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25 YEARS IN WODD,

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

Telephone No. 616.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1917.

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Office address: 11, Ics House St.

BIRTH.

SCATCHARD.-On July 5, at 42 Rue Amiral Bayle, the wife of R. E Ecatchard, a daughter.

DEATHS.

Robert Russell Endicott, aged 62 years.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1917.

THE NEUTRAL NATIONS' PROBLEM.

Puuhking the Chester,

It was "gratifying to see that

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DAY BY DAY.

'To-morrow's Anniversary, To-monow is the 53rd birth. day of the Right Hon. Mr. Walter Long, Secretary of State for the Colonie.

The Dollar.

to-day

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The opening rate or the dollar

demand "

7.9/184. The closing rate will be found on Page L

Mr. Deer Ball, at the Magistracy WHEN LOOKING AT OURSELVES, yesterday, dealt in # Severe WE CALL IT FIRMSESS WHER manner with the defendant who LOOKING ATOTEKES, WE CALL IT was summoned for using a faulty STUBBORNNESS AND MEANNESS. pair of scales, especially when it is considered that the Inspector of Weights and Measures charac terised the case as one of the worst that he had ever known. Not content with the addition of basket which operated to the detriment of the parchsser, the mao had added a quantity of copper cash, thus putting the balance still further out of the tras. The result was thit, to no less an extent than forty-five per cent., customers were being

A Big Catch, Whilst Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz cheated out of '. the

proper and Mr. Leo D'Almada were ont measure. Though the man was only a hawker and did not do a fishing last evening off Green very large business, his crime-land, Mr. Almada landed re is not lessened by this, but, on the of the largest fish that has been contrary, is heightened, for those caught on a line bere for some who buy of a hawker are of the time past. The fish, which is poorer plass, and can ill afford to thought to be a larg snapper, he made victims of such rascality. Weighe tea cattice, and is in very The fine of $25 imposed whḤ s

fine condition. very necessary leason to the man and those of his class,

Formerly of Hongkong. Mr. Garrett, formerly of the and it is to be hoped that Queen's College Suff, writing His Worship will not hesitate from Government College, Lahore, in's letter dated May 23, speaks to deal strictly with the traders who come before him for of going to Simla, where he hopes to be attached to Army He di such an offence, for the number of cases brought before the Courts Quarters, as be was last year, weekly shows that deliberate daring the long summer holidays. tampering with scales is a much spite of doable work, civil too favourite means for profit. there busy and interesting.

and military-be finds the life The imposition of a fine com mensurate with the meanness of the crime would soon hava a salutary effect upon these pilfer ing parasites.

The Air Raid on London,

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|HONGKONG AEROPLANE

FUND.

The Final List of Subsciptions.

Hembers of Club Lasi- tano per Mr. A... E. J. Alves

Chow Show Son H. H. Taylor Anonymous Mok Tex Sher Un Pak Leong "G.B.".

"W.W.O."

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$207 100 50

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| Mok King Kam

Chan Kwai Sang

C. Franklin, F. H. [“George.” R. A.Gabbay,

Redmond, K. H. Digby, O... Smith, J. M. Stiel, G. O Moxon, L N. Leis, Machine Gan Coy. H. K. V. R.; Capt. Hassy. ME M." "E V.G," J Braga, $10 each Hope

& bet, "A.M," T. F. E. Rosser, A. Weill, J

ACID BURNS.

Alleged. Throwing et Corrosive Fluid.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY,

A Government Economy Oop- mittes has made a recommanda tion in favour of the standarding- tion of certain articles of wearing

A Chinese was charged before "pparel in which wool forms a Mr. A. Dyer Bill, at the Police constituent part, and tailors are Court this morning, with throw wondering whather this means, ing, at Mongkok, a quantity of effect, the rationing of clothes. corrosive flaid on a girl named There is evidence that already the Leung Ching, aged four year clothing, doubtless because the public bare gone “abart"- im with intent to burn, maim of price of a suit is much greater disfigure ber...:

Mr. E. J. Grist appeared for and because of the spirit than in pre-war dayı defendant.

of the times. Inspector Gerrard pat in a instance, no longer obligatory to photograph showing the back wear evening dress in the stalle door, passage and steps leading of London theatre, nor, general- tos factory in which the little girl)ly speaking, is it even customary. was playing, and where the set Men are spending much less on is alleged to have taken place. personal adornment, and the silk Mr. E. R. Davey, Government hat, which was common enough Analyst, gave evidence to the in London in an earlier day, is effect that on July 5 be received a now conspicuous by its absence. bundle of clothes belonging to Bat the dealers in ladies' wear the girl and prisoner. The girl's are doing a very big business, jacket was damaged down the which suggests how some of the 140

centre of the back, and had all high wages which women workers 6.50 the appearance of being barat are now receiving are being spent.

[away by corrosiva "flaid." The edges of the torn portion were

Carr, K M.Cumming, "G. R. V.L," Anony- mons, T. W. Zark, M. Glam zer, SUD Foo Hing, Lum Shin Chang. Fan SuiYork, Oban Chenk Ling, & Fok, Yan Shui Choe, Our Little Bit Society.

85 each The abova Society has A. Galt... Tomes and Co. two to-day sent to Messrs. Shewan, Collected by Miss E. Hobbe :-

cases R. Bioo

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ed articles to be forwarded Mr. and Mr. F, da Silva to the Hospital Auxiliaire, 113. Anonymous Hondeur, France:15 pairs stret Mr. & Mrs. John Millar BASTO.-On July 5, at the General Hospital, Shanghai. Luiz The statements made by the her boots, 5 quilts, 5 pillows, 95 Mr. & Mrs: F. J. Gellion Fillipe, the beloved youngest son of A. J.da S, Basto, Chinese Cus-Prime Minister and Mr. Boost smite primas, 54 eye bandsgee, R. H. Sharp toma, Chinkiang.

Law at the Secret Session held to 73 milk covers, 9 flor clathe, 884 D. W. Munton... ENDI OTT-On July 6, at the General Hospital. Shanghai, discuss Britain's air defence, with rolled handages, 18 pairs slippers, Poker"

special reference to the recent 11 ms, 124 khaki woollen Mire Eileen Hobbs. A. raid on London, are said to have caps, 55 white woollen caps, 11 G. Wallas, "M.0.0.”, generally satisfied the members bite woollen abdominal belts, 3 J: Power, W. Ezra, of the House of Commons. We paire mittens, 19 pairs socke, 16

Mrs. H. Nolasco, E.. are inclined to think, however, bags awaba, 24 pairs white Smythe, D MicLaren, that the general public will not woollen bed socks, 13 face cloths, D. Ferrira. Jr., Anon-.. feel as satisfied as the Govern-1 lot books and magasiner.

ymous, H. F. Budje, ment would wish, and indeed in

M. M. Maas $10 each. 120 [one of the ister telegrams we read

A Chinese was charged before Mre. C. Fernandes, Mrs. that criticism has not been Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Police, Vieris de Mattos, J. tifled." It is well that it has not, Court this morning, with stealing Rego, J. Ormiston, for it is obvious that our bed-quilt from a steamer in

"A Friend", J. H. with Соре

the the Harbour. Defendant stated To-day, more than at any other time since the war began, is it recent raid on London

Lopee, H. C. Bast, W. becoming more than ever necessary-if our blockade of Germany not been satisfactorily explained. longed to one of the managers.

has that he thought the quilt be G. Prinzie, W. Men- in to be as effectual se it ought to be and if the pressure that the The

ning, "B" 8. H. statement of the Prime An Indian watobmen said that Allion can exert against the enemy is not hampered by underband Minister is entiefactory as far as he found the sheet hidden in

Waller, "J. R.", "E. deslings on the part of neatral nations-that some sort of pressure, it goes, but it leaves mach to be defendant's girdle. Mr. M. H. Railton 85 each

H. 8.", F. L. EL mach more direct and definite than has hitherto existed, should be desired, and the only real consols Hunter, of the Pacific Mail Steam A, Gordon, E J.Odoffre, manifested by the Allies against Neatrale. It is but natural that tion that we receive from it is chip Company, identified the neutral nations should desire to make the most of the opportunities that he is able to asy that our sheet as belonging to the Com- M. Telles de Menesse 0. Mesquitela 82 aach that at present exist for them in the markets of the world, and par-attack on the invaders was not pany. Asked what he was doing, and "V.8" $1 each ticularly in the markets of the belligerents. Sa long as the como fruitless as it at first appear on board, defendant said he had mercial transactions are conducted as they ought to be conducted, ed.

We learn now for the been told to go and look for namely, strictly according to the generally accepted international first. laws that regulate the dealings of neutral nations, no one is likely were three of the machines which him athar employment by send- only employment. His Worship found to have any reason to complain. But evidently it seems impossible sotally participated in the attacking him to gaol for six weeks. for some of the neutral nations, from one cause or another, to refrain destroyed, but that no fewer than from showing partiality. This partiality, it is clear, is much more six of the enemy's protecting likely to be found in those nations where the Army holdas com- squadron" were destroyed and manding position, as in Spain and Sweden, and, as euch is the case one damaged.

in these countries, sa în many European countries, the martial system

failure to

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damp and rotten, and showed Horse-racing, now to be partially evidence of sulphuric acid. Fivvived at Home, is mainly an portions were examined and all English pastims, sad of com par- were found to be damp with atively modern origin. It never corrosive flaid. It was impossible appealed much to the ancient to say what strength the acid was,

world, except in the form of as it was dilated from exposure

chariot races, though it was not He was of opinion that there was unknown to the Greeks, and it samb strong soid the would have been voted "slow"" clothes. Acid which would by the Romana, who liked their born cloth like that would, of amusementa "bluggy." Chester course, bura a child's skin. He sad Donoseter both claimin have been the first parenta also examined a garment worn by the child's sister and he found of this national sport; bot the salphuric acid.. In seven differ-true fatber of the British ent parts he found an acid ontarf (says a correspondent) was this garment. On three garments King James L. who, when resid. belonging to the prisoner heing at Nonsuch, held on Banstead found no acid. Personally, he Downs, as Epsom Downs were would think the acid had been then called, some informal horse thrown from overhead.

TACOS combined with other Mr. Grist said that this was a trained footmen. The earliest events,” chiefly races between one which he thought it was meeting held ander modern condi certain bis Worship would sendtionson a roped and staked course for trial, and in view of these seems to have taken place exactly " circumstances he would reserve 300 years ago at Lincoln, where his defence.

King James in 1617. witneeand Dr. Woodman, Assistant Saper from a soaffold “a great horse" intendent of the Government race for a cupp." Civil Hospital, *apoke 10 examining the child. .Ho found

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There has been a good deal of she was suffering discussion from time to time sa to from considerable barns down the whether the first daty of service right side of the face and two members of the House of Com- baras on the back, about the size mons in military or Parliamentary. of the first fingger. With regard A similar question has now arisen to the mark on the cheek, this in America, where several Con- was dus to Chinese medicines. gressmen, of previous military It was healed when he discharged experience, have volunteered to ker.

join the colours, In reply to an Inspector Gerrard-She has inquiry from one of their number. been treated by Dr. Smalley. It President Wilson has expressed was not healed when she was dis-s clearopinion. Your letter,” be charged and that was why the Bays, do you great honour. I do had to be treated by Dr. Smalley. not wonder that you feel se you Continuing, Dr. Woodman asid do, and yet I want very earnestly that he thought the barns had to remind you that we are ang... 20been caused by diluted acid. He aged not merely in creating 40 did not think the burn in the army but also in mobilising s cheek would cause permament nation to perform all its functions disfigurement.

at the highest pitch of efficiency.

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Collected by Hewers

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Wing and Co., Hing Kee, Sing Kee and Co., A Wing and Co., Kwong Fook Launch Coy, Kwong Sang Cay.. Cheong Wo and Co., Wo On and Co., Jack A Tai and Co., Wing Shun Co., Wing Cheung Co., Sing On and Co., Fuck Cheong, On Fat and Co., Hop Fat, 8.8. "Chuen Chow". Leang Tai Mion $10 each. pak, Wong Kaia Oho, Wong Cha Fai, Inen

Wong Pik Fong, Kwok Bhat Zing, Yuan Fat Man, Sua.. Pak Hang $5 each ..

Ab Kasi & Coy:-- Hoo Cheong Woo & Co. Ab Kwai & Co.... might be opened free of debt has C. Ah Ying & Co. The hope that the new organ Wang Kee & Co. not been realised, says the Union San Man Woo, Chee that is taken as a model is that of Germany, whose mach over- None Immune from Attack.

Charch Record Necessary adapts. tions and incidental outlays have rated organisation and efficiency in still, despite the wonders per-

Mr. Lloyd George points out somewhat increased the pro formed by the British in raising and equipping an army of millions that "complete protection of the visional estimate, so that we have and overcoming in the Bald Germany's much-landed Army, held up air can never be scoured," and ar to meet a deficit of from $1,000 to to admiration. Under this military pressure, Spain to a certain doubtless such is the case, we can $1,100. extent and Sweden unmistakably, bave not only shown pro German neither expect immunity from however may rest assured that we congregation tendencies bat in their commercial transactions with Germany have attack nor mest with complete have received very good value for been doing what lay in their power to render assistance. So much success in offence. There can be all outlay. It is a satisfaction that in this believed to have been the case, that it is now deemed nece no doubt that the authorities are we have made no appeal direct sary to apply more direct pressure against Sweden, whose pro-fally alive to the gravity of towns or indirect to the general public, Germen tendencies have been of a particularly fsgrant.description. being sttacked by so large seven the collection at the opening Sweden's Army is largely responsible for this state of affairs and her

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London recital going to a charitable dreed of Russia from her close proximity to Finland is also believed

the other day, and to be s contributing factor in ber attitude. The revolation in

in object, and we ask our friends to there. will-as complete their generosity by | consegaende Russia and ite eubsequent events had, however, osumed maay to

there must--be

drastic enabling us promptly to clear off- hope that a change would be brought about în Sweden's way of revision of the measures in force the balance. Contributions for thinking. This apparently is not to be realised, and consequently for the protection of the metro this purpose are neatly solicited, much more drastic measures than have so far prevailed are now polie. It will be noted that in the and may be sent to either Mr. about to be applied towards neniral nations, and particularly to House of Lords, Lord Derby said A. 8. D. Con land or Mr. E. B. wards those nations, such as Sweden, which are all but openly pro that German.

the monthly output of Cubey,

Victoria Theatre. seroplanes was so stopendous It is not before time that firm steps were taken, as it is intoler that it szed the training pilots There was not a very large able to think that, despite our very complete blockade of Germany, ad

the attendance at the Victoria Theatre she in still able to obtain supplies, essential in many cases to the serodromes to the atmost. Such last evening, but those who'

provision of manalscture of munitions That this is the case is evident from the being the case, it is sincerely to be did attend were given fact that Sweden bas been exporting to Germany enormous quantities hoped that there will be

good of material, inclu ling copper, zino, manganese, sulphur, and cottondi ulty even in the face of the Bad Miss Austin gave some very

no entertainment. Mr. J. Blascheck J. Babstitutes for high explosives, for the manufacture of high explo-many losses of aircraft at the enjoyable numbers from their Rives. Similarly, iron ore shipments have been supplemented by various fronts, of providing Lon- repertoire, the former being imports from the United States. This kind of "neutrality" will den with an adequate number, so especially good in his monologus have to be called by another name and dealt wih accordingly, and se to ensure our making all Comfort as he also was in his thus it is very gratifying to note that both the United States and the visite of the raiders as costly itema "It's not for me, it's for s Great Britain, now foily cognisant of Sweden's attitude, are deler as possible. In other words, we friend" and a representation of mined to take prompt and effective measures. This is all the more should be enabled to give the an old English country yokel. necessary since it has become known that Sweden has also been enemy such a hot time that he Miss Austin was greatly enjoyed using bar railways against the Allies and has held up large will soon feel the futility of in her ponga Huilo Ta-tal and W. H. Brown, J. E amant of shipping at her ports. In consequence, this underhand

murderous “* Lovesowa kies.” -The concert- 'frickery in to ha sharply dealt with, Amerion and Great Britain hay?)

ing determined to force Sweden's tonnage on the world's trade on non-combatante; failed items Humpty Damply" routes. This can be done by the control of oil and fuel and in such cha result, it is to be and "Spring Closing." were by a manner that future mechinations on the part of Sweden or any not hesitate to carry the war into items in a pleasart programma. hoped that the Government will no means the least pleasing other neutral nation domineered by its Army, will be moet effectaal- ly ourbed. The time has long since passed for the Allies to deal with my territory sad so give the There was a good Borzen of nowizal nations in a manner liable to be misinterpreted as evidence they anfeelingly inflict upon Miss Austin mike the

Germans a good "taste of what pictures, too, Mr. Blascheck and

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The sister of the injured girl, Barely in roh airaamstances it who is aged eight years, mated is just as mucis a man duty to that she was playing on the steps stay at a post, such as has hoon with her sister, when defendent scrigned to you by your sonstitu- came up behind and on the enta as it is for a man to volunteer younger girl's head he poured for an army. I take this view of something cat of a bottle. Wit-it with the greatest confidence." nões saw-smoké rising from the

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obild, and to pat it out she em One episode in the history of braced her.

Smith, Elders seems to have es Evidence was given by a haw.caped mention which is surely ker, who was near the cone at unique in the history of publish. the time, to the effeeting. In his “ReminioREDES **. tant -- bo

passing Mr. George. Smith tells how be when he saw prisoner steal up on00 offered. Anthony Trollope behind the little girl sad pour = £2,000 for a serial; but the move.. liquid out of a bottle. Smoke rose list stood out for mosher from the child and the girl's £1,000, and after some argument sister put it out. Afterwards. Anally enggested that they should prisoner ran through the back for the, difference. ས་ door of the factory.

ssked him if he wisbed to ruin me,"

"records: Smith, Evidence of street was given, "and told him that if my banker heard of my soming authors for their copyright; be would certainly close my account. We ultimately came to a agreement on my toems, whịnh. - wers suffisiently liberal, but I fait : uncomfortable; I felt mein-Ikad | refused a challenge. To relieve my mind, I said, “Now that is soitled, if you will come to my club, where we can have a little [roves fa d'ar

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Taikoo Docks per Mr.

and the case adjourned.

W. J. Eldridge:**

Rein, K. E. Greig,

D. MoGregor, B. E. Fielder, 8: W. Baton, R. H. Cansios, D. Mackay, J. Simpson, W...J. Eldridge, A. Whitlaw, P. W. Rimmy, A. Smith, J.C. Ferguson***** $5 -ach

Green, J. Willa, Be Wallace,

HcIntool, D. Avatin, B. L. Lyir, J. Boots, A. Middleton, N. MacArthur, W Wothe erspoon, B. Y. Bel stow, Jo Weir, J. D÷ Ballerii: $3 sschis.

A. W. Millar, A Stalker, G. Groll, J. England, J.B. Apoire, F Ster. N. K. Denoid, P. Anderson $2 each J.Johnson, A. Aitchison, JA. Hunter, J. Stewart, 8. P. Amery 81 esch

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Amount previously

acknowledged 11,976:39

Plesure. Bat sopt the oer.

Total : $13871.89 E

A Costly. Pig