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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.

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Lord Grey on Angio-American, Naval Policies.

London, December 12.

Viscount Grey, spssking at Dewsbury, said be saw no reason whatever why the naval policies of the United States and Grest

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Copyright 1918, by the Proprietor;

TUESDAY,

IN LIGHTER VEIN.

The Humour of the Police Courts.

Mr. C, D. Melbourne is just the msn to rid this Colony of the illicit trafi in opiam. He is, we believe, persona grate with the Beringe Officers, and this repata

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CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by comme- pondente are not ukcessarily those of the "Hongkong Telegraph."]

A STREET INCIDENT.

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FEATHER FORECAST

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Desember 17 1917,

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SUPREME COURT:

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PICY COURT.

1918.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Fook On Insurance Cal

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Interesting Cases This Morning.

The Bankraplay Court sat this maring before the Chief Justice and the following cases ware dealt with.

The opinions expressed by porree- pondente azenot necsemaily those of the Hongkong "Telegraph. 3......

LONDON SCOTTISH =REGI- MENT WAR MEMORIAL.

In the Bapreme Court, this To the Editor of the – Hongkong

morning, befors Sir William Resu Britain should not be comparatively easy provided the peoples antion is being enbanded. Now we

Tálegraph.").

Davis, K.O, Chief Justice, pati both sides were perfectly frank and did not allow minnderstanding know why,t. 0. D. Melbourne

Sir,On behalf of the Com-tion was made by the Fook Oz to grow up regarding what each meant. A question closely son was transferred to the Magistraor

mittes of which I, am Obairman, Ansurance Company, Tidur Albert Abraham, neated with it was the question of the freedom of the seas, which The gods on Olympus wanted him o'clock the following incident to grant the most valuable pub fion

SirThis morning at eleven I take the liberty of asking you confirmation of "Imperial rosals | The Oficist descrivai (Mr. H. §. was not a German but an American phrase. The Germans adopted

sed -at- ertsorda Nosbit) stated that the debtar had it, used it for their own purposes in a sensi and with an intention to clean an Augean stable, occurred outside of Alexandra licity which your colomas will general meetingsof the Company, paid a dividend of 60 per cento camely, the unabated traffic in Buildings in Chaer Bord. Aford to the scheme which is amending the Memorandum of and there were sufficient fande adver have agreed; benoe ita unpopularity. There was no need to anticipate difficulty about 9iam, and he is doing it aplen- little Chinese boy, aged about this week being learched for the Association

for a further 10 percent. Dibtor's enable the

conduct had been satisfactory and agreement regarding its meaning until President Wilson came to didly. Mora power to his elbow, ten, was endeavouring to earn an provision of a War Mamis Company to carry on basiness as discusa it with our Government. If it mesat freedom of the seas in iried by Mr. Melbourne, won't (without a licence perhaps) sweets Landon Scottish Begimento all matters identical thereto.

978 honest livelihood by selling Fund in connection the pinkers in all its branchse and to his discharge was seked for.

The debtor was discharged, pesce time, we agreed. The United States had some rule forbidding

In making the petition, on

*re The Ko Fat Nam Firm, foreign ships to carry goods between the United States and the the Revenue offisiala rejoice! I and peanuts to the sicksha oplies It is our hope that many Philippines. Some

The Official Rosiver said thin- Mr. Melbourse does not swerte round about, when suddenly, succeed in obtaining a sum of at behalf on the Fook On Assurance other countries nad a similar rule. from the policy which he seems without warning, Barspesa con least £50,000. We never had such a rule and we ought to receive a

Nomaller Company, MF. C. Jenkins case where an interim re

The little more recognition than we do for the fact that we had to have laid down for his guidance, stable sweeped down from near amount, we believe, will C.BE, instructed by Mr. George Cover was appointed.

we presune that within three by hiding place to effect adequately mast the claime, Bastings, of Messrs. Bastings and debtor's liabilities. amounted to never used British naval power in peace time to monthe Hongkong will cases to art arrest. He however, was many of them of a most pathetic Hastinga, said this was an syplica $108,000 and his assets to make the use of the seas easier for ourselves without making it simultaneously easier for others on the same terms. If it was s be the Paradice of the opium not agile enough for he failed to nature, which will be made on tion for confirmation by Big $69.000.

the Revenue capture his victim. Bet las! behalf of the distressed relatives Lardetip of the proposed en-

Mr. Hayward, appearing for the question of freedom of the seas in war time, Viscount Grey pointed maggler and out that the United States co-operated in making the blockade inspectors may get their leave, for the poor youth he captured and dependents of the brave men largement of the objects of the petitioning creditor, said he complete and without each co-operation we might have lost the which is new considerably over the basket instead. I then en- of the Regiment who have lost Memorandum of Association, The understood that the assets amount

dae..

deavoured to study the payabology their lives and of thom who hare petition was filed on November 15ed to only about $1,000 which When a woman was prosecuted of this policeman's mentality and been maimed or crippled by the and application is made under arose from collection of book reaterday, before Mr. C. D. also the situation which presented micchances of war. The case of section 10 of the Companies dabit. Melbourns by Inspector Wildin for itself.

widows and children will be Ordinance of 1911.

The Official Receiver opposed being in possession of 3124 tsels The bobby pondered and then considered "frat; in many cases The ateps by which the appli

a receiving order,and the petition- of prepared opiam no one had I saw a wicked grin suffuse his it will be found that the State cation was brought about were

was dismissed.: New York, December 12.

"the finteet idea what was in countenance. What was the provision will be cruelly insuffic-four in number. In the first place. In his pablio eximination, the

Li Hoi Sban. The Associated Press correspondent interviewed Count Czarainstore for her. Mr. P. W. scheme? I looked and could not ient to meet the needs of those the Company bad to pass a special debtor stated tha: bie aseets were in Vienna. Count Osernin said Anetria in 1917 misde desperate Goldring, who appeared for this believe my eyes. The policeman who, born in circumstances resolution, which had been done. $14,000 and his liabilities ware efforts to get out of the was, even to the extent of offering Galicia, Chinese women (the mistress was distributing his spoil of of culture and comfort, The petition had to be presented $28,000. Ha attributed his in- the richest coal and oil Provines of the Empire to Germany if the of a campan), submitted that his sweats and nuts to the ricksha are suddenly left destitats. to the Court, which had been solvaney to the fact of non- latter would surrender Alasce-Lorraine, but Germany rejected this client was totally innocent. The coolies, whilst the rightful owner Without each help proposal.

Ludendorf was oven willing to declare war against Police, it appeare, raided her stood at a

we done. According to the practice of payment of goods sold. The Este detence and desire to provide, University English Courts certain notices cheque for payment warstopped, Austris if the latter made a separate peace.

bost sad in a hold were found hurled epithets of no great education, or a fitting stars in a had to be given to people whose it being claimed that the goods concealed two small gunny bags complimentary value at the Home or Colonial career, wouls interest are affected, That bad were not up to rample....... to which were attached two heavy policeman's back. The riokahs be bopelessly out of reach of been done. Lastly, his Lordship stones, presumably so that when costies were highly delighted, those who, but for the war, would could confirm the alteration in the

The examination was oleand. arrested the opiam could be for they immediately started to have been assured of such retition under gab esation 4 The

The Hing Lung Firm. thrown into the ass and sank in feast on the largest distred ad fintages

In his publia examination, deble firm was incorporated in 1901 and or stated that he was sole master -

WAF.

AUSTRIAN WAR REVELATIONS.

How Germany Kept Her in the War,

THE SILVER MARKET.

Increased Trade Demand Expected.

London, December 12.

Her. Simul Montagu and Company's report says the tone of the market is good. The fall in prics by 5-16 cf a penny, on the dib inst., was due to a reduction in the rates of insurance from

Amerios.

An Order-in-Connoil has removed the embargo on the export of articles wholly or partly composed of silver. This will doubtless tend to increase the trade demand for silver in Eagland.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS,

GERMAN SOCIALIST PLANS.

Amsterdam, Dec. 15.

A message from Berlin states, that the programme of the Spartacus group includes the disarmament of all non-proletarian forces, the formation" of a workerä' militia, and Red Guard, the abolition of all officers and non-commis-, sioned officers, the replacement of all authorities of the former regime by representatives of the Soviets, the aboli- tion of all Parliaments and Councils and the election of a Central Council which will elect and control the Executive Council, the cancellation of all public debts above a fixed amount of subscriptions, the expropriation of all landed estates, banks, coal mines, and large factories and the con- fiscation of all fortunes above a fixed amount

THE ALLIED OCCUPATION.

London, Dec, 15.

A Belgian communique states: Our Bhine front was ex- tended yesterday from Ossenberg to Wessel bridges,

Paris, Dec. 15

According to a message from Berne German newspapers state that a French regiment has occupied Wiesbaden

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s minute. The woman's story by their friend the custable. And the majority of recant had therefore carried on business of his businer. His liabilities was that she was the victim of latter, having now had him socessions to the Regiment have for seventeen years. The capital were $62,000 and his sets $25, crium gang. Somebody from revenge, stalked off with a fass been drawn from classes still lose was $1,600.000, of which 000. He attributed his insolvency Yuwati engaged her boat and which denoted satisiction self in touch with influence or wealth. $500,000 was paid up. The to paying her interest on

stoff with her esteem and cleverness; while the Oar wounded many of them Company carried on marine, fire money borrowed.. and had her now left in the lad ran off orying with his empty permanently incapacitated and life insurance, and its reserve prob. Mr. Melbourne gure her bseket trailing babind him. zumber many thousands it finde amounted to $97,000 and

The examination was closed.. the option of either paying Mr. Editor, I am afraid I have will be no small responsibility to it had paid in dividends over

Lam Kin Sang, $10,000

In his public examination, the ΟΙ undergoing six encroached too much on your see that these are enabled to $500,000, and was therefore debtor said his liabilities zimnoant- months' hard labour.

rainable space already, but I feel resume their older, in moet very flourishing. The firm's headed to $300,000 and his Boots to A Magistorial Invite. it is necessary to bring to the case, perhaps, prepare for wholly office was in Hongkong and it $400,000, in the shape of "book We suggested a couple of notice of the public this not of neoccupatione, with the hope had branches in many cities in debu. Elis business was sold weeks ago that Mr. Woodcock valour, magoanimity, and clever and prospect of eacOSSE,

the Est. The proposed alters for $52,000. There were no should put up a sign at the mess.. This crustable really ought It is therefore pur earnest desire tion appeared in the petition, partners in his firm. Magistracy to the fat that no to be highly recommended, that this appeal should meet the paragraph 6. ladies are admitted.

In the especially as his sotion bw eyes of all Scottish people st absence of such a sign Mr. J. R tended to placate ricksha coolins, home and abroad whose hearts Wood has to-day sent out an who were on strike recently to are tonched by the noble suffer-to invitation to Mrs. R. M. Dyer the no small inconveienes of the ings of their countrymen, and to although not after this style: "Mr. public. If all our police men deal whom it is a matter of pride that B Wood requests the pleasure thus magnanimously with our this famous Territorial Regiment of Mrs. B M. Drer at the worthy riskshs men strikes will was on the actual field of battle that His Lordship know that the Magictracy on Thursday for be unheard of in the fature. converssziope." "It appears that ⠀ this morning a gardener employed by Mrs. Dyer was charged before Mr. Wood, at the instsnos of the

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Mr. Wood and Sergeant Cashman,

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honour.

His Lordship: Is it intended give them a note issue ? Mr. Jenkin:-No, My Lord. Proceeding, Mr. Jenkin asid

most recent CASO was

the

Cross examined by Mr. Hays ward, who had been appointed outside trustes, debtor said his brothare, although they put money in the bugines and signed- mortgage deed as partners in the firm, were not actually within a few weeks of the beginn- practice, according to esses at partnera, The business was left Youre ato.

ing of the War, and had, betors Home, was that the Court gave him by his father when the latter three months had passed, won for liberal interpretation to Section

died. AN ADMIRER OF THE POLICE itself and for Scotlane is 10 of the Companies Ordinance. After further examination, Hongkong, Dec. 14, 1918. has been doing ever since-at and did not interfere with experts hearing was closed. Forestry Department, for batting

Other Cases. tremendous escr.fix, undying of any of the Companies if they down a tree standing on Crown

Tang Shing Cheung applied were of the opinion that such for and received his discharge. land. The tree was near Craig.

Already, privately, zuma alterations were advantageous to min Road, just below Mre: Dyer's se well. I wish to know more amonating to over $14,000 have them. His Lordship had granted Leung Kin Bang, hearing of bones, on the billside. The about this case. The hearing was been promised. The office bearers similar extensions and he thought petition, was adjourned. In the tree was being

case of Bun Kau Kée, the Official dow fixed for Thursday and the of the Committee are Her Royal the cut a chopper and the gardener held

bail of Highness Princess Louise, who is that of the San Com Receiver was appointed. Trusten Avant was arrested by a $10. Now there will be little a Patron, and whose husband, the pazy. In that Company they In the case of Chung Yak U, an in application for adjudication, Forestry officer. A very interesting flatter in the Peak derecotes, Iste Dake of Argyll, was Hon, were universal providers and His discussion: took place between

ladecent Litentur.

Colonel of the Regiment; the Lordship granted extension of the order for adjudication was asked Right Honble. Arthur James objects of that firm to permit it to for and granted. King Lang fier the latter explained that the There must be a lotof indroant Balfour, O.M., M.P., whose brother, go in for life, fire and marine in Shing-hearing of petition, sa defendant told him that he was literature being circulated the late Colonel Eustace Balfour, arance and also for theatrical adjourned. Carlos Henrique Chever the debtor was ad- ordered by Mrs. Dyer to make s amongst the Chiness of which the | for

long held the enterprises and banking. garden, and the servant to carry Police are not cognísist. It is command-Box. President; Lt.

jadicated bankrupt, Augusto...... oat the order had to eat down the diabolical means of making a Colonel B.C. Green, C.MTD, resolution requires a three-fourths was adjudiosted bankrupt. Oben His Lordship --This special Domingos Soares-the debtor tree, which he was also requested living and Society has no Officer Commanding the Reserve

majority? to do. Mr. Wood:-Has Mrs. sympathy with a man who race Battalion-President; and Lord

Yes Nam, the Temiving order Dyer pot ́s permit to make a the gauntlet of Polion proceedings Balfour of Berleigh, K.T., Mr. Jankin: Yes. They had

was tesinosi. Tak-Bang, PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT[Dr. Pain was the leader of the guden?- The Bergeant for feeding the deprived last of G.OMG, GOV.O-Trassurer. that,

Revalation of D camber 5, 1917, No; probably the gardener is certain beasts. Ho Took (no Subscriptions should be made : Bia Lordship granted the petit- when he look the aptive part in telling the truth. As there in earthly relation with any of the payable to the London Boottishion. uppresting the Democratic a misunderstanding I must have Christmas card Tacle) felt a Regiment War Memorial, and ose or the other.-The Magia bit surpriced shen he sent to Headg sartere, at 59, Back- The flags of the Canton Porta- Is look ■ if H. Dyer was hauled up bifa Mr. J. B. ingham Gate, London, 8.W.L Dr. Bidonio Paix, President of queee Consulate will be at half- ought to be charged with trespass, Wood for distributing in in decent the Republic of Portagel, met to day. Baseinated last Sunday evening December 15, at the railroad

I think there is no other way chased some of the pills and station at Lisbon, scording to a We acderstand that, owing to Talcker considered the The pill-eller'e ples ya that the

Sale of War Bond Tickets, open-The Magistrate Bas received the circular a question. London, Oct. 19, 1918. telegrain received here last night he fact that St. Andrew's War matter?-The Sergeastra pills were entrusted to him for by Dr. Amadeu de Sdva, the Porto Bond tickets have been so widely Dyer told me that she spoke to sale. He was the muter of the gusse Consul General at Canton, distributed at the Coast Ports the Hon. Mr. W. Chathism for shop. The mys the Canton Times of today. nd some time maat elapse before making a garden on the hillside paper is full of in

Dr. Pair was sometime the counterfoils are returned, theThe Magistrate-In that case To distribute Professor of Mathematics of the Committee has decided to post Mr. Talober and Mrs. Dyer should kind Dairents of Coimbra. He was pone the date of the drawing until be here.

Bhall $50,

INDIAN DELEGATES TO PEACE CONFERENCE.

London, Dec, 13, Indian delegates to the Peace Conference have arrived in London.

ASSASSINATED.

»Killed In Lisbon Two Days Ago, Party.

alicutucant colonel of the February 15, 1919 Tickets will

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do not see how you can charge eironlar with his pilla, La appears this man alone.The Sergeant

that. Ohinese coutable pur

Artillery and one time therefore be sold in Hongkong the Police Minister to Berlin, up to this date.

This

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Yours etc.. ARCHIBALD FLEMING, Chairman, Chaplain. London Bcottish.

Banker's Transter,

We understand that Mr. Ceoil Champkin, sating- manager the Mercantile Binki

to be

and

Queen's College Athletes

Visit Canton.

rosiving order was made,

CANTON RED CROSS DRAWING

Nambers of Winalaz Tickets/

A football game between the

The following winning nam Ointon Christian College and the ber of prises in the Canton British--- Queen's College of Hongkong was Red Crowd drawing in aid of the played at 4 o'clock in the afternoon British Bed Cross, which took of December 16, in Hooglok. The place last" avening at Canton, soore, was 4 to 3 in favour of the baya been received in Hongkong Canton Christian Col

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