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$1,028.66

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Mr Li Yiu Hon

Mesra, Moller & Co.

Mrs Segain Strahan

Anonymous

Mesars. Shewan, Tomes & Co.

Mr. D. W. Tratraan

900:00

100.00

900.00

$100.00 100.00

30.00

Mrs. and Misa Kathleen A.

Ormiston

Mrs S. T. Williamson

Mr. Eldon Potter......

Messy, Currimbhay & Cừ, Ltd.

Ir. R. A. Gubbay

Bir. E. Howard

Mr. T, F. Hough

Mr. N. T. Brown

Mr. 4 B. Avasin

Mr. F. Radamille.....

Mr. Wong

Kama Fuk

Mr. Lan Tax Ping

MTA. Hallifax. Mr. H. F. Campbell

Mr. M. P. Talati

Mr. M. H. E. Elias

Meters Ravamaliy & Co.

Mr. and

Lossins

Bev. Wilfred Scholes

Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe

ED. R.

Anonymous

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Miss Madge Crapneil

Messrs. Hogg, Karanjia & Co..

Messrs, Gilman & Co..

General Li Ka Pan

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TEH BONGKUNG DAILY FRI

HONGKONG CRIMINAL

SESSIONS.

(BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE CHILY JUSTÝCH, SIR WILLIAM BERA DAVIES, KC)

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER FOR FOUR CENTS. Young Kit was indicted for the man- isughter of Chinese in named Choi leh, at No. 3, MacGregor Street, Hong 50.00 kong, on September 10th. A further charge

50.00 60,00

50.00

CORRESPONDENCE

THE HOUSING QUESTION.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKON

DAILY FRESS.

BIB-I see that you have opened you columns to correspondence on the Hermet Problem, which is of such vital interest to the health and general well-being of the Colony. It is of the utmost import ance that vastly increased accommodatida

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 1918.

SWATOW NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN, CORRESPONDENT.]

Swarow, October 13th.

THE MEMORY

RT OF CONFECIES.

Recently the day sacred to the memory of Confucins was observed. It is prob- ably known to most people living int China that the observation of this day was the special prerogative of the Emperor. Is it not somewhat strange that this once royal duty should now voluntarily dėvolva the Chinese schools! Did not the Republic set out}| with the firm determination to wipe everything imperialistic off the slate ? This kind of observance is nothing if it he not imposing. The regal parapharnalia is needed to uphold it, and this is beyond

of criminal assault was added at the be provided for the Chinese population 30.00 request of the Attorney-General' But my object in writing to you ia la 50.00 The following jury was empanelled:suggest that the ideal which ought to be 50.00 Messrs. A. Ritchie, B. J. de H. Moore, kept in view is that the Peak is the place 30.00 A. Drausfield, W. Morley, B. E. Fiskder, where houses for all Europeans ought to 95.00 J. Macarmack, and P. W. R. Ramsay, be provided. The air on the Peak la ad The Attorney-General said the prisonermittedly better for Europeans that has 25.00 and the decrased were coal-coolies, sharon the lower levels and the Gover 25.00ing, with others, the first floor of a Hat ought to provide such facility of com 20.00 Jon MacGregor Street. "On the morning munication with the Peak that it would institution. The observance has been

25.00 9:5.00

15.00 in question the prisoner, deceased, and be posible for all Europeans to live there 13.00 another lad were playing cards, when

15.00

10.00 the prisoner asked the deceased to return 10.00

the 10.00 sum of 4 cents lent to him previously. 10.00 The deceased replied that he would return -10.00

the money at 8.30a.m., when the master 10.00

returned, and the prisoner threatened to $5,248.68 strike him if he did not do ao There was a quarrel over it, and the prisoner slapped the deceased on the face several times 500.00 Fearing further assault, the deceased rari 200.00 away but the prisoner caught him at the 100.00 top of the stairs, and, seizing him by the 100.00 neck, pushed him down the stairs. The 100.00 deceased rolled down head first and never got up. His skull was fractured and his 25.00 spleen ruptured. He died half-an-hour 95.00 so later in the hospital from the in-

jaries he had received.

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The Rt. Rev. Bishop Pozzoni ....

Mr. Carsum Ahmed

Mr. M. L. A. Mohideen

$5.00 95.24 25.50

Mr. Noor Din

Mr T. Motabhoy........

Mr. A E. Wood ........

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tutcher

Mr. G. M. Harston .........

Mr. and Mrs. C..H. Kew

N.C.Os, and Men 40th Co. RE Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Curreem .... Mrs. K. D. Alistry

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Mr. Sirdar Khao

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Mr. 8. A. Bax

Mr. Nanigk,

Mr. Karamet

Total

15:00 20.00

15.00

10.00

The Attorney General, continuing, said 25.75 that if the jury were satisfied with the 25.00 | facts as would be related by the witnesses they would bring in a verdict against $0.00 the prisoner. Even if they were not satisfied with the facts, and believed that 10.00 the deceased threw himself down the stairs 5.00 in sheer terror, they would have to bring 5.00 in a verdict of guilty of manslaughter, 5.00 because, in law, if a man jumped through 6.00 a window in terror and killed himself, 5.00 or did some similar act, the man who had, 5.00 caused such terror was liable to be tried 5.00 for manslaughter.. 9.00

His Lordship: That is, assuming that 9.00 100 he had real ground for his terror. 1.00

5.00

5.00

$8,477-76

"OUR DAY" DERBY. VIEWS OF THE PONIES.

The Derby ponies were being led round the stable yard for their evening exercise when, our representative passed.,

"I know why they called him Cicero," remarked a stylish-looking browns, as he followed his mafoo with the mincing gait of a thoroughbred.

I am, sir, yours truly,

E. COPLEY MOYLE, Honghong, October 2ud.

{TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGIÓNO DAILY PRESS."]

SIR-If the whole of your correspond en "X.Y.Za," letter may be judged by the reference which he makes to a certain terrace of houses largely occupied by Portuguese it does not constitute a very- valuable contribution to the problem which we are all anxious to have solved. 1, am credibly informed, and believe it can be proved, that the landlord of the terraes presumably referred to has received on an average less than $35 nett per bouse for some years past. Your

etc.,

+

month

the

reach of the ordinary educational

taken up in a half-hearted way, and is by no means universal, The greatest dis- plty of bunting I noticed in honour of the day was that of a certain school under the management of foreigners. I was not

little, surprised. I should very much like to know what in Confucius or his teachings, appeals to the popular or national imagination! Perhaps a China. man, could best answer the question.

THE SINEWS OF WAR.

The authorities are trying by book or by crook to get money. They have re- equrse to many expedients, and beyond the beaten paths they do not appear to have succeeded. They find it hard to tap new sources. Fresh exactions are resisted with adamantine determination. So for the authorities have resisted the tempta- A.B.O. tion that opium offers. Not no, how- ever, the northern Provinces. Chinese authorities

than need more

their own weak resolves to control tho aplum inenace--a menace

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HARMSTON B. CIRCUS.

Despite the counter-attraction at the Victoria Theatre, last night, Harmston's Circus opened its short season in HongBritain have reminded them of the own creation. America and Great kong with a crowded house The Hague understanding none too soon. is located near the Poes Other at Kow How lory the southern provinces will loon, where a commodious and well keep the agreement intact is really a test question of the depth of their ́res solve. Chan Kwing-ming has bad under consideration both oplam and gambling problems since he crossed over the Canton border. His firm opposition to both has reated a very favourable impression amongst all the anti-opium and anti- gambling lenguer THE CIVIL WAR

illuminated tent has bean erected,

The programme presented last night was interesting and amusing. It com prised no fewer than eighteen items The finest "turn" of the evening was the The Attorney-General: Exactly so; if flying trapeze act by Miss Jenny it is proved that the person so acted by Harmaton and the Martinez Troop reason of the threat of another person. Royalina, the contortionist, resembled su

Continuing the strongl

the Attorney-General said india-rubber ball and clever acrobatic the prisoner had stated that he asked the feats were performed by the Peking deceased for some money. They had a Premier Acrobatic Troupe, these two quarrel, and the deceased "went down-itetos being new to Hongkong cireuernment affairs of the province are |stairs and fell into the street. As to

In goers, that statement, the Attorney-General said Jockey act, that if the deceased did go downstairs,

the Champion Double W. Harmston and C Bruce, proved themselves, adepts at

he did not go down of his own volition in double-somersaulting on the bare-back of such a manner as to crack his skull

The prisoner was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 months'

"What Rocksand doesn't know isn't hard labour, worth knowing," said the Dustman.

"Well, why did they call him Cicero: " piped Attaboy from the other side of the circle.

"Because his owner thought he looked

rather M.T. when he landed. By the

way, I?!

[REFORE HIS KONOUR THE PUISHE JUDGE

MR. JUSTICE GOMFERTZ-]

ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.

indicted for committing a robbery with Lai Hung and Lai Kwai Shun were

A violence at Yaumati.

Robert the Devil swung round sudden- ly and aimed a vicious kick at Rocksand.

"That will teach you to make bad jokes. Now you can pretend to be lame again. I'm going to win this Derby."

"Rubbish," exclaimed Cicero. "What about Banday's gallop when I best you in Til, last quarter 343-81****

Bend Or charied in. I went the half mile on Tuesday in 1.10, my boy, Last

The following were the jury-Mesara B. Eustace, J. Caer Clark, A. Ogilvie,

galloping pony. Miss M. Bell was an secomplished equestrienne, and Miss Jeany Harmston a daring artist on the trapeze and ropa. Other popular items were chair hand-balancing by Amat; inggling and hoop rolling by 0 Delroy and C. Bruce; the wire walking by Miss Bell; chair and table balancing by

by Harry and Will The clowns, Ozy Royalina; and the Hampsty-Bumpsty at

and Amat kept the "house" in real of laughter at

their

antics and with clams, The performing animals gare N. L Bailton, F. Ranger, R. Devidence of training. Taken altogether, Baptista and C. F. Starkey

the performance last night sugurs well for the short visit of the Circus to Hong kong-

I

AD

To-day, at p.m. there will be matince, when a special programme for children will be presented.

Very little news comer to us as to the military condition of Fukien. The Gor

evidently ander Chan's control, but it is not equally clear that he is master Amoy is a secondary matter. With the of the whole situation. The capture of

fall of Fooehow that is sure to follow

s far as we know. Yet it. is evident that the fate of Foochow is not yet decided

the Fukien people prefer to be under Southern than under Nortbern jurisdic tion. As in the case of Amoy, once again the gentral attitude of the Navy, but with a southern bias, is made evident.

preservation of foreign interests, For It's chief interest in the strife was the

this, no doubt, foreigners feel grateful, but the belligerente probably vied with each other in the effort to behave pro-

perly to the foreigner. They have in- jured business very much, however, and in this respect have been a plague to native and foreigner alike, a

The Crown Solicitor, who prosecuted, stated that on the evening of September 18th the two prisoners committed quarter Easte

asault on an old man and stole from him

For some time civil and military duties Well L that said Bu

Rustomjee in 80: The old man, who lives in Temple

in this region have been attended to by 1.06 quarter 334-3.

That was because we all want on the Street, was going out for a walk and

| General Lin. He is trying to make peace grass course but you," said Diocbox.bila entering & ten house met the first

amongst warring clans and is succeeding went with Rocksand, and our time was Prisoner. After having refreshed him 1.17 4-5, last quarter.

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT 3715, but style self, the old man went home by way of

to some extent, but robbery and thieving counts for something, and none of you Nanking Street, and when he had just

MODONNELL ROAD. 2,14% reached the Soi factory he was assaulted

are still very rife. The riverways are can do the haute école like-me.

We don't want to," remarked Boris by three men, two of whom were the

Fung Yuen was indicted for assault

more pescaful than they have been for a (late

Tardy)

went the Leger three prisoners. They caught him by the necking a Chinese woman, with intent to reb long time. Great caution is still exer- quarters in 1.48 1-8, last quarter 35. and, after throwing him on the ground, her at No. 16, McDonnell Rondeised, however, in night travelling. The

You must have been stung by a wasp," stole a canvas belt containing $30. The The following were the jury:-Mears. said War Bond, "I took 1:56, last quar old man was rather badly treated by the B. Eustace, 3. Caer Clark, A. Ogilvie | boatmen strongly object to the heavy boat ter 37, and my jock's no slouch."

men before they went away, but he chased L. Bailton. F. E. Ranger, BD taxes of the excisemen Don't be alangy," said Attaboy them and would state emphatically that Baptista and C F Sturkey. *Dustman and I are still training to be distinctly recognised the first prisoner The Crown Belicitor, who prosecuted, TER SCARCIT OF BILVER. gether, and we may astonish you get. I beat as being one of his assailants. The cam stated that the woman, who is an amah

There is great scarcity of silver! The him again in 1.13 2-6, last quarter 35 3-5. plainant's efforts to arrest the men were employed by Mr. M. Xavier, the tenant myriads of little shop-keepers find it It may be Our Day after all," he con- futile, so he then reported the robbery of the house in McDonnell Roads hard to do anything like choir ordinary tinued as they filed into the stable, and to the Police. On September 20th the busy ironing some clothes on September Business, They long for the time to come the big sweep will be worth winning."

first prisoner was arrested on a steamer 18th, when she heard Homeone inccking whan the tied up hordes of money shall LYX which was leaving for Canton. When at the door. She called out Whe inflow into their markets again! Foreign- ed to lead the Police to the house where that Avoice replied: "I am a posters here and elsewhere share the feeling, man, come to deliver lettern." She opened and long for the normal rate of the the second prisoner was staying. This man the door and three men entered the room. dollar. But how very little our sacrifice was subsequently... arrested at. Na 40 They caught her by the neck and hela ) is in comparison with that of our kith and The following telegrams have been Canton Road. At the Police Station the her go roughly that, she started leading in at the Front For their sales and received by the American Consulate

first" prisoner - sdmitted taking $9., the The Homan, managed to starhet helps and for the sake of humanity we should be a second, prifoner-assisting him by holding FMr. Xavier; * University student, chased prepared to endure a good "des!” more... General, Hongkong, from the Manila the complainant. The second prisoner the men, who ran on the bill in Bowen even the loss of everything that our Observatory

ww added that he received 84 for his share October 21st 4.30 pm in the robbery. A the Palice Court, also, Road. Prisoner was arrested and baker cause may triumph. Typhoon in about 112deg. boog E. and both prisopers admitted the offence to the Police Station, where becket of 10deg. Lat: N., moving W.

Cyclone or typhoon E. of Luzon, mots turned a verdict of guiltyd binnen i co

After hearing, the evidence, the jury re. Pepper and a tope gag were found on than 300 miles distant, inclining west-

Prisoner made a statement to the effect His Honour sentenced the first prison that the other two man who had escaped ward.

er who had a previous conviction against asked him to go to the October 22nd, 2.20 ́aum/y

ouse with Cyclone or typhoon E. of Luzon les him to undergo seven years' hard labourer. He was a poor

and to receive? fentrokes with the

TYPHOON

WARNINGS.

taken to the Police Station, he volunteer,

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than 200 mika, distant, moving¿W or cat and the second prisoner to fe not know what happened in the house;

W.N.W

October 22nd, 3.16 p.m. Typhoon in about 124deg Long E. and 10deg. Lat. Ny moving W.

years hard labour and ten strokes with the "cat"

the jury bought in a verdict ef

?

guilty and His Honour sentenced the h

I

prisoner to "five"years" hard labour and

(Continued at foot of next Column.)

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