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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY MARCH 11 1912

DAY BY DAY.

The poet build castles in and of air. The practica enthusiast concretes his dreams in stone.

To-day's Paper.

PIRACIES.

Fighting at Kongmoon

A brush with piratos occurred;

NOTES AND COMMENTS

A Public House Trust,

The recommendations of the

on Friday at Kongmoon: A committee consisting of the lighter with a number of pas- Colonial Treasure, the Hon. Mit sengers from the steamer Tai On,

HIS EXCELLENCY'S `

ORATION,

(Continued from page 1.).

debt of any kind for its splendid buildings, together with the voluntary assistance of the hos tels which the Church Missionary Society, and the London Mis-

Endowment Fund on this sionary Society, and I believe also the Roman Catholic Mission, The opening of the University and cargo discharged into her H. E. Pollook, Mr. C. Montague opening day. He often oxpressed has caused fo-arrangement of from the steamer was being tow- Ede, Mr. M. Stewart and Mr. Ato mohis gront desire that I should propose to establish, (the first to-day's paper. The ordinary.ed off by a launch when an attack. M. Fletchor in iegard to a preside at the lopening ceremony, being alrondy near completion). page 3 is now page 5 and the old was made by pirates. Some publie hours trust bring up in fulfilling his wish.

and I tako ospecial plonsare in the University of Hongkong may- pages are in consequence refiftcon soldiers on the launch

I think bo said to start. arranged from 5 to 10.

We have received the syllabus

of studies for the classes of the Hongkong Technical Institute.

opened fire upon the pirates and this colony a question that has Hordly socond to Sir Hormuajes

brisk interchange of shots been long agitating other parts Mody, among those who made ile career in favourable

Tho Gordon- ing. The lighter had meantime

senior partner of John Swire and I beliovo, a smaller capital boon cut adrift and had drified recommends that notice should possible, was Mr J. Scott, the College down stream. It was oventually forthwith bo given to all holders Sons. I am most glad that wo The Dumn has been asked to taken possession of by the of publicans' licences that their have with us to-day one of the fund of £97,000, and £17,000 consider a disbursement of Ispiratos, and in the seullie one of licences will not be renewed partners, who boars a naine which out of its annual expenditure 19,000,000 as an additional ex- the passengers was killed and after the year 1915, This may will always bo honoured in this of £24,000 is borne by the dov be taken to indicato, that the University. For although Sir ernment, while tho now Moham penso for the Amur Railway, three others wounded.

When the pirates were about committee ondorsos the principle Hormusico had offered to erect

resulted in the soldiers withdraw of the Empire. The committee the founding of this University circumstances.

at Khartumhe,`

His Excellency the Governor of Macno is paying a short visit in Hongkong, and was at the oponing of the University this afternoon.

Mr. Maurice Bandmano is bringing a 30 h.p. car from India and will tour the F.M. S; Jis chauffeur is the one who drove King George while ho was in Delhi.

launch towing a, similar lighter The whole mattor is

directly intimates much socmed to be impossible of realiza-proposed to found in India looks

REVOLT IN CANTON.

to decamp with their booty a of compensation, in fact it the buildings, the project: still medon University which it is Ono tion. Prudenco compelled us to to n Government promise of one- from the se. On Loo damo upon tho scons and the soldiers on that requires moro consideration decide that it would be an act of fifth of its income." board attacked the pirates, who than we are able to give it at the folly to build until we caald bo It will not, I hope, be long present momont, but it is obvious assured of an Endowment Fund before our income is doubled, ne The King will inspect the St. eventually oscaped.

Pirates also looted the stem that the proprietors of existing of approximately a million dollars: it needs to be, but both as regards John Ambulance Brigade in launch Choung Chan on Friday hotels, members of clubs and It appeared so impossible to buildings and endowment we may 20 June. The Brigade will parado

at Windsor, and contingents from night off Capsimun. It is stated others interested will have care-obtain such a sam that the scheme think feel well satisfied with tho, that proparely-and-money to the fully to consider the prospectus scomod likly to be stranglod at conlitions under which the Uni- the Colonica are to be present. total value of $4,000 was taken of the scheme when it is issued its very birth, till Mr Scott, versity is inaugurated. Its roll A large number of established informed us that J. Swiro and of sokolarships in hoailed by the interests will be affected and, as Sony and their allied fins, the founded "King Edward Vir the committoo suggest, ample Taikoo Sugar and the Ocoun Scholarships" by our late bolor- time for consideration and dia- Steamship Companies had docidad King, and I am privileged to cussion should be given to all! Street Fighting ·

od to give between them the announce to-day that His Majesty concerned,

magnificent sum of £40,000. It King George V. has graciously A tologram from Canton slates

was this gift, and this alone, consented to be the Patron of the that heavy street fighting has

which clotho Sir Hotmusjeo'e University.. The death occurred on January taken place as a result of the

dream with the somblance and

I havealluded to the generosity 20 at Seaford, of Mr. James S. refusal of a large number of Why is it that so many peoplo possibility of reality, and made Burroughes, of the firm of Messrs. soldiers to disband. This occur do foolhardy things without the University a practical project. of the founders, and Imust add a Burroughes and Watts, the well-red on the 9th. The street fighting reason or purpose? The question But the amount still nooded to tribute of appreciation of tho known billiard table manufau-between those troops and gondar- was raised by the sight (not for complete the minimum ondow work of the architect, Mr. Bryor. turore, of Solo-square.

merio continued during the night the first time) of a man, too iut-nont which both these founders Not only has his genius created and WOS contiunod the patient to wait till one of the had laid down as a condition this beautiful pilo and fully following day, The firing Star" foriy bonts got alongside precedent to their gifts, was so utilised the capabilities of a very Wilmar Lodge Blackburn, chair: died out at 8 o'clock last night the wharf, leaping from the rail large ns to bo unattainable had it difficult sito, but by the indefati- mun, and one of the founders of The streets wore piled with dond. He gained a clear dozen yards by not born for the enthusiasm and gable personal efforts and organ- the tofugo Assurance Company,

Thio authorities in the Shomeen that dangerous trick. Then he consuless energy displayed by the sing capacity he has succeeded Limited, who loft estate of the took precautions and the Govern, stopped.and waited for some other Chinese gentlemen of the Colony.in completing the work with sur- gross value of £213,701, bemont of Hongkong was advised. passougors. That was the amaz-

prising rapidity. It is two years almost to this day since we laid queathed £100 to the Pakhoi and

ing thing. Ind ho really been Loper Medical Mission."

pressed for time, one could have

the foundation stone, and I sketched to you briefly the objects which I believed that the Univer sity was destined to fulfil

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HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1912.

NEW EDUCATIONAL EPOCH.

"Peace hath her victories," and the victory celebrated to-day is one of the greatest in the history of the Far East. From the Uni- versity raised on the threshold of the vast country, which oven now is beginning to articulate its desire for more light, will be sent forth young men, strong, thoughtful, charged with such culture and ideals as have hitherto been accessible only to the fortunate few who

Mr. Jamos Wilcock, J. P., of

Fires in Japan. :

DEATH OF ME. W. KESWICK, M.P.

Daring-or Folly?

Knighthood for Dr. Ho Kai Foremost among them was Dr.

I

partly understood; but not wholly, Ho Kai, whose efforts to explain Two hundred and seventy-

lor, after all, there are few affaira to his countrymon the benefits eight houses, including six

in the ordinary man's life which which would raceruo from this godowns, one primary school, Cloneral regret will be folt at make a bare ten seennds of such University were reaseloss and said that it was intended to en- three Budhist temples, three the death of Mr. William Kes-tremendous value that he wantato antiring. His long publicservice, ble the richer among the Chin- Shinto shrines and twenty barnswick, M.P. The deceased gentle, risk his life in order to g. in them. as a member of Council for 22 ose to study in the environment were reduced to ashes by a fireman was 77 years of age. He But that men should be so foolish yours and of innumerable Boards of their own country, close to the at Takaola, Echigo Frovince, was, of course, very well known as to run the chance of slipping and Commissions, and as cou-ancestral shrines of their fore Japan on the 20th ultimo. Fifteen throughout the Far East when he and meeting with serious accid-filential advisor in Chineso affairs fathers, and in touch with their persons were killed or injured took an active port in the nitairs ont apparently for the love of to successive Governors, entitles own people instead of becoming And the damage is estimated to of Messra. Jarline, Mathonon & being foolish is one of the myshim to be considered as the lenaturalised by long residence exceed Y200,000.

Co., and was a member of the tories of life. And if this should leading representatiyo of the abroad, a benefit wealth cannot Legislative Courvil of Hongkong.meet the eye of any of the Chinese Community in this buy. That it is to enable those hamn Specio Dank, Ltd., is in of the House of Commons for the good to know that they are not authorised by io Secretary broad for a degree to obtain u The local branch of the Yoko Since 1890 he had been member" daring" ones it may do thom Colony. I am glad that I am who have not the means to go receipt of a telegram from the Epsom Division of Surrey, and so much admirol by their fellow of State to announce that in re-first class education at little cost, Head Office to the effect that at the loss of his ripo experience of passengora us pitied. the half-yearly mosting of share Far Eastern mattors will be halifera held at the Head Office severely felt. Mr. Keswick was

Yokohama Specie Bank.

Shanghai Diamond Robbery, Word has been 'received hero, says the "Shanghai Times" of March 4, that the woman Mariam

LOCAL SPORT.

LEAGUE CRICKET.

C. C. C. v. Police

cognition of his public services, while its scholarships will enable as well as of his work for the the very poor, who have ability, University, His Majesty hus to-to acquire an equal degree. The day boon graciously pleased to passage of time since that date confer the honour of Knight and the momentous events which Bachelor upon him. I con-havo lately occurred in China, havo caused me to hold the viswa then expressed with ever strengthening conviction.

When the future historian of the Chinese Empire comes to write of its advance; its gradual assimilation of Western culture and ideals as surely he must write he will-doal at some length with the opening of the University of Hongkong, if he brings to his task the true historian's balanced mind. To-day's coromony is one of the fow of which it can be said with certainty that it must lead to great of this Bank at Yokohama on the a director of the Indo-China Steam The Lord of Creation. results. Men to-tly have only to cast their eyes backward over a 9th inst., it was resolved to pay a Navigation Company, Flags space of fifteen or twenty years' to recall many events which pro-dividend of 12 per cent. per annum wore at half-inast to-dayai Messrs. | Among the possible drawbacks mised to make history and ended only in smoko. So, therefore it is for the last half-year ending De-Jardino, Matheson & Co.'s pro-to the introduction of stamps for gratulate him, and through him the collection of premin due unthe Chinese community-(Ap- . dangerous to prophesy. Yet we venture the confident assertion that ember 31, 1911; to add to themises and on their fleet.

reserve fund Y350,000,00, and to'

der the Insurance Bill of Mr. plause). to-day's great event marks the opening of a new opoch in the history

forward carry

the sum of

Lloyd Coorgo, was the possibility Inspired by the exortions and Gentlemen-I am profoundly of China...

Y1,105,090,00 to tho bext

of an increased demand for gum. the generosity of the Chiness of convinced that the opening of account.

We are glad to learn that there is Hongkong, the Government of this University in Hongkong no immediate danger of a short Poking and of Canton led the to-day is an event of the great age, for experiments prove that

way, while Mr. Ng Li Hing, Mr. est historical interest and im the gums of trees, so highly prized Chang Pat Szo and inter Mr.portance in the annals of the Far by man, are produced by disease. Loke Yow of the Straite ench East. If this University developa . Morriss, who was wanted in In an interesting league fixture Trees can even be inoculated and gave sums of $50,000 and on right lines as there is every connection with the missing on Monday, the Craigengowor made to furnish the coveted gam.pwards. The British Firms reason to believe it will-on the rings at the Astor House several Cricket Club scored a laudeome There is a serious side to the in the Colony, in response lines which its founders have laid could visit the great Universities of the West. In one rospect, too, nights ago, and who went to win over the Police, thanks to the matter and wo question how fur to the appeat of our Treasurer, down, I doubt if there is a man the training will be more valuable than could be impartod even in Japan on the str. Nile, had gone excellent display of L. A. Rose, mankind is justified in incca Sir Paul Chater, to whom the or woman of those prosent hero an English University, for that culture and those ideals will be spe- right on to Kobe, where she who compiled 75, not out. The lating treon with diseases for the University is muchindebted gave today who realises to its fall. oially adapted to the future needs of the East. So year by your, the landed. An American warrant. C won by 101 runs and 3 purpose of more mordid gain. To most generously, and Chinese extent the enormous importance our mind it seems as bad as givnot only in China but in all parts of the task of which wo are put- seeds of China's development along the beat and truest lines will be was given to the Shanghai police wickets. Scores:-

on Friday and efforts are to be

ing a whalo a largo dose of ipeca of the world added their subting our handle, or the far-reach- scattered over the neighbouring country: The harvest will not be made to bring the woman back

cuana wine for the recovery of scriptions. This nanies of the ing effect it may and will have on immediate, but it will be aure and satisfying. It is not possible, to Shanghai.

ambergris, the existence of which

principal Chinese donors appear the future of China, and on the therefore, to estimate how great will be the ultimate results, but it)

may be purely problematic.

on tha founders' Tablet which relations between the East and the is safe to claim that they will be grant

faces the main entranco. Our Wost-particular betweon Great funds now total the large sum of Britain and the Chinese nation; Concorning the carrying power 1,447,000. From this we The graduates of this University of the open air sepeaker's voice, have to pay for fitings and will go forth into Olina with stand- Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff notes equipment, and to loan aards of life, with conceptions of that an Oxford citizen, who had

for the erection of duty, with clinracters and ideals travelled in the States, told him students quarters, but we brmed during their training that he had himself heard what hope that if tho fets and within these walls and the Colonel Thomson, the Secretary bazaar which is opoued to-day is affiliated hostele. Just as they of the Navy, was saying at the great success which wo an-will speak English, so they will meoting in Tadians, at a distance ticipate (and which we earnestly reflect the training received here of half a mile. The same travel hope that you will endure its from a British staff. China will lar quoted the raply of another boing) that our income next year, no doubt have Universities of American orator, Mr Corwen, to which the University is in full her own, but we are first in the

Unclaimed Telegrams. The following is a list of Un- claimed Telegrams lying in the Eastern Extension Onleo at Hong- kong

C. C..C.

70 11

W. H. Viveash o Kind b

Kerr..... L.A. Roso not out E. Braga b Karr G.A.Hancock.b Ko....21 J. V. Braga b. Korr........ 6. HI, FI-Taylor b King ............., 17. R. A. Carvallo enwi b

King ...

.17

R. Pestonji b Kerr...... 0. J. D. Noria not out........ R. Basa did not bat

O, Johnstona did not bar

Extra.....

Two names will always be associated with the magnificent building oponed to day. The first is that of the late Sir H. N. Mady, hose munificent gift made the schems tako dofinito shape. Equally

Ainchro care of Hacking- will the University remain an enduring monument to the clear-oyo chosn Choobskie from Rangoon Imperialism of Sir Froderick Lugard who leaves the Colony in a day Alemannia from London: Bard or two. Of his tireless onorgy, his unswerving and unwavering Peak Hotel from Oxnardeal; Birity of purpose, in the tooth of strenuous opposition, today's his- Denbort (2 telegrams) from torio ceremony is the outcome. His was the Imperial vision that Saigon: Fun Fang (1470 1408)| uw beyond the needs of Hongkong; which was not circumscribed from. Weilniwei; Hooktongain by thoughita alone of British interests, but which included in its Che Ebskway from Rangoon; sweep the great country at our doors, ite coda and possibilitios. Kangnam from Cholon; Kee- Any man might well be proud of such a work as the coping-stone of his career.. In Sir Frederick Lugard's case it is but the final, though chong from Oaklandeal; Kuong-

from wanolaong

Laokay; Grimmett b Taylor... not the least, touch-to-n-anotion of his life's work, and thus it shows Kwoononwoolong from Cholon; Hoggarth b J. Braga.. up more strongly. It is a satisfying thought that, s'nco ho is to Kwongsangaing 155 Des Voux Burlingham o Hancook } leave the Colony, he was permitted to romanin long enough to see the from San Francisco; Lambert . Taylor consummation of one of his greatest efforts here.

from Manila; Les from Ham-King b Taylor.

G

3

..10

(7 wkts.).. Police R. G.

.100.

Tributo must also be made to the generous donors whose gifts burg: Mablecarry from Manila; Pilt & Norin' h Taylor have helped to realise the dream cherished by some for long years, Megill care of Hongkong Hotel Cooper é Jolmstone b Taylor among which the princely donation of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire from Shanghai Mongini cars of Mellardic e Pestouji o Braga is pre-eminent. And specially may we mention the fact that a large King Edward flotel from Boston; J. postion of the necessary fands was subsoribed by wealthy Chinese Nazaraga from Paris; Pan Sui McLennan not out.... gentlemen. That is a profoundly significant fact, for it shows that Shan Hotal China Praya from Reynolda b Brage.................... they realise that in the ultimate Ubian must benefit most front the Macao; Quangeulong Bonham Kerb Brags. University of Hongkong. They have helped in the initial victory Strand from Chenfuegos; Rodboia Gordon b Taylor.. celebrated to-day; they have helped to make certain victory upon from Bombay; Tayoshing from Extras... victory in the future-victories of peace, won without dust or dio, but Saigon; 0008, 3166, 2073 and leading to a newer and greater China.

5887 from Tientsin.

Total

1

611111

an interruption. A man on the operation will be not less than field; and this Univerity will 10 edge of a crowd at Buffalo kept 0,000 or $100,000.]

clamouring "Loudor, Louder !”

2 Finally the speaker rotorted: At The Government, Subscription. O the Inst day, when heaven and The generous Government

grow under the free institutiona

of the British flag, enjoying the benefit of association with the 3 earth shall pass away like a subscription at $14,000, which Universities of Great Britain. Ilg scroll, when the Ancient of Days lie Colony, by the voice of its position and influence will be shall sit on His great white Unofficial representatives on the established, it will set a standard untouched na, yet by ang institu 5 throne, thousands and tens of Legislative Council, propose to

tion in China, and it may in its 14 thousands of the heavenly host grant annually turn assist and guide the wor

institutions.

1 rang on His right hand and foundation, does not therefore on Ifis left, when the Archangel bear any proponderant propor- blows the trump that shall rendtion to our total income, the

While our University, will en-

28 the tombs and wake the dead, bulk of which has been raised abls the boys of our own schools some fool from Buffalo will be by voluntary subscription With to complete their education, It 59 heard shouting "“Louder, louder." au income of £0,000, and no will also welcome all, whath