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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAROH 14TH. 190,

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SOLE AGENTS FOR HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA

THE FAMINE FUND CAMPAIGN The latest report by mail from the International Relief Committee at Peking

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Reports of subscriptions so far, reported to the Peking special committee that directed the National Famine Relief Drive in the Capital, indicated that the total is $1,500,000 exclusive of the amounts being mised. in Tientsin Shanghai, Canton. Mukden, Changking and Chengtu.

Peging has to date collected $750,000 on the pledges turned in, though some of the large gifts from both Chinese and foreign donors have not yet been turned over to the banks. The Tag day, conducted by students and hampered by a series of dust storms. netted $6,000.

Hankow which has continued its drive for another week raised $100,000 equalling the work of Nanking na n whole.

None of the totals reported to the Peking Committee are considered as final for it may be several days before colles tions are made on all the pledges and the funds are counted and deposited with

the various committees.

EXPANSION OF RELIEF WORK,

lief Committee.

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SHANGHAI TRADE.

Messrs. llbert & Co.'s pisos "goods market report says:-

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TRADE WITH SOVIET RUSSIA.

THE EX-EMPEROR OF CHINA. MISCHIEVOUS REPORTS

violation

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SCOTTISH SPORT.

HAWICK SET BACK IN CHAMPIONSHIP.

RANGERS LEAD INCREASED,

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT-]

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EDINBORG, January 19th.

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titles Stewart's College. Watsonians had sh

sense they wore fortiinate to win, for

There are practically no bright spots in the market this week if we except the

Mr. K. F. Johnstou (formerly of the satisfactory flow of local yarn to Sze stocks of certain counts at the local tutor of the ox-Emperor of China writes chuen, which is steadily depleting the Hongkong Civil Service) who is now a mills. Piece goods are only going for to the Peking Leader in correction of ward to that province in insignificant certain statements which are described as gravely inacurate, which appeared in quantities nor is it expected that the demand ca develop to any great extent

a recent editorial iu that paper on the "It was an unfortunate week for follow- until the merchants are able to convert subject of the ceremonies which took placa era of Rugby, with one exception every their produce into cash, which they can, birthday. Mr. Johnston says:

on the occasion of the Boy Emperor's

Club Championship,engagement was off not do in the present absence of demand from overseas markets. The same re

It states that one of the notable because of the frost. This one match, mark applies, of course, to all Yangtze events of the occasion was the excessive markets where the long continued absence Privileged Treatment Agreement.The was played, at Mansfield, in the Border.

of certain articles of the however, was of exceptional interest, and of exports leaves the bankers and mer- chants alike without the means to finance details given are as follow. He sat ou! country, between Hawick and „Watson: imports, while the Hunan outlet has the his throne to grant audience, to aditional complication of a bank-noto receive congratulations from his loyalians. Hawick were defeated by 8 points issue which, outside the borders of followers ' and 'this year he has exered to il, and thus dropped from the top of tuna is now scarcely worth this paper dynastic calendar, issuing decrees and the table, their place being taken by

ed his privileges by secretly using his it is printed on. This is quoted as the principal reason for the sharp decline in edicts, and bestowing numerous auction pieces for certain qualities of upon the dead, as if he were the real hard fight to achiere their victory, and in

emperor." White Shirtings at the Yuen Fong sulo today, the particular chops in question absolutely no change made this gear in Hawick, or the Hawick forwards, held

bug to point out that there was big saleable to Changsha and nowhere the nature of the birthday ceremonies or

Exchange has now fallen below the 3. in the manner in which they were carried them during the first half. But in the Distribution of 20,000 tons of grain in lower rates, which places all hope of

mark with the tendency towards still out. Nothing whatever was done that second period two of their stalwart has not been done on previous occasions. March and April and expansion of its replacement or averaging of dear goods

Nor is it true to say that the boy emperor serummagers were hurt and had to the present number of destitute, has been time to come. That the position is no staff and facilities to care for three times out of the question for a considerable has been secretly using his dynastic · retire, and it was after this unfortunate ("

calendar."

There is not and never has, occurrence" that the Watson ans sucoeed- ordered by the United International lie better in all other consuming markets is been any secret about the use of the ed in breaking through the defence. The dynastic calendar within the precincts play of the Watsonians back division was The Committee's decision, followed that the Lancashire mills propose to close

shown by the report in the Press today of the Palace, not has there boon any particularly good at times, and some of receipt from the field of several alarming down from the 18th to the 31st March attempt to disguise the fact that the their movements skilfully executed. with telegrams. Some of these messages told owing to the lack of orders.

Last year's Inter ex-emperor, in common with an over Selby outstanding. of outbreaks of typhus, others of a rapid

whelming majority of his former suh, national serum proved a good-pivot, and weakening of the populace in wide dis-

jeta, still uses the Lunar Calendar and fed the players behind him with despatch observes old festivals. As to the issue and necurney. Carmichael, though not tricts and of startling increases in death

of deciers and edicts, it should be often in the picture, played a fine game rates.

Expansion of the work means the

unnecessary to pout out that such docu: when opportunity occurred, and was again immediate purchase of grain to the amount STOLEN CHINESE BONDS.

ments have feference solely to the man-one of the Watsonian try getters. It is agement of the Household and to persons worth noting that he has benten of 8.000 tons which will bring the Com-

who are connected with the ex-imperial McCullum in every game this season. mittee's purchases to date to more than Lord Sydenham, 'in a contribution to a 21,000 tons. It also means that the trea London financial journal, disposes of some family or clan, They are in no way cont sury is again depleted and that the of the fallacious arguments" that have cerned with the administration of "the

The Association pitches were Chinese Republic, and those who are rea Relief Drive and been raised in favour of trading with ponsible for issuing them have not the bound and on the slippery and dangerous National Famine further gifts from abroad must be counted Soviet Russia. He points out that re-slightest intention or desire to interfere grond the players could control neither. upon to finance the expansion. The comsumption would be a cure for unemploy in public affairs.

the ball nor their movements. In the cir mittee's portion of the Customs surtax ment. In the course of his remarks he

'I may add for your further informa- cumstaneea`a lot of the football was far. loan is already nearly exhausted by grain says:---

tion that no net of a ceremonial nature | cical. Only at Greenock and at Hamilton, purchases.

It has happened in China that one takes place within the palace that is not where the conditions were ignored, and province could trade amicably with fully known to and acquieseed in by the all the risky taken. were serious en- Powers actively at war with other parts overament of the Republic. That the counters witnessed. It is a somewhat of the Celestial Empire; but ne Western present Government of China sees nothing rare occurrence for Celtic and Rangers to Power in modern times has exhibited this to complain of in the conduct of the be out of form on the same afternoon; elasticity of national sentiment until our ex-cmperor or his guardians and advisers but perhaps it is more true to say that Government decided to receive the is sufficiently attested by the fact that the ground was out of form. Celtic lost Kamineff Mission. JUNK OWNERS UNEASY."

During the negotia the coremonies which take place every a point to. Marton. and Rangers only tions, of which from time to time we have year on New Year's Day (Old Calendar) gained the full nward at Hamilton by the The Chinese papers, the Asiatic News had glimpses revealing the amenities of and on the ox-emperor's birthday, are barest possible margin, and after enjoying Agency saya," are printing articles from Soviet diplomacy, Sir Robert Horne tells always attended by representatives of the

a measure of good luck. contributors concerning the Huangpu us: The real fact is that Russia has Republican Government, who would pre-

The outlook for the League would have river conservancy and the appointment of got no commodities to trade with," sumably make suitable representations in General Goethals by the American Gov. Cash, jewels and securities have been the proper quarter if they considered been improved had Rangers lost a point. But the assumption. ernment. The articles invite the Chinese stolen from banks and from private in- that the sets of the ex-emperor or the Celtic, won. shipowners and navigators to carefully dividuals, many of whom have been ex-imperial Household in a way trans-

In January greased the investigate and scrutinize the proposals tortured and murdered.

terms of the Agreement of the foreign engineers for the dredging of last year the Treasury permitted the entered into at time of the abdication."" of the Huangpu waterway, because it encashment here of Chinese bonds, affects the interests of all Chinese ship evidently stolen from a Russian bank, owners and navigators in Kiangan, Che and Lenin may have more securities of RAPID RISE IN DRUNKENNESS kiang. Fukien and other marit me pro this class. Stolen precious stones have vinces of China. The writers point out been sold in London, and how far this that the foreign scheme, it carried out process has been carried on we cannot will specially obstruct the navigation of tell. A cargo of timber stolen from one the native jucks of Kiangsu and Che-British subject was sold to another under Kiang and Bnally force them to give up Krassin's auspices, but happily a British their trade in favour of foreign steamers Court was able to intervene. This in- Mr. Fei Chen-lu, of Soochow, argues that cident is peculiarly instructive, because there are thousands of Chinese junks be it indientes what is likely to happen if longing to Kiangsu and Chekiang passing we become the receivers of stolen goods Woosung every year, and that as these capable of identification. Pence with junks regulate their sailings in accordance Russia is an attractive catch-phrase, with the weather conditions. naturally the origin of which is obvious: but peace they cannot be treated in the same way in Russia, entailing the establishment of honest government and a return to the as steamers by the Customs.

usages of law and civilisation, is the great need of the world,

THE HUANGPU RIVER CONSERVANCY,

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CANTONESE GIRLS AND THE 8-HOUR DAY.

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OMINOUS FIGURES FOR THE PAST

YEAR.

Although the Home Office return of drunkenness statistich is not yet avail-f able for the year ended on December 31×1 inst, independent investigation of the con victions for, drunkenness in 78 out of 81 county boroughs in England and Wales shows conclusively that the reaction frots war-time sobriety which began i. the middle of 1918, and grew with ominous strength in 1919, has now attained dis quieting proportions.

ASSOCIATION LEAGUE,

freat-

that the League Championship is prae- tically decided, because Rangers' margin" over Celtic is now 5 points instead of 4 'nointe, is not warranted,. The disturbing influences of the Cup-ties will in all prob- ability be the deciding factor in the League.

Hibs. 3; Ayr, 2.

Kilmarnock, 1: Hearts. 2. Hamilton, D: Rangers, 1 Morton. 1; Celtic, 1. Aberdeen. 1; Falkirk, 1. Dumbarton, 2; Raith Rovers, 0. Queen's Park, 0; Dundee, 0. Albion Rovers, 1; Cleydebank,' 1. Partick Thistle, 0: Airdrie, 0. - St. Mirren. 1; Third Lanark, 3.- SCOTTISH AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

The institution of the Scottish Amateur

which golfers Championship to eagerly looking forward,, may not, with the best will of the promoters of the In the 78 county boroughs investigated new Golf Union, be possible of accom- convictions for drunkenness rose from less plishment this year. If that proves to- than 29,000 in 1910 to nearly 30,000 in he 'so, the Fifeshire Association tourna- A RESULT OF THE JAPANESE 1920, an increase of practically 80 per ment, for which dates are fixed in July,

COMMERCIAL CRISIS.

"A SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT"

In the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice on the 8th ult. Mr. Jestico Astbury sanctioned, a scheme of arrangement between Shibukawa & Co., Ltd.; a Japanese company trading with Manchester and Bradford merchants" and manufacturers.

cent. Last year's total amounted to just ¦ will again, provide a substitute. over seven-tenths (71 per cent.) "of the

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As an indication of the progress of the Cantonese girls, the following may be of

total conviction" in 1913, as compared AN AMATEUR GOLF INTERNATIONAL... interest to the general public, says the

with only four-tenths (39 per cent.) in The revival of the Amateur Inter- Canton Times:It was only recently

1019. If we bear in mind the fact that national is again being canvassed. In the that girls were admitted into the employ of

in 1913 convictions in England and Wales coming season it is the intention to have recent Scotland . England professional match. the Canton Samshui Railway as conductors

reached their highest level in and ticket sellers. Now a complaint of

years, the figures for 1820 become even] Mr. Hilton has expressed the view that

it will be a thousand pities if the Ame long hours has been made to the Director

more disquieting. of the Railway, Mr. Hsia Chung-main.

shows that in eighteen out of 78 county not matched in a test against a team of An analysis of the figures available rican golfers who are coming over are According to the grievances of the girl employee that were submitted to Mr.

Mr. Hodge, in support of the scheme, boroughs convictions for drankenness in our amateurs. That is an attractive pos. Hain by four representatives, the girls stated that last. July a serious financial 1990 were more than double the number sibility of which we are likely to hear claim that they are forced to work for crisie took place in Japan, and the com: in 1919, in some cases considerably more more before the month of May. Our more than 13 hours a day, which they pany found itself unable to collect its debts than double; while in another thirteen Amateur International, which was played consider is in violation of the 8-hour there, and, in consequence, it was unable cases the increase was more than 90 per eleven years in succession, commencing in system of the Labour Unions in foreign to pay its creditors in England. The com. cent. In only one industrial borough 1902, did not disappear from the pro- countries. The girls demanded that they pany proposed that creditors whose goods was there no increase, although in five gramme without leaving regrets behind. 'should only work for 8 hours a day and had either been shipped or were in port small towns (health resorts, etc.) there The memorable matches between Mr. with Sundays off. In reply. Mr. Heia waiting shipment should be paid in full, was a small decline. In fifteen county Robert Marwell and Mr. John Balf In the originat declared that he is in sympathy with their and these creditors whose contracts had boroughs the number of convictions last emphasise the point demands, but owing to complicated not been executed should receive 10 per year actually exceeded the totul in 1913. meeting the Hoylake stalwart won by one circumstances, the 8 hour-rule could not cent, of the total amount of the contract. Without pressing the figures unduly, it hale in 30. but in the next year, on his be introduced-at least for the present. The sum involved in the scheme amount is plain that the war-time levels of home green, Mr. Maxwell took simple ed to £101,000. Both classes of creditors sobriety have gone, and that the nation revenge and then some," as the Ameri had. by overwhelming majorities, approv. is drifting back to the evil conditions of cans say he inflicted on his great rival one of the heaviest defeats the whole, ed the scheme.

prewar years. »

series has to show. The Sassenach suffer ed in the International by the decision- of the late Jack Graham, one of the famous Hoylake amateur trio, usually superb before and in the early stages of Japan After the Great War," was a championship, but unable to last the the subject of a lecture delivered by Pro- pace, to take his place on the side of ties on Oct. 31st, 19205,669,073.38"AS USED BY MRS. ASQUIFY,”

fessor S. Uchigasaki, of the Waseda Scotland: As the International, as a Reverine from Nov. 1st to

At Charing Cross, recently, & street University Tokyo, at the Japanese rule, preceded the big event, his team 30th, 1020

hawker was doing a roaring trade in Athletio Club, Lower Grosvenor-place had the benefit of his best form. 87,144,342.47 pocket diaries. This was part of his dis Striking changes had taken place in Japan since the signing of the Armistice, Ere you are! Complete diary for he said. First was the southern progress Fourpence only, and if you paid and the development of labour and demo While Japan had been ..84,731,471.67 half a crown for one you won't get any cratic ideals.

HONGKONG PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

The Colonial Treasurer has issued the following Enancial statement for the month of November, 1990:- Balance of assets and liabili

Expenditure from Nov, 1st to

10th, 1920

Balance

CHINA SEAS.

1,476,207.11

2,412,870.90

...

The U.8.8. Huron, the flagship of the

His Lordship décided that as a result of the scheme being sanctioned the peti- tion for a winding-up should be dismissed by consent.

course':

-1921.

JAPAN'S ATTER-WAR CHANGES,

IF YOU WEAR TORICS,

thing better. For the 'ole of the happy accused by some Western observers of New Year. Complete diary for 1921. All being backward in political and social you know you have done the best. If you do classes alike, fourpence only and worth a matters, the best part of the nation had not, you have not yet done the best you can to fortune when you've filled it up. Only been aspiring to the highest ideals that give your eyes comfort. It is possible to correct U.S. DESTROYER FLOTILLA" FOR five days gone and you can have it for had been put forward by the great tea the visions of eyes that need glasses without four-pence. As used by Mrs. Aequis and chers of the world, ancient and modern. using Torie lenses. It would also be possible Col. Riprinton! 1

There was a very strong Liberal move-

to use a motor car, without pneumatic tyros, Lay out fourpence now and it's a for- ment in Japan at the present time. An- Asiatic fleet, and about 13 destroyers, tune when you've filled it up. For all other phenomenon after the war was the but it would not be a comfortable. If you leave Manila, where they are now station classes alike the chance of a lifetime awakening of the Japanese people to have failed to find real eye comfort, try a pair ed on April 18th. They will arrive in Ere you are... Complete diary for 1921, wards the international spirit. Hongkong on April 20th and leave here the year of miracles! Same as used by has been a lot of talk about possible war of Torice, their deep inner curve conforms to They will then go to Mrs. Asqaiffi. Only fourpenee, and bear between Japan and America," said, the the natural motions of your eye. Toric lenses Bwatow, arriving there April 28th and in mind worth a fortune when you've lecturor. But American and Japaness of any prescriptions are manufactured by the Tonye again on May 1st for Shanghai, filled its infortune when University baseball teams have visited Hongkong Optical Co., Successors to Clark & by way of Poochow and they will reach You'll be surprised when you read it their respective countries in friendly Shanghai on: May 3rd. They will he in Hall a crown won't buy, a better, and rivalry, and the young men of Japan have Go, Manufacturing & Retracting opticians, port in Shanghai nearly two weeks, leavers you are for fourpence. As used by come to the conclusion that they have no located in 63, Queen's Boad, Central "Apvr. ing there on May 13th for Chefoo where Mre. Asquiff! Complete diary for 1921 objection to fighting America on the they will remain for the summer." Who'll have four, penn'orth 1"

baseball field."(Laughter.)

on April 27th..

There.

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