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PEKING NOTES.

FROM OCE OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PEXING, November 8th.

A NOTE OF A HEMORANDUMI

There was some dubiely as to whether the Allied Governments had really tendered a note to the Chinese Govern went on the subject of peace and China's misbehaviour as an ally, or whether the advice and the warning took the form at a memorandum. It is now known that the commnaiction, took the form of a memorandum it unheeded, a note may follow. At anyrate the Chinese Govern- ment doubtless.understand, all that the advice represents. CABINET MAKING.

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"BUCKSHED" EXTRAS MYSTERIOUS WORD THAT MEANS

MUCH IN THE ARMY. Probably no word in the Army vocabu lary sounds as sweet to Tommy's car na buckshee." He loves the sergeant who asks him if he could do a buckshee" nip of rum in the front line; he is ready. to fall down and worship the officer at the pay table who asks him, when he is going on arg, "Could you do with a

buckshee twenty francs The mess orderly who comes along at the right moment with a "buckshee" half loaf is

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS,

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS BY LAJOR H. A MORGAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

No.

No.

1.

No.

No.

No

UTRINOTH.

006 Pte. A. K. Mackenzie was en

rolled on 11th Nov., 1018, and

PAYING OFF AN OLD SCORE

AN ATTACK WITH A CHOPPER.

Py

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester- day, before Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, & Chine was charged with wounding and

posted to "Co., No. 1 Platoon, cutting another Chinese at West Point. 526 Pte. C. R. M. Young, "A" Co., M E. J. Grist appeared for the

is permitted to resign, on leaving defendant. the Colony, to date from. day of departure.

Capt.

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good sort," and if he gets s ** buckshee " green envelope occasionally he is the happiest man alive. I have known men offer their British warms for a "buckshee green 'un."

I am at present in a place behind the lines where "buckshee is the Alpha and Omega of our daily routine. We are 'all, on fatigues of some kind or other. The

mess of No. office staff have a bucksbet their own. The eyes of the rank and le fil copiously as they watch the staff plates being heaped with the choicest roast, which is then nicely buried beneath the vegetables, and their basins filled with delicious pudding.

No.

No

The

PROMOTION.

234 Lance-Corp. F. A. Perry, “ A " Co., to be Corporal, dated 9th Nov.,

APPOINTMENTS.

Ca..

774 Sergt. D. K. Blair, "D

appointed Acting Co Sergt. Major, dated 8th Nov. 1918,

Co., is 353 Pte. F. A, Wells, A'

appointed Lance-Corp., dated Sth Nov. 1018

LEAVE.

C. Champkin, is granted 3 months leave, from 27th Nov. 1918. G. N. da Roxa, Arty. Co., is granted 3 months extension of leave, from 10th Nov., 1918.

TRANSFERS.

666 Pte. A. R. Kinross is transferred from "B" Co. to "D" Co., dated 8th Nov. 1818.

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554 Pte. J. H. Seth is transferred from B Co. to the Engineer Co.. dated 11th Nov. 1918 803 Pte. C. A. Ribeiro is transferred from the Signalling Section to the Engineer Co., dated 14th Nov, 1918

EXAMINATION FOR PROMOTION.

DZEJS.

With the hope of establishing the pre sent adininistration the President and acting Premier, Chien Noc-hsuan, sub mitted a new Cabinet list to Parliament yesterday. Tho usual

precautionary preliminaries had been observed in pre viously consulting members unofficially and approval had been given and seemed assured. But the Anfi party went back

Then there is Jock" in the stores, on the "Government in Parliament.

who never dines at home," and invites attempted to bargain its sanction of the a little party to supper after lights out; "Paddy" in the officers' mess, who proposed cabinet in return for the elec

scorns our breakfast of porridge without tion of Tsao Kun as Vice President, a milk; and "Aussie"-Aussies are past buckabee" art-who procedure which so annoyed the Premier masters at the that he promptly resigned his position. mysteriously acquires tomatoes for tea.

I lost a billiard handicap the other The news alarmed the President, who is day, my victor being one of the cook. house staff. Judge my surprise when endeavouring to induce Chien Nun-hauna

next day, I found a tin of condensed to retain the Premiership and is also milk tucked under my blankets. He had using his influence to harmonise Farlin heard me say that the porridge wasn't ment. That the Anfu party should reaice that morning. "Just to help down your porridge, old man," be observed, venge itself for the defeat it suffered.

when I spoke to him about it. I was through the manoeuvring of Liang Shih- entered as a member of the "buckshee" yi is perhaps not unnatural, but the fraternity incident serves to fortify the opinions of those who hold that China is not ready for constitutional government. As Yuan Shih-kai said when be dissolved Parlia Iment in 1913 The nurse must not pré

vide the infant with food only it for socialistic spirit.-J.H.W. in the Daily ORDERS FOR ENGINEER COMPANY BY CAPTAIN

admits."

ASINO-JAPANESE ALLIANCE.

"Buckshee," like a Masonic sign. is understood only by the initiated. Once you are "in" you become a "buckshee- ite." You taat, and try until you well, you find you can't eat as much as you thought you could, so you share the "buckabee" with your pals in

Express.

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HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

OXNERS ISSUED BY XX. F. C. JENKIN, GLE

"HEATHER DAY," 1918.

Seven Inspectors and seventy Eve Ser

All

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geants and Constables will be, re- quired for extra duties on Friday and Saturday, November 29th and 30th. Warning Officers have been notified.

ranks of the Police Reserve Force when in uniform may wear the emblem which will be sold in con nection with the "Heather Day celebrations.

Hsu Shu-chen has just been made Brevet-General with which rank he travels to Japan as representative of the Chinese Government at the Japanese Autumn military maneuvres. Two weeks ago. it was amserted that Heu would be sent to Japan in the capacity mentioned when opportunity would be taken to complete negotiations whereby China would draw military supplies and instruction from Japan-at a price, of course. Report now credits him with having been invested with power to con- clude an alliance between China and Japan I am not in a position to con- All ranks who have been passed for fresh firm it or to contradict it. Anything scems possible these days. To most people it is obvious that the avowed object of his visit to Japan is not the real one.

OFFICIALS LECTURED.

Until

MOUNTED POLICE.

further orders, Inspector's Patroli will take the place of the ordinary patrols.

WINTER UNIFORM.

issue of uniform and/or Caps must forthwith attend at Noordin's shop for teasurement. Hongkong, 16th November, 1918.

examination for promotion is post

poned until after Camp. Caps will be worn instead of helmets on and after 16th inst., from which date belts will be worn in walking out dress and Officers will wear Sam Browne belts on all occasions except when white collars and black ties are worn.

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DRKETS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPTAIN J. H. W. ARMSTRONG, V.D. PARADES AT BELCHER'S BATTERY." Monday, 18th Nov.-

5.10 p.m. Left Half Co. Full drill. Tuesday 19th Nov.-

7.30 am. Right Half Co. New Layers'

Class only. Friday, 22nd Nov,

7.30 a.m. Right Half Co. Full drill. 3.15 p.m. Left Hall Co. New D.R.F.

und Layers Classes only.

W. RUSSELL. 18th to 22nd Nov, 1815-

LD. E. L. duties-Parades sai per rosters posted at Headquarters. Engine Drivers at 5.15 p.m. Elec- tricians at 5:30 p.m.

- Officers aort duty-Belchers, Sec. Lient Marley: Lyeeman Capt James; Stonecutters, Sec.-Licut, { Blackburn." 3-Instruction for bigher ratings and N.C.." and men of the In- fantry Battalion attached for duty Class 1. et Belchers at 8.30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursday, for all who have not passed the "Fro- fcient" rate (1) examination. Class 2, at Belchers at 8.20 p.m. cn Tuesdays and Fridays for all

Inspector Macdonald stated that at s pp. "on Thursday complainant was walk- ing along. Queen Road, West, when de- fendant came up and attacked bin with a chopper. There was no preliminary quarrel whatever as far as the Polies know; indeed, complainant stated at the Police Station that he did not know the defendant. Complainant's left arm was

almost severed and there were ather in- juries on his body. It was not expected that complainant would be able to leave hospital for some time. Defendant had. made a statement to the Polica to the effect that complainant assaulted him a few months ago in the Central District, and he wanted to avenge himself.

Defendant Complainant cut me with a Brewood chopper some time ago. He was with several people on Thursday, so I was compelled to attack him.

Mr. Grist: I understand that the trouble wag more or less over a lady.

Inspector Macdonald; I rather doubt that. Defendant did not know complain.

ant.

Mr. Wolfe: In any case, he admits be committed the offence, but pleads provocation,

When Mr. Grist applied for bail.. Mr. Macdonald opposed it on the ground. thas complainant's condition was serious

Mr. Wolfe refused to grant bail, and remanded the case, foron week,

DESTITUTE EUROPEAN SEA-

MAN.

SENT TO THE HOUSE OF

DETENTION.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before. Mr. J. R. Wood, Jonathan Baker was charged with being a vagrant,

Inspector O'Sullivan stated that, de- fendant gave himself up to the Police. as a vagrant at the request of Commander Beckwith.

Defendant stated that he was a ship'a officer out of employment,

Mr Wood ordered defendant to ber placed in the House of Detention.

N.C.Os. and men of higher ratings CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS.

under QMS. Ovendene and Staff- Sergt. Parsons, R.E., and Sergt. Bay, H.K.D.C. Class 3, at Lyee. man at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, under Q.M.E. White, pod Staff Sergt. Baclay, R.E.

THE REFUND OF PASSAGE-MONEY.

The War Office announces that perkos proceeding from abroad to the United Kingdom on their own initiative for the

4. Engineers pay and travelling er

penses for October will be paid at Headquarters on the following Purpose of joining the British Army are dates:Monday, 18th November, not entitled to a subsequent refund of and Tuesday, lath November, be their passage-money. The only exception

tween 1 a.m and noon.

J

5.Detail of duties at Lycemun from at present is in the case of candidates for 17th to 30th Nov., 1918 inclusive is commissions in technical corps, for posted at Headquarters for infor-

example, R.E., RAMC., A.V.C., ..mation of all concerned, og

HACKENSCHMIDT A SHADOW. Mr. Ernest L. Pyke, at the Old Band Further advice to officials is given by Street Gallery recently, said that while the President in another mandate issued interned at Eubleben he was allowed out once a week to buy provisions in Berlin. on Monday, In this be deplores the George Hackenschmidt, the world's chap-ORDBES FOR 1STANTRY BATTALION BY MAJORAS.C., AOC, and Workshop Officers, modern love for singing and dancing, expion wrestler, was, formerly a big man, Meeting him in Berlin,

pensive faste, în clothes and lavish dis weighing 18 had gone down ta & sha-

be himself hopes to set them an example by the cultivation of personal virtues, Truly an optimist! ENEMY AUBJECTZ.

noticing he

things don't look

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with you."

"NO

H.A. MÒRGAN,

ANNUAL MUSEETRY COURSE. King's Park Range.

Part 2, Practices 5, 6, 7 and 12 Tuesday, 19th Nov.:

Part 2, Practices 8, 9, 10 and 11. Wednesday, 20th Nov.

Part 3, Practices 13, 14 and 19: Thursday, 1st Nov.--

whose cases will be brought now in Hac with those for other branches of the service.

No refunds will be granted to any who......

play, and concludes by telling them that dow, he' (Mr. Pyke) said to him. "GA N.C.Os, and men who wish to fire was the reply, have twenty-seven pag in the early morning will attend food cards entitling me to twenty-seven Bt. 6:45 am. to fire the following:-embark on their own initiative alter different items of food I can't get any Monday, 18th Nov. 1-mm

December 1st next, nor in any case will of them, and the only satisfaction, I rup

refunds, be given to those whose services pose, can get is to eat the cards.

áre not accepted, so that it is most desir- (Laughter.)

able that any candidate should ascertain." before starting whether required. - 'After the above-mentioned date any candidate desirous of obtaining a commission in 4 p.m. No. 8 Platoon Nos 1 and 2 such technical carps should apply to the Sections, at King's Park Range, General Officer Commanding at Head. Annual Musketry Course, Part 3 quarters of Commands, who will forward Practices 13, 14 and 19. drill order with pouches. Wednesday, 20th Nov.-

The protest of the Allies has not been without effect. Twenty enemy subjects were sent to the Internment Camp on Friday, and the Ministry of Interior has given instructions for the notorious Von Hanneken to be deprived of his freedom. Yang I-teb, the chief of police in Tientsin, is said to have been

“A warranted cure for alt minded for neglect of duisters warriors who cannot be removed by ter-

this

NY EUROPEAN, Non-Aristic or Indian OLARKE'S Organs in either wex. These be removed from his post Tedo Jui, berths. They crowd corridors and make

desiring to leave the Colony should pply in person at the ORAL POLICE Sartos between the hours of a to IP.X. And 273 to 4 px daily. :

Applicants will be required to produce.

or identification papers. Passports or

All persona with certain exceptions whe remain in the Colony for more than 7 days Are required to Begister themselves, under the REGISTRATION ORDINANCE, 1916.

Forms of Registration giving the parti. enlars required may be obtained at the G.P.C. And at all Police Stations,

The Penalty for non-compliance is a fine not exceeding $50.

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THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY":

EHRABION

the Governor of the province, brother of Tanc Kun, is accused of pro-German tendencies and British papers in Tien tain are demanding his head on a

charger.

'PRESS LAWS

The Press laws just approved aro about Nas autocratic as they can be. Newspapers are not to be allowed to publish -nows concerning secret diplomacy or secret proceedings in Parliament. The are just, the things they should proc kia broadcast until this pernicious secrecy abolished. The world has suffered tap

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and Tientsin-Pukow railways unkempt Chinese soldiery OWATH on board the trains and invade first-class compart- ments for preference. Prasengers who may bave booked berths find on boarding the train that these are occupied by filthy ribed attendants. Tarough travellars are disturbed at night by soldiers open- ing their coupe doors and investigating travel, never at any time a pleasure, decidedly uncomfortable and disagree able Nay more, they represent a real danger. When it pleases them these military tyrants will detain a train for hours or they will insist on it going irrespective of any train coming in the apposite direction. Doubtless the Powern will intervene when the inevitable catas trophe has occurred. pELING GYMKHANA.

Concourse

Peking enjoyed a nice little gymkhana on Sunday. There was a fair entrance, the sport was good, the weather was ideal, and the large

of spectators enjoyed the outing and tho gambling provided by the parimatuel and the sweepstakes Tientsin jockers carried off most of the honours though Mr Dunne from Hankow won the big

sweep."

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Part 3, Practices 15, 16, 17 and 18. Dress, drill order with pouches. PARADES "B" COMPANY. Monday, 18th, Nov.-

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4 p.m. No. 8 Platoon Noe, 3 and 4 Sections. at King's Park Rango Annual Musketry Course, Part 3, Practices 13, 14 and 18. Dress, drill order with pouches. Thursday, 21st Nov

4.30 p.m. No. 7 Platoon (except N.COs. and men wish to fire at Quarry Bay) at King's Park Range Annual Musketry Course, Part 2 Practices 5, 6, 7 and 12. Dress, drill order with pouches. Friday, 2nd Nov.-

4.15 p.m. No. & Platoon, at King's Park Range, Annual Musketry Course, Part 2, Practices B. 8. 7 and 12 Dress, drill brder with pouches.

SIGNALLING RECTION Tuesday, 18th Nov.-

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J. Z. W. BEARD,

**PARADES.

The "fu" is still with us and is claim- a national disgrace, and if the foreign children have succumbed, and on intereste of foreigners not to mention Saturday a Dutch marine died. It is

good to hear that the Rev, A. H. Smith, Monday, 18th Nov. Chinese suffer by its continuanes to the well-known writer on things Chinese, monstrance from the Powers may be is somewhat improved, fears having been expected. Both on the Peking-Hankow entertained that at his age (he is over seventy) he would not be able to with stand the attack (Vontinued of foot of nezi column.)

5.16 p.m. Nos 1 and 2. Bections at

Headquarters

5.15 p.. Band practices at Head

quarters,

(Continued as foot of nezt column.)

to the War Office their applications, by telegram if necessary, but confirming and giving fuller particulars by letter. Ap- plications should state age, technical und other qualifications, technical reference in the United Kingdom if possible, also general suitability and degree of medical tness. If the services of the applicant are required by the War Office, passage will be provided in the appropriate grade of accommodation.

Wednesday, 20th Nov.

5.15 p.m. Nos. 3 and. 4 Sections at

Yaumati Football ground, 5.15 p.m. Band practices at Head- quarters.

Sunday, 24th Nov.-

10.30 am. Church parade. Nos. 1 and 2 Bections fall in at Star Ferry, Hongkong side, 10.15 am. Nos. 3 and 4 Sections fall in at Star Ferry, Kowloon aide, 10.30

The

G. E. STEWART, Capt.,

Adjutant, H.KD.C Hongkong, 15th November, 1918..

NOTICE.

HONGKONG RIFLE LEAGUE:

Thore will be a practice for places in the H.K.D.C. team on Sunday 17th inst at 2.16 p.m. at King's Park.