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CORRESPONDENCE.

[The opinions expressed by our correspondents are not neces8- srily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph"]

To the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph."

WAIFS AND STRAYS SOCIETY:

AN APPEAL.

BRITISH FNGINTERS'

ASSOCIATION.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1913.

ANOTHER EXTRADITION

CASE. DAIRY FARM

Value of China as a Markot. Assistant Crown Solicitor") and

[ Magistrate's Powers. "

The British Engineers' Assoca-

At the Police Court, this after- tion has issued an instructive pamphlet containing a list of the noon, before Mr, F. A. Hazeland, council, officere, and members of Chan Yun-kong, was applied for the Association, together with in- formation as to its objects and in extradition proceedings by the scope, and other interesting mat Chiness Government, on charges. ter bearing upon the engineering of murder and robbery committed trade, particularly as regarde in Chins, China. The following are ex

Sir-Will you kindly allow me, through the medium of your columns, to make an appeal to your readers on behalf of the corpis:-

Mr. P. M.. Hodgson, assistan

FARM NEWS. MACKINTOSH

FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

HAMS,

GEESE,

AND OWN FED

DUCKS

Waifs and Strays Society. For tome years, in Mr.

spite of the TURKEYS, CAPONS & CHICKENS.

The splendid result of tho rowerful reactionary indurra & Lewis, Mosers Johnson, Stokes

Society's operations may be ga which existed in China until the and Master, made the application Register your orders early to

впуспе

avoid disappointment.

WE RECOMMEND

CIGARS

17

MANILA, HAVANA, SUMATRA OF EXTRA FINE QUALITY.

ORIENTE

thered from the fact that overecent Revolution, the progrees and Mr. Davidson, Mesare Hast 18,000 children have been re-in that country, and consequently ings and Hastings, defended, ceived under its care since the the demand for engineering plant, commencement of operations in has been growing with extreme

Mr. Davidson contended that 1881, the majority of whom are rapidity. Without going into de-it was laughable to suppose that now self supporting and ralf-res-tails, it is well to state the fact this man who had a father China peating men and woman, and that, while Japan, usually cited as abould have to bribe sa worthy citizens of our Empire. the most rapidly progressive in China to come here and give At present the Society's family ceantry in the world, took thirty evidence for him. The father FOR CHRISTMAS consists of more than 4,400 boys ye its to build 3,000 miles of rail would be only too glad to do it. and girls, who are being fed, way. Chion, doring the twelve It simply added one more shear- clothed, and cared for in the 110 years which preceded the Re- Homes, or Esarded out in the volution, built no less than 6,CC3 dity to the absurdities of which the case for the prosecution wis country with respectable foster miles. parents. Then there is the Em-

made up that they should have Naturally Chinese imports all to rely on an incredible theory igration Branch, which is chiefly rouad bave increared very rapidly. like that of a father, knowing his utilized for those children whom Daring 1910, which was the last son was in danger of losing his it is absolutely necessary to complets year of China under the life should have to bribe somebody separate as far as possible from old regime, they were just over else to give evidence for him. their unworthy and disreputable £42,000,000, a ries of mere than. relatives, in order that all the £12,000.CO over the previous said the theory was not the The Assistant Crown Solicitor loving care and attention bestow year, and £15,000,000 more than theory of the prosecution at all; ed upon then may not be wasted: Japan's imports for the same all they did was to say this For the maintenance and exten-period, though 1910 was a record man was produced by Mr. David- ance of such a work fonde muat in Japan. In the year son and not by the prosecution. be forthcoming, and it is with 1911, in *pile of the dis- The prosecution had not called this object in view that location of trade due to the Revol- this man. All they knew was that am appealing to your readers to ation, the imprea am outed to there was a father, but to say show their interest and practical will over £83,10,000 Chinese the Crown had bribed another sympathy with those in the old engineering imporis during 1010, man country. At this time of the year, within the range of members of to come here and which we feel justified in celebra- the Association, were about £10,- give evidence тая absurd. fing by mutual hospitality and 000.000. In 1911 they ross to the Orown bribed anyone.

Mr. Davidson I did not mean good-will, there must be many £12,500,000. who would be willing to give a contribution, if only as a thank- offering for their present position and happy home-life, and gifts in money and kind would be most gratefully received at the address given below. Unfortunately at the present time there is a serious overdraft on the General Fund, amounting to nearly £6,000, | which naturely causes hindrance,

China is merely commencing not, he submitted, guite the and if the Society's work is not here career as an importer of same powers as he had there in to be curtailed, it is most neces machinery. With her population regard to weighing the pro- sary that the deficit should be of something like 460,000,000 bability or the likelihood of a extinguished without delay. 1.6, nine times the population of jury convicting for the very sim- Subscriptions and donations, Japan, and perhaps a hundred ple reason that extradition was however small, are earnestly times the natural resources of essentially solicited, and will be most grate. that country, and po sessing a matter. fully received and acknowledged people in whom the business The address had not concluded by

instinct is ingrained, there is no when we went to press.. doubt that under the new regimo, whatever from they may take,

Yours elo,

E. DE M. RUDOLF,

Old Town Hall, Kennington Road, London, England. December, 1013.

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS.

Corps Orders for Next Week

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The Assistant Crown Solicitor The main object of this Associc- said he wanted to make ion is to obtain by legitimate few observations on what

the jurisdiction of the

means, as much of that business was ag Fasible for its members. Magistrate in extradition cases.

Roughly speaking, in recent years, Extradition was not quite the the British share of China's or- samo as the inquiry into Case gineering imports was about 40 such as one his Worship would per cent of the total. That in inquiry into before committing to itself is lower than it should be, the Sessions. His Worship had

machinery requirements will un

doubtedly expand, for the Chin- ese will be able for the first time

an

international

Christmas Servicos.

The customary Christmas mor-

to give free vent to their progres-ning services will be held to sive tendencies.

morrow in the Cathedral and the

The reason why Britain is other Churches of the Colony, losing her preponderating share There will be two services at the in Chinese frade is due primarily Union Church. At 8:45 am. the to her loss of prestige.

German community are holding

CABINET

BOX OF 50 CIGARS

THE FIVE BEST GRADES ASSORTED.

KRUSE AND

To-day's Advertisements

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY. (British Section). CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR

HOLIDAYS. ~

NOTICE is hereby given at leave Kowloon for Shows Shui

AdditionalTrain will

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LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

The I.G.M... PRINZEITEL FRIED. RICH which left here on the 26th of November, arrived at Genoa on the 22nd jinatų, at á pun,

The .. NILE will sail from Yokohama for Hongkong, via Manlin, to-day. The mail from the United States has been

transferred to the EASTERN of the Eastern Australia Steamship Company, which, the company's representatives in Hongkong advice, la scheduled to arrive

Hongkong on the 31st instant.

Kuchinotsu on the 21st inst., at 2 a.m. The 1 G. M., COBLENZ left

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The CPR, as. EMPRESS OF JAPAN left Nagasaki on the 23rd inst., as 3 p.m. EXPERT TUNERS, REGULATORS AND REPAIRERS, and is due to

to arrive at Kobe on the 24th (Fanling Golf Links) at 8.35 a.m. į festant, út 5 p.m. on Christmas Day, Boxing Day: Saturday, December 27th, and New Year's Day calling at Taipo at 9 am, and arriving Sheung Shuf at 9.12 a.m.

By order,

H. P. WINSLOW, Manager.

and may bos expected here on or about the 25th inst., at daylight

The I. G. M. PRINCESS ALICE ban left Shanghai on the 20th Instant, at 2.p.m. and may be exposted here on or about the fard instant, at daylight.

The 10.8.N. KINGSING from Dalayla,

is due at Hongkong on the 28th December.

The

8. L., MONMOUTHSHIRE passed the canal 25th Nov, and is dus at

Hongkong on the 30th Dec.

The ... DEN OF GLAMIS from

January

The 8. L

This has been caused by (1) the a service, which will probably be Kowloon, 24th Dec. 1913. [1095 Seattle is due at Hongkong on the 3rd policy of the British Government attended by a detachment of vatoing British private loans for marines from 3.M.S. Scharnbo st, industrial purposes in China, and Pastor Muller being the preacher

From EUROPEZ

Gorpa Orders by Lieut. Col. A Chapman V.D. atate:-

Joined:-The unde mentioned members having joined the Corps in allowing British engineering while at 10 o'clock the Bev. Kirk THE HA. L. Steatoship are alloted Corps Nos. and posted firms to fight their own battles Maconachie will conduct the as follows:-Pte. J. N. Walker to unaided. (2) The energy and usual Union Church service. At Scouts Company; Pte. W. 8. powerfal backing of Britain's St Joseph's there will be High Deas to Scouts Company; Pte. V. competitors. (3) The systematic Mass at 10a.m. M. Galbraith Left Section, Sapper campaign of bribery and corrop- R. K. Hadley to Engineer tion and the persistent allegation Company,

that Britain is on the downward

Rosigned the andermention path as a manufacturing country. ed members are permitted to (4) The organized passing off on resign. Gunner A. J. Carter, the Chinese of inferior Continen- Gunner B. E. Hollande, Corpl. tal products as "British." (5) The W. H. Wartonar. Pto. W. Eoleming as foreign of first-rate Lang not having retained to maobinery which was actually Colony on the expiration of his made in Great Britain. (6) The leave is struck off the strength of reluctance of British engineering the Corps with effect from 7 6.18. firms to make an effort to coun-

Leave-Lee Opl: G. M. Dteract these inflaenzos. Wolf is granted leave of absence from December 15. Pte. G. R. Arohbatt is granted leave' absence from December 22.

LEFT OVER.

Clalm for $1,000,

1,000

of

To-day's Advertisement **

KOWLOON-CANTON

RAILWAYS (British Bection)..(2)

SOLVEIG from Seattle is due at Hongkong on the 3rd Jan.

The S.L. VENNACHER from Tacoma is due at Hongkong on the 26th January.

The

8. LGLENROY passed the canal on the 8th inst., and due at Hongkong on the 12th January, he had hedg

The 1. L., INDRAKUALA from

Japan and Dalny otp and is due at Hong- koog on the 7th January.

- "SILESIA," Capt. H. Christiansen, having ar rived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the SHIPS PASSED. THE CANAL. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained

Satsuma, Afyhan Prince, Hoërde, Yeddo. against Bills-of-Lading counter-

The following vessels have passed the signed by the Undersigned. Canal Antenor, Belgravia, Bengine,

Optional Cargo will be cared Donbigh Hall, Japan, Prinz Ludwig, Vor on unless notice to the contrary waerts, Indragàiri, me

· London 18th Deo, be given to-day.

Arrivals from China-Ernest Simons Kleist.

All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized,

Purchases in Chins ara tooT is hereby notified that sealed often made not on the merits of

No claims will be admitted after tenders, which should be the Goods have let the Godowns, the goods supplied, but by reason clearly marked Tender for and all Goods remaining undell- of to tally extraneus and unfair Kowloon Railway Station Build-vered after the 29th inst, will be pressure. China has been abort ing" will be received at the subject to rent,

of money, and this has been isken Colonial Secretary's Office up to All broken, chafed, and dan advantage of to secure orders noon on the 31st day of January, aged goods must be left in the irrespective of quality. This has 1913, for the building of the Godowns, where they will be ex- been effected by a complicated Terminal Station at Kowloon amined on the 29th inst., at

Point for the Kowloon-Canton 9.30 am. and extensive system of bribing

No Fire Insurance will be

effected by us in any case what-

over.

This steamer brings on cargo:——

ss." Frans" from Abus

Kong Ring" from

We London; 16th Dec.

6, DES VEUX ROAD, CENTRAL,

(TELEPHONE No. 1322.)

SPECIAL XMAS

AND

NEW YEAR OFFER.

We will allow a Special

Arrivals from China: Benverich Discount of 10 per cent, for

The following vessels, have passed the

all Christmas and New Year

Canal:-lyo Maru, Macedonia, Ferris, P orders of $10.00 or more

E Friedrich, Glenfarg, Q. J. D. Ahlers,,

Londen, 23rd December Arrivals from China Jason, Neleus The following vessels have passed the Canat:- Benaven, Doucalion, Annam

Kosama, Delke Rick- mers, Laomedon.

"Altons,

Kat Christiania | re

"Göteborg" from

Lisboa" from Setubal

In the Summary Court, this Chinese officials and by lending Railway (British Boction):

On application at the Railway morning, Harry Wicking and them more money than was Head Office, Kowloon, the Draw Company sued the Lee Hing and legitimately required for the ings may be seen and coples of another, for the sum of $1,000. purchase of the plant tendered the Specification and full partic-ex Mr. Willson, of Messrs. Step for. These loans have been ulars obtained on the deposit of hens and Willson, appeared for placed Fot. heavy interest a fee of $250 which will be ro the plaintiffs and Mr. Heywood, and on the condition that future fanded on the submission of a on behalf of Mr. R. U. Faithfull orders for a long period of years bona fide tender together with the for the defendants, should also be placed exclusively The Government does not bind return of the Specification intact. Mr. Heywood asked for the with the fime concerned, thus itself to accept the lowest or any Case to go over for a week. effectually boycotting British tender

Mr. Willson esid ho did not firms::d

H. P. WINSLOW, object, a

Meer Manager. Hongkong, 19th Dec, 1913. (1997 Hongkong, 23rd Deo, 1919, (1096

The osse was left over,

(Continued on page

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