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THE HONGKONG DAILY PURSS, FRIDAY, JUNE - 6ra, - 1918.

HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL CELEBRATING THE KING'S

SOCIETY.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING,

1525.

BIRTHDAY.

SAILOR ABSENTS HIMSELF FROM FROM DITY,

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CORRESPONDENCE. CLEARING THE COURT,

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE

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DAILY PRESS.

HONGKONG

Sra, In the mid-Victorian age, at the Assizes in a provincial town in England, a case of an indecent nature was being

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The usher, who was in livery and rried a wand, was called “Captain Gook."

BIG HAUL OF OPIUM. 135 TAELS WORTH $29,547.30, One of the largest peizures of opini that has been made in the Colony for à The annual general meeting of the

As the Marine Court, yesterday, belong time took place on Monday night Hongkong Horticultural Society heid, yesterday, in the Society's offices, fore Captain Taylour, R. Harbour when a Revenue officer discovered 1,553 taels of the drug concealed in a bunk on Hongkong Club annexe. Mr. E. Ormix-Master, Robert Smith, a pumpman on

The Zara Shing arrived in harbour on tried when the Judge ordered that all ton firesided, and the others present were the .. Bar Sepoy, was charged with the Lieu Shing.

absenting himselt from duty on June ad

Mandar from Saigon, and, on informa-women and children should leave the Messrs. H. W. Bird. N. L. Watson, T. E,

und 3rd. Pearce. W. M. Humphreys, H. Hancock

Capt. F. Harrison, the master of the tion received, the Revenue Officers board- R. de Journel, S. B. C. Rows, E. M. F. vessel, stated that on the morning of ed her. They expected to arrest several de Sousa. A. Nicol, and H. B. L. Dow June 2nd defendant asked permission to opium-smugglers, but were disappointed. go ashore, putting forward a very On searching the bunks, however, they Siggi (Hon. Secretary),

The CHAIRMAN in proposing the ndop-"lame" excuse for the purpose. Wit- discovered the opium, which had been tion of the report and statement of news refused to grant leave whereupon carefully concealed, to the value of accounts, said :---The report is so full of the defendant left the ship and went $23,347.50. Had any claimant to the information that there remains little for ashore, not returning, till the early, morn opium been discovered he would have nr to ndd to it. The unfavourable ing of June 4th. Witness entered defen- been liable to a fine of $200,000, winther matted what would otherwise dant's misdemeanour "in the Log Book," have been a successful show; but de-aed him eight day" pay, and, when defendunt returned, infurmed him about spite unfavourable conditions it still

Defendant then declared that he showed that there is considerable kren

would not work on the ship any more. ness in Hongkong among the amateur

The Harbour Master read the Log Book Kardeners. Every year the number of

and ther remarked that the entry was exhibitors increases and thin

all wrong. A master of a ship, he said of ΠΟ produced record

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had no power to forfeit a man's pay, than 70 exhibitors. Our membership

year

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The women and children, with the The exception of one woman, retired. Judge asked if they had all loft the livery and carried a wand and was known Court, whereupon the aber, who was in Ar it is. the opium will be confiscated as "Captain Cook," replied: "Yes, m

READER. and the fortunate fader will be reward-lord, all the modest ones."—Yours, etc., ed at the rate of $ta tael by the Govern-

Hongkong, June 5th, 1919. ment.

[We recall a similar incident in an Assize Court. The Judge had given A Chinese was arrested the directions that all women and children Kwong Tung with 17 taels of opium, should leave owing to the nature of the which he attempted to smuggle into the case that was coming on for trial. Several Upon the Judge's Colony hidden in the false lining of a well-drcased women, however, paid no box.

He was fined $180 dollars-in de-attention being drawn to the fact, he merely remarked: If after the warning choose to stay and listen to unsavoury cancern of mine. I am here because I am obliged to beEo., H.D.P

On

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order.

Ambassador James W. Gerard's

MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY

differs from every film play that

has gone before, because it presents

FACTS

NOT FICTION!

As its ten reels pass in succession across the screen there is unfolded the whole inner history of the world

war and the causes that led up to it. Among

is larger than it has ever been before, except by order of the Magistrate or fault two month imprisonment-by Mr. they have, received the facts it is no hundred thrilling incidents are the following :-----

Consul

Defendant stated that on May 31st there had been, a pretty bad row in the Royal Naval Canteen between British

and American sailors. One of his friends had been badly hurt, and defendant him- self, received a blow on his leg. A detec- tive, who interfered, informed him that he would be wanted as a witness in a ease in which an American sailor would British be charged with assaulting

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R. O. Hutchison, as the Magistracy, yes terday.

SPORT.

LAWN TENNIS.

HÍN CO., R.G.A, v. 87mm CO., R.G.A. | The 88th Company, R.G.A. "A" team defeated the 87th Co.. RCA at Happy Valley on Wednesday in the Garrison Tennis League, by 81 games to, 90. scores werd as follows:-

POLICE COURT PROCEDURE,

HONGKONG [TO TEX: KDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS." |--S12,-In your leading article in to day's imae of the Hongkong Daily Press, under the caption "A Questionable Pro- cedure," thero occurs a striking distine and The tion between "general public"

""newspaper reporters" sufficient to war runt an errand of research, which, duly persevered in, revealed that the usually accepted definition of the term "public"

people," indefinitely." is: The general body of mankind; the exclusion from the genus homo. of the already much maligned local reporters is iurely of that character that has arisen from accident rather than from the gen- erally accepted rule, and it is to be pre- Faimed that the customary amende han-

amable will be forthcoming

C.B.M. Pragmall and Bergt. Armatys beat Sergt. Clarke and Chapman, 7-9; beat Br. Bowerman and Gr. Ashworth, 6-3; beat Sergt. Wedlake and Gr. Samuels, 7-2

We hope to increase it. Unfortun ately our expenses increase as the show. becomes larger and therefore I would like to see more members coming forward to become life members. As an example of some of the good results achieved by members of this Society, in addition to the sum of 8794.50 raised by sale of plants and handed to charity. I would like to inform you that Mrs. Harrington handed

He, therefore, went ashore and over to the Red Cruss Society, as the sailor. result of the sale of roses at the Hong-walked up to the Court House. On ar told that the canc kong Hotel from her garden and from rival, he

When he was Mr. Nicholson's garden, and carnations would not be heard.

to the ship he met trom Mr. Downing, a sum of over $2,000. going back "Mr. Looker, in his 'aperch at the show, a couple of his mates, who invited him touched on the subject of a working gar- to stay ashore as June 3rd would be the drner whose services should be available King's Birthday and there would be no to members of the Society to advise them work. He, therefore, stayed behind, celebrated the King's birthday at a hotel, and then went to the pictures. When he returned to the vessel the Captain in

Cpl. Bollett and Br. Amy beat Bergt formed him that he had been fined eight days' pay. He demurred, as he thought Clarke and Sergt. Chapman, 7-2; beat the fine exorbitant. He refused to work Br. Bowerman and Gr. Ashworth, 6-1 and "strike me." he thought, why beat Sergt. Wedlake and Cpl. Samuela. should. I pay a fine when I was asked 7-2 to attend Court?" much; he was a married man with a large family, and it would be his wife and children who would suffer. He had been at sea for 29 years. and this was the first time he had been charged.

on such matters as soil. and time and con-

We are

ditions for planting, etc., etc. still in hopes that such a man will be attached to the Botanical and Forestry Department a his services available to I cannot close members of the Society. my remarks without referring to the ex cellent work done by our Secretary Mr. Dowbiggin. The actual labours put in for the show, were enormous and the re „port before you speaks for itself of his entiring energy and thoroughness of pur- pose, and I am sure you will all agree with me that a hearty vote of thanks should be accorded him,

The fine was too

The Harbour Master: You are entirely in the wrong for going ashore when you were refused leave. I fine you six days'

pay,

Mr. T. E, PEARCE seconded the proposi tion, which was carried unanimously.

Mr., B2D recalled that Mr. Looker, "in speaking at the Show before the last, rug small payment would have to be made, gested that the Government might give but he (Mr. Boss) thought this only rea-! some little assistance to the Bociety. He sonable. He suggested, further, that would suggest to the incoming Committee members might help themselves by ex- the desirability of approaching the changing cuttings and seedlings, for Government on the subject. The Govern there were always things of which they ment might, he thought, give them a num had too much and would not mind giving "ber of cuttings and seedlings, or offer some away.,

Mr. Nicolasid that a system them for sale, In view of the enormous progress of the Society since its inaugura-exchange was started some years ago, but tion, in growing flowers and vegetables, it fell through for want of support. be thought they might go further still. There was no reason why it should not He did not see why the Government be revived. should not send a list round to the Hon.

of

CQ.M.S. Talfourd and Sergt. Davis beat Br. Bowerman and Gr. Ashworth, 7-9 beat Sergt. Clarke and Bergs. Chap man. 6-3; beat Sergt. Wedlake and Gr. Suivels, 0-3.

HONGKONG GYMKHANA CLUB, YESTERDAY'S TRAINING NOTES

The over-night's rain resalted in the going on the sand course, on which all the gallops were done yesterday, being

The following times were heavy. corded:-

Red Ensign (Gegg up) went three quarters of a mile in imin. 44 2.5secs..

Bend Or (Sedgwick up) galloped the covering the last quarter in 34secs. same distance in 1min. 17.2-5secs, taking

sees. for the last quarter. Rochester (Doyle up) negotiated three quarters of a mile in 1min, 44880s.

Paper Money (Gegg up) galloped three. quarters of a mile in imin. 44secs, taking 32 2-es, for the last quarter.

Malcolm (Sutton up) and Dun Duke (Mafoo up) went in company over three- quarters of a mile, taking Imin, 44 3-5secs.

Flyford (Moo ap) and Rheostat (Adams up) galloped three-quarters of a inile, in company, in 1min. 40secs., tak- The CHAIRMAN was under the impresing 34 3-5secs, over the last quarter-

Mr. Boss said they had a scale of fixed prices, which had been recently revised.

Mr. HUMPHREYS said they would not sell trees or herbaceous plants.

Alexander (Gegg up), Meymoon (Doyle up), Viola (Gegg up), Lord Lorne (Malco

mile

This arbitrary

From the consequent detection of the Eity of your proposition for the ren- sonings that followed it I found it dif cult to accept your syllogism based upon a ground as slender as a flament of air,, and was obliged to disregard the decep-

tivo deductions of your contribution towards moulding "public" opinion- Yours, etc.,

A SUBSCRIBING READER. June 5th, 1912

We do not think the rather laboured argument of our correspondent is of much importance aur are we very concerned' that he. Das had to disregard the deceptive de ductions drawn from something as slender

We pass the letter.) as filament of air." ton to our readers in order to let them see the sort of thing which is often inflicted upon us and because we fall it is unfair. that we should suffer alone. We would re- mind aug correspondent that when the publio is excluded, the Court #cials and the members of the Police Force remain. It are part and parcel of the machinery requir is generally recognised that the reporters ed for the proper administration of justice.

E., H.D.P.]

ALLEGED THEFT OF ORCHIDS FROM THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Secretary of the cuttings and seedlingssion that the Government refused to sell

up) and Dusky (Button up) were each Mr. R. E. Lindsell, two Chinese students available. If that were done, a useful any of their pots and plants.

galloped over three-quarters of taking, respectively, imin. 41 2-beecs, of St. Stephen's College were charged, on remand, with stealing orchide from purpose, would be served. He thought the

1min. 44 35secs., 1min. 45secs., 1min. Government made 's start two years ago,

the Botanical Gardens. The first defen- 42seca, and 1min. 46seca. but they only offered for sale very com

Hector (Mody up) and Excelsior (Madant was also charged with offering a

over three bribe... · · foo, up) went in company mon cuttings. He did not see why they should not have all sorts of cuttings; or M., BIRD and Mr. WILKINSON believed quarters of a mile, taking Imin. 4. E. J. Chapman, acting superin-

the Society approached the and covering the last quarter in 34 2-osca

Blouse (Doyle up), Eaton Boy tendent of the Gardens, prosecuted; and why the Government should not let them that it

(Bedgwick up), and Aidlog II. (Beds Mr. C. B. Johnson defended. have manure free from the Kennedy Government something might result,

an individual gallop wick up), each did The matter was left over for action by

milo, taking, over three quarters of Town depot. (Chorus "They do "). Mr.

Mr. Chapman stated that the orchid respectively, 1min. 498ecs,

1min. plants were kept in a specially construct- Bird, continuing, also mentioned that the incoming Committee.

473-5secs, and 1 min. 59 3-5seca.

The gardeners reported The election of office-bearers resulted it should be possible for the Society to

(Maloo up) and Morning Stared fern-abed. Becure ornamental English dower-pots as follows-President, Mr. L Gibbs; (Sutial up) had each other's company for that several archids had been stolen, and three-quarters of a a mile, taking Imin. watch was kept. On May 19th, eight He thought that if a sufficient number of Hon. Secretary, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin: 43 2-5seca. members sont in their requirements it Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. A. Plummer; Gentle Cat (Button up) did the last orchid pots and several other plants were would be posible that something might Committee, Mrs. John Taylor, Miss Wal half-mile of a three-quarter mile gallon stolen, and, as a result, two forest guards Mesota. W. J. Tutcher, D. Harvey, in 1min. 7secs., and Wedding Bells (Bedg were detailed to be on the look out. The laca, be done. Ho made. the suggestions beL. Watson, B. B, C. Rcas, E. J.wick up) did the last half mile of gave gardener told witness that he suspected cause if people found it beneficial to be Noronha, B. Baker and Commander furlong gallop in imir. Boxca.

a Chinese youth who wore European clothing, and that be would be able to come members of, the Society there would Berkwith,

The CHAIRMAN announced that Mr. A.

identify him. On May 2nd, while the gardenet was at work he noticed three be a much larger membership.

Nicol would exhibit his sweet peas at the

Chinese Youths atempting to root up the Mr. Ross agreed with nearly all that next show, but would not compete, so 18

of. plants, and he gave the alarm. One Mr. Bild had said. A little time, ago he to give other members a chance. He said

the youths ran away, but the other two are caught On the way to the super- wrote to Mr. Tutcher pointing out that be would be glad to receive, the names of gentlemen willing to become life mem-

atendent's office the firat defendant offer- night and day he read a work called bers; th fee was $100. He had already

The youths were then handed over to Ser. "Gardening in Hongkong" written by received three names, those of Messrs.

$10 to the gardener for his freedom. WR. Loxley & Co., Mr. Wilkinson, and

Barner

Police. the Mr. Tutcher. In it, Mr. Tutcher advised himself. Mr. Hancock and Mr. de "You can take it from me that Johnson said it was rather curious the potting put in June of a certain Journel, who were present, intimated, soon as those who voted against me can

the plant was pulled out of the pot. In plant. He told Mr. Tuteber that he was amidst applause, their willingness to be prove that a really considerable part of it there was no evidence to show how come life-members. The Chairman said the constituency does not want the exhibit before the Court there, was no anxious to follow this advice, but he had Mr. Dowbiggin had just told him that shall be quite ready to retire. Erring disturbing of the earth, etc., Moreover,

which plant

to have been stated not the plant in question. Mr. Tutcher he had had obtained five new members to do one's daty as a member of Parlin the

ment is a dog's life, without a moment to rooted up was not produced as an ex replied that if my person connected with within the week.

Mr. B. B. C. Ross, in proposing one's self, and anyone of whom the Chanman: replied that the third | the Society would let him know what he vote of thanks to the Chairman, said that electors approve can have my job if they wanted he would be pleased to let hit the Bogisty greatly valued and apprecist will undertake to work at it as hard as have it. (Applause.) In some cases, and the koen interest which Mr. Ormiston I do. There is no eight hour day for us

had always taken in the Bociety.

and the standard rate of pay does "nok (Conti

"of next columus.)

The meeting the terminated.

· comți near to paying expenas.

Pink Eye (Maloo up) galloped a mile in mine. 20secs, taking Imin. 5secs. For the first three-quarters.

A. DOG'S LIFE.

Mr. Austin Hopkinson, M.P.. for, the Homley division, in a letter to his con- stituenta, says

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man might have taken the plant away.

After bearing farther evidence Mr. Lindskell adjourned: the case till Satur day.

The Zabern Affair."

The Declaration of War in Berlin. :

The attempted bottling up of the British feet in the Kiel Canal. The Sinking of the Lusitania, The Invasion of Belgium.

The Kaiser's Decree.—

"America Must Stop Sending Munitions to the Allies."

Gerard's Defiance→→→

"I'll Not Sign That Treaty If I Stay Here

Till Hell Freezes."

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Bethmann von Hollweg Addressing the Reichstag Socialist Riots in the Reichstag.

Gerard Endeavouring to Ameliorate the Conditions of the Prisoners

" of War...

The Kaiser Congratulates von Tirpitz on the Sinking of the Lusitania. Von Tirpitz Planning U-Boat Campaign. The Enslavement of the Non-Combatants.

The Kaiser's Threat

"I'll Stand. No Nonsense From America

After the War."

Spreading German Propaganda in Russia. The Torpedoing of Neutral Shipping. The Looting of the American Embassy.

Von Jagow's Boast:-

"" América Will Not Fight." Gerard's Reply:

*America wont fight, eh ?"

America's Declaration of War.

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