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CABLES
(THROCOK RELTER'S AGENCY.}
THE PEACE TERMS. GERMAN PRESS COMMENTS,
FAR EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) DEATH.
PERING, April 25th.
It is reported that Jeme Tien-yu died
yesterday of heart failure.
THE HUKUANG RAILWAY.
PROJECT.
The Ministry of Communications has informed the Legations that the privi.
BERLIN, April 20th. The newspapers are agitated on the abject of the peace terms, and discuss the possibility of the National Assembly Bubmitting them to a plebiscite... Irreconcilable with President Wilson's the Hukuang Railway Loan Agreement were cancelled on the declaration öt war. Yourteen peints, counter-proposals must
THE HONGKONG - DAILY PRESS, MÕNDAY, APRIL 28TH, 1919.
CORRESPONDENCE.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."}
81,-With reference to the recent case against a Mr. Remedios and your leader
thereanent, permit me the use of your columns for a few remarks on this traffic question.
per hour, and outside the City's bound- aries notices should be bung up (as is done in America on all rural roads) some- what alter this style →→→
Speed limit 15 miles!
4.
PEKING NOTES.
The Tageblatt says: If the terms he leges of the Germans in connection with help towards a proper consideration of setves and awaiting a favourable oppor- therefore, should be dissolved.
As a Reservist who has made an el deavour to regulate traffic for the past four years, perhaps my experience may
Let us first take, in order of speed, this vexed question.
on the German bonds and advance har in our streets: ceased. They will be reckoned as security for the indemnity due to China for losses suffered owing to the war.
DINNER TO ME, JOHNSTONE CHINESE APPRECIATION,
A farewell dinner, was given in Mr. Pan-Ching-poo's residence Rue Baron un April roth, In honour Gros, Shanghai, of Mr. John Johnstone, head, of leasry, Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd. and
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It the Eatente refuses to The payment, of principal and interest / the different kinds of traffic to be found drivers licenses should make this point l'ated upon by a mutually elected assembly merchants and those of us who hire bad
by made. negotiate, and demands par" submission,
b must refuse to sign. Forænerka says: It is unthinkable that international "conflict can be ended without negotiation..
The Lokal stuseiger says; The Entente's Note does not exclude negotiation, "
Tha Targliche Rundschauurges the nation to be firm, and insist on negotia Hoo.
"
The Tagen Krituly, the Kreuz Zeitung, Bad Germaniu talk in a heroic vein about refusing to sign.
"THE GERMAN DELEGATES TO
VERSAILLES.
PARIS, April 20th. Replying to the German Press Bureau. communiqué, regarding the Government's
It is hoped that Great Britain, France and America will co-operate to the utmost of their ability to build the Hukaang lines. It must be stipulated, however, that the operations be limited to Great Britain, France and America. The Ger man interest must not be revised after the conclusion of peace.
(1.) Motorcars and motorcycles. (2.)-Bicycles. (3.)-Trams.---- (4.)-Riesbas. (3.)~~Scooters.. (8.)-Skaters, (7.)-Trucks
(8.)-Chair-bearers.
(9)-Coolies carrying burdens. (10.)-Pedestrians.
(u)—Wearing large bamboo hats. (6) Carrying bamboo poles. (c)-Carrying hand-baskets,
etc.
(d)-Linburdened.
bundles,
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
PEKING: April 18th The internal situation has undoubtedly been improved by the resumption of the Speed limit 25 miles "
Peace Conference at Shanghai. All de according to what may be deemed a safe bateable questions bare already been dis
an understanding has been reached on all Chairman of the British Chaikber of limit on the stretch of road so restricted cussed informally, and it is believed that
Some motorists are under the impresexcepting, perhaps, that of Parliament. Commerce, who is shortly leaving for These Hongkong, by the Committee and mem aion that they have the right of way which still presents difficultice. over all traffic, and expect overtaken difficulties, however need not exist if bera of the Chinese General Chamber_of
both sides are prepared to make sacrifices. Commerce. Shanghai, - * Rice-bowl traffic to sheer of so that they may
considerations should not
Mr. Chang Nich-qun, on behalf of Mr. pass without slackening speed instead not be permitted to enter into the settle-Cha Pau-san and the other ipint-hosts, are unquestionably illegal, and both the head of a prominent and one of the of (as they should) Rowing down thement of this question. Both Parliaments id, inter-alin-Mr. Johnstone has been Each premier British firms in Shanghai and tunity to pass such slower trade on the should complete the draft of the Con-China, and he has occupied the past with stitution upon which it is engaged, and ability and distinction. He has shown right-hand side. A clause in motor after dissolution. these faight be deliber-epurtesy in his dealings with Chinese. convened for the purpose and invested business connexion with him can testify abundantly clear to "road-bogs."
with authority to give legal sanction to to that fact. He tries to meet Chinese "An alteration seems necessary in the its decision. Compromise must be the views and has made friends with many Mr. Johnstone is rule which permits motor-cars passing feature of any settlement that is to be Chinese merchants.
bea man of setion. trams on the left-hand side. From per-arrived at. This may be attained by secret generally known
sessions which certain delegates advocate and cf few words, but the few words squal observation I am of opinion that in order that they may be immune carry with them a great deal of effect this is more dangerous than requiring from the external extremist influences. and weight. I remember that at a recent cars to cbserve the correct rule of the which undoubtedly retard a satisfactory committee meeting for the United War conclusion. The Government plans for Work Fands Campaign it was suggested, read on all occasions, via, passing trams
the reorganisation of the country are and unanimously agreed, that Mr. John- on the right instead of the left side. It liberal and enlightened: though in some store would be the best man to preside at a public meeting for the campaign as he may mean a little delay to the motorist, respects their practicability may be ques- but better that than that passengers tioned. Disbandment proposals seem would move the audience with his forec alighting from trams should be scared out very practical, lending as they do to the ful speech Mr. Johnstone has been a of their wits by the appearance in their reduction of the Army to a minimum and prominent member of the International midst of an overtaking, motor car, the the creation of a police force. Economic Recreation Club and in his departure be speed of which has not been sufficiently development, however, seins, very much will be greatly missed by his foreign and As the first checked to avoid collisions with passer in the air, but expert foreign advice may Chinese fellow sportemen. gers. I have witnessed many narrow
Assist the Government to plan national Chairman of the British Chamber of ehaves from the observance of this er
reorganisation on sound lines.
Commerce, Mr. Johnstone has used his fafluence to promote better friendly rela ception to the rule of the road.
MORE PUBLICITY.
tionx-between that Chamber and the Chinrec Chamber of Commerce and all remember with pleasant recollections the viewed with banquet given by the former to the
„(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY. GERMANS DEPORTED FROM
CHINA, Ca
Of the above, humbers 1 to 5 are, or abould be, confined to the use of the MARSEILLES, April 21st.
roads, while of No. 10, only (d) should Fore and use the footpath. Nouarn,
our streets there are no footpaths, so tram
The
#teamers.
retification that they would be sendingen (with 1.800 Germans deported
idea of the, nathor of this excep- tion appears to have been that a motor,
Agreements are filling "the columns of car pussing a tram on the right would the daily papers again, and the public. be in danger of meeting, on end, another are being enlightened regarding severa Irem the opposite directransactions which were
is the that he has been unanimoudly elected
Unfortunately, in a great number oftram e expungement of this excep-fauspicion because of the "secrecy with Chinese Chamber. Another reason why the whole of the traffic from Nos. 1 to that it would inealcate watchfulness and most interesting of the series
part of the chauffeur, who Japanese wireless agreement under Chairman of the proposed Union Club of representatives to Versailles, the Council from China aboard) in charge of a that these streets have to accommodate tion would prove highly beneficial. in which they were conducted. Perhaps the we regret Mr. Johnatone's departure is of Four replied that representatives who British naval detachment, have arrived 10 (excepting, perhaps, No. 3). To make care on the taking a tram, slow which the Chinese Government assigned British, American and Chinese, and will
WOW When
and proceed cautiously before at control of an important service to the be unnhle to work ont and see the scheme matters worst, these streets are,
to pass the
tram slowest should use the side of the street Tule, the narrowest in the Colons, closest to the kerb, and the others, in boos, etc., should not be hustled on the Such a condition compares unfavourably parture be postponed for say, six months,
agreements. wireless
which are friendly advice-and-counsel, but it is order of speed should move outside or path to the annoyance of burden-free with the liberal terms of the two Mar. in order that we might be guided by bia
should be requested coni nearer the middle. That would give pedestrians.word as closely as possible valuable because they wrecked Japanese destined otherwise, and he will carry
Ambitions in the matter of a monopoly. (approximately) the following order of progression
GROSSLY EXAGGERATÍÐ,
were merely messengers could not be here, the Norara bringing the stads of ceived. The German Government must the German college at Shanghai and of Appoint representatives with the same the Deutsche-Asiatische Bank.. powers us those possessed by the Allied. plenipotentiaries.
THE SITUATION IN CENTRAL EUROPE.
"
A RECRUDESCENCE OF RIOTING. Los Dos..April 25th. A telegram from Vienna reports that Firing the unemployed are rioting occurred between the rioters and police. Parliament building was, subsequently, set on fire in several places. The fames were extinguished by nightfall, and order restored.
"COUNT CZERNIN DENTES HIS FLIGHT AND ARREST.
COPENHAGEN, April 1st
!
A message from Vienna states that Count Czernin telegraphed from Feld kirch denying the report of his flight and subsequent arrest.
PRESIDENT WILSON.
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGE- WASHINGTON."
BazST, April 21st. The liner George Washington has arrived.
THE TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT.
FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS
14
PREVAILING.
**
ST. JOHN (NEWFOUNDLAND),
April 20th.
If
At eight this morning, it turned out to be a very promising day for flight. mid-oocan conditions be favourable the airmen hope to start in the afternoon.
FLIGHT POSTPONED.
·LATER The airmen are not starting "to-day, owing to mid-ocean storms.
FRENCH LABOUR.
PABBED.
A number of merchants, consular officials, and missionaries, also, have been brought into port to disembark Two Chinese officials are in chargé of the re- patriation arrangements.
The Vore will come into harbour" to-morrow, while the Atreus will con- tinue her voynge...
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THE KIAO-CHAU QUESTION.
PARIS, April 2nd. President Wilson, Mr. Lloyd George and M. Clemenceau to-day discussed the Kino-chau question, which the Japanese insist must be solved before the German delegates arrive at Versailles. The dis cussion did not result in a definite deci sion of the problem."
A thorough examination of the ques tion has been confided to a few experts, who are expected to submit a compromise proposal very shortly.
BIR DAVID BEATTY. TO VISIT FRANCE.
PARIS, April 19th.
A Havas message states :--- # Admiral Bir David Beatty is expected to visit Cherbourg and Brest. He has sent a message to the effect that he in
the glorious French army.
Taking the street traffic first:-The temp carrying market-basketa bam Japanese for a period of thirty years. carried through. We would that his de-
(1)-Nearest the kerk-Laden coolies." (2)--Chairs.
(3.)-Trucks
(4.)-Skaters.
(B.Scooter
(6.)-Ricshas.
(7.)-Trams.
(8.-Bicycles.
(9.)-Motor-cars and motor cycles. Theoretically this is the ideal traffic.
to walk in the
away with him our sincere regrets and to the side channel.
good wishes. As very few of the coolies, men and
Mr. Chu Paoan presented Mr. John-. women, hardly know their right from
Mr. W. R. Giles, the correspondent of left, their
great patience and time are the Peking and Tientsin Times, is the stone with a souvenir in the form of a necessary to explain this rule of keep latest addition to the number of men who silver cup on which is inscribed "As a to the left. And to have any effect, the can describle reports of their death as token of appreciation for his courtesy Police must not relax the enforcement grossly exaggerated. The news was and "friendship as first Chairman of the of the traffic regulations, because the circulated on Monday that he had died British Chamber of Commerce. Present Chinese are naturally passive resist.
in hospital in Seoul, whither he had gone.ed by the Chinese General Chamber of ers and, as soon as any relaxation
Mr. Johnstone expressed great regrets takes place, they immediately rename the suffering from double pneumonia and Commerce, Shanghai.”-“
at leaving Shanghai, where he had made condition was indeed serious, but it was But inasmuch as the tram-standarda old practice of wandering all over the pleurisy, and no one doubted it as his
understand the Chinese and meeting form the division of the road in the place.
As to European and foreigners gen-not until friends sought for details that many friends, He said that in trying to middle, and the trams run on fixed rails.
set an example to the Chinese in this cancel the obituary notices which had them half-way he was trying to follow the
+to -not from choice, but of necessity.
been written, and, in some cases, des principle that was laid down in 1814 by matter. Nos, & and have to use the tram truckerally, there is no excase if they fail to it was deemed advisable to withhold or above street traffic is confined to Chinese. For many generations
file
Fortunately, the Japanese Legation came by some Chinese hong merchants in Can- intercede with Lord Napier for the mer force, bare hade rotions the Chinese, per-
lowed during which the rumours spread. Era. He quoted letters written in 1834
in
their own country, owing to the paddy
to the rescue and secured telegraphic in ton to Dr. Jardine, asking the latter to formation that Mr. Giles was progressing chants, and said that that showed that Holds being interesected by paths which
satisfactorily and would be able to leave the Chinese had a friend in Dr. Jardine" cannot accommodate two abreast. This
then. dr. Johnstone assured the hosts that he would be sacceeded by Mr. Brooke highways in the country. Of course, in
hospital in a day or two. also applies to the majority of their
Smith, who would, he was sure, continue towns and cities of any size the streets
the sanie policy and that Jardine, Mathe- are wider.
son & Co. would always asist the Chinese to their utmost. He thanked the Chinese Chamber for their gift, which he would treasure as a reminder.
Practically speaking, the whole of the will mean extra and arduous work patched. Two days of uncertainty fol. Dr. William, Jardine, the founder of the
to
to be diligently and persistently carried for the Police and the tuition will have out over a long period before success will be attained.
There is no doubt that a very great result if the Police will but keep the improvement in traffic conditions
AN OLD RESIDENT. aboulders to the wheel. Yours faithfully,
Hongkong, April 28th.
to
STAINER'S ORATORIO,
[TO THE EDITOR. OF "THE-HONGKONG.
DAILY PRESS."]
(
SOUVENIRS.
:
Very pretty diver miniature, battleaxes, blue lacquered and gilded, bave been dis When these people come to Hongkong
tributed to those who received invitations to coin a living they find themselves
to the ceremony of inaugurating the suddenly in the enjoyment of wide roads.
erection of the monument to celebrate the victory of Right over Might. Needless to over which they soon learn to wander at random-pot in Indian file 19 WAY
ay, recapients are delighted, and those
Mr. Brooke Smith, the only other Euro anxious their custom at here, but in bunches of
not remembered" are
topean guest, said that in his experience of over 20 years he had always found the as many abreast as the width of the road will permit giving never a thought to
Big-It was amusing to read the notes official memories
Chinese reasonable, willing to give and the existence of such a thing .45 2 rule by Enbarmonic in last night's Tele-THE ARMES CONTRACT
There was much amusement, in diplo take; that there was a great-future for In other words, as was graph of the rond mentioned in a recent case, they have The suggestion, almost certain to occur matic circles when it became known that China and all she needed was to have reader, was either that the writer the Japanese Minister had protested to foreign expert assistance and advice as I was travelling on a tram-car one day was piqued, possibly because his self- the American Minister against the sup- Japan did over 50 years ago; that. China no traffic sense and an old small-footed Chinese woman suggested musical knowledge was over-
bolt gun-barrels to the Tuchun of Hunan, and foreign tutelage, and there was gold Proud of coming into contact again with was calmly footing it between the rails, looked when the training of the chorus ply of five million rifle cartridges sund 30 wanted a government beyond reproach There is the while the driver was banging away for the work rendered on Good Friday Mr. Obata pointing out that this was not in store for merchants who would push
at his bell without effect. Bringing his evening was under consideration, or else ample proof of the brotherhood existing car to a standstill, he leaned out and that he is completely ignorant of the in accord with the Allied understanding matters. The speaker said that he was
shouted to the between the English and French armies wished to be killman to know if the difficulties attending an amateur musical that munitions were not to be furnished like a baby trying to lead an old man.
The old 'un replied or other performance in Hongkong Why should I get oct Yours faithfully, very testily: of your way? Am I not allowed to use
VOX ET PRAETEREA NIHIL. the road as well as you! If such a hurry pass around me bean P.6-By the bye, are harmonice limit.
While I believe it is quite illegal toed to thirds
(This letter should have been addressed compel pedestrians to walk on
to Telegraph. Many of our readers, like paths it has always been my prac ourselves, may not have seen the article other Ministers wished the import of tice, with Chinese to endeavour to
Hongkong, April 25th, 1919. The authorities announce that anyone persuade them to do so not by force, referred to E., H.D.P.).
bat by asking them why they persist in
THE JESUITS. found wearing badges of the Association using the streets in preference to the of National Police, formed under the footpaths to the danger of their lives and limbs from motor-cars, ricshes, etc. leadership of a Deputy, ostensibly to pre Some grin and obey, while others take serve order, will be arrested, as the formano notice, or, if they obey, step off into the road again as soon a one's back tion of such a corps has been forbidden.
doing this were CATRO QUIET.
and navics.
THE SITUATION IN EGYPT. FORMATION OF NATIONAL POLICE
CORPS FORBIDDEN.
CAIRO, April 18th.
CAIRO, April 19th.
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the
to the Chinese Government until the into the new ways of the world; and internal strife was ended. The Japanese that be..believed the seven fat years to
understand that which he had alluded at previous Minister was made
one between the American firm and the gun now that peace has been declared in the transaction in question was a private ner in Mr. Pan's house had classy din Tuchun, and his memory was assisted to Europe and would be arranged between recollect that six months ago, when the the North and South in China arms into China to be enbargoed, the Japanese Legation disapproved for the reason that as Japan was the only coun-. try in a position to import arms the pro posed; action was tantamount to a dis- crimination against Japan. When it was realised that America was also "able to send armia to China, the Japanese reply Government performed a volte face and
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]
S-I read with interest the
ANGLO-CHINESE, FRIENDSHIP.
Association
QUESTION AND ANSWER. EXPEDITIOUS DISPATCH OF GOVERNMENTAL MATTERS.
The Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.BE, gave nolice, to the Legislative Council
is turned. Any cafe too long that they given me by Critic." First. I wish him agreed in time to the suggested embargo, asked if they deemed needlessly risked it I on April 15th, of the following question: personal in my previous letter; I was acquisition of righteousness the fore-Will the Government repair and while comparative safety would be found Bely criticising his logic. Dace we going facts might not have had the publi. restore the old footpath leading from Broadwood Road to the Victoria Schooll A communigud states that a number of on the footpath. This usually had the D
take it upon us to write for the public city which is now being given to them, and French Convent Bchool so that arms have been seized at several villages desired effect
Recently I have seen Indian constables we must not be too thin-skinned.
Now for the argument. His admission
Ou Wednesday night members of the children living in Wong Net Cheung Road, and Broadwood Road can go to of Clement Anglo-Chinese Friendship EIGHT-HOUR WORKING DAY LAW and in the neighbourhood of Drut., Per trying to keep the Chinese to the paths. that the Jesuit. Society atil existed in
met in the Waicbaiopu, where they and return from school without using the sons implicated in the disturbances near In most cases their requests are ignored, Russia after the Brief Cairo, on April 17th, have been arrested, and for this I think the Indians alone XIV. tends to render his case worse
The Government, replied as follows:-- blame, because skylarking are to
everyho is admitting that this Society is a dined together and had their annual inain motor rund
and
The Government bad ita attention Cairo is quiet. There have been no new they are too fond
rebel one. I do not in the least care meeting under the presidency of Mr.
racy drawn to the matter in February. The chatting familiarly with the coolies, how the Pope starts in Brief or Wang Ta-heich, former Minister to Lon- casualties during the last three days.
don. Admiral Tai Tingkan gave thereby
losing their authority, The
Bull His words in the beginning of Chinese
is the first one to take advantage the two documents do not alter their account of the deportation of Germans, work was put in band on March 15th A SHIPPING DISASTER
old adage: Familiarity contempt This applies with quality as an order from the Head of his dashes of humour being most enjoy and it will be completed by Monday,
the Church. The
may be that the came an exhibition of Chinese swords aven greater force to the Chinese con Critic," probahext that I hear from lable. Following the business meeting April 28th, JAPANESE LINER DAMAGED BY
stables The "zarjin (as all European difference in the parchments used has also menship and boxing. The latter proved constables are termed by the Chinese) arc a quantitative importance.
most interesting, as Mr. S. E. Luca's
Paris, April 19th. A Havas mesange states:- A law establishing an eight-hour work- ing day has been passed by the Chamber of Deputice, and, in consequence, May Day demonstrations will have quite a holiday character. -
PUNISHMENT OF THE GUILTY
CENTRAL POWERS CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN.
PARIS April 10th
A Havas message states:-
FIRE.
PARIS, April 10th. A Havas message states:- The Japanese liner Shampo Maru bas been much damaged by fire, in the port
of Marseilles. There have been no casualties.
THE SILVER MARKET.
of
the
breeds
held in wholesome respect.
If the Hon. the C.S.P. would instruct
ing.
•
PUNISHING THE GERMANS-
President Hsu Shih-chang bus conbent The Portuguese politicians, in driving demonstrated that Chinese boxing was a
Anti-Opium Association. Other his subordinates to caution members of awdy the Jesuits from Portugal, were not system of fighting which included wrestled to become patron of the International
still tolerated, and PERSONAL the Indian and Chinese forces against suppressing the Catholic religion.
• І виррове
The British and American Ministers,
Germany is to be deprived of her in- this familiarity, whilst on dety, it wpaldigious bodies are star to ensure greater respect for their authority. Critic" attended the procession of the accompanied by Mr. J. J. Abbott, have terest in the Four Power Loan agreement.
Government should legislate against Cross at Macao this year.
if has submitted his case to the 8028 to Taiyuanfu to see the great atble of 1911. with the Chinese Government før Critio
the construction of the Hankow-Szechuan juveniles using scooters and roller in certain streets where traffic in skates
Mr. David Fraser, the Times Peking Railway. In response to the representa public tribunal; then why does he wish tic meeting in that city. have seen same youths I
and now to withdraw to a private meeting correspondent has returned after ions of the British American Chinese
Let us fight out the case before the pub
French Ministers, the Cabinet has agreed. The International From Club held to the exclusion of Germans from this scooting Road which lies between Wyndham and posal 1 do not wish to know who he is, Pottinger Streets. And I have seen these nod, though religious arguments par mestressful reception 20 Tuesday after Quadruple Group and that German in- scooting down Wyndham I will meet him, if he so wishes, but before noon: for the benefit of those Chinese terests be not taken over by any other journalists who have not yet joined the nation but divided among the three re- youths
Clab. M
maining members of the Group. This is. The speed of motor cars and motor-cycles, the public tribunal.Yours, etc.,
JOHN KESTREE Street itself!
only as it should be Hongkong, Aptil 25th, 1918. within City bounds, should, and must be limited to not more than fifteen miles
BISE IN. SHANGHAI. EXCHANGE. row eser that portion of Queen's We have always means at our dis lengthy stay in Biberia for his journal,
Five millions of American women join-
LONDON, April 19th ed French women in protesting against the Menara Samuel Montagna report outrageous crimes committed against states that, owing to the steadiness of women by the armies of the Central the American exchange, the quotation has remained unaltered during the week. Powers, and demanding the punishment The Shanghai exchange has risen to 4 of the guilty.
id. per tacl
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