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fallment of the promise made by

To-morrow's Anniversary, the British Government it is the

The writer would prefer to go On Wednesday afternoon the Jawa. The Government's pledge to To-morrow is the fourth withent his breakfast rather ladies and children of the Kow- The Hongkong Philharmonie establish a Jewish National Home anniversary of the sinking of the then to miss the bumeur of the loon brasah of the Ministering Society is one of the midbat in Palestine has received the Turkish battleship studiyah Police Conrts: Sines Mr. O:D Children's League had the societies in the Colony. Under aranimous approval of all the by submarine B.11

onroe has been transferred to pleasure of entertaining about the title of the Hongkong Choral sgistracy, things have 350 men of bash Services at the Society it gave concerts as fre

and Soldiers' Sailora

Home! bashed up considerably,

bask an 1881. Sino) that time'it

Allies. This war has expanded men's angerstanding of the nature and the value of tationality.

The Dollar.

Nothing could be happier and The opening rate of the dollar and bould a third Magistrate, be and the Seamen's Institute. To has included in its membership damand to-day was 32 by contemplated by the Govern- was served in the Home by the the names of many who will long

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more in accordance with the on fitness of things, than that the 3. 15/16d. Jewish race, which has helped the cause of progress and liberty

in so many lande, should return

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ment we trust it would be ladies and children. The tables found possible 10 get Me, were beautifully decorated with remembered was having been at various periodaTM Tm Melbource to scoept the job. flowers, and a very happy spirit closely identified with the Every body seems to be pleased prevailed.

musical life of the Colony. The annual ope. Billiard is the Police Court, with the Immediately after the tea Amongst the most prominent to restore and enrich the land of Championship of the Colony will exception of some Police offers everybody anjarned to

supporters of the Society its forein here. If this should be be held eatly in January at the What the latter want, as far as Samen's Inauinte, where ar the names of Biz one of the great issues of the waz. Victoria Escreation Clab: Intend- the writer has been able to accer- enjoyable concert was given by Frederick Lagard, K.Q.M.G., Sir all tres men everywhere will

few others. Toe Castles Eliot, the Bishop of

If

ice with one of the meating competitors are given ample

vitile races of history at the pros- pect that opens up before a great people. Nitional instincts are all-important to the hamsa rses,

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The Local Press,

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the

sin, is long sentences. Feel the members of the League, assisted Herickgard, K.G.M.G., Sir

palss of a prosecuting Police by

Inspector when a defendant gets children were responsible for Victoris, Commodore Eyre, B.N., eff lightly. It is below normal several iteme of the programme the Hon. Mr. Olaud

Bever,

is not

wear of

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CHRISTMAS CHEER.

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Mr. Tem Wright, who will be/Contrast his features when ons is" which were all londly applauded. OMG, and many of the leading

punished severely and when he Mre. Bilean's violin solos and Government officials sad u and one.asnnot but admire the remembered by many

Mrs. Goldemith's Boags met cial men of the Colony. Isi way those inatingls have been previous editor of the Daily Press,

Miss membership has, at various Yesterday,

spite of the with keen appreciation. presarved in the Jewish race arrived in the Colony yesterday

'an Inspector told Mary Hyde danced the High-periods, totalled ander vary great disadvantages, to take over the editorship of the fact that

Iand Fling to the accompani hundred and "that

its non-solire If any region of the earth can be China Mail. We welcome him M. Melbourne |

ment of Piper Wilson, and after-members nearly half cf Superintendent

that made to blossom like the rose, back to the Colony and wish him Oaptsin

warda gave the sword danos as an number. Since 1908: the Swoisty enpora Every item of the bee produced, amongst others, the cass in which a Chiness ricksha especially when it has borce every success in his new position. Police took a serious view of a thorns and thistles for many

following works:-TheCraasders, Canton Poultry Show. coolie was prosented, the Hagia programme was received with centuries, it is good for "thst

(Cade), Binner of Bt. George, region sad the world. Great in-

As will be seen from our alternative of serving seven days crowded audience of Service men Minor, (Hendelea he), Piano Con

rate faed him $5 or gave him the hearty cheering.

At the close of the concert the Elgar). Piano Concerto in G. terent, therefore, centres in the advertisement columae, entry in Victoria Gsol.. Inspector forthcoming Peace rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will where this question will be fully Show may be obtained from the impalee to tender hieresignation for the Service, men given by the (Lloyd), Choral Fantasia, (Vin- Congrese forms for the Canton Poultry Macdonald probably then felt an ave three hearty cheers and a cerito, (Grirg), Miller's Wooing, "tiger" in response to three cheers (Fanics), Hero and Leander, be as follows:-Daily issue-$36 per annum. Weekly issue threshed cu A very strong - Loos! Seretery, c/ St. Paul's The beatific emile which adorned childres. The men also expressed cant), Thelum Biver, (Finden), ganisation to present the Jewish College. Entries close on the 21st his face to-day when Mr. J. B. their gratefal appreciation to Mrs. Wreck of the Hesperus, (MacCann), $13 per annum... mies per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscriptions view is now established at Paris. inst. Arrsogements are being Wood rewarded a Chinese ricksha Aitken, who organised the affair, Tabal Cais, (Danhill), Ancient for any period less than one month will be charged as for a We

think nat

there made to take the birds to and coolie, for assaulting another, with and to the ladies of the League. Mariner, (Barnett), Song of the full month,

would be much trouble from Canton free. They will be in three months' rigorous imprison. The daily issue is delivered free when the addresses is accessible to in the Allies coming to an under- the charge of a European stewardment, seemed sa il it would pot

Western Men, (Bet j«man), Wind». messenger. Paak subscribers can have their copies delivered at standing regarding the Govern who will have a qualified steff

faware, (Somervell), Bavarian their residences without any extra charge. On copies sent by ment of Palestine. The Jews are under him.

It is questionable whether

Highlands, (Bigur), Merzie Bog- poet an additional $1.80 arter is charged for postage. prepared to accept the userainty

Is Magistrale should allow

lan, (German), Italian Symphony, The postage on the weekly issue to any part of the world is $1.00 of France or Grest Britain or a

himself to" be pampered

|(Mendelssohn), Chóugh and Grow, United League of Nations over per quarter.

(Bishop) and Oloches de Corn- Palestine until such time as the “Right” and “Oh!" Are they outside opinion in iz fluencing

Latest List of Subscriptions. Jeville (Plazquette). people are rips for self-govern-two English words which bid to his judgment. We certainly do

The activities of the Society tent. The fetare is, therefore, become extremely popular with not think that it is the intention

caased in February, 1914, wben rife with tremendous possibilities. the lower class Chiness. Mr. O D of the Government that Magis Melbourne uses them frequently tina should be guided by the

Bilow we give the latest sub concert was given the subį of at the Magistracy. Thore Chinese Captain Superintendent of Police, riptions to the Services Enter-which was Flanquete's opers Lea Post-War Problems.

who were present in bis Court The two spheres are entirely tainment Fand for providing Cloches de Corneville which sp Those whose business it will be this morning are anre to practice distinct. Such a statement as: Christmas cheer for men of the pears to have met with consider to tackle the many problems them in their home circle. HsToe C. 8. P. has asked me 8 rvices in our midst As will able success. One of its most arising from the war, to which who makes two bisdee cf grass to tell your Worship that he takes be seen, the sum of $1,500 asked oafata dina prodactions, į ging we see periodical referenose in

grow where only one grew before very serious view of the offence" for has been quickly sub cibed, from the records available, was cables, will have no easy task to benefactor of mankind. Mr. made too frequently in the but it may be explained that the Edward Garman's Merrie Eng- of all will no doubt be deals with Melbourne is beginning to be Police Courts by the prosecuting estimation was on the low side land, which was staged at the

looked upon B8

benefactor by aspectors. It seems to us that and in view of the movements of Theatre Rays!, on February 8, the lower claes Chineas, owing to

it is a subterranesa attempt certain of H.M. abide it is pro- 1913. The Press reports of this the easy way they are taught to force the Magistrate's posed to keep the Faad open for production speak in glowing

bands. The remark acquire the English vocabulary-made twice before Mr. J.E. Wood, balance, it can very well go to the performers sad are permeated way a few days more. If there is any terms of the excellence of the Keep it up!

and it is in bad taste.

General Fond of the Service Eo-with the evidence of entbasisstic-work and diligent One Chinese coolie, after this terisinment, Magistrate Impressed.

guiding remark, received three Hon. D Laudele,

{training. That the Bɔciety enjoy- "These are the boys we want to months for sesalting, with six Hon. Lan Oba Pak,

450** led sa unusual messure of uprosse The different programmes of reconstraction which are being Demobilisation will also have to get hold of. He did vary well." otbere, another Chinese rickets Hon. Ho Fook,

fis 'vousked for by the various drawn up by the Alliez sre undoubtedly of vital importance to the receive its share of attention. In this way Mr. O. D. Melbouras paller in High Street at 4 pm. Mr. F.BL. Bowley,

reatly reports of the proceedings, fatare of Europe. Of course the great work ie, of Decessity, still in Apart from theas, the labour expressed bis admiration of the yesterday with chisels, spanners Mr. H. P. White,

Ertant recorde invariably show A its infancy, for Europe is not yet in a position in which the reconstruct question appears to be the puzzle work of Police Bezervist. Lopez etc.

|sound financial position and a (continued high total of member- ship. There is evidence also of asfeiling and authorisatio sup 350.90 part on the part of Sir Henry Hay, Hardly a year appears to have gone by in which it has not 1,245.40 been found necessary specially to

thank His Excellency for his help.” $1,525,49 The name of Mr. Denman Faller is repeatedly referred to. He appare to have been called upon F. G. B. HASTINGS, RN.

unceasingly for D:chee:ration of Hon. Tree Servion Entertain- parta and other work. In 1910 ment Fund.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1918.

THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE ALLIES

at the Pesce Conference, one of which will be the question of finally settling the fature of Germany's last Colonies. The solation ofthis spears, on the sur. face, to be more or less simple. Oa aloser inspection, however, there are many difficult points evident.

Previously scknow-

ledged.

Mr. Eldon Potter, ing proce a can have much soope. Statesa en and organisers have that will prove most difficult to (657), who, after a hot chase, The Magistrate asked whether J & A L never had a greater work to labour on, for the problem is so great, solve. War-time wages have succeeded in arresting a Chiness the ricksbe trouble had been Mr. P. Heathcote, so far-reaching, so charged with great things, that only the subtlest undoubtedly created a new spirit boy who enutobed a cap from the quelled. Inspector Macdonald minds with bold sweeping policies are capable of dealing with it. of independence amongst all head of a child who was being said that it was practically over. As far as Britain is concerned, our leaders have already a firm grasp working classer, who appear to be carried behind his mother's back There were elight fights laet of the question, and a vast scheme has been drawn up and perfected, in no moad to revert to the pre-war in Hillier Street, near Qren's night. He considered the Chinese by which it is hoped to grapple with the colossal work. Even now rates of pay. There is also tacked Raad, The thief was arrested in coolic whom he was prosecuting o start has been made, for the Prees Bureau has announced that Dr. on to this problem the queation Gough Street. The boy was was the ringleader for he came fre Addison, the capable and natiring chief of the Reconstruction of female labour, which bristles ordered to get 10 strokes and gently to the Police Station when Ministry, on the advice of the Council of Post-war Priority, bas with difficulties.

|reven daya” hard isbour. aomoanced that the following classes of work have firat olsim upon the raw materials and producing capacity released from war work; A Bad Siga. namely, the repair of existing machinery in the United Kingdom; the maintenance and repair of railways, roads, and dock-;. ship- building, the repair of mercbent vessels and the manufsotnie of agricultural, mining and textils machinery,

Casting Greedy Eyes on Trees.

The others were in troubla and acted as spokesman for them.. It is good that this

punished

Was

well.

Tapping Changer's Pockets. "Oh, one minute. I want to mak

$100.

Future of Tsingtau..

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frequency and the records show

Of course, if matters are to be The poor Obinese who cannot man

we find him making sugges ̈ions arranged on a satisfactory basis afford to bag wood wherewith to

end outlining plans for the in regard to all these probleme cook their "ohow" Debally cast

performance of Chamber We give these in detail se showing the commonsense basis of outlook all round. So far as the trees. One Chinese thought it on one question: How long have

there will have to be sanity of greedy 67ea on the branches of

Masc. There is evidence the whole sabems. There is no attempt to solve the problem all at Labour question is concerned, we it beet to take sime by the fore-yca been in Hoogkong?**I

right through the recorda of Mr. Faller'e characteristic once, for that je impossible. Dr. Addison is wisely dealing first sod hare hope that a new era of lock and so burriedly chopped have been bere 5 months."--"And In connection with the Tsingtas enthusiasm, Mr. E J. Chapman's foremost with the main essentials, and there can be no doubt that better understanding between 58 catties from a tree standing on you came from Singapore, ab?" question the Shantung Provincial name also appears wish great the industries mentioned above are those which are absolutely employer and employed will be Crown land. The Police, when-Yes."--"Why did you coms Assembly has dessiched necessary for the welfare of the nation. The greater issues initiated. The present cott he faished the job, took him by from Sandore.? What do you do telegram to the Government that his handling of the con- oan be ignored till such 蠢 time as Britain ia in a on strike in Lanogshire, however, collar and Mr. Wood to day asked for a wage?" "I have had nothing suggesting that se various com- dastor'a baton contributed greatly solid position industrially. Thanks to our great Navy, our international trade bas continued during the war, but makes us somewhat dubious on him to pay into the Polica Tres to do here since fire months.plications haya Maarisen into the success of many of the that point. Daring the war the eary $5, ar change his quartern "Now where do yon liv 2.108, connection with the question of productions Other enthusiastis more ships and yet mote ebips are required before it can stand in

First Street, art forHave Tsingtau sinon its occupation by workers include the names of Mr. the same proud position as it did before. Our shipping is the first ages of Leae operatives here for a week.” thing we must look to. Already s limited number of men are being but now they come forward end been very cubstantially raised,

you any witnessee-Here To Japan, the Government should E Ballock, H. F. O. Birlow and pector Brown interposed send men with good knowledge. G. 8. Archbutt. The out released for ** pivotal" industries and professions, and the Beoon-

Singapore, December 5 -A "Probably the Malsyen Gavern- of the conditions of the locality standing feature, however, in struction Ministry has promised to find employment at once for 63 demand a forty per cent, increase

pamage to Europe serietsote to Envoy the strong support per cent, of our fighting men as they are demobilized from the o carreat rate, at being sati plot for the restoration of the ment paid-bie

by musical entbasinuta in the Service, The French Government has also been looking ahead and find with the off of their emplar Kaiser has been discovered in (Laughter.) Continuing, Inspector Lan Toang-hejang,

Oolooy and thetron its plans for the future are almost identical with ours. At the end ers to pay forty per cent, above Berlin. Anwarel arrests were made, Brown raid:"I hope your Wor

usfagging ship will take a smious view of of last month M. Klotz, Minister of Finance, introduced a Bill pro arbitration. When we read of standard wiges and to agres to

The culprit in this case waited interest taken in the activities of IF YOU WAKE UP

this case. These men wait nest for an opportunity to make his the Society, cars period of many viding £80,000,000 whereby the munition factories shall be devoted- cases like this, W8 feri inclined

mazy-changer's shops and pick fortage and after a Chinese years, up to 1014, when it wa to shipbuilding construction and the manufacture of agricultural to believe that there are workers gross and debread, with a gated the pockets of those who had changed his money into found impossible to carry on the machinery, and already large contracts are promised.

at Home in considerable number tongue, man fesling in the there to change their mone notes (870) the thief crossed his work owing to so many prople These 01960s are...... becoming

Plot to Restore Kaiser.

The French Cabízet has also approved of a Bill for the re who seek to use the present head, a sense of feverishness of common, Every day we have path, and, patting his hand into learing the Colony in connection

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such cases." The Magistrate the other man's pocket, drew the with the war. The Sosely how-

mediately tyer, was not disbanded, and (to the Inspector) Yon noten out." The ma

and gave

tered under the is only 19. You bara no previous

organisation of the Foreign Trade Office, inoressing the number of orgasion to indulge in what it fisiency. it's time you took commercial attachee, and providing for the appointment of s commercial agent to set ander them. America has also taken the with in the East" queso.” we are vary well acquainted initial steps in the great tark by the removal of the export restrict The obstintoy of these men has ions on several hundred commodities. These efforte, small in thei-resulted in a hundred thousand the dainty Hedis liver and bowel conviction against him. know selves, only go to prove that the Allies recognise the stupendous employees being thrown out of regulators which act as gently as the difficulty the Police have in work that is before them, and are tackling the problm in a sane work in. Landsshian, with the nature. Try them to night and proving these commis Do you and orderly manner. At present it is only a national matter, but afterwards it will become more than thin, for all Europe mus koky

for help from the three great Allied natiozs. The entire Europez il

fabrio, political, social and socnemis, must be ZOROVAR

and this can only be accomplished by the combined.. Britain, Frases, and-Aroucion. We consider that wa forward confid

bundred see how it you'll feat to-morrow, ask for stooks?" "Y"

weeks in the OF medicine Vendors ÉTEIT. BI

and lear where, also at 60 posts the vial, bours, looks in lies of the last

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