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PAKING, April coil

BARON SAKATANI'S ADVICE TO CHINA.

THE NEED OF CONSTRUCTIVE REFORM.

1918

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

ALLEGED KIDNAPPING.

"AN OLD WOMAN'S TALE.

An old Chinese woman

charged

with hawking eggs without a permit.

Defendans pleaded poverty, stating that she was a widow of 72 and had no son to support her. She had one daughter married, who was living in the country, but she was a bad daughter.

Mr. Dyer Ball discharged defendant with a caution.

DISOBEYING A BANISHMENT. ORDER

CORRESPONDENCE. VETER NS? ASSOCIATION.

{TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG

- DAILY PRESS,”

Six,With reference to the amounts. raised in this Colony for the above

in this Colony Association, a letter from Major Hag- gord reads as follows:

With reference to your kind contri- bution from Hongkong, eat some true ago, you will be pleased to know that we have now made arrangements for two beds in the existing building which, in the absence of any other subscription, we have dedicated on a brass plate as follows:

Dedicated to the memory of the Officers, N.COs and men from Hongkong who have fallen in the War!

“Of course, when we got the new build. inga thin will be extended to two singlo

An old Chinese man was charged with bedrooms, and we hope the fascription returning from banishment.

meets with your approval. If you should want any alteration we could, of course,

· procure": "a new brass plate. Yours faithfully,

HERBERT W. LOOKER.

A Chinesa was charged with kidnap- ping a little boy from the custody of his THE PREMIER'S TRIP

Baron Sakatani, who refused to become parents at No. 8, Tung Street. Political talk this week has the China's Gnancial adviser without execu- M A M Preston" applied for a Premier's trip as its theme. This does tive powers, left Peking for Hankow on remand, and this was granted by Mr. 3 not mean that the Japanese Chinese April 25th, in order to make a tour. Wood, who fixed the case for Thurs negotiations are forgotten. Far from it through the southern provinces. Before day, at 10 am But nothing new has transpired regard- his departure, he informed a representa. ing the latter, while Tuan Chi-jui's tive of n Peking paper of his impressions. wovements are full of daily interest and of the capital, in

in the following words: pregnant with innumerable possibilities............ I notice that immense progress has for peace or war. Ostensibly, the Pre-beeen made in the appearance of roads, mier's journey from the capital to that is, in comparison with what I heard Hankow was undertaken in order to to be the case in formor years. Improved encourage the generals and the troops waterworks and drain systems have been fighting the rebels in Hunan, but it may introduced. If further effort is made on these lines. Peking will soon become be prosunted that the differences of

worthy of being the capital of this great opinion which had become increasingly

Republie The capital is the brain of noticeable amongst the leaders of the

a country. It is not only looked up to Northern military faction supplied an-

by the whole home country, but it also other very good reason Reports received in Peking during the week would indias certain effect upon the feelings of foreigners. Tus the honour and cate that Tuan has met with some success;

prestige of a country is somewhat dopen- He has encouraged and cympathised with dent upon the appearance of its capital. the troops, and he seems to have reached The palaces, the parks, the Temple of an understanding with Generals Too and Heaven, the city-wall and other strie- Chang, but, instead of returning direct tures of this description are, I believe, to Peking as planned, he proceeded to monumental evidence of the greatness of Kinklang, where he had an interview China's civilization The Chinese citi with General Cheng Kuang-yuan, and zens should show their respect to this subsequently visited the Kiangsu Tuchun, ancleat architecture by ensuring its per- Li Shun, whose former independent quanent preservation without delay"

Baron Sakatani also spoke feelingly inclinations are not forgotten. Appar ently, it is the intention of the Premier, and gratefully of the cordiality and to remove all differences in the party genuine friendliness with which he had and make certain of the support of the been welcomed by the officials as well as men necessary for the maintenance of his by other classes of Chinese. He said the Cabinet and the execution of his policy sincere regards would form the best

foundation upon which to base.

The prosecution allege that the defend a. peaceful At this stage it would be unwise to offer and glorious alliance between China and ant and another man obtained the goods any comment, and hazardous to make Japanese und pawned them. Sergt. Cockle nr- any prophesy.

What I cannot but view with regret rested the defendant on Saturday, a£ 81, wait and We must

is the incessant interneeins war, the un-Connaught load Central stable political government, the non AT Lyer Ball reinanded the case till promulgation of a permanent constitu tion, the imperfection in the systems of Thursday at 9.10 p.m., fixing huil at

$13,000. communications, the lack of development in educational, industrial and commer ging activities, the balance of the national budget on the wrong side, too numerous foreign loans, the unhealthy condition f the banking system, the depreciation in the value of bank-notes, the chaotic state of the currency system, and the need of reform in the collection of land and other taxes."!

see.

THE JAPANESC. NEGOTIATIONS,

The volume of newspaper common and protest on the subject of the Japanese negotiations increases Public suspicion cannot be lulled by official dimenti ve Japanese statement. Frankly, the people fear the worst, that is those who take an interest in public affairs, but truth compels us to realise that the mass of indifference is overwhelming, while foreign opinion is inclining to the view that if the Japanese cum introduce a mensura of efficiency into the admiris tration of this great country it would be short-sighted to oppose them and selfish to urge them not to take occasion by the band.

Defendant had been banished on two occasions-first, for two years; and second, for ten years. He had previous convictions against him for theft,

Mr. J. R. Wood sentenced defendant to twelve months' hard labour.

A HEAVY BAIL.

A Chinese was charged with conspiring with another Chinese to obtain even Chinese curios, valued at 88,530, and a diamond ring valued at $1,350.

Mr H Gardiner appeared for the Prosecution, and Mr. E. Davidson for the defence.

ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL.

A Chinese youth, studying English in Morrison English School, was charged with stealing two bicycles.

inspector Bim stated that one bicycle was stolen at Yaummati, but subsequently recovered. Defendant went to a bicycle always easy to achieve any destructive it Later in the afternoon he attempted Baron Bakstani then said that it was shop and hired a machine, paying $1 for

work, but it would require all our energy to sell it, and was arrested. and perseverance to reach success in con- Defendant stated that he attempted to atructive matters. Therefore, he earnest sell the bicycle with the intention of die aly buped that all Chinese, patriotic at charging his debt to the owner of the heart, would bury their little differences | bicycle which was stolen at Yaumati. and unite together to attain the one great object. He quoted several appropriate to a month's hard labour.

Mr. JR. Wood sentenced defendant eayings of the great Confucious to show how important it is for a people to be truthful in words and honest in conduct, without which nothing can be succesfully done.

· No new development has been report- ed. The exchange of communications is proceeding-perhaps not speedily, but still with no apparent possibility of a contretemps.

Baron Sakatani, whose visit to Peking may or may not be associated with the

SPORT.

GOLF

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES.

Two Chinese were charged with obtain ing goods by false pretences.

1, Drs. Veux Central, 6th May, 1918.

JAVANESE CHARGED

MURDER.

WITH'

MAN STABBED SIX TIMES:

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day, before Mr. Dyer Ball, a Javanese was charged, on remand, with the murder of another Javanese, at Wanchai, on April 18th

Both the prisoner and the descased were shipmates and, having been dis- charged from a Dutch ship, lived in adjacent boarding houses at. Wanchai.

Dr. McFarlane, the Government. Bacteriologist, said he examined a dag- ger, a pair of trousers and a jacket which bore traces of human blood.

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Alle, an intimate friend of the pri soner and deceased, who was an oye- witness of the murder, deposed that on the morning of the occurrence he was

Street. Suddenly he heard voices raised sleeping in his bunk at 110, Bernardin

in quarrel on the bottom floor of the boarding house, and went down enquire into the cause. He saw prisonee assaulting, deceased. Another man was. standing close by. Witness, attempted to separate the combatants, and was, in, turn, assaulted by prisoner. The men had evidently been gambling, and, from

did not wish to play any more: what he heard, it appeared that deceased.

This

was resented by prisoner, who thereupon. committed an assault. A regular com-

Mr. E. J. Grist, who appeared for the prosecution, stated that the men were connected with a shop in Jervoise Street; which had entered into a number of con- tracts to buy cotton yurn for cash on delivery. The men secured the contents motion ensued. Other men came in, and in the absence of the master and repre- prisoner attempted to run amok. The sented to the contractor that they had deceased pushed prisoner out of the already re-sold the yarn and would return

CAPTAIN'S CUP FOR LADIES."

The Captain's Cup Competition will negotiations, has left for the Bouth to be played by the ladies' section of the with the money immediately. When they house; and shut the door. At 4 p.m., investigate conditions and complete his Royal Hongkong Golf Club from the 2nd cbtained the yarn, they disposed of it for thinking that the trouble had ended, Monday Ull the following Saturday 50,000, divided the money between them, deceased, accompanied by wituess and (inclusive) of each month during the and went into hiding..

Mr. Dyor Ball remanded the case for another Javanese, went to town and a week, fixing bail at $2,000.

bought gold ring They had just

gold passed No. 2, Police Station, at Wan- UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF

chai, when witness, who was walking in front of deceased, heard a loud thud

survey.

THE MILITARY SITUATION.

Thore has been no slackening in the prosecution of the campaign against the revels. True, Lung Chi-kwong is not in

summer.

a position to report victories, but it is include the incorporation of the bandit Chinese was charged with being in behind him. Turning round, he saw

liberation was secured have not yet been learned, but it is understood that they AMMUNITION. leaders in the Chinese Army. Is it any unlawful possession of a Colt's automatic wonder the Chinese Army, recruited in pistal and 300 rounds of ammunition prisoner stab the deceased twice, once in the back of the right shoulder, and a Inspector Gordon said defendant arrived from Vancouver on Sunday. The second hand, Prisoner then

time in the Folico found the arms concealed in, a false bottomed box belonging to defend called after him" You bave killed him.'é ran to his boarding-house. Witness

without a permit. [1281

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confidently expected that succour will reach him in time. The pressure on Kyangtung from Fukien and Kiangai may automatically relieve him, while the continued advance of the Government forces in Hunan, bringing the Northern

ocension on

such manich brigand chiefs have been induced to abandon their unlawful pursuits for a lawful occupation bas become a danger to the country? The two American lady missionaries captured in Shantung were rescued by soldiers.

to end the general lawlessness which pre- vails throughout the provinces 11 The Chinese cannot do it themselves others will have to interfere China's position is ridiculous, nay humiliating. Think of

aat.

Defendant stated that he was a lumber. Witness ran to No. 2 Felice Station,

soldiers nearer to rebel territory, cannotIt is indeed time that something was duno man in Vancouver, and whilst there be and informed Inspector Sim of the

but exercise comp effect on the Southern warriors. The capture of Hengshan and Hengyang on April 21st, after stubborn fighting marks substantial progress, and ought to hearten the Northern armies Meanwhile, all kinds of advice and sug gestions are addressed to men of both parties, but peace is apparently not yet in sight. The Premier bas declined to 800 the great Mr. Little

PREMIUM BONDS,

Entente nations, with whom China has joined in declaring war on Germany, baving to maintain warships in Chinese waters for the protection of their nationale, Obviously the first and most immediate assistance China can render to the Allies is to put her house in order. JOURNALISTIC

"The North China Star is the title of

That was about sixteen years ago, and

purchased the revolver for his protection occurrence. The body of the deceased, at that time there was no law requiring who was unconscious, was carried to the a permit for arms

For Police Station, and thence to the Gov Mr. 1. R. Wood fined defendant, andernment Civil Hospital in a motor car. ordered the ammunition to be confiscated.

Inspector Sum proceeded to the boarding- house, and arrested prisoner. In reply to a question as to where the dagger was, prisoner said. "I have thrown it into the ren" The dagger and the blood- stained clothing, were discovered, how-

HONGKONG POLICE HESERVE

ORDERS ISSUED BY ME, F. C. JENKIN, 0.8.E

a new daily paper to be published in All Tientsin under American auspices This luminary will be controlled by Dr. G. J. Fox, professor of political science, who

CHIEF AND STAFF INSPECTORS.

Chief and Staff Inspectors are re-ever, under prisoner's bunk. quested to call at this Office on Tues- day, May 7th at any time between the hours of 9.30-19.00, and 2.30 and

is not without journalistic experience, and his assistant will be G. E. Sokolsky, PARADES, who has just come to China from Petro grad, where he was assistant caitor of a British paper. The new enterprise will be launched in June, e

SOCIAL

Considerable interest was shown in the fourth prize drawing of the Hsin Hua Premium Bonds. These bonds should have been redeemed this year, but, the necessary funds not being available, it was agreed to continue the prize draw ing for another year, a procedure which

Peking has enjoyed more than usual met with no opposition. A large crowd entertainment this week. The Union Philharmonic gave a very successfdi witnessed the drawing on Thursday.concert in the Wagons Lits Hotel on which lasted all day, and excitement was Wednesday evening, the performance maintained in characteristic Chinese ranking as one of the best they have ever given. Last night another orchestral style. The first and fifth prizes went to concert took place in the YMCA Kweichow, the second to Honan, the third auditorium and was well attended.

Under the auspices of the Anglo Chinese to Peking, and the fourth to Kalgan.

Friendship Society, Captain Hawkins, of ME. KYLE SEEASED..

the Chinese Labour Corps, lectured on the excellent work done behind the lines in France by the Chinese. His address, which was illustrated with lantern slides, was greatly appreciated on both occa sions the first in the theatre of the British Legation and the second in the YMCA

After being held by brigands for nearly two months, Mr. Kyle was rolessed yes terday morning and expects to return to Peking The conditions under which bis (Continued at foor of meat Colums.)

Units will parades Central Station at 5.30 p.m. as detailed below. Uni- form, helmets and spikes. Men on police duty will not attend. GARY Tuesday, May 7th--No. 1 Platoon, under

own Commander. Wednesday, May 8th No. 2 Company,

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SEARCH SUPERVISORS,"

Dr. Woodman said that death was the result of wounds--of which there were six-inflicted with a dagger, b

Several witnesses corroborated the evidence of the principal witness.

Mr. Dyer Ball remanded the case till Thursday morning,

THE MISSES WOODS' ENTER TAINMENT.

Tonight will be the farewell of these talented entertainers, who will appear with Mrs. Harry Woods in their Society, entertainment, on the lines of American Commencing Thursday, May ath, Scarch Cabaret, at the Chamber of Commerco Supervisors will report on and off Room, City Hall, at 9.15. Anyone desir duty at the Import and Exporta ing to spend an evening full of real and Office shed, situated on the Praya on refined enjoyment should not miss this the east side of the Harbour Office opportunity. A large number of the and will report for duty five minutes Intest New York, successen will be given, before the time at which they are re- with the latest American dances....... Ticketa quired on the Wharves,

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