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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1917.

ALBUMS OF CHINA A Brighter Outlook. VIEWS ARE APPRECIATED

IN THE NAVY.

It is evident from the newe which came over the cable yester- day that the pesos-st-any-prios Leninists in Prograd are not having mattere all their own way, Indeed, the information contained

most cheering received for some

THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM in the latest telegram is the THE LETTER OF A OFFICER NOW SERVING WITH THE GRAND towards unifying those who pin FLEET.

DAY BY DAY.

́FAITH IS AN INVISIBLE AND IN2 | TO ITSELF WHATEVER IT FEE VIRCIBLE MAGNET, AND ATTRACTS VEITLY DESIRES AND CALMLY

PERSISTENTLY EXPECTS. — Raph Waldo Tran

to-morrow's Anniversary.

HON. MR. "HO" FOOK.

WILLIAN IPS ADVICE:

His interest la Vernacular Schools.

German Story of the Kaiser`and the Duma.

On Sunday, the 11th instant, a

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

La President Lincoln's time [ (says a correspondent to ́s Hommes paper) it was a case of "Fight, pay, or emigrate," That is to my Berlin, September 14-The did not mean to fight for the that a United Ɛtatov citizen who Indian Society in honour of the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeilung Uniou could forfeit his citizen- Hon. Mr. Ho Fook on his appoint. Pes by the Kaiser on August 20, ship and leave his country, or, publiskes a copy of telegram ment to the Legislativa Council. 1905, to the ex-T-ar regarding provided he had sufficient meanE, S

reception was given by the Con- BRITISH NAVAL days past, and it goes a long way Tomorrow is the third uni- versary of the death of Lord Roberta.

"I really don't know how to thank you enough for the book of the Chinese views, They are an abiding joy to me for they are truly beautiful and they bring China right home to me."

CHINA by LAND and WATER,

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The Dollar.

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their faith to M. Kerensky's ability to ateer bia country

la returning thanks, Mr. Ho through the troubles and trials

generally roken of as a “boauty. which have come ile way. All on

The opening rate of the Fook referred to the good work the influence of the Dams on the old purchase substitute,

demand to-day was done by the Society, especially in It is as follows:-

Deace negotiations with Japan. |jumper.” Thas clara was seldom along, we have firmly held the 2. 11.3/8d. The closing rate the provision of free vernacular

content with one payment. It was view that a man of H Keren will be found on Page 1.

schoole, and suggested that à som My Ambiesador has reported cmmon thing for them to ✨ sky's courage and determination

Kallan Output

of $50,000 should be raised for the to me that you have just ordered desert and to get another bounty (would not be likely to throw

The total output of the Kailan maintenance of such institutions the publication of decree with out of a new client. There are * up the spongs on the first sign Mining Administration's mine Be promised to give $1,000 him regard to the convening of the few old men still living in of opposition, sod Bow for the week ending October 27, self and announced that Mrs. Ho Duma. The statutes in their main London who got more than one learn that he is at the head of amounted to 68,373 tons and the Fook would be pleased to donate points are similar to those of the bounty. One man got $1,000, what appeare & most promising axles during the period to 65,200 $500. Following Mr. Bo Fook's State Council (taatsrat) with $500, and $300 for anting s and well-considated movement sont.

good example, Mr. Fang Ping respect to its capacity as an ad-substitute on the three cocasions. against those who have taken

aban and Kr. Chow Tung-shang isory body.. I beg you to accept The last time was nearly fatal, upon themselves to represent Mr. Lea D'Almads appeared each pledged $1,000.

my warmest congratulations on For as he was being landed ont Enssia na yearning for pesce, even before Mr. A Dyer Ball, at the We understand that Mr. Ho the occasion of this great step of a boat at Governor'a Island lis A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., back on the promise of setanding defend a man charged with being by the Chinese General Chamber Russia.

if the securing of it means going Police Conts this morning, to Fook was similarly entertained forward in the development of saw a man with whom he had deserted on his second desertion. by the Allies to the end. He is in possession of coin die. The of Commerce on October 20 and "From the newepapere I learn He was being marobed with ■ able to count on the support of uses was adjmroed,

by the Chinese Glob on that, in general, the pesce negoti-fring party to be shot. Daring the Minimalists and a large body

No infected Rats.

ations are making progress but this war no pasaporta are given that some points still present to United States oitixene of mili- certain difficulties. Before you tary age. Sɔ e man who does not come to a final decision as to want to fight cannot emigrate: peace or the continuation of the Neither can he parchase a sab- war the latter would bave far-[stitute. roaching consequence", the end of! which it is difficult to foresee, and

Price $5.00.

Tel. 16.

which

Correspondents are requested to observe the rule bequires them "to forward their names and addresses with somman cations addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but as an evidence of their bona fides.

All communications intended for publicatios should be addressed

to the Editor.

Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.

obom : No. I A.B.C., 8th edition:

Western Union

·Office address: 11, Ios House St.

of faithful troope, including the There were 2,236 rate caught Cossacks, and with every hour and examined in the Colony dur that passes the position of M.ing the week ending October 27, Esain's self-catablished Govern- |and 2,048 during the week end- ment become increasingly in- ing November 3. None of these

was found to be infested.

secure..

Saviour of His Race.

The Hongkong Telegraph. of power he the Mezimalists.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1917.

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ANOTHER GERMAN FALLACY.

Alice Memorial Hospital, The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Aflisted

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Plano Recitals." By kind permission of the

October 31,

SHANGHAI RACES.

The Autumn Meeting.

The Autumn Race Meeting opened at Shanghai yesterday. B. the courtesy of the Hongkong Clab, we are able to give the following results:—

The Maloo· Plate, Birettus Marrysand (Mr. Vida) Robson's Niblick (Mr. Dalgleieb) Kerare. Tong and Boselman's.

Swaste (Mr. Rowe) Times:-58 2-5 accé.

The Criterion. Staker.

Council, Mr. Denman Friller is to Mr. give a series of informal recitals

Mr.

at the Helens May Institute; they Mr. will be open to sl sed a colles- tion will be made at each in aid of the Prisoners of War Fund. The frequency with which The first will take place on Mon reference has been mede of late today, November 28, at 5.30 p.m. flagrant breaches of the peace by members of the so-called Bind

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would cost innamberable lives, One of the noblest of English- blood, and gold-it seems to me men lies buried near Kherson, if you were to pat the matter for recently reported to have removed. that it would be a splendid thing whither the Rumanian Court was cantideration to the great Dams, In 1788 John Howard, the great as it represents the Roasian prison reformer, set out on one of people, and its decision would be big tours through Europe for the aid of the suffering, and bearing the voice of Russia.

in Moscow of the sickly condition "If it decides for perce, then of the Russian garrison in you would be empowered to con- Southern Bassis went thither to elada peace in socordance with see what could be done for them. the suggestion of your delegats He reached Kherson, but contrset- 2 in Washington. If it considered a fever from a patient he was that Russia's honour is safegerd-parsing, and died on January 20, 3ed, then you can sheath your 1790. He was buried, with great Bword with the beautiful words demonstrations of public sorrow, of Franz L Everything is lost in a Walled field at Stepanovka, except bonear. Nobody in your not far from the city, and one army, your country, or anywhere monament now marks his grave, in the world would have any right and another, with a Russian to blame you for such a procedure inscription,

John Peel's Ever Streak (Mr. Johnstone) Peel's Sady (Mr. Brad)

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Duma considers the pro.

The Malden Stakes.

(Mr. Ezra) 1 (Mr. Knoll) 2

Chief (Mr. Springfield) Time-1 min. 31.45 secs.

John Peel's Black Diamond (Mr. Johnstone)

The Fah-Wah Stakes.

B. Macgregor's Upwood

Park (Mr. Commons) Gibbings' Standard

In view of the latest develop Hospitals bega to acknowledge ments, it seems pretty clear that with thanks the following duds- we have all been rather too much tion to the Foods of the Hospitale: inclined to attach, andas im-Nam Pak Hoog. $200. portance to the temporary seisure The Colony's Death Rate.

During the week ending Octo- The whole affair was so dramaticber 28, the last for which returns and unexpected that there was are available, the death rate of Mfr. natural tendency to regard it in the Colony was 22 4 per thousand the worst possible light. But we per annum as against a rate of Mr. were counting witboat M. Keren 24.9 for the corresponding week sky, who has now strikingly re-

of last year..." jsppeared on the scene and who is

A Worthy Appeal. obricnely regarded by strong and

Pucks cf cards, rennia racquets powerful elemente as the saviour and toppia belle, are required for One of the paragraphs in our yesterday's "Miscellany" column of hierace. As the Max malisis bad distribution amongst the troeps. probably interested many of our readers, if for no other reason seized the telegraphe and other They may be rent to, and will be Mr. than that it afforded another proof of Germany's invincible arrog-means of communication with she gratefully received by, the Rev ance. The paragraph referred to German newspapers having outer world, they were able to L Cooper-Baal, O.F, 7, Mr.

Queen's Gardens, May Road. sanounced "with considerable pride" that, despite the bitterness of tinge the news to exit their own

Possession of Arms

Mr. Fash's Wenona (Mr. Bill) the war, the plays of Shakespeare mill receive first place in the taster, but now, by what is

A Chiccse.was charged before. Time:-2min. 04 2-5vci, theatres of Germany, Doulas such is the case, for it is well-described as a masterly stroke, M. Mr. A. Dyer Ball, at the Palice known that the witnessing of Shakespearean plays has long been Kerensky has been able to put Jourt this morning, with being Mr. Ezra's Eikwood popular in Germany. This, in the opinion of the arrogant Teutone,

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in adlawin! possession of is proof positive of their keener appreciation of the works of the the actual state of affaire, and be revolver and 102 rounde of am: Mr. Stubb's Dalty immortal Shakespeare, and on many cocasions they bare held this those who are more concerned on the Sxe Yap Whati yemterday. Sir Ellie Kadoorie's Peking

looks like making short work of up to the world as a matter of reproach against the British with their own precioss visionary His Worship in ficted a fine of munition. Defendant was arrested course to the glorification of the Germans and thus vindicated the schemes than with their country'e superiority of Germen's "Kultur!" In this view, unfortunately, honcur. It he wins through—and

$100. Germany is supported by many British writers and others who ought, in our opinion, to know better; and who would know better will go down to history as one of sincerely hope he will be if they stopped to reflect upon the matter. The fact that Germans the greatest men the war hae witness, daring the course ci a year, more performances of Shakespearean plays we do not doubt the statement-ig 20 produced. indication that they appreciate Shakespeare more than others, though it does, in our opinion, prove that their A German Promise. temperament and their taste, particularly with regard to the Theatre, is very different from oare. When the average Briton witzésben play, he wishes to see one that will entertain him brightly. Rightly or wrongly, be in of opinion that Shakes

Lantera Lecture. pesrean plays do not quite answer the purpose that they have, in fact, too much of a classic" flavour about them to meet with Fein Party in Ireland is partly ex- Union Chauch Gaild will be held The fortnightly meeting of the popular requirements, If the Germana, as is the case with the plained by a statement that is in the Lecture Ball, Kennedy British, could thoroughly appreciate Shakespeare in the original, made in one of today's telegrams, Read, to marrow at 9 pm. Ar. instead of in distorted translation, they might probably be of the where it is pointed out that Ger- leczars, illustrated with lantern same opinion and, ia consequence, would prefer to witasse plays of many has been "dangling the bait views, will be delivered by Dr. an anquestionably lighter flavour than even Shakespeare's comedies of an independent Ireland before C. K. Eimande, of Canton, the are generally believed to be. Properly presented Shakespeare's the eyes of the Extremists." It subject being, Thirty Thon and comedies car, of course, be made asentertaining and in many cases is of course s matter for wonder Miles in Chios". This lecture much more 60-as the best and the brightest of these of the other that even the "extreme of the is open to the public and intend. order. The British, however, prefer to witness plays of a distinct.extremiste" can possibly be so ing visitors may be sure of spend ly lighter and more modern type than those of Shakespeare, not foolieb as to place any reliance ing an interesting and instructive because they do ant appreciate the work of the "Divine William," pon such a specious piece of evening. but, on the contrary, "because, they appreciate them better by per- However, after the Casement re- bait so that held oat by Germany. sonally perusing the actand plays in their rich Elizabethen setting. velations, one is inclined to be- It is the Britieb temperament so to not, and it is merely the invin lieve anything of Sinn Feiners cible conceit of the Germans that causes them to fail to understand beessed by the abaurd idea that There are thousands of Britons who appreciate the plays of the England is their greatest enemy. "Myriad minded" Shakespeare infinitely more than any German In this matter the only redeeming could possible appreciate them. In a criticism of a performance in made by the Germans to the before r.. A Dyer Ball, at she A Chinese youth was oberged festure is the naive qualification Berlin of "Romeo and Juliet," it was stated by the correspondent effect that their promise coald Police Coat this morning, with of a London paper that the fair Juliet was represented as being very only be fulfilled if the course of atesling quantity of clothing similar to a Berlin" flapper." Soob a travesty would never suit a the war allowed it!" Meantime, and a piece of soap from No. 11, Britiek sadience. They know what Shakespeare ie and consequently car officers of State will look after Glenesly, a boats occupied by Mr. Mr. Henry Morris' Beacons they must have him oroperly played. And when Shakespeare is the "Extremis's," and it is sincere. William Gardiner. A charge! played on the British stage as he very frequently is by, among others, by to be hoped that they will soon of assaulting a Portuguese youth Mr. C. R Burkill's Wippome Bir F. L. Benson's companies, which exist, and have existed for deal with them much more firmly named many years, for no other purpose, it is played with a view to its than they have been doing in preferred against defendact being a commercial as well as an artistic Enccess, and not in State- aided or Municipal theatres, such as is the case in Germany, where

the past, the commercial element is in conscquence not so important. It is gaite obvious that were it not for the fact that the German Siste aided theatres play Shakespearean plays in such a manner and at prices that would spell rain to British theatre managerő, there could not be anything like the popularity for Shakespearean plays that officers and 11,805 men to serve missed. Yesterday s basket of

In all, Burma has sent 503 two other odds and ends had been Mr. Robson's The Snoited Bird there is. There ie, doubiless, keruly discriminating public in the field and a labour & rpe of washing was placed just inside in Germany, as there is in the United Kingdom, who can 2,000 men has been sent to the door, and Tavares, from the Sir deeply appreciate the profound genius of England's greatest drama-France. The people have contri- otherside of Glengly, a defend tio poet. The aniversality of Shakespeare's genius is for the bated over £2,009,000, besides sat in the act of stealing some cultured of all landa. By all nations it is revered, and by none large rums remitted to hema war of the clothing. He went acros more than by the British. Were there Btate-sided or Municipal loans and war appeals, The with the intention of arresting Mr. theatres in the United Kingdom, Shakespeare would probably be supply of wolfram bas bren him, much more popular than si present. In the British mind, Shakes- increased, numbers of steamera, swanited him, Defendant struck Mr.

abereta defendant! peare in literature stands aupreme, and, understanding hita heat; barges, and dredgers have been him and also picked up's stone to

this.

Burma's "War Contribution.

SOAP AND CLOTHING.

Theft Charge Agalost

Chlaese, Youth.

T.vares WEB Blo

It was stated that defendant was formerly employed at the boure as a coolie, but had left. Since then a number of kaivra and forka, a small clock and one or

Seth's Hawkeye

Dablis (Mr. Bowe) Time: 3 min. 13 1-5 vece. The Subscription driffin Stakes, Heaars, Stephen and Burkill's Mr. Silex's Barnins

Dara (Mr. Dalgleish) (Mr. Stewart) (Mr. Commons) Time :-Imin. 32 1-5o.

The Shangbal St. Leger. Mr. John Liddell'. Gladiator

Messer. Winsome and Basty's (Me Barkill) The Golden Oriole (Mr. Hill) Mr. John Peel'e Springie

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The thunderbolt anperstition Japanese Government refosed

dina bard. Two of these imsginsty to negoliste on Any other baie, it would be Russia herself projectiles are reported to have through the Doms which would fallen during a recent storm in have arged ber Emperor to con- London, and many sensible peo- tinoe ibe struggle. It would ple ere prepared to argue that the eby taken upon itself full they exist some eren cisim to responsibility for all the conse. have seen and handled them. The quences, and you would that elementary scientific foot is, of once and for all be abielded course, that the electricity which before the whole world and future solid: where it appears to be so is dicobarged is flaid, and not history from the reproach that 2300, without asking the country

it in the result of the lightning

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or acting against ite will, had having fosed some of the ant- sacrificed thousands of its father-rounding substanden. Dia land-loving son8. This would ground, by its excessive hest, 8 conglomerate banen. lend great weight and force in into

genuine sour personal act, as you would Aeroliter, which are feel that it was the majority of aerial missiles, are in a different the people who were resolved tu

category, and are unconnected with thunderstorms, atraggle on to the bitter end, regardless of loesen and privatiotik. *Only under such conditions

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The John Rylands Library in is the continuation of the war to Manobestar tua ben sarinhed by be coctemplated. In your place some Syrian man accripts from I would not allow to pasa this what a contributor to the current first and favourable opportunity Bulletin of the Library terms Dr. to bring about closer feeling with handel Berria's precious collec the sentiment and will of your tion." Among them is a “Dis- 2 country in respect to war and course written by Shem, Son of pesce at this time, when you Noah, about the beginning of the (Mr. Johnstone) 3 have given the Rassing veople year, and all that happens" in it." Time :-3min. 42 2 5seca. the long desired possibilty of The work is mainly so agri-

The Eclipse Stakes.

taking decision as to its own cultural toroscopy, and Dr. Me. Cire's Lamplight

future, or at least of participating Miogans, who edits and pom- (Mr. Moller)

in the taking of such a decision mente on the text, points out Mr. Ezra's Goodwood

to which it be a positive right that Saem draws his knowledge Mr. E. C. Pearce'a Seadrake

(Mr. Ezra)

(Mr. Bill) Time2min. 44 2-5seca,

The Autuma Cup.

fald (Mr. Stewart)

Dahlia (Mr. Vida) Mr. Penury's Worzen Ke200

(Mr. Commons) Time: 2min. 39 3-5sers.

The Whangpoo Stakes. Mr. Dargor's Kowloon (Mr. Biswart)

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At the same time, you would from the twelve signs of the gire the Doms a good opportunity adiae. The prognostications are

to work and to show what it on ohiefly interesting to-day because de, and whether it is aspable of of what this patriarch has to say faifiiling the expectations which of the year" which begins in everybody has formed about it, Ospricornus. "In the middle of "The decisions which have to the year," it is foretold, "corn 1 be taken are ed. very earicae in will be dear. Thieves will in- their conscq-ecose, and so far crosss, The officials of the State 2 reaching, that it is quite impose. will be bad. Many people will ible for suy mortal lord to take move from one place to another 3 the responsibility for them upon breause of the war which will take bis own shouldere without the place. Wars will increase in the help and advice of his people. earth." We must have had May God be with you! Do not year or two ander a Capricorn, forget the exhortation of the troops of the Line to the Guard.". Admiralty, per Wireless Press.

Ellis Kadoria's Kalgan

(Mr. Moller) 2 Chist (Mr. Springfield) Time: Jaia. 17 3-5c»,

N.. Le Sparks's" "Wild

The Kalgas Plate.

Sub's Hawkeye (Mr.

Gamble (Mr; Ezra) 1

Germans in Chinase Employ,

Miss Annie Loniss Elliott, who hsa jast taken up the freedom of the City of London, is not the only woman who osn claim to be **[rseman." The Treecom of the City was foduferred on Mion- Nightingale, Baronas Bardsth Contis, and other distinguished Germans do not appear to be women; while in bar own, turned out of Chiasso employ as Viscountesa": Wolseley and

Golden Bub

Daily News is informed that there Elliott, by the way, does (Mr. McBain) 3 is still a number of Germann pm- the vole of the Li Time: 2min: 08 3-5ɛots. ployed at the Ping helang Colliery ordinarily do,

they can and do appreciate bim moet. That they do not witness went to Mesopotamis, and has-strike him, but was knocked, Mr. McBain' Commons) 2 at first ermed likely. The 27,0. have bean sided tatbeʻl

certain number of Shakespearean plays during a given period-as dreds of miles of rails to East down.. the German is fond of pointing outis for many other reasons Africa and Mesopotamis. than those that entar the mind of the boastful Tenion.

The case was mijowaed.