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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SPECIAL CABLE.

A SHANGHAI PLOT.

HUGE TRAFFIC 17 FIRRARMS.

GERMANS SAID TO BE IMPLICATED.

(From Our Own Correspondent).

Shanghai, December 16. Five Chinese have been arrested and charged with attempting to sell 40,650 rifise and revolvera, as well as 18,000,000 rounds of ammunition, valued 3,000,000 Tsels, to Chiness.

The firearms offered included 21,000 German riffas from Tuing- tau and 15,000 from Hanyang.

The police has discovered that Germans and Americans are mixed up in the affair, bat to what extent is uncertain at present.

The accused are being charged in the Mixed Court with offer Tag the firearms for sale without permission.

·CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by the correspondents are not necess- arily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."]

DIRTY PLAY.

(To the Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph.)

Sur, - With reference

Division League game played at Happy Valley on November 20, 1915.-Youre, etc.

LROSS.

Victoria Barracks, Hongkong,

December 15, 1915.

Sir.-I read with ro little sur prise the letter from a soi-disant

EXTRA

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1915

OOTBALL

87th Company RⱭA, Y. Shropshires.

A meeting of the Legislative Commeil was held this sharoos in the Council Chamber, ERE the Governor presiding. There were present

HE the General Offer Come manding the Troope, (Major- General F. Ventria.}

CONVERSION:

Charged at the Police

Court...

Valentine Charles Parz, the

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.intitaled An Ordinance to provide prisonment and deportation under ALLEGED FRAUDULENT for the fees to be paid in this Article 2, and in sans for impri- Colony in respect of various things | sonment ", to Hongkong, and masters to be granted or done the Governor of Hangkong ander the provisions of the British shall, if lawfully empowered Nationality and Status of Aliens thereto, deport such person to the placs to which he was ordered by dar, 1914

The Hon. Colanial Secretary | The Court to be deported; and if not so empowered the Governor seconded, and the Bill was read a frst time.

shall cause ach person to be sent managing Director, of Messrs. **Theobjects and ressona sisiai--- back to Shanghai.”

Bar and Co., Ltd, of 14 Des The object of this bill in to The Hon. Mr. Claad Severs, provide for the fees to be paid in

Attorney General

The Hos. Mr. J. H. Kemp, this Colony in respect of various things and matters to be granted The Hen, ME, A H Thomson, or dons under provisions of the Colonial Treasurer.

British Nationality and Status of Alious Act, 1914. "The regulations article. The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, selves the better team, a brtilisas | CMG., Director of Public Works- pablished in the London Gazette to provide that mare regisration fraudulently use the money for his made by the Secretary of Stats and

The sbors teams mat for Second Division League honours on the Naval Ground yesterday after- noon. The Shropshires, preesing from the start, gave the 87th some hard times, but no score was

registered, the goalie clearing cleverly. The Shropshires' shoot- ing and combination were very good and they soon proved them-

shot from Williama Snding the net. The rest of the first half was equally conteated, the 87th miss- ing some very good opportunities of equalising whistle found the Shropshires leading by one goal to love.

The half-time

In the second moiety, the 87th pressed hard and to set the thinking Shropshires' goalie

Colonial Secretary,

Secretary for Chinese Affra

The Hon. Mr. E. B. Halifax, lat. January, 1915, and in The Hon. Mr. Wei Yak, CM.G. The Hon. Mr. Pollock EC

The Hon. Mr. E. Stellin. The Hon. Mr. David Landals, The Bon Mr. P. H. Holyoak The Hon. Mr. Lan Chu Pak. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Clerk to the Concil.

New Member,

Mr. Pollock's Queries The Hon. MEL E Pollock asideg togive notice that I shall put the following ques tions at the next meeting of the Legislative Council:-

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Clause 2 of the bill is included Vaux Boad, was charged, before to give the Governor, so far as the Mr. J. R. Wood this morning, competency of the local legisla with that he having bom so- ture extends, the necessary powera trusted with $100, the money of to enable him to carry out the the Company, for the purpous of duties indicated in the above re-opening an office in Canton, peying advanos rent, parchasing furniture and advertising, did

The ohjots of clause 3 are (3) ass British Consulate in Uhina shall no longer be a bar to de- portation and (b) to define the birth.

purpose.

H. Heywood, who prosecuted, asked for a formal remand for a

the Hongkong Government Gazette, of the 28th May, 1915, are in force in the Colony except eo fæ as form of the certificate of British week. respects the imposition of fees, and the appointment of's table of fes in therefore necessary in order to complete the machinery of the Act bera.

2

Tramway Ordinance, The Hon. Attorney General

intitaled An Ordinaace to amend moved the first reading of a Bill farther the Tramway Ordinance 1902.

The Hon. Colonial Star seconded, and the Bill was raad & first time

The Companies Ordinance.

His Worship asked how lang the Company had been in axie- tence, to which Mr. Heywood re- plied that he unfortunately flostad The Hon. Attorney General the Company in June Into The hard, but their shooting was bad,

mored the second reading of the defendant was the sole Managing Bill intituled An Ordinance to Director, and various sume bad the leather going wide. After this,

On the spening of the Council, ste Shropshires again attacked

a month ago on October 3,- panies. and Preston secured the monor the Hon. Mr. P. Halyork took

amend the law relating to come been paid into the bank. About | the oath of allegiance and assum of registering the second scored his seat on the Concil.

drawn by the de- In doing so, he said the B $100TM was The 8th realising the situation

had as its object the better con- fendant for the purpose of began a faster game and so05.

trol of Hongkong Companies re-opening a branch business scored through a fine shot from

which carried on business in a Canton, but the money was Todd. From the centre, the

China, and, incidentally of com- never used for that purpose. The Shropshires again attacked and

The objects and rassonsstate:

panies which operated in China office had never been opened at sil

In reply to His Worship, as ro an opportunity was afforded for

The two main objects of this bus which were controlled from another score, which was regis-

1. What reps are the Govers bill are to increase the maximum Hongkong. It would be seen whether defendant had any capital tered by Williams, who again ment of His Excellency the Gay-speed sllowable on the Hongkong that the Companies to be dealt in the firm Mr. Heywood said he shot brilliantly. The 87th then ernor taking to fill up the place Electric Tramway, and to give to with would fall under two heads, believed defendant had som combined cleverly and Mears of the late Mr. Hewett on the the company's officers and Bar and it did seem as if there might share capital. He added that there managed to score a few minutes Executive Council?

Tants more satisfactory powers be a little difficulty as to under were other charges going to be before the final whistle, The Gun- 2. Is it not the fact that I was with regard to the detention of which head certain Companies added. They thought the defend- |ant was about to abscond, for be ners were keen on equalising Member of the Executive Cas- persons who commit offenam would fall. Sportsman" in your issue of the and played a determined offen-cil, as acting Attorney General, against the Tramway Ordinance The reading was seconded by had obtained a pass to leave. or against the rules made there the Han Colonial Secretary. the Calory and a warrant wan 14th inst. We are, as your corsive, but the Shropshires defanded for periods of time amounting to respondent states, " nation of cleverly and the final whistle nearly 3 years, and is is not the under. Clause 1 is formal Clause The Hon. Mr. Pollock said he then issued: They had to sk sportsmen," and should, therefore, found the scores as follows fact that I acted in addition as an

2 raises the maximum speed by understood that the address of a for a remand because there - understand how to take a sound Shropshires, 3 goals; 87th Com Enofficial Member of tha: Council five miles per hour. The present Company was determined by were a lot of books to go through, beating when it has been honestly pany R.G.A., 2 goals.

Be and he would probably have to during the last absences on lesta maximum has been found to be where the directors were. to administered. I do not know

in Europe of Sir Paul Chater necessarily low. Clause 2 also was informed that in this Co Lastract counsel. The complain the lattar from Sportsman," whether your Tientsin correspo88th Company R.G.A. v. Belchers and Mr. Hawelt respectively, in deals with the procedure for lony there were Companies sat ras-Mc Lan Un-fan, a diteo- regarding dirty play

bringing new rules into operation. whose directors were in several or of the Company, oal dent claims St. Joseph's Collage za

years 1911 and 1912? the sport's field in Hong-his Alma Mater, but I feel sure

The 88th Company were more. 3. Has the Government or has At present, a rule made by the different places and he feared P. C. Henderson proved the kong, published by you yeater that few of the genuine young fortunate than their comrades of His Excellency The Gozernor Governor-in-Council cannot be there would be some dificulty in Art and aid that a pass was day, the opinions expressed by sportsman who so worthily repre- the 87th and won their game by sent any Despatch, and, if so, brought into operation under the future in determining intoased on the 14th inst, for the "Sportsman" bear a close resem-eant that college on the football- blance to shore expressed in a grounds of the Colony would be a margin of two goals to love. At when, in the Bight Honourable month, and a rule made by the which category certain Com defendant to go to Macao, with cannot be brought panies fell. He thought it was permission to proceed to Canton. the start, Belchers played cleverly the Secretary of State for the Co-company

Operation under football report which appeared guilty of the unsportsmanlike

two as well to point that out. Another That pass was not used and it at in your inte

This might Norem letter to which I rafar. I am sad many good tries were made, lonies recommending any, and, into

months.

be point was that the Bill provided as when the defendant came to ber 22, and this coincidences certain that these boys know how which were cleared. The 88th, if so, what person as surcessor to convinces me that the game refer to take a defeat, and that they will, made several good attempta Mr. Hawest on the Executive very inconvenient in case of em- for the fees to be paid to the the police station shout snother

ergency, and the risuse will em

Registrar of Companies at Shang-pass that he was arrested.

Replying to the defendant, red to is that between St. Joseph'e be satisfied to try to have their Well on in the first half, Balshers Council?

were unfortunately weakened 4. If any ench Despatch has power the Governor-in-Council to hai instead of Hongkong, and

witness said that he saw the Collage and the Islamics, played revenge the next time they meet

through 6.0. accident which been addressed to the Right reduce either period if necessary he disagreed with that.

defendant write a letter to the at Happy Valley, on the 20th alt.. their conquereTS.

The Hon. Attorney General re- under my charge,

caused one of their players to Honourable the Secretary of State in any particular asse. Clause 3 The Hongkong Daily Press of leave the field with a deep gash for

the Colonise, has the will relieve the company from the plied that it would be for the fian's office at Canton yesterday- the 22nd November described the over the right eye. Still, Balobers Right Honourable Gentleman Obligation to exhibit a liat of Courts to decide as to what and also letter to a man st I consider this game was one of game thasThere is an excep played gamely and managed to beer informed in such Despeich the cars. I is impossible to in, and with regard to the fees the fares on the patade category the Companies would gɔ the best exhibitions of football tionally keen rivalry between the ward cf many attacks until the of the facts referred to is the seen in the Colony in recent years, lalarnice and St. Joseph's College half-time whistle relieved them above question? Will the Gar- find a place on the outside of it would be more convenient for and, when play cassed, similar and the game on Saturday drew from further assault.

cars where such list them to be paid at Shanghai than ernment lay such Despatch (if any) opinions were freely expressed by a large gathering of spectatora.

On resuming, the 88th pressed upon the table of this Council 2 would be "of any real use. sent down here.? nabissed epectators, of whom a It was an exhilarating dis determinedly and soon sent the 5. Will the Government re- Clausa 4 improves the word. In the Committee stage of the get that amount at once, in view of which Mr. Wood Temanded of the Bill, the Hon. Mr. Pollock repeat the defendant in police custody the Moslama large number

present play in which were

leather to Belchers' territory, command to the Right Honouring of section From start to finish, play was proved themselves the superior where & struggle followed, the able the Secretary of State for the Principal Ordinance. Clause 5 ed his objection to the fees being for 48 hours so tist he could, if very keen, but there was no dirty combination by gaining a credit- goslie saving beautifully until Colonies that the two Unofficial will repeal a provision in the paid at Shanghai and moved that or foul play.

able victory of two goals to one. Mansing seat in a beauty which Members of the Executive Council Principal Ordinance which is the words at Shanghai" be possible arrange for suretie Agrines the powerful defence of found the net. After this, the game shall, he elected Members, instead more appropriately dealt with în deleted. As regarde injuries to players, the winner, the Collegians front was very one sided and soon an- of being nominated by the Gor- the rules made under the Ordin- the game was suspended on one rank was almost helpless, while other good shot was delivered at ernment?

sacs. Clauss & deals with the occasion only when a player me their defence found if 2 dificult the Belchers goal. The leather, Will the Government room qusation of the detention of offan with an injury to his wrist, the task tu cope with the fast and touching the goalie's finger tips, mend to the Right Honourable ders, and its main object is to Imports and Exports. result of a fall, pot dirty play. This clever forwards opposing them" hit the bar and rebounded just the Secretary of State for the prevent their evading the law by The Hon. Attorney General unfortunate incident occurred I she read the Telegraph report ontside the goal mouth, affording Colonies that all the Unofficial the expedient of giving a false moved the second reading of the one minute before the expiration of the game, but as your paper is a good chance which was taken Members of the Legislatie Conn-

name and address, or the refuting Bill intituled An Ordinance to

Last Night's Route March; of the first half of the game and generally recognised as the organ advantage of by Master Gunner cil shall be elected, instead of to give any neme or address. anend the law relating to importa-

Societies Ordinance.

Another successful route misroh ths injured player had to leave of a certain section of the com- Watson who abot beautifully and two-thirds of them being nominat

tion and cxportation. the field of play.

munity, an unbiased account of brought the 88th two up a little ed by the Government, and also moved the first reading of a.Billsity of being able to impose the Bou, the Captain Superini

The Hon. Attorney General

Hering pointed out the neces-was carried out last night by the the match was not expected in before the final whistle. The that the number of Unofficial

Hongkong Police Reserres under as follows:88th Membera in thas Council be intituled An Ordinance to amend | ptrictions on imports and exports \endent of Police, and Mr. F. OK Your report of the 22nd Jul:, your columns.

result was I thoroughly agree with your Company R.G.A, 2 goals; Bal- creamed? statem that one player left ihe,

the Socistim Ordinance, 1911.

The Hon. Colonial Secretary General said they could not do Headed by the Chinese daring war time, the Attorney

Jenkin,

DS.P. (Boserts.) field early in the game, and correspondeat when he says "one chers, zil.

I will now formally hand seconded, and the Bill was read that at present in the Colony, Company and Ambulance Corps, farther, that player after player of the first things we learn in

copy of my questions to the Clerk first time... Timped off the ground. Wuhtee school or college is to play the

The object of this bill is to an owing to the absence of sy the Reserves marched to. West one exception referred to above, game but surely be has hard- no player left the field of play ly played the game by the before the final whistle sounded porting lade of St. Joseph's and I saw no cripples then.

College.

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The British Ambulance Com mittee has been formally present- ed with a motor ambulance, sub- seriled for by the reinca of Hackney, at the Tows Hall. The Bishop of London dedicated the ambulance.

of Councils.

Financial.

the

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The following financial.minute,

clude money lan ssociationa recommended by the Governor, Ordinance, 1911.

from the operation of the Societies was referred to the Finance Com- mittes

This motion was lost and the Bill was then read a second and third time and passed.

Macso

The question of bail was than discussed, the prosecution saking for $2,000,

Defendant waid he could no

HONGKONG POLICE

RESERVE.

Paint by way of Hollywood Hond West.

general Customs laws. That Bil sought to give the Goranament powers of restriction and also

A halt was made at West Paint provided punishment for offendersi. Deportation" Ordinance-

for some very welcome * The reading was seconded by The Hon. Attorney General

the Colonial Secretary and agreed mente which had been vote Miscellaneous Services, Waroved the first reading of Bill 15. The Bill was road a thied on a moet generous

inatuled An Ordinance to send time and passed. the Deportation Ordinances, 1912-1914.

A sum of $17,000 in aid of the

Department Expenditure,

·Yours etc."

DISGUSTED. “Sportsman” says, “we are a nation of sportsmen." I do not Hongkong, December 18, 1915. doubt that statement, but I am in doubt as to what nation he zefera

Committee which followed, over At the meeting of the Finance, to, and also na to his being s dieinterested spectator. He

which the Colonial Secretary does not reveal his name;

presided, it was stated that that therefore, he muat pardon me if The late Mra. Frances Annie Among the latest batch of was the sum required to pay for Lam wrong in amuming that he Fawcett, of Oak Lodge, Balham rivals at Mount Felix Hospital, the expenses of the Prisoners of was at one time, if not at present, High-road, S.W., who died on Walton-on-Thames, is a New War. That amount would carry closely connected with a football August 28, leaving £12,685 14. Zealander with 49 distinct them to the end of the year. dub which was greatly interacted 5d., bequeathed £100 each to Ida wounds inflicted by shrapnel dark

Beitish Nationality. in the result of a Hongkong 2nd and Elvire Corthals, two Belgian ing the fighting in the Gallipoli

The Honorney General girls at present residing with her. Peninsula.

moved the first reading of a Bm

The Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded, and the Bill was read

a first time.

The objects and reasons state ment) Order in Council, 1910, Article 3 of the China "Aziend-

provides as follows

Where a person not belonging

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