHARGE NOT PROVED.

Two Chinese were charged, on remand, with being in unlawful passion of 1,785 thels of prepared opium other than Gov- ernment opium.

Mr. F. X. d'Almada appeared for the

defence.

An Indian ship guard stated that about three or four days ago whilst on night duty on the ss. Taksany he saw one of the defendants coming out of the kine-room towards, cabia belonging

ja to the captain, boy, carrying, two bags in his hands. Witness arrested him and found the bags contained illicit opium. Witne then called to two other watchmen, and together they went into the cabin and caught the other defendant in the act of hiding six bags under the bed.

One of the defendants stated that he was employed on another steamer. Ho went on board the s.s. Takang when she arrived in port to collect from the

the situation. General Nau strongly ad- vised the Tachun not to return. the fire and so the trouble ended. The public feel great respect for General Nar, who also mediated in the matter

within few hours.

THE TUCHUN'S MILITARY POWER.

The Tuchun, Mok Wing-son, has an- nounced that, in addition to those who have been sent to attack various places, there are over 60 regiments of Kaugai

Gray,

Lieut. Col., Morgas, Muriel, Lieut. H. E. Murray, F. Sutton, 1.8yme-Thomson and R. P. Thursfeld.

BILLIARDS,

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of bad quality had brought on a condi- tion of physical debility, and they were unable to work well. The prisoners allowance of bread was one lont of 21 pounds a day for four men. Turnip soup was the only other thing they got to eat Occasionally there was rucap in it from some injured horse that had been A labour battalion on the western front The first thro games of the re-play originally consisted of 2,000 men, but the in this tournament on Wednesday between Frocesses of starvation, accidents, expo- the sard and 88th Companies resulted in sure, unmerciful beatings, and death have reduced it to about 500 men and some a lead for the 88th Company of 71 points. times to much less. Those mon who thent. The best billiards was seen in the lasted the graveyard were either distributed behind the front, or were assigned to game, when Gr. Burns opposed Gr. among other battalions, sent to hospitals Ur J, Lord, who is valid commands. They were total Lord, & brother of to mact Sergt. Pitt at the V.RC. this paysical wrecks; some of them had uroken arms or legs and fingerless bands. evening. Burns quickly forged ahead, word, men with every injury and and it seemed probable that he would win deformity the human frame can endure and still hold life These are never sent by a large margin, but a well-played back to Germany to their original camps, die They are like men who stalk out of forty break by Lord almost brought the but are kept behind the front there to scoros level again. Burns made many

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province. No increase will be allowed as the number of troops is quite cnaugh to protect the province.. MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

The Tuchun has ordered two regiments to be stationed on the White Cloud HB, and two regiments to protect the ammuni- tion factory,

The Civil Governor, Li Yew-hon, has ordered the Defence Commander of Shui Hing to send troops to Young Chun dis trist to oppose General Lung's approach ing forces,

CAPTURED WITHOUT APPOSITION,

deeply sunken eyes. "

The informant was a sergeant, and re-

S3RD CO. R.G.Asisted to the end all German attempts to

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250 compel him to work. In the latter part

of November, for six days, he was made.

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to stand at attention in an open field from 6 am. till noon. After eating his sollp at noon ha and 30 other non-com- misioned officers were locked up in & wet celiar until morning. After the six days. they were told that three of the 30 of them would be picked out by lot and would be shot unless they consented to work. They were led out. In the party Because he was a kind as he was were three gentries, a German officer, and brave; because be restored my faded faith a doctor. The threat was repeated once in chivalry, because he saved me from morp. Some non-commissioned officera Lake Key weakened and consented to work; others the fear of myself; becaum be rerived it followed suit and signed a paper to the

[BY MILITIAMAN.]

other defendant. That night he did not It is considered auspicious that ung me the dear dying spirit of hero-wor effect that they volunteered to work. return ashore but slept in his friend's Kong was captured by General Lung's ship; becaus of these things, I must

troops without any opposition. It is hid

cabin. In the middle of the night he was roused by a noise outside the cabin, and, hastily dressing himself, he went out to that the Canton leader Ku Yat-wong

who was in charge of the place, fled with see what was the matter, During "bis absenco a man came into the room. Withis forces to Young Chun district when meas denied having ever seen the bags at

all.

Corroborative evidence was given by the

other defendant

Mr. J. R. Wood discharged the defend. ants.

WAR SAVINGS.

THE HONGKONG AND SOUTH

CHINA ASSOCIATION:

Members of the Hongkong and South Cbins War Savings Association have subscribed during the past month 280,875, in local currency, 828,794.24 in Straits currency, £177 199, d, in sterling, and A778.36 gold-all of which has been ia- vested in Straits Settlements War Loan 0 per cent.

All future subscriptions will, until further notice, be invested in War Loan

Investment Trust of Malaya at 6 per

cont

Members are reminded that this year— which, we trust,

is the

closing stage of the War will be certainly the most critical of all years financially, and it is hoped that the response to our appeal so suloudidly given during the first-

year of the Association's existence may be totally. eclipsed during 1918

are

The total amounts subscribed to date as follows:-In local currency, $1,088,835 in Straits currenay, 888,559.32; in sterling 1,673 2s. 6d; and in gold 31,11274/

A COLLEGE FOR SINGAPORE.

The establishment of a College în

Lung's troops landed at & place about 60 miles away. The commander of Lung's troops, hearing of this, at once entered the Yeung Kong city without opposition.

THE ONLY DEMAND;

We are informed that Dr. Wu Ting fang und Admiral Ching Pik-kwong who were asked to mediate for the South West Provinces, have jointly wired to the President stating that the re-convocation of the former Parliament is the only demand made by the South-West at pre- seat. If the Government really desires peace it should hasten to comply with this roquest. They added that if a mandate to re-convoke the former Parliament were issued in the morning an armisties would be carried out by the South-West the same evening.

REPORTS OF BANDITS' RISING

The magistrate of Tang Kun district has reported that over three thousand bandits are rising to support General

Lung

THE DEVIL'S MESSENGER.

The Devil called to his

satellite: I want that_man, said he, He's weary fighting for the right."

The imp Blew off in glee, And to the man he whispered low-

You are discouraged!? The man Paid "No."

*You are discouraged," the imp replied;

You've every cause for it.” The man's head dropped. "Oh, well," he

sighed,

"Ferhaps I am a bit.”

The imp few homeward on the wind.

"He's yours," he said, and the Devil

grinned.

The imp returned to Earth once more,

To another victim flow, Whose fate was thin and sued with war,

And he started the game anew. --

Bingapore by the American Mission “You are discouraged he launched his

SCOPE in a fair way to becoming an accomplished feet.

COT

shot-g Recent

But the man just smiled and said *** I'm not.* respondence between the Rev. J. You are! The odds come fast and

thick" Nagle and Mrs. Mancaach Meyer elicits

Said the man That suits me all

1. the interesting facts that one gentleman

"But you are!". Then came an order, has initiated the subscription campaign with $100,000 and another has follower Clear out! Go back to hell 1 him with $50,000, while a third has gen- The imp obeyed. No Lack," sighed he

That stubborn fellow discouraged erously given 20 acres of choice Jand

JESSIE POPE for college purposes at Keppel Harbour.

write of him and pay him humble tribute, He was my Commanding Officer on the Sommo I met him in a front line trench at 9 am on the 3rd of July. I was one of a party of reinforcements subalterns all. He was sitting on a muddy ration-box trying, in the din, to give orders to an officer whose head, kept Tolling forward, whose eyes would not keep open. And they two were the only officers left; for the day before the costly. second-had accounted for the remainder in wounds and death. The calm" in that sector was distinctly relative. A hundred yards to our right our men were counter-bombing the Boche and the smashed-in parados were letting in snip ers bullets at a fearsome rate; and it looked as if anything might happen when our party, twelve hours overdue, reported itself. But in all that grim and dreary setting my 0.0. found the words where with to thank us for coming; and he set expression of encouragement. Wherefore us to our allotted tasks with the cheeriest be was kind.

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rous

The day before had been an expensive one. Three times the battalion had gone over the top, the colonel always with them. In the deadliest of the three overs " he stood for minutes exposed on the parapet, belping bantam warriors over the bage, until, seeing that they dropped in his arms, shot, in spite of his sid, helped no more and went across almost alone. Wherefore he was chival katted And when, after an all-too-short respite in a shell-torn bisouse, the battalion went forward again, my colonel found the time and the grace to walk down the column and throw a look of hope and good cheer to every officer and man fu his depleted force, And one of those officers a subaltern, ravaged with the fever of rheumatism could have fallen out, and in his inmost soul aried "Kamerad," but that he caught that look the Stick-it-old-chap!" look in the colonel's eyes. So, sticking" it, he was spared the after-torture, of eelf-reproach. Wherefore, my colonel saved me from the fear of myself

LE HANGING BY THE WAISTS, The informant and 10 others persisted in their refusal and begged the officer to have them shot. They were led to one side, their arms were twisted behind their Bucks their wrists were tied with a rope, and hacked against it; wooden blocks and they were then led each to & post were brought on which they were made to stand while their hands were tied to the post as high as possible. The blocks were then kicked out from under them and they were left suspended by their wrists with their feet off the ground,

They remained thus auspended for two hours, d'hy next day the process wAE repeated, and one man broke down and consented to work Hanging of the re- mainder antinued, and was followed by beatings with rifle butts. Then followed four more hours of hanging, when con- sciousness left them. They were carried into the cellar and were thrown on wet stones. The men weakened and "volan- toured to work. The informant still held out. Altogether he hung 12 hours on that post,

to work along with others. He was given He was finally liberated and was sent shovel, and threw it away. This went on for five days, after which he was sent to another barracks and was left alone, as he only created distraction from the work. The cook there enlisted, his sor vices and he worked in the kitchen, He stated that there were 10 other non-com- missioned officers who similarly resisted all German efforts to compel there to work.

On July 1st last a party of 30 men, five of whom were sergeants, came to his battalion. Twenty of them consented to work, others refused They were made to stand immovable from 5 am to noon, when toup was given them and then the This standing continued until 10 p.m. continued for night days. The command- ant told them they would stand until they were dead unless they consented to work. The men's legs became so swollen that they could neither stand or move and they were removed somewhere. W

In 1916 there was much torture prac tired, according to the informant, though lately, he said, hanging has been stopped by orders. In January and February last he and other non-commissioned officers In every trench and bivouse-in action were made to stand against a wall on and in rest I watched him for the sheer rainy days from 6 am to 6 pm, with joy of looking at him. He was tall, clean, one four's intermission for soup, Punish- limbed blue-eyed firm-featured, and ments of this nature, had food, and forced bronzed with the suns of India and Africa work extended over long hours reduced seventy-four inches of perfect soldiery. the labour battalions rapidly. His bat- He wore the South Africa ribands, so he talion, originally 2,000, men must have been nearly forty but the dwindled in November, 1916, to do men- ideals of boyhood shone in his eyes, un In March and April of the present year tarnished as his military repute. Yet, only 35 men are left who could still do bis gayest moments one could see the sense work. He personally know some 50 men of suffering and understanding within who died in the battalion while he was him. He looked a hero, and my mind with it. was ever filled with a fierce desire to bo in all things like him. Wherefore, he

hero worshipper. anade of me, who am nearly as old as he,

Prussian ingenuity, spurred on by the war's necessities, has already devised a number of substitutes for a genuine and tasting peace.

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