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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1917.

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The Dollar.

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To-morrow's Anniversary,"

To-morre is the 36th anniver.

conifield.

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Returned.

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CANTON RED CROSS WORKERS.

Three Months' Work Sum- marised.

The following is a summary of the shipments sent Home during the three months ended March 31 laat, by the Red Cross workers at

- MANILA AND THE WAR. TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY,

Registration and Checking of Firearms and of German Subjects.

is the

"Everything serene,' answer which insular officials now almost invariably give mben quest ioned on the local situation, says

With hostilities of one sort ar another rifs on the abject of potatoes, says the Daily Chronicla,j it is not uninteresting to dig out of Prussian bistory the little campaign of Frederick the Great, which was nearing its and 138 years ago, The Germans call it Kartoffelkrieg (potato war) be- Cauns the operations on both aiden -Prussians and Saxons against

by the courtesy of Mesare, ShewaD, At the bureau of constabulary, the Austriane consisted mainly Tomes and Co., and the Penin- General Herman Hall who is in manœuvres for obtaining food

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The Horticultural Society.

From the remarks made by the Chairman at thès annual meeting of the Hongkong Horticultral Society, it is apparent that inter- est in the growth of flowers and Tegetables on scientific lines is decidedly reviving. There is no more fascinating hobby than horticulture, and it is most on gratifying to feel that here in 2 Hongkong we have a body of ladies and gentlemen who find pleasure and proft therein. Bat there appears still to wary of the death of Lord Bes-Canton. Cases have been shipped the Manila Bulletin of April 12. bes number of residente interest- ed in the enbject who have..not attached themselves to the Society Mr. E. Gordon Lowder has re-salar and Oriental 8. N. Co., and shout to relinquish the position supplies and destroying those of — fact which is to be regretted, turned to the Colony.

bare been addressed variously in behalf of Colonel Cronin, had the enemy. The operations laated There was one very reasonable

to Queen Hary's Needlework Do new information on the about nine months, cost more than Guild, the Hongkong Theatre.

Kempton suggestion put forward by the

Red war situation yesterday, The 4 million sterling and 20,000 Obairman, when he expressed the The Hongkong Theatre is Cross Hospital, Eastbourne, and registration and obecking men, and ended with the treaty hope that the Government would soreening the third part of the to Colonel Gordon-Hall, RAMO, of firearms out on licenses in of Tesohen, by which Frederick see its way to show its apprecis bistorical film, "The Life of Cairo-35 pneumonia jackets Manila and neighbouring towns is after his habit, got most of the tion of the work done by the Christ," on Thursday evening at 323 many-tailed bandages, 660 still going on steadily. The in potatoes. Society by coming to its support. 5.15, by special request. To-day rolled bandages, 270 triangular formation division of the con-

165 suspensory stabulary, with its numerous The Bill introduced by Lord The Society, as is known, offers in the 4th, 5th and 6th episodes of bandages, ducements to the Chinese market. The Adventures of Terence bandages,

abdominal agents, is alec working on certain, Backmaster in the House of Lords gardener to cultivate vegetables Roarks" will be staged, with bandages, 59 cushion pada, 63 very definite cases in connection to amend the Solicitora Aot so as which he might not otherwise new comics and comedire.

pairs socks, 6 pairs surgical with the German situation, a to enable women to be admitted aɔcks, 27 raise, and in other directions its

eye bandages, small part of which being the 8 members of the Law Society, C. E. M. S. efforts help to raise the standard The Rev. E. W. L. Martin is to shirts, 48 tray clothe, 32 jng legitimate German firma in women will ever be called to the 55 paira pjmer, 21 fannel ascertaining of the number of raises the question as to whether of produce. It is therefore deserv- open & Conference at the City covers, 41 brash and comb bags, Manila, in anticipation of develop Bar. Bingularly enough the Bar ing of all the encouragement that Hall this evening on "I Dogma 6 pillow cases, 84 handkerchiefs ments bound to come to a head has no statutory foundation. The can be given it. At Home, the Nesessary.?" The meeting will bath awabe, 35 soft collara, 12 shortly. which County Education Committees commence at 9 p.m., and be hospital clothe, 2 bed covers;

right to call to the Bir inheres, by Correspondentrare requested to observe the rule

forward their requires them to

names and addressen

identify with closely

themselves under the auspices of the Church also a number, too numerous to registrations made at the city ball Ians of Court subject to appeal In proportion to the uumber of ancient custom alone, in the four ...communications addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for with organisations of this of Engised Men's Society. All detail, of

kind.

the following:-- publization, but an an "evidence of their bona fides.

even offering prize men are invited to attend, and a Trays, tea,

the to the judge. Should the of German citizens, was in certain sections of flower discussion is announced. Dr.

soap sweets, number of constabulary passes benchers remain obdurate to the and agricultural shows. There is Earle will preside.

ginger, tobacco, y trap, enabling the possessors to absent men's claims it is difficult to thas nothing out of place in the

combe, tooth braahes, cards, themselves from Manils, issued at ee how Parliament can interfare suggestion that here, where the

[Scenes from Shakespeare, games, Chinese puzzles, etra costabulary beadquarters, this no as to allow of their admission. growth of flowers and vegetables

Those taking part in "Scenes slipperă, mag-since.

particolar work having been turn- The appointment and qualifica has a special value, the Govern-from Shakespeare

(all except

In order to augment the funda ed over to the information divisio tions of solicitors are limited by ment should do all in its power first full rehearsal will take place] Workers, the committee arranged number of city and constabulary Court still retain the excineive the chorus) are reminded that the of the Canton Local Red Cross of the insular force. The an Act of 1843, but the Tons of to encourage those who are keenly devoting themselves to the work on Thursday, 19th inst., at 830 a raffe, the proceeds of which secret service men who have been privilege of conferring the de- p.m. The dress rehearsal will be were divided as follows: $500 cattered throughout the city free of "Barrister-at-law," and held on Saturday, 21st inst;, st for the Cantin Local Red Cross since the organisation of $D

will hotly resist any Parliamentary We might have known before 8.30 p.m. when the corns will Workers; $200 for the Freneb effective emergency force, for the interference. band that any sir raid on also be in attendance. Both the Red Cross; 200 for the Russian purpose of keeping an eye on German town by the forces of the rehearsals will be strictly private Red Cross. Allies would be greeted with sand friends or relatives of parti

things and men, is much gresier

Sir Henry Campbell-Essnerman torrent of lamentation and re.

than generally believed, bat all, would have heartily approved the prosch by the Hans. These people mission. The oroheatre will be cipants will not be allowed ad-

it was explained at constabulary taking over of British canals, are auch eternal bypocrites that, in attendance at both rehearsale.

headquarters yesterday, is in remarks the Chronicle, for he was Even though they may not bam

keeping with the determination well aware bow much we have An Armed Robbery. bug outsiders, they very effectual-

of directing officiale not to be neglected to increase our water- ly bumbug themselves.

A report has been made to the

waya and how desirable it is that To Police by a farmer living in the

caught napping.

there should be State control of ` torpedo hospital ships or to send Ping Shan District, that early on

The registration of Germans at them. In these matters France, Zeppeline to attack undefended the morning of April 15, he was

police beadquarters continued all sets us a high example. The British towns is only in accord- awakened by the noise of his door

day yesterday, two clerks of Cap- extent of her canals is nearly 8,000 ance with military necessity; but being broken in, and his dog

fain Harmon's, acting chief of miles as against our 4,670, and for the Allies to pay Germany barking. Five men entered the

Although no direct appeal bas police, baving been specially in recent years she has greatly back in a little of her own coin is matched, one of them carrying a been made by the National Service detailed for this purpose. The improved and increased them. brutality, cheap glory etc. Now bamboo torch.

The men were Department (Women's Section) numberregistered so far in already Her waterway system has been

All communications intended for publicatiea should be addressed to the Editor..

Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

Cable Address; Telegraph, Hongkong.

Telephone: No. 1 A.B.C., 5th edition. Westers Union

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The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1917.

BRITAIN AND THE CHINA MARKET.

Reprisals.

8 leaf ont

WOMEN VOLUNTEERS.

15,000 Applications.

comfody of police cffisera.

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that the good work of reprisal bas armed with a dagger, a chopper for offera of service from women in excess of a bundred, the exact the best in Europe since the daye It is refreshing to learn that, though we are still in the throes of a will be continued. Joshua and shed and stole jewellery, clothing been invited from men, 15,000 been 107. It was stated, how: Languedoc Canal was begun and began, we devoutly hope that it and a pick. They ransacked the in the same way as they have number at noon yesterday having of Louis XIV, when the noted great war, there are people who can find time to conduct a campaign other Old Testament heroes on-and money valued at $70.50 Pplications from women have ever, at the city hall that the completed with its run of 148 in favour of British trade. It does not require the brains of a com-derstood this kind of business far Seven men have been arrested and been received at St. Ermin's presentations were not as many as miles westward from the little mercial magnate to see that the time was never more opportase than better than we modern people. part of the property recovered.

Hotel within the last three days, could be desired under the cir- port of Cette on the Mediterran- the present for a trade propaganda to be set in motion. This, They realised that there ie, in carried out on wide and comprehensive linee, should prove of certain cases, every reason why s

Stabbing Charge.

says the Daily Telegraph, of cumstances, sud unless those now esp. immensa benefit to Britain, who has many peculiar advantages over whole race-men, women and a

At the Magistracy this morning, March 5. Saturday morning's known to pred registration come Germany, ter next biggest commercial rival. In view of this, it children-should be stamped out, asssulting and causing bodily letters and forms, ad further day or two, they may be required posing treet in judges the Chinese was charged with fret post brought nearly 2,000 forward in the course of the next The Bill before Parliament pro- would be the height of folly if she did not saize, with both hands, and is is about the openings now presented to her, While Germany has to con.

tims that harm to a wood sawyer, named beavy deliveries are expected to coms, to the city hall in the powers of grand juries “until WB took centrate all her efforts on pushing back the Allies, who are slowly, their book.

of Leung Kau, of Wanobai. I daring the day.

December 28 next siter the but none the less surely, encircling ber, Britain is in an admirable too easy all along with. a people is an earth coolie, was seen by at work on the poet, and a still situation, Alcalde Lakban baa likely to

We have been appeared that the defendant, who A staff of fifty skilled sorters are In connection with the war termination of the war" is not position to keep an eye on trade opportunities and to formulates that is vile and corrupt to the others to stab the complainant in larger staff will be employed on had no less than two conferences opposition. It has long been the meet with serious policy which can be put into operation after the declaration of peace. very marrow, and it is time that the abdomen with a dagger. The Monday to deal with the week-end with the Governor General inside almost invariable practice Chins, as a country of immense possibilities in the commercial organised air raids and sea bomb-wound world, has not received nearly so much attention from British mer ardments were planned, with had to be taken to the Govern organised that each day's post is in these conferences however directions of the judge, and the was so serious that he deliveries. So wall is the work of 48 hours, the topics discussed grand juries to ostry out the chants in the past, as it ought to have done. The war bes, how the set parpose of destroying as ment Civil Hospital. Defendant completely dealt with by night being of such a suture, Alcalde exercise of their functions bas ever, taught our manufacturers at Brime many lessons, one of the many Hons as possible. We have denies the charge, saying that time. The applications are sifted Lakban told the Bulletin reporter, long cessed to be necessary to the most important being that in China is a wealth of resources needing no more right to let them live, it was another man who stabbed in five large rooms at. St. Ermin', that it was not possible for him impartial dispensation of justice. only a little pashful enterprise to tap. At Manchester, the bab of wherever it is possible to put an the complainant. A week's re- Westminster. In the first room to discloss them. He announced At one time juries of attaint were Britiab manufacture, Mr. Archibald Rose, Commercial Attache at end to them, then a judge hai mand was ordered. Shanghai, recently threw out several enggestions of the question to acquit a proved murderer.

the letters are opened, nd yesterday morning that he would drawn from the grand jurora fer of trade in China which we earnestly bope will bear fruit. One

To-morrow's Council Meeting, application forme and important take immediate stapa to fill the pre- the purpose of trying a "petit” or important point he made was that there is in China a market which

That Fat Factory.

For the meeting of the Legis letters are sorted; in the second eat veracies found in the police common jury which was suspect- will best repay us for a little care and trouble, in the dificult yours for the up-to-date, Britisher to noon, the only business on the in the third, registered and nam band as many police officers as The punishment of twelve "good It is, we know, onfashionable lative Council to-morrow after the letters are read and classified; force, the ides being to have oned of bringing in a falon verdict. following the war. During that period the industrial powers of helieve in the devil and his in- agenda is that arising from the bered; in the fourth, envelopes possible, for any eventualities. men and true" so convicted by s the world will be strained to the utmost, in an endeavour to repair flance on the afairs of every-day Hon. Mr. Helyosk's motion and are addressed, and numbered All told, there are 18 vacancies, grand jury of attaint was O- the baroo wrought.

It is no nas for British merchants to shut their eyes to the fact mediseval-and to believe that given at the last meeting of the The retarn application forme are the course of the week, abould it their worldly possessions was for-- life. We prefer, however, to be questione, notice of which was application forms are enclosed which Alcalde Lukban will fill in tremely severe, and the whole of that keen competition must be expected from Japan, Americs and the foal fiend has taken possess

Council. Germany, perhaps from the two first mentioned most of all.ion of Germany. In no other the Council to express the opinion where they are attached

The motion asks for dealt with in the fifth room, be possible to secure applicants feited to the State. Now the In recent years they have been concentrating their energies to way can many of the ordinary that Germans should be excluded the original lettera

to daring that time.

ignorance or malice of a common alessi- Alcalde Lakban, it an increasing extent on the Far Eastern markets, and they have sots of the Hans be accounted from the Colony for ten years fied according

also jury is dealt with by a motion gone into the question in a thoroughly scientific manner. Con- for.

to district, appears, has been told by the for a new trial. sequently, though their progress has been slow, it has been steady; natry could the womenfalk of which there are four, seek in- be farther sorted according to make liberal use of his powers In no normal Earopaan after the war, and the questions, and sent to the commissioner to chief executive that he could

Now that paper money is s they have got their fingers on the pulse of the China market. What and especially those enrolled as formation regarding the official trades and occupations and sifted to swear in special polica permanent part of our pocket is more, there is every indication that they intend to keep them Red Cross nurses-act towards vote of the Council defeating the in final readiness for the indivi-officers, but is, however, of the currency we await the inevitable there. Their enterprise has made a distinct appeal to Chinese mer-wounded prisoners as the German anofficial members, and also a dual candidate to be called up opinion that he has as many of nickname for the notes, which is chants. They work hard, study the special needs of their bayers, nurses are represented as having query 88 to when the German for National Service. and cut their cost of production to the lowest possible figare. There acted. No Dormal army council Bank and other immovable" Ger

these officers as present conditions are to come. If we followed the fore, anlees British merchants weks ap to the possibilites which are could have entered upon a

Applications have been received warrant.

precedent set soross the Atlantió within their grasp, they will find that these two competitors not to with its mind deliberately set on

war man private property will be sold. from every class of women Constabulary paarde have been in 1832, when "greenbacks

Alice Memorial Hospital. mention Germany--will edge their way into the market and obtain using such contrivances as poison Alios Memorial and Affiliated the most earnest desire is ex-In ¤lax Government piers during "Westminsters," with referenca: throughout the land, sud from added to the Castoma Secres first made their appearance, a powerful advantage. Should this come about, British merchants

The Hos. Treasurer of the the wealthiest to the poorest Service men now guarding the we might be astisfied with will find it is too late to pick up what they have let lip. After an everyone is now aware, was Hospitals begs to acknowledge pressed to serve the nation. Very the night time, the watching of to the very admirable litho

gar, tear abolla etc. This war, finding themselves deprived of the greater part of the trade, the un-undertaken by Germany because with thanks pleasant truth will probably be impressed upon them, that they are abe

the following many trained and skilled women these placea doring the day being graph of the Palsoe which adorns not merely pushed into the background, but that they will not be thoroughness" must carry her to Hospitals:-Little, Adame and amber of domestic servants, of the Port, with Customs guards. Something better than that is sure-

confident that her donations to the funds of the have applied, and also a great still continued under the Surveyor the reveres of the new notes. given an opportunity of rehabilitating themselves in this important commercial sphere.

tolerably easy victory. And Wood, $25; To Tani Church, Often the reasons and qualifie The proper handling of the Chins trede is of vital interest both principally the work of chemists, shaipo $3; Feirell & Co., $25; and sometimes amusing. There with her, "thoroughness" meant $43.95 Basel Mission Sham- tione for serving are pathetic, to capital and to labour at Home, more especially in respect to cotton who had provided against all con- Logan and Baato, $25; Ln and are women who state that they cloth. China is the second biggest market in the world for this tingences and were prepared with Lo. $20: Caldbeck, MacGregor can feed pige" commodity, and she has by no means reached the limit of her con- every kind of scheme, from mak- & Co., 10; In Sin Shang, 810 potatoes." Several want to "get. sumption; she probably never will. There are two problems to be ing artificial foods to running Siemena Chins Elect. Co, 810; sway from washing day," and one faced the new competition referred to, and the changing conditions that perfectly gorgeous "fat 8. D. Setna & Co., 810; C. E. girl says she is fond of animals, of the North Point Hotel, was in the country itself. These ought not to present any appreciable factory of which Reuter spoke Warren & Co., $10; Union and might like motors." A mot found dead in his quarters last difficulties, if they are approzobed with determination. Mr. Ross this morning. Bat the matter is Trading Co., $10: United her, in reply to a question as to night. The deceased, who was thinke there are only two remedies-cheaper production and better too horrible to dwell upon. A Asbestos Agency, 10; Percy previous national work, maid, 43 years of age, was found by pairing the interned German distribution in the market, mainly with the object of stimulating people that could even conceive, Smith, Seth and Fleming, $10"I have brought up six sons to one of the boys of the hotel. The gunboat Tsingtao which the Ger demand. If only manufacturers, merchants and shippers will co- let alone carry out, this last plan, P. J. Talati, $10: Komor and be soldiers." One solitary man cause of death is given se un maus tried to blow up and wink trade in China should not forge ahead, safely establishing itself, and on sumbering the earth. operate whole-heartedly, there is no reason whatever why British has no right to be allowed to go Komor, #5: J. G. Miller, $5; applied for a form, as he wanted knows. The funeral took place at the time of the severance of thereby winning back much of that which has siready been last.

to look after women on the land." this afternoon.

diplomatic relations,

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A. H. K.,

can dig or

Death of Mr. Gallagher.

The police report that Me, William Gallagher, the licenses

to come along. In the Army the. notes are known as “03” VAPOR jocalar allusion to the remarkably narrow chest which the artist has given Bt. George, who is in conflict. with a very robust dragon.

Repairing a German Gunboat at Canton. The Canton authorities are re....