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BRITISH MALATA AND THE

GERMAN

THE GOVERNOR'S VIEW.

PERING NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. }

PERINO, November 27th.

HONGKONG DISTRICT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SPORTS.

SUCCESSFUL. INAUGURAL

MEETING.

TRADE REPORT. COTTON YARN MARKET. After the very heavy decline in the previous fortnight, the yara market A public meeting of British subjcots TAE BOYE OF PEACE. appear to have touched beltom and || Vis called together under the auspices of Perhaps the only rlmed in the powerful

At Happy Valley, yesterday the first on aky is that the Turbums have not yet left athlete rest of the Hongkong District dealers have began to came out to buy, the, Straits Settlements Association

It is reported that some 3,000 bules December 18th, in the Victoria Theatre, the capital. It is explained that they are Schools was held, under ideal weather have changed bands. After a very heavy Singapom, for the purpose of passing the staying over for the victory celebrations. conditions, in the presence of a large decline in Bombay, prices again advanced foliowing resolution: That having reBe that as it may, their presence is caus

kathering of speeraturs, which included gard to the methods of the German people ing some uncasines because, during their B.E. the Officer slightly in that market.

both before and during the war and their stay, they formed an ociation which Government, and Mr the ease Date 114 takes, and at prewards belligerents and neutrals alike, to Kos by the name of the Nineteen Eighteen Director of Education,

It is a close corporation designed schools took part: Ellis Kadrante, Sai

The markt here depends entirely on,

Clearances have been slow. Busines had been done in the yarn from $190 to $200 a 208 yarn at 8210,

Unsold stock a stimated at 18,000/ 17.001 baby bargain stocks in Chinese hands, sout 5,000 bales,

wilful brenobes of international law Co-

де

Adamstering the E A Irving, The following

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Is dificult to gauge what that their barbario and deceitful Latures no Cul

clearly evidenced during the war, and to

50 further and protect their exclusive connee will b

the loathing and contempt which all hon.

Through it they will influence ingpun, Yaumatı, Wantsui, and Praya ourable MEN must feel towards them, this intereaks.

Enst Altogether there were 2 items on turn, may meeting of the citizens of Singapore the Anfu Club, which, in

to the Government argently represents to

the programme, and a bus and interest Hanever. Presi dominate Parliament that for the purpose of sateguarding the

ing aftermath Was spent Keen rival: docencies of life and presorsing good dent au in labouring for peace notwith order and government, no German subjret

a championship shield had been offer There were no arrivals from Bomber should for at least ten years after the standing the divergencies of various olevailed amongst the various schools, during the past wrch, but the previous celafation of ponce be allowed to tand, ments, and that in itself is not a bar sign,

ed by Sir Ellis Kadoorie for the highest two works brought in some 10,000 balos.eside or trade within the Colony of the CHINA AND THE PRACE CONFERENCE

Straits Settlements or the Federated } it is not surprising that at tinies the aggregate number of points obtaineḍ. EXPORTS.

Malay Statee.' Ris. Mixed rice, which is murally At the St. Andrew's night supper at Chinese lose the sympathy of their best Yaumati won the trophy by scuring 49

friends, A case

is 1 point the mis points out of a possible 75. Saixingpun Lake. the basis of the rice market, the Selangor Club, in reply to the tonsi ang if the past week at 86.4 per of his health, Sir Arthur Young men

zeal of certain members of came next with 12 points, and Wants mical and was quoted on Saturday at tioned that he bad received from the directed

demanding that third with 25 points. Jiche Lean race, $7.40 per pioul, uh. Hongkong, the A.M. a copy of a resolution passed by Parliament who

a rennt general meeting

China should ask for the restoration of or which the Chinese hamber of Com rise did not affect some investors, and then at

Penang to the effect that they desired no

and presented a cup, all the business was put through, at this price.

to be allow.

Tsingtao and Weihaiwei, t'ustoms autor

(schudle compèted, and Yaamati carried extra-territoriality; off the hooters. Woud Oil. The market for this has person of German

san nationality

obinia

Lu Tak Kos, of the declined. $2 per piest during the pasted to engage in trade or to

ment in British Malaya for

of and sundry other concessions, oblivious of

the fact that the Peace Conterence is athlete of the meeting

Yautati School, 35 125 £0 champion fortnight, and it is reported that some

years after the declaration of peace,

and shipments were made at $26.50 per picul then only under licence. He personally, called to arttle Chinese affairs but ques

At the conclusion of this day's sport, b. Hongkong. Lard. There has uiro been a decline Scotsman, did not want to see the tions arising out of the war.

Germans

ana back in Malaya; but he bad ne

tive needs of Europe are not considered Mr. R. E. 0 Hard called on His hari definite voice in the matter. He must

by these high browed patriots, who seem lency to distribute the prizes. In doing hear what other governing bodies and the to think that the Conference in Europe said he said that the nesting had been Home Government had to say on the sub be composed of philanthropists, a very suveessfid one, the entries number-

After the Pea Conference has reached ang ahon joet and art accordingly.

solution of the problems presented to it, Kndoorie, the Chinese Chamber of Com anther Confetener of the Powern internierce, and the nunerous other donors of ested in China may be convened to devise prizes, as well as His Excelloney fur

wmmon policy with regard to this detributing the prides. country, but such a conrence has not

ven been manted yet. HUPPESSSING OPIUM.

of a cents during the past fortnight in this commodity, which is quoted to-day at A per pacal, fab. Hongkong.

Refined Sugar. This article in anot tainable any price.

Row Sunr No quotations are given, but the mothet is shewing a tendency to advaner by leaps and bounds.

TONNAGE

Freight hng deerenard considerably and is quoted as follows: To Pacific Chast, 0.8 to 0.50 per ton; to Callao, 6.7 to G.82 per ton.

BANKING OPPORTUNITIES

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A periodomy, abolition of

FEDERAL COUNCIL FAVOURS EX

CLUSION OF GEHMANS.

will

The inpera

Deree

He thanked Sir Ellis

His Excellency suit the idea of holding At a meeting of the Federal Council of the F.M.§. at Kuala Lumpur

separate sports for the Hongkong his triet schools originated with "Mr Bird. November 28th, the Hon. Mr. Kenian pro

It was That the Rulers and official

an excellent idea, y posed:

Though the decision of the President Members of this Council resolve that no

and the Cabinet that the opiam stocks in generally felt that the district schools German be permitted to enter, reside or trndy within the Federated Malay States Shanghai should be burned is generally had no opportunity of distinguishing themselves at the annual Hongkong for a wriod of years and thereafter under "pplauded, there are those who think that hi apurts.

There were uver 1,500S it is not wisc destroy could be used for medicinal purposes was keen and an interesting after licence

iam which

to choose from; therefore competi There can i little doubt, however, that

He thought that the moral effect of its public destruction en sport assured. would be beneficial Of seen that the drug is properly destroyed should receive the grateful thanks of sil it must be Mr. Nightingale, the Hon. Secretary, Of course AN AMERICAN VIEW

Home Government with as strong repre

Opium is difficult to consume unless under for the success which had attended his great heat, and the sequel of most public energetic efforts. In the courav of an interesting articlesentations as possible. It was not neeck- sary for him to reiterate in full the com

hurnings heretofore has been scramble which appeared lately in the New York duct of the Germans, and none of them after the fire was extinguished for the Magazine of Wall Street Mr. Orin Do either wanted to associate with them in large proportion which remained antouch trade or to have anything to do with Dy ed. No suspicion of such an aftermath Motte Walker, late manager of the later thing of German origin. (Henr, hear.) should be incurred.

The Hop. Mr. Kindersley seconded the national Banking Corporation is Peking resolution, and said that most Chambers PRACE ORLEBRATIONS.

said:

IN CHINA-

The kind of an American bunk which is wanted in the Far East and in China is partular is que which engages

Mr. Konion said he felt that the resoi tion represented the feelings of the whole comununity of the Federated Malay State The resolution should be forwarded to the

The following were the romits.

Loso Jese. 1, Kwok Shu; 2. Yrang Warming; 3. Lau: Tok-kat.

Laxe Jump Junion. Wong Hung on; 2. LAIN TIL Senioraja Ma Pang-was

: Chia Bitwong.

HIGH JUMP

2, Lui Tok-koi; 3, Kwok Shu.

Hive JUMP (Juniors).-1, Wong Hung

of Commerce and many other dies had

Peking is prepared to give itself up to three days' eclebration over the victory passed similar resolutions. He was sure

To-morrow

mi; 2, Lan Tamsing; 3, Chan Yung lam. represented the feelings of the entire of the Associated Powers.

Hun Jump (Small Boya).-1, Cheung Li- there will be a review of Chiness and H.H. the Bultan of Perak and H.H. community of the F.M.S. cuumnercial buerness; which believes in

Allied troops by the President, who, tong; 2. U Cheung-s; 3, Bit Shin-fi

Iliou Jeste (Niall Boys). 1. P. King- though a civilian, will dem for the acca direet business, which wants Chinese the Sultan of Belangor expressed them- business and will cultivate the Chinese; selves in entire agreement with the resolusion the uniform of a Field Marshal Theak 2, Chan Keaising; 3, Yuk

etion.

Jan pageant promises to be an historic one. which will make silver and exchange H.. the Yang di per Tuan Besar, of Medals are being struck 10

100 YARDS FLAT RACE. Group 1 1, Tax 10 commemorate speculation secondary to legitimate trade transactions and will be prepared to Negri Sembilan, also spoke in support the occasion. Elaborate regulations have Yok Kwan; 2, Lin Tak; 3, Lun Fuk-ku). The dross Group 2: 1, Mak Yung Toi; 2, Leung finance Ansericas Trade; which will give of the resolution, and said that the entry be drawn up for the event.

prescribed, and no departur

LUTUR from it Wa-kwan; 3, Chan Kwong-in. Group 3: American business fair credit reports and of any German into the F. M.S. should be

forbidden If they were permitted to will be permitted under the penalty of 1. Chang Kwok-ping; 2, Wong Chuen-sing;

k not discriminate against it; which will come to the country, no doubt they would being denied entrance the police 3, Mak sag-wa. Group 4 1, Tang Fook- compete with the other banks, and make behave themselves in the same sort of Laudies (Chinese), are

Par visu to

WINELT wing; 2, Wa Chin-cho; 3, Fa King-tak. loane upon the same terms and collateral,

ral way ns during the war: they would incite skirts. How attentive to minutne are 30 YARDS Fuat Race (Ellis Kadmaria which is courteous and obliging to clients; other people to action.

Chinese masters of ceremonien. The School for India), A. Salim; 2. M. which will do business upon a business H.H. the Sultan of Pahang supported Juanese are realising that they have a And. Eik Alim. basis;

which is American in spirit and the resolution, as also did Mr. Eu Tong part in the celebrations. lu the early

-330 YouDE FIAT BACK. Group 1. 1. Lui there was much comment on their Tok-hai: 2, Fuk Pak-wun; 3, Shek Wing- Groups 2: 1. Mak Yung-80, 2,

tions from their (Jovernment.

SOCIAL PEKING.

above all American in permanel und in Sen, who said that after what the Geridity, but, of course. the explanation was. policy. An American bank operated mans had done they should not be consid- upon this plan will have no competition red fit persons to enter the country at is that they do these things under instrachan Yung lain; 3, Wong flung-mi. Group in China. In considering direct Chinese all. Hoar, hear.) business the moral hazard must not be The Hon. Mr. Hampshire said he wish- overlooked, but there is probably need also to support the resolution. country in the world where the moral

The motion was then put to the meeting beading in the newspapers. Functions of School for Indians).--, T. Hamid; 2, risk is lower. It is

and carried with applause. euskon of the conn-

try that on Chinese New Year every obligation and debt must be paid, and no Chinese firm or individual will pure any effort, even to calling upon the members- of his clan to raise the necessary funds to liquidate kis indebtedness.

1J1

PHILIPPINE SHIPBUILDING.

"Social Peking " nay again become ♫

local

whom

*: 1. Chung Kwok-ping: 2, "Cheung Lis tang. 3. Mak Tin-kun

Kwok-ping and Ngan Pal-kai. Group # 1, 1p Kam-mun and Ng Chan-wing; 2, Tam Fook-wing and Li Ko-fook; 3, Fu Kin-ton and Chun Kwai-sing,

TUG OF WAR-1, Youmati; 2, Wantsnij 3, Ellie Kndeorin.

1. Tang 220 Yande Flar Rack--Group 4 :

220 Yanus FLAT RACE (Ellis Kadnories

all kinds are very much in evidence, and Bhoy; 3, T. Sally. though must people do not feel that they TEAM RACE }, Yaumati; 2, Wantsai; 7, can return immediately to the happy Salyingpuw. times before the war there is no doubt TEAM RACE (Juniors).-1, Salyingpun; Z that entertaining will soon be resumed on

Yanmati

a. Ellis Kadoorie. An effort is being made by the Philip something like the old scale with, of HURDLE RACE, 120 YARDS. Group I: 1 pine Government to stimulate the bufd-

Germans

left out. Last Thors- Lui Tok-kai; 2, Lui Tek; 3, Tam Chun-fuc It is strange but iroe that none of the ing of ships in the islande, particularis course,riday evening 2 very creditable Group 2:

such ships ne are adapted to

day and

1, Chan Krong-in; 2, Wa Pak- inter -island foreign banks China have ever trade.

was given

3, Lam Tam-sing. ping; This effort is mecting with a performance of The Mollusc

Three-bouGED RACE.-Group 1: 1. Luk seriously undertaken 10 cultivate the the Chinese or their business. There are promising response in many parts of the in the theatre of the British Legation by

nateurs, most of appeared Tak and Li Fong-wei; 2, Trang Ping-ki ant country. Veescle to the size of 250 tons on the boards for the first time. Then last Ma Ping-wa; 3, Lak Kai-che und Ham not my American bankers who Ca suitable for domestic commerce

in dance the speak Chinese fluently enough to attempt turned out in at least seven are being night there was a jolly little

Group 2.1, Leung Tit-sang and Mak Yun- it, and there is no doubt that in develop- tions of the Philippines (writes Manila Peking Club, Our American friends have tai: 2, Wu Pak-ping and I Fung-cheung ing banking among them a knowledge of Correspondent of Commerce Reports, French and Belgians have not forgotten 3:1, Pan Tai-hong and To Kan-ip; 2, U quite a succession of parties, and the a, Lo Ting-kwong and U Chan-wing Group the language would be a tremendous Washington).

how to rejoice either. St. Andrew's ball asset, for it would enable the American Shipbuilding is not altogether now to has been revived, and a few Scots from Cheung-au and 1 Wing-chu; 3, Chung manager to get in personal and direct the islands. During the past century the the capital will go down to Tientsin on touch with Chinese customers and secure industry has been carried on to soure ex Saturday for this popular event, their confidence and co-operation, two tent Not only have capacious larchas, most essential elements in developing tasocs, barangays, and other peculiarly SPORT business in China. To this fact more Philippine types of vessels employed in The Peking Association team suffered than any other the writer attributes his coastwise and river transportation been defeat at Tientsin on Saturday in the first auccess in scouring Chinese business. In constructed, but larger sailing craft cap-match for the Spunt interport cup. They addition, to the service which an Ainerican able of inter-island voyages and large were lucky to have only a score of 1-0 Fook-wing; 2, Ng, Chan-wing; 3, Ip Kain-

bank commercial

could render Ameri oan and Chinese trade, there is the whole have to venture to the coast of Asia recorded against them. Members have mun.

been built-

not had the practice that they had last CHINESE MASTERS' RACK-1, Mr: L. M field of Chineko industrial development.

the Province of Albay, galleons year. These frosty mornings are not con. Cheung; 2, Mr. L. S. Song: 3, Mr. I. K This field has not been touched by banks capable of cecanie voyages were construct ducive to early rising, which is ossentini

Sang. in China. It is true that there nte difed in Spanish days. It is well-known if players are to get into form. Interest The following were the officials :-- that the vintas used by the Moros of the in hockey is already developing. The

Bird ficulties in entering this field, but they Sulu Archipelago were large enough to International Club will again have the (Chairman), A. Morris, G. 7. Nightin

Committee-Meears. R. E. O Gre not insurmountable. Our treaty

trade with the Dutch East largest rink in the city, and its team, carry on with Ching prevents the holding of real and to make voyages as far as strengthened by new players, is expectod Kale, B. James, R. J. Birbeck, Lo Yuk- estate by foreigners, which shuts out the Manila.

un and (on. Becretary). Clerk of These ornft were sturdy and to do things to Tiontain. taking of mortgages as security. There good sailors, revealing considerable con-

the Course. Mr, G. F. Nightingale. Starters-M around this dificulty structive skill in their builders. are several

The THE PEACE DELEGATES.

Mesurs. Leung Suing ar Wave which will enable a bank to enter this

Могая

The departure of Minister Lu, the Lau Ying-cbdunars. I. J. Birbeck, B. bave not lost their

in this

Scuror-Mr. cunning held with absolute security and com-respect and are still relied upon to render Envoy Extraordinary so the Peace Con-Fox. mensurate profit. The Japanese and valuable service in the

ference, has been delayed by inability to James, Sz To Wing-hong, Ho Yan-tak French have sircumvented the impasse,

induer scoure berths on Pacific

Several Chan Poshang, A. Morris, Lo, Yuk-lun, the one by securing a special charter for senreity n banking corporation from the Chinese unskilled in oiled Inbour, but say that new names have been mentioned as worthy Chas. Mo-long and Lim Pak-lo. Tim

Inbour is plentiful in nearly of inclusion in the delegation.

Liang

Keepera. Messrs. Lae Kwan-slinn, Sung Government and the other by a special every section where the industry is being Chi-chno is expected to go to Europe On-wing and In Ching-kun. grant or privilege.

arried on. In all the localitist in which unofficially, and one or two others may ards are now in operation, and in many take occasion by the hand and find some others, natural conditions are favourable reason for making a trip to Europe. Mr. for shipbuilding, waterways and timber do Cout, the Belgian legal adviser to the doing available in sufficient aliandance, Wajchnopo, has not left, na stated, but ho

will prodced to Europe on leave.

to

Those engaged in rowishing

Ar

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE.

believe that Dr. Bastian, who died

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD. The approximate statement of traffic

An interesting point was raised in the Ceylon Thigh Churt as to whether it was correct for a proctor (attorney) to receive promissory note as his fos, The Chicl Judge, in the course of his judgment, naid that he thought the contract was open to very strong criticism, but, he would not on that ground any tint it was not legally a few years ago, was the last man of onforceable,

Hi Lordship alm ngrand any stinence to believe in the theory of receipts for the week ending 14th Drenter that it was not in negordazon with the spontaneous-getteration," said Bir Wat is as follows :-- dignity of the legal profession dini, i proe son Uheyne, M.P., at the opening of for should ninkas an agromment to land his King's College Hospital Medical School services to his client and to take 'a' pros missory hole as ble, foo, for thist, purpom and to endorse it over to a funnnial por- son for collection.

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LADIES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

The results, no far, in the Ladies' foll Championship of the Royal Hongkonk Golf Club are as follow:

166 Round-Mr. Maitland beat Mr.. Mooro and Mrs Crawford Bnat Mim Wil- kite.

and Round-Miss F. Rodger bent Mr. Thursfeld; Mrs. Meilland w/o Mr. J W. Blewart; Mrs. Drosper, bent Mr Crawford; and Mrs. Adatus bent Mra Fletcher,