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CARTON, October 94th, IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENTS,

should not be made to suffer, notwith: atanding the fendish disposition and con- duct of the vast majority of its inhabit- anta. In other words, Germany," as a nation is not to be held accountable for the sets of her armed forces, and, there- fore, as a nation, must suffer

It is reported that Chan Kwing-ming's Something better than a Cardpenalty but be left to punish her own forces in Fukien have ceased war with subjects should she think it to do so the Fukien troops. They have evacuated Apart, however, from the question as to Chang Chow, in Fukien, and are return whether or no the few who drafted Ger- many's answer are themselves equally ing to Swatow, The Tuchun, when in- guilty with their compatriota of the crimes formed of the retreat, ordered the King Wai troops in Chiu Chow to be dispatch which have been perpetrated and no-one. | can doubt that they are, a very important point for consideration is whether these few are, in fact, the representatives of Germany, and, if so, are they at all likely to remain auch any longor than is necessary to serve the present purposet President WILLON parti anlarly impressed upon the German nation the fact that the Allies would not open up negotiations with those in authority in Germany who permitted, and encour agodi, indeed, they did not actually order-the war to be waged in a manner

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FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.

[rom OUR OWN ODMIESPONDENT:]

INTERNMENT OF GERMANS.

Putra, October 23rd. One hundred German families will ba interned on Friday,

PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY, The President received birthday gratulations to-day-

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THE "KING-MAKER" TO BE PARDONED.

Chang Hsun has been pardoned. Thin is regarded as inopportune, the Souther an indication of

Another message states that Chan's forcée have recently returned to Wai Chow with a view to plot a revolution

monarchical sympathies. The pardon has against the Tuchun who has dismissed viewing it to Chan Kwing-ming from the Superintend

exposure by Chang Haun. The docu-. eacy of Wai Chow and Chivu Chow. It is been delayed owing to the threat of said that the movement will commence

the French Legation. in Shek Lung, and approach Cantonments, however, repose in the archives of along the railway.

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LANDON, Cctober 24th,

1.

LEADERS REPORTED TO BE DETAINED,

We are informed that Li Fook-lam, the ENEMY PROPERTY IN SHAMEEN, Defence Commissioner of Canton, who was called to the Tuchun's yaman for

In the House of Commons, replying consultation, was detained when he`re- fused to obey the Tuchun's order to send to Col. C. E. Tate, Lord Robart Cecil his troops to attack Shui Hing. He was stated that the new Trading with the the Enemy Regulations, dealing with the released later, however, when Tuchun learned that there might be question of leases on German buildings trouble if Li were detained any longer. in the British Concession in Shameen,

It is also reported that Ngai Pong China. were being prepared. ping, the Superintendent of Police, was

INCREASE IN OPIUM also detained by the Tuchun for a few

PRODUCTION.. hours for refusing to dissolve the Mili- tary and Police Union, but the Tuchun, fearing opposition, released Ngai after consulting his advisers. GRAVE SITUATION KELIEVED. "

We learn that Li Yew-hon, having made against the German land and seu given up the seal of office sy Civil forces and this against the German Governor to his successor, the Tuchun has people." They identify themselves with ordered the troops whom be sent to Sam- the original leaders of the murderers and shui for emergencies to return to Can- The Shui Hing troops, who were & despoilers, whoes conduct they still ton.

endeavour to justify. Consequently, there sent to guard the borders of Shui Hing, were recalled to Shui Hing for other par should be no further dealings with them poses and the grave situation here is The only way to ensure

peace of thus relieved, justice," for which they profess to be so MILITARY GOVERNMENT RECOGNISED. salichous, is to leave the Allied armies free to complete their task of crushing Prussian militarism.

DEATH. Brancni-At the General Hospital, Shanghai, on October 18th, Caro BICKI, aged 37 years, Hoxezano UNION: 10a, Dan Vaux Road, C. LONDON OFFION: 171, Franz Ézar, E.C.

The Daily Press.

Hosaxono, Ocronen 25′′E 1918.

GERMAN GUILE.”“ The answer which Germany has returned

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There were no case of communicable diseases notified in the Colony on Wedne

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Mr. Li Yew Hon, ex-Civil Governor of Canton, is making a short stay in the Colony."

Mr. and Mrs F. C Jenkin and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beswick returned to the Colony on Wednesday from Shanghai

The total output of the Kailan. Mining Administration's mines for the week end- ing October 19th amounted to 67,070 tous and the beles to 56,813 tons.

Mr. S. F. Jones, formerly agent for the Paiho Mail Steamship Co. in Koke, has been appointed to the agency in Shang bai of the Grace China Company:

to President Wilson makes it perfectly The Hon. Mr. Lan Chu Pak, accom clear that har overtures for peace-itanied by Dr. Anderson of Fatshan, and would be ridiculous to term them a peace a big Chinese party, is on a visit to Peking offer--were very far from being evidence and is doing the sights of the capital. of an intention to surrender uncondi

A party of gentlemen have arrived in tionally. They were in the nature of another "bluff," designed to serve the Shanghai from America to establish o

The Intercourse Commissioner has re ported that the American Consul in Baameen bas acknowledged the receipt of the dispatch from the Military Government and formally recognised it. Intercourse between the Government and Foreign representatives in the province is assured by this recognition.

HONGKUNG MAGISTRACY.

THEFT OF JAM."

Replying to Mr. G. Stewart, Lord Robert Cecil stated that the Government had received no official information of any increase in the local production of opium in China since the termination of the 1911 Agreement, and the cossation of the Indian import.

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THE SITUATION AT POOCHÓW.

Pazo, October 24th.

It is reported that Foochow city is in

very

dangerous position, and the" Tuchen, Li How-ki, has been forced to reign.

1',

LUK "WING-TING, AND PEACE. General Luk Wing-ting has wired, the Peking Government expressing his views in regard to peace.

NETHERLANDS INDIES AND

CHINA TEA. ··

The prohibition of the importation of China tea into the Netherlands Indies has

cancelled.

A Chinese who pleaded guilty to steal ing.two tins of jam from the Kowloonbeen Godowns was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour and four hours' stocku.

"AN INGENIOUS CHINESE.

A Chinese pleaded guilty to being found on the premises of the Kowloon Godowns Co. without any Inwful excuse.

Inspector Gordon stated, that defend-" ant was noticed under one of the wharves in the godowns with a quantity of nails wrapped up in a cloth. Defendant, it was stated, had gathered the nails which fell through the planks of the wharf while the coolies were opening boxes on the Defendant stated that necessity drove him to take refuge under the wharf.

Mr. Wood fined defendant $2.

THEFT OF SUGAR.

TUAN CHI-JUI A PASSIVE SPECTATOR.

Tuan Chi-jui has announced that be will not interfere in regard with either to

peace or Wer.

BRITISH RED CROSS IN SIBERIA.

HONGKONG UNIT'S SERVICES NOT REQUIRED.

We understand that Mr. E. Ralpha Acting Assistant Commissioner of St John's Ambulance Brigade Hongkong

A Chinese was charged with stealing and China District, has received a nota-

a bag of sugar from the China Providentfication that the services of the British

Defendant, who was arrested while Connaught Road West.

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dual purpose of creating dissension central branch of the new Asia Banking Loan and Mortgage Co.'s godown, Red Cross unit, which was to have left between the Allies, or between pacifists Corporation, which is to be opened in and other subjects of the Allied nations, the Settlement as soon as suitable quar

of

and of inducing the Allies to relax their ters can be secured. efforts to break down Germany's resist J. Spencer Rosario, formerly ance. Too much proof, however, has been Jardine. Matheson & Co., Shanghai, who given of the utter insincerity and crafti- is with the 7th Battalion Canadians, has nees of the Germans for the leaders of the been laid up at the casualty clearing Allies to be deceived. Rather will theyion with a gunshot wound received keep a more watchful eye than ever upon during the recent big offensive. the maneuvres of the enemy. It is by no

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leaving the godown with the sugar, stated quired and the scheme is indefinitely post

that the cook in the godown gave him the bag: A

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Mr. Ralphs is leaving on Baturday for Vladivostock to act sa Commissioner of the British Red Cross organisation there until the arrival of General Bir Charles Powell, the newly-appointed British Com

Mr. H. H. Taylor, of the China Pro- rident: Loan and Mortgage Co. stated that several thefts had occurred in the godowns. His firm was working day and pight owing to the extra pressure in war time, and it was impossible to trace the thefts. His firm engaged a certain number of coolica, and the customers, missioner. falso,/~sent in their own coolies to get means improbable that the announcement The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice goods. Defendant had no business to be

and Affiliated Hospitals on the premises. that orders have been issued to submarine Memorial

Mr. Wood sentenced defendant to six commanders to refrain from sinking acknowledges with thanks the following weeks hard labour. NY EUROPEAN, Non-Asiatic or Indian A desiring to love the Colon hold passenger ships is made solely with the donations to the funds of the hospitals: apply in person at the CENTRAL FOLICE object of throwing the Allies off their Mr. Cheung Bau-woo $100; Mr. Ho STATION between the hours of a 4 to Fuard, so that these pirate craft may Chak-kai $100, Foreign Goods Dealers HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE to all required to produce be enabled to strike down their quarry Guild (export) 50; Fresh Fish Guild

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SPORTS

FOOTBALL

HONGKONG F.C. --SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC.

A Chinese accountant, of No. 201, Hollywood Road, was charged with re- This first division League match will be All perous with certain exceptions who with greater blety, In the event of this) 830; Mr. Mok Shan-nan $25; Mr. Wong reiving 19 gross of nib, valued at 207,

teams will be remain in the Colony for more than 7 days happening, Germany's reply to any Fa-nung 45; Mr. Tong Yat-chuen 5; well knowing them to have been stolen. played on the Club Ground at 4.30 p.m. are required to Register themselves under remonstrance would be a reference to her Mr. Fu Yik-pang 325; Compradore De Mr. Hall of Messrs. Lo & Lo, appeared tomorrow. The

A follows: the REGISTRATION OF PERSONS

answer, wherein she says she will not be partment French Bank 125, Belilios for the defendant.

It was stated that the nibs, which

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Forms-of Registration giving the partă-

establishment, were stolen on December Cheong; Cheung. Wing Hon and Fung 6th lat. They were not recovered till Tai; Leung Yuk Tong Leung Dai Fong G.P.O. and at all Police Stations.

Wednesday, when a Chinese offered them for sale to the Ders Wing Co., who in- and Chan Bo; Kwok Po Kun, An Kit mediately recognised them. In reply to Bang, Ip Kwai Sham, Tin Kwoon Shan questions the man with the nibs stated that he bought them from a Chinese and Ko Kin Fun.

Hongkong G Gerrard, F. W. Black firm for $12. This firm was visited by the Police, who arrested defendant, and J. McCubbid; W. Hamilton, J.

Mr. Hall stated that, in his opinion,

The Pensity for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $00.

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TYPHOON WARNINGS.

the following telegram has been sind by the American Consalate General, Hongkong, from the Manila

may not have received the recent order. The natural construction to place upon the German Note is that the few by whom it was conceived with it to be belicted that they are not themselves responsible for the inhuman acts committed by the millions of their troops who, swarmed through Observa Belgium and into Northern France, and therefore that, as they are the official representatives of Germany, that country

1p.m., October 24th Cyclone of typhoon W. of Balintang

filling up.

the case was trumped-up doe. His Stewart and F. D. Carriere; J. Reampe. client denied the charge, and would bring am, T. L Knight, D. Ricchelmann, H in his sales book as evidence'

Jennings Reserve?,

Mr. Wood remanded the case till McTavish and T. Saturday, fixing bail at $100.