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TIME-TABLE.

WEEKS DAYS.

AKA

AM,

A.M.

Kowloon Yanmati

Elbatin

6.40 8.05 6.40 7,01

T.X. P.X., P.X PX P.X. 2.X. 0.30 10,00 1200 1152.35 8,00 485 5.43 7.15

920 10.07 12,07 1.95.

4.43 5.80 7.29.

8.83 10,19 12.19 1.34

434 6.01 7.35

Talpe

9.48 10.98 29.33 1.47

6.07 8.15 7.48

Taip Market

9.53 10.56 12.36 151

Taling

Sheangahui.

7,35

5.11 6.19 7.53 5,21 0,80 8.02 6,26 6,58 8.07 6,88 6,41,8.13

Canton

8.47;

100 10.48 12.46 2,01

10,10 10.51 12.41 2.08 3.14-

7.41 8.45 ID14 10.57 12.57 2.123.20 3.40

11.50 5.38

4.M. A.M. hak

A.3.

7.M

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8.03

8,20

Canton ...Dep.- Bhushan Dep.7.18 8.05 10.34 1LOD Sheanghai Dep.7.25 8.12 10.41 Faning Dep. 7.208.16 10.45

Taipa

TaipoMarket Dep. 7,40 8.26 10.56 ...Dep. 7,44 8.33 11.00 ...Dep. 7.87 8,44 11.18 Dog, 4,31 REG 11.25

Bhatin

Yaunad

Kowloon Arr. 8.17 9.04 11.31 11,48

11.37 2.88 4.41 5.49 6.24 5.46 11.44 8.05 4.49 5.56

11.49 8.10 4.32 8.00

19.00 3,21 5.02 610

12.05 8.26 5.07 8.15

12.19 8.39 5.40 6.22

8.53

12.31 8,81 639 6.40 1237 8.67 5.88 6.46 7.04 729

SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC' HOLIDAYS,

Kowloon

Dep. 6,40 Den 8,40

Bhatin ..Dep. 7,01

Dap. 7.15

AM. PM. FM. PM. | TM,, 136 A.2.

518 7.18 8.05 8.30 9.04 9.10 10.00 12.00 2.24 3,00

9.20 10.07 13.07 2,31

5.98 7.36 5.52 7.48

9.39 10.19 12.392.43

9.49 10.33 12.39 2.58

9.59 10.38 12.38 8.00

5,667,52

Tadling... Dep 7.30

10,05 10,48 12,48 | 8,10)

8,078,02

9.07 9.41 10,10 10.61 12.51 9.15

6.3219,07

Bhum Chan..AT 7,41 Canton

...Arr.

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8.45 9.13 9.47 1016 10.57 12.57 8.91 3.40 5.78 F.18

5.38 11.50

5,47

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Bheungani, Dep

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2.1

A

A.M.

AM

1.JL,

P.X.

2,3,

Canton

...Dep.

Fanling". Dep. 3.18 10,43.

8.05 Sham Cann. Dep. 8,05 10.34 11.09 11.87 2.58 Rhenagehai..Dep. 8.12 10.41-

5,00 3.34 5.58

?,' 3.20 6.24

1144 3,05 6.07 5.41 8.03

11.49 8.10 5.11

6,07

Taipo Market Dep. 8.28 10,58

12,00 8.21 5.21

817

Taipo...Dep.

3.51 11.00

12.05

3.28

6.91

Bhatin Dep.

8,45 11,18

12.19

8.89

5,88

6.34

Dep 9.67 11.25 -

Yatmati Kowloon Art. 9.08 11,81 11.49 12.37 8.57

12,81

5,50 8.51

6.46

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EXTERRITORIALITY IN MANCHURIA.

PROPOSAL TO BEGIN ABOLITION BY STAGES.

[By D. Minogu MATTA, IN THE "DIPLOMATIC REVIEW,'

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appearance,

methods of abolishing exterritoriality are simple enough, but in reality this is not

During my short stay in Man-Russia also relinquished their Con- churis and Northern China, Isular Courts in Chin berenties

This is an example that other noticed that the Chinese, official and nations should magnanimously ac private, are anxious to have Concept, I firmly believe that my com- sular Courts abolished. Their zeal patriots who underwent bitter ex- periences themselves are morally has, perhaps, arisen from their bound to assist our neighbours in nationalist awakening. They know their movement. --

In that they are behind other nationa In this respect, and that they have been subject to Consular Courts for

so, because mixed residence is in- 80 years. Before the Sino-Japanese cidental to abolition, and foreigners maniga war, Japan was not granted ex- will then permitted to territoriality in China. Japan enterprises wherever they like. On opened her doors to international the conclusion of 1800 treaties, relations several decades after Japan did away with exterritoriality China did and was embarrassed by and permitted foreigners to mingle unequal righta till 1808, Japan with her subject. At that time con

were apprehensive of recovered her national rights in that servatives year, but exterritoriality is still in danger to independence consequent force on the continent. An inter- upon growing numbers of foreigners, national commission in Peking set but this proved a groundless fear. about its abolition in' January Jast Such a contention will also be the year, but without avail. Turkey, case in China when she grants Siam, Syria and some other nations foreign nations mixed residence. of Asia succeeded in removing ex The removal of Consular Courts territoriality and unequal treaties, implies the restoration of juridical

DIARY OF EVENTS.

Today.

H.K. Art Club Exhibition, Ped der Building (4th Floor), 10 a.m. to I p.m.; and 2 p.m. to p.m.

Legislative Council Meeting, 2.30 Football: "Universitye. Ling Nam University, H.K. University Ground, 3 p.m.

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Hockey O.S.B. 2nd XI V.M.C.A., King's Park, 3 p.m.

After dinner danco #t Les Gardens

Cafe Regent dinner dance, 8 p.m. Debate at European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, 9 p..

H.K. Philharmonie Society pre- sent "Merrie England," Theatre Royal, 9 p.m.

Queen's Theatre: "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

World Theatre : "Beware of Widows."

Star Theatre: "It's The Old Army Game."

Principal Maik:-Inward: Aus

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but China has dropped behind. rights China, and he is free to tralia, etc. (dki Maru); Europe KING EDWARD

Naturally the sense of disgrace roused the Chinese to action.

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Start With Manchuria. The Sino-Japanese negotiations in Peking for the revision of the treaty of commerce stimulated the ardon of the Chinese in the Three Eastern Provinces, at which the representa tives of the party arranged that the elimination of exterritoriality or Consular Courts should form subject of discussion, but uniform abolition throughout China is im- practicable in view of ceaseless dis- turbance. Hence a plan for the Three Eastern Provinces frst, was proposed. Such a process has a precedent in Siam, from which France, Denmark and Italy with drew their Consular Courts, except in some localities or provinces.

What struck, me most is in the

appoint whoever may be property qualified as judges, but the system must be completed by steady and gradual process. Now the question is how to reform and operate the judicial system. If it becomes satis- factory to assure the safety of foreign" residents in the Three Eastern Provinces, a way will be prepared for the complete abolition of exterritoriality all over China, but this will take a long time. As an amateur, I am of opinion that the juridical system of the Three Eastern Privinces requires consider- able alterations. The status of the judiciary must be made secore and Civil Courts will have to be made distinct from Courts Martial. These are a few instances..

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Friday.

Tea Dances: H.K. Hotel and Hotel Bavey, 4.30 p.m.; King Edward Hotel, .5 p.m. Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30 p.m; Cafe Regent, 4.30-8.30 p.m.

Hockey Club A v. K.O.S.B., King's Park, 5 p.m.; University "B" . Y.M.C.A. "A"

Automobile Dinner-Dance, Hong Kong Hotel, 18 p.m. to 12.30 a.me

H.K.

Association

Cafe Regent dinner dance, 8 p.m. St. Peter's Church Young Men's Drive Cathedral Club Whist Hall, 8:45 pm

H.K. Philharmonic Society pre- sert Merrie England,” Theatre Royal, 9 p

Queen's Theatre: "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

Beware of World Theatre: Widows"

Army Game.'

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Principal Mails:-Inward: Europe Siberia (Bakozaki Maru). Outward: Australia, New Zealand, etc. (Changte), 10.30 m.

Saturday,

Bankruptcy Court, 10.20 a.. Golf: Bogey Pool, Fanling. - Fanling Hunt: Meet Sheung Shui Police Station, 2.45 p.m.

Yachting: Challenge Cups race for racing yachts.

For these reasons foreign nations earnestness in Manchuria, for the must have some" guarantees for improvement of Law Courts and their safety on certain conditions. prison houses, their object being Great Britain aceeded to the Star Theatre: "It's the Old the successful abolition of exter-elimination: of exterritoriality in ritoriality.

Siam on the understanding that the For all my scanty knowledge of Law Courts of that nation should law, I visited local and high Law employ British indges: Japan and Courts and ascertained that China the United States complied with bad attained fair progress in this Siam's request on condition that Geld. Referring to social work, suits should be transferred to their such as care for released eulprits, Consuls when they thought that women in shameful occupations and examination was not satisfactory. orphans, the provisions are not Turkey abolished, the capitulations sufficient, but they were well looked in exchange for the employment of after. This is a promising feature foreign legal advisery, who should not be empowered to meddle in the for China, thongh she wants tech-

Let the Mukden duties of the Turkish judiciary but nical advice. authorities be observant of good are given authority to inspect the faith, whole hearted, and loyal to operation of the juridical system, their duties and the elimination of

to give advice to the Ministry of exterritoriality is hopeful, What Justice and to present themselves ever the reason for foreign manage at meetings of Legislative Commis ment of juridical affairs may be, sions. The Chinese may be averse exterritoriality is unjustifiable. It from such processes, ret these are is a disgrace to China and interferes necessary formalities for the gradual reform of their judicial system, and they had better follow suit.

The

with her sovereign power. system went beyond its proper limita, because the Powers grasped police power and they wrongly used exterritoriality to exempt their

nationals from tax duties.

The abolition of exterritoriality: in the. Three Eastern Provinces in the first step, the final object being all China. The Chinese may realise Gradual Change."

after deliberate consideration that Turkey, Siam, Syria, Palestine gradual evolution of their plan. and some other nations have re- Anxious as I am to see speedy prove advantageous to covered their juridical rights by removal gradual processer. China made a the Three Eastern Provinces, yet treaty with Bolivia in 1910, by which gradual processes appear to be a "Bolivia is refused exterritoriality, necessity beyond control-Japita Persia, Germany, Australia and Advertiser.

ON TRIAL FOR 78 CRIMES.

19 POLES ARRAIGNED IN PARIS.

PARIS, Nov. 16th. For two weeks the trial of the 19 Poles accused of being concern ein 10 murders and attempted murders and 68 burglaries has con tinued at the Paris Assizes, and

distance of conclusion.

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Lawn Bowls: Official closing and distribution of prizes, Taikoo Bowling Green Club, 3 p.

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Gricket League: Division Chinese R.C. v. C.S.C.C.; Univer sity. R.G.A. I.R.C. "R" Craigengower C.C.; Kowloon C.C.

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Friendly Cricket: match..

Tea Dances: HK. Hotel and Hotel Savoy, 4.30 p.; Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, 4.30-8.30 p.m.; Cafe Regent, 4.30-8.30 p.m.

Cafe Regent and King Edward Hotel dinner dances, 8 p.n

H.K. Philharmonic Society pre- sent their final performance of "Merrie England," Theatre Royal, $ p.m.

Queen's Theatre: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

World Theatre: Beware of Widows."

Star Theatre:." It's the Old Army, Game,"

Principal Mail Inward a CRITICISESSA., etc. (President Garfield).

AUSTRALIA HOUSE.

MELBOURNE.

Ir a speech here, Sir Henry Cowan (Conservative M.P. for North Islington) said that Aus train was undoubtedly in great peril from the incursions of peo ple from the congested countries

it is so far not within reasonable surrounding her. The Common wealth should people its vist spaces with men and women of their own race. Australia was not

When the presiding judge asked yesterday how many more wit nesses remained to be called, the clerk of the court announced that helping to bring out these people. It was unreasonable for Austra there were still 30 crimes on the lin to ask England to pick, her indictment to be considered and men., England was herself a little more than 100 witnesses on the list. to blame for insufficiently advertis- When all these have been hearding the benchts and advantages, of the prosecuting counsel will, it is life in Australia and Canada, estimated, take two days for his Australia, House was the bottle speech, while the counsel for the neck. It was there that Australia defence will require something was at fault. In three cnser out like three more days.

It is not expected that the trial of four, hard-working, honest family men, sponsored by members will be over until the end of rext of the British Parliament, were week.

not accepted-Excha

Outward: Europe via Marseilles, etc. (Hakuraki Maru), 9.30 am.; Canada, America, etc., and Europe ria Victoria, B.C. (dehilles), 10.30

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Sunday.

4th Sunday in Advent. Golf: Bogey .Pool Fanling: Final of Royal H.K. Golf Club Championship; 1st Round of Hong Foursomes, Kowloon Golf Chap

Fanling Hunt Drag Hunt, meet at Lokiachan, 10.30 am.

Theosophical Society Lecture, Lane Crawford's Restaurant, 6 Cheer OY.M.C.A. :-Men's Meeting, 7.45 pm.

After dinner dance at Lée Gardena

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Monday. Golf: Bogey Pool, Fanling. Yachting: Ladies' 4th Cham pionship Race.

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