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THE HOUSING PROBLEM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1919.
DAY BY DAY. “
QHARACTER MEANS THE ESTIMATE
THE COMMENITT,
While Hongkong is still forced ATTACHED TO THE INDIVIDUAL BY to await the decision of the Government regarding the ap- pointment of a Commission on the
To-morrow is the second housing problem, Singapore has anniversary of the great munit begun to tackle the self-same ions explosion in London, when question, with which it has been people were killed and 400 for some time faced. From what injured.
can gather, the situation
we
in Singapore is practically
return
1894. HONGKONG TWENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO.
(Compiled from the "Hongkong Telegraph" files for tonsk ending January 25, 1894.) THE DOLLAR January 20.--The rate of the Dollar, on demand, to-day is a
3. 1/S.
SHIPPING COMPETITION,
January 20-If competition Hongkong and Japan must now
TO-DAY'S CHINESE
TELEGRAMS.
(Wah Taz Yat Po Service.)
TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.
Dr. Liebknecht, the leader of the extreme socialiste' is said to pccupy the Kaiser's bedroom at the Palace, while the Kaiser's' private dining room is bestrewn Peking, Jan. 17. with the corpses of sailors killed -The President entertained the in the recent fighting and costly members of Parliament and press carpets are stained with blood. representatives including the Was The authorities seem incapable of Ta Yat Po'sPeking correspondent preventing hundreds of sailors at luncheon and a theatrical par- and men and women of the most aident spoke formance yesterday. The Pre-doubtful character from over- possibility of the country and the
of the future running the Palace.
foreign policy.
a.
the retreat on the Mars after
Prince Mar of Baden was in
our July offensive, and, like King
of Jahn, lost all his baggage. It was artensive, and provided for all Chum Chun-hsun has wired to occasions, even a public entry into
The opening rate of the dollar on all fours with what it is on demand to-day was 38. 37-be the soul of trade, that between here, Europeans being constantly161. crowded out of houses because of the snapping up of residences by
be pretty well developed, for still A Mandate has been issued to Japanese and others. That was Yesterday's health
another steamship line is having inaugurate a Cotton Bureau with why a Housing Commission was showed ons fatal case of enterica cut in. The latest vessel to be Chow Hok-hi, ex-Minister appointed to investigate the favor, the victim being a Chinese, added is the Akashi Maru, Finance, as chief. problem, and the first step towarda
belonging to the 0.S.K., which, A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD., the carrying out of its recom-
it is said, will be the first Japan-Peking stating that the Peace Paris in a fine parade uniform mendations is the authorising of
It is notified that His Excellency see owned vessel, excepting, of Conference might open on the and with a beautifully-chased the expenditure of a sum hot the Officer Administering the course, those owned by
15th of February, pending the sword. the
The uniform, with a exceeding $300,000 to be loaned to Government in Conncil has ap-N.Y.K. fest that have ventured element of the Shenai and magnificent helmet, was found by public utility societies ar to pointed Monday, the 3rd day of ao far afield in ocean traffic.
Fukien question. individuals for the purpose of February, 1919, to be observed erecting dwellings. The Federal as a General Holiday. Council of the F.M.S. has also recently authorised the spending
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A NEW COUNCILLOR.
January 22-The appoint ment of Mr. C. P. Chster · 38 · of a sum of half a million dollars
The Gazette contains a desnofficial member of the Legis for the same purposes. These eription and terms of the pro-
lative Council for the Beach of Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which decisions are on a line with the posed lease of certain Crown Justices, is gazetted. requires them to forward their names and addresses with communi-policy followed at Home, and land at Quarry Bay, comprising cations addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, by they form an excellent precedent portions of the foreshore and sea
for like action in Hongkong. I:
as an evidence of their bona fides.
A COAT OF ARMS.
MINES AT SWATOW.
s Zouave, a native of the Lyons country. It finally came into the hands of M. Herriot, mayor of Lyons, who is putting it up to auction in aid of war charities.
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All communications intended for publication should be address- does not matter whether the bed. The ares is about 14,400 deep brown golden hue were Authorities, at Swatow, have him. "Lord," he said, "I don't
ed to the Editor.
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY, 18, 1919.
DEMOBILISATION AND AFTER.
A recruit who arrived at a ALL REMOVED NOW.
depot the day after the day re- counted his experiences in cross- January 22.-Shadows of a
We learn that the electric ing London. A mob of women mines, laid by the Chinese Naval and girls beset him and kissed houses are intended for the poorer square feet.
cast upon the Rialto, this morn been removed and thus ing, when one of the shining restrictions upon vessels entering might have relieved the town. the know how many kissed me. I classes or any other section of the community-the principle is
lights of the Exchange did the the Harbour at night will be, in One old woman said, "Thank The collections at the Thanks-parade in a fearfully and wan-turn, done away with. Swatow you, and God bless you, all you is there. There
an admitted giving Service at St. John's derfully conceived ricksha, em-being a tidal port, the restrictions brave boys." scarcity of houses in Hongkong,
And didn't you and many a resident would build Cathedral on Sunday, 5th instant, blazoned with the family coat of havs considerably
hampered own up, he was asked, "that his own residence if he had the for British wounded and disabled arms: to wit, a billy goat ram-shipping and mariners visiting you'd only been in thaki for t ready money. This is where the amounted to $506-60, which Government could come to his aid. sum has been paid to the Hon. pant wrestling with the Belly joss the port will be much relieved to few hours? Well," he answered. camel for a camomile twig; each We sincerely trust that Hong-Treasurer of the War Charities figure exhibiting kong will soon come into line Committee for transmission that things generally did not with its Southern neighbours in the Lord Roberts Memorial Work- this matter. But it is high time shops for Soldiers and Sailors to get busy.
permanently disabled in the war.
COMBATING BOLSHEVISM,
**
indications
WINTRY' WEATHER,
with it. agree
Jancary. 23-It is doubtful whether the difference in the It is " notified that the seasons has ever been more It would seem from the state-Board of Artitrators appointed marked in this Colony than in ments by the former Danish to determine the amount of com-respect to the unusually mild Minister to Russia that the dan-pensation to be paid in respect of weather which we are now ex- ger of Bolshevisin lies in its the resumption of Lots Nos.periencing as compared with the marvellous propaganda system 2506, 2507, 2572, 2573, and 2525, temperature this time last year. rather than in its actual strength. Petrograd and Moscow Survey District IV, is constituted
On January 16
Germans with
food 30 more
hear the news.
it would have been honest, but It is said that three of the it would have spoiled it for them."" question of utilising the services mines have been lost and the
of divers to recover them is now being discussed.
GIBB LIVINGSTONE'S ROBBERY.
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The unnamed novelist who has been confiding to "Claudius Clear" in the British Weekly that twenty- five days suffices him to turn out a full-blown novel must be a singularly rapid worker but can hardly claim to break the record.. Johnson, it is recorded, wrote the whole of "Rasselas" in the even- ings of a single week. Scots on occasion could turn out a three- volume romance in six weeks,. and Dumas; for a wager, wrote the Police the first volume of "Chevalier de la Maison Rouge in 68 hours. Sir Arthur Pinero, too, who wrote Two Hundred a Year inte afternoon, deserves to rank with that most prolific of dramatiste five five-act plays in fifteen days. Lope de Vega, who once wrote
A CHINESE CHARGED. A Chinese was charged before
SLIGHT ERROR OF £500,000,000.
HINDENBURG.
are its strongholds, and we are as follows:-Mr. Charles Henry and 17, 1873, the thermometer Mr. Melbourne at assured that if the trouble Gals, (Chairman); Mr. Eric suddenly dropped from 60 Court this morning, with makers were expelled from these William Hamilton, (nominated degrees to as low as 27 dergees being concerned in the two cities, the movement would by His Excellency the Officer at the Peak and 32 degrees in armed robbery which took place collapse. M.Scavenius, who ought Administering the Government.); the City, while, in addition, all in the compradore's department to know what he is talking about. Mr. Albert Denison, (nominated the trees cn the upper levels Co. last week.
of Messrs. Gibb, Livingstone and says it would not require a big by the owner.}
were laden with icicles and
The accused pleaded not guilty force to attain this object, inas-
the hill tops in every direc-and was remanded. much as the whole population is The Gazette notifies that the tion were capped with mow. opposed to Bolshevism. That is First Schedule to the Travellers
No evidence was called..
Charles V. Emperor of Ger- why he appeals to the Allies to Restriction Ordinance, 1915, is
RICE FREIGHT DESPA,
many, and by far the greatest take action on these lines and at
January 33.-The rice freight
potentate of the sixteenth century, the same time to supply the repealed and a new Schedule is between here and Saigon has
had a somewhat similar career substituted therefor. The effect come down with a run, having
to that of the now abdicating 85 to prevent the seeds of the above Order in Council is dropped from 16 cents to 12 cents
Kaiser. He laid waste much of of this Bolshevik menace taking that in future all persons intend-in the course of the last few days, GERMANY'S ACCOUNT WITH France and after many conquests deep root in Hunland. The ing to leave the Colony must and there is every indication of
in Italy was crowned King of It seems that the Government is losing no time in commencing definite steps are taken to check the
trouble is that unless some first obtain a Police pass, except a lower level still being reached
Lombardy and Emperor of the the process of demobilisation. It is a colossal task that is in front of this evil, it will in course of time Members of His Majesty's Re-celebrations are over.
following persona: (a) before the Chinese New Year Just before the issue of the 9th Romans. Such was the alarm our organisers, but as far as can be seen they are proving themselves spread throughout the length and gular or Naval Military Forces
German War Loan the German at his growing success that the equal to the occasion. Of course the necessary organisation is not breadth of both Russia and Ger- travelling on duty. (6) Persons
Government issued the following Holy League was formed against a matter of days or even months. Years ago the problem was taken many, and then Europe will be in in hand by some of the most capable men and women in the country, as sorry s plight as she has been of Chinese race.
January 26. As usual at this leaflet headed "Hauptbuch Hin him by the Pope King Henry and, barring accidents, the huge schemes which they have perfected for the past four years. It will
time of the year, the Colony is denburgs" (Hindenburg's Ledger), VII, the King of France and the underneath which is a sketch, re- Venetians. At one time Charles should work smoothly and effectively. But the work is of such be peace, and yet not peace.
fall to overflowing with rogues presenting Hindenburg engaged got within a two days' march of magnitude that mistakes are bound to occur. When one considers In
Thus Mr. Melbourne No and vagabonds of every desin entering up the war finances of Paris. The great idea on which the many millions of men who have to be demobilised and re-instat-outlook as this, the question A Sergeant He is not the right Magistrate's time at the Police
view of such an previousconvictions. One dollar", cription, a goodly portion of the Germany: ed in civil employment, the immensity of the task becomes apparent. of wiping out Bolshevism is man. Demobilisation in itself is a stupendous undertaking, but the War one of extreme urgency. But it Oh, Oh, Oh, Well, where is running the rule
Mr. MelbourneOh, Oh, Coart being daily occupied in Office has concentrated all its energies to make it as perfect and is not too easy to accomplish, he ?-Another
over social smooth-working as possible. Forms are supplied to every soldier in without a display of military brought forward who proved to able description.
culprit was parasites of the most objection- which he fills in all particulars regarding himself, including his civil force. occupation or profession. The trades and professions have been "graded according to their importance as regards national demands
be
B man who had just been fined for obstruction. The first offender was again
ROGUES AND VAGABONDS,
PACIFIC MAIL CO.
Intelligence for the War. Heart for the King. Blood for the Fatherland. Fame of the All Highest. Then follow the entries on the credit side, among which are the following:
•
he fixed his ambitions Was an unconquerable empire in Western and Central Europe. He abdicated when he found that his aim was unattainable and spent the remainder of his life in monastery. Here he had leisure to think over the havoc he had and industrial necessity, and every soldier will be demobilised THE ARMISTICE EXTENSION.
THE CHINESE FLEET.
Throughout the whole of our done, amusing himself with trifles according to the industrial group in which he finds himself. Pre- ference will thus be given to those who are most necessary for the tension of the Armistice, and she that it was the charge that
Germany has requested an ex-brought up and it was found TO RETURN TO FOOCHOW. With
Eastern territory, peace-peace such as repairing watches. Shorn
the
countries formerly of his royal estate he came to the commercial and economic welfare of the nation. Of course there has been told the terms on which should have seen changed, not are many special cases for which there are no hard and fast rules, she can have it. These include, the men.
belonging to the empire of the conclusion that it was strange We learn that the Chinese Tsar peace with Rumania. that he had expended so much but every case will be judged on its merits.
Fleet is to return to its base at The best possible prospects for blood and treasure trying to make According to Reuter, the Government hopes soon to demobilise over of all her merchantmen, the Among other things, the handing
Foochow and will arrive there in a substantial improvement in our all men think alike when actually 27,000 overseas and 25,000 home troops daily, and from this it will restitution of the material stolen audience at the Theatre Royal
There was again a good time for the Chinese New Year. food supply during the confing by his own efforts he was unable be seen that immense organising and demobilising staffs will be from factories in occupied terr- last night when the Vanity Fair for several years and there are a reconstruction in the East
Many ships have been absent winter, because of the peaceful to make a few watches go alike. required to ensure the successful carrying out of the plan It is itory, the surrender of the remain- Company repeated the third large number of men on board
The American danger is not of One wonders if the ex-Kaiserere "not only a matter of telling 52,000 soldiers every day that they can ing U-boats and the destruction edition of its programme. Every the vessels who are natives of the decisive nature. According to his departure from Berlin for exile go home, and simply leave them to their own resources. First and of those being constructed. It foremost the 52,000 have to be picked out according to their groups, will thus be seen that the Allies item was greatly enjoyed. To port, so that the return will be the declarations actually made by took with him his rules of con- a very difficult matter in itself, and then they have to be transported are in no mood for playing with night the Company concludes most welcome,
the Government of the United duct-Weltanschauung, which to their own homes in Britain, South Africa, India, Australia, New the Germans or for treating them what has been a most successful
States of North America, no overhung his study table in the Zealand, all over the face of the globe. And they have to be paid in any soft-hearted manner. We season with a special programme,
effectively trained fighting force castle. Here he transacted his and fed and clothed and looked after in every way, until they arrive all realise that the Huns are in which there will be a number
can be brought into being and correspondence, made marginal at the railway station nearest their homes.
dispatched to Europe before the notes on State papers, and signed complicated work has not only to be done in France and at Home, time of day they are not to be kong this versatile body of
All this great and down and out, but even at this of "request" items. From Hong- THREE MORE STEAMERS. autumn of 1919. The few Amer-orders. There is something in- but in all the other theatres of war and throughout all the trusted, for if there
ican_troops now in France are finitely human about William's garrisons and military stations in our vast Empire. Here again thing in which they specialise residents will be glad to know advices that the United States debit side stand the eight war in his heart to-day. To his
ig оде entertainers go North,
The local office of the Pacific merely a nuisance to the French Weltanschauung, and the senti- shipping is the most important factor, and great things will have to it is in the playing of mean,
Mail S.S. Co. is in receipt of cable The sum up, on the Empire's ments it expresses must bura hot- be done in this direction if our armies are to be demobilised at the underhand, dirty tricks. There that a return visit will be paid to Shipping Board has turned over loans, with a total of £4,382,750,- present condition it seems almost rate of 52,000 daily.
It is interesting to notice that the War Office recognises the Armistice extended, we must add
fore, if the Germans want the the Colony later on.
for operation by the Pacific Mail 000, and on the credit side: tragically appropriate. It reads :---- necessity of sending home at once a great part of the forces to the conditions already imposed
Steamship Co,in conjunction with Captured guns £300,000,000"To be strong in pain; stationed in India and the East; Most of the Eastern in order to make
There is shortly to be another ss. Venezuela, ss. Ecuador and Captured machine-
to - desire nothing that stations are at present garrisoned by unfit men, and it doubly sure that no trickery is the suspices of the Police Reserve, steamera
assurance boxing tournament held under 8.8. Colombia, the following
20,000,000 is unobtainable or worth- is only right that they be sent home at once, for the intended. A report comes from and in connection therewith an
Captured rolling
less; to be satisfied with the day. East is not exactly an ideal recuperating ground for BI and BII Berlin that Germany refuses to excellent exhibition was given at measurement capacity
8. 8. Eclipse" 14,000 tona
stock"
500,000,000 as it comes; to seek the good in men. We consider that the Government has taken a firm grasp of hand over the stolen machinery Headquarters last evening by
Captured aircraftand
everything and to take joy i the matter and everything possible is being done to make the from the factories because this Stoker Neal (feather-weight) and
other booty 1,512,500,000 nature and men as they are; to process of demobilisation as simple as possible. The few facts material is absolutely essential
Tonnage and freight
bo consoled for a thousand bitter given above give but a meagre idea of the huge and intricate work for her industries. The audac Seaman Miller (welterweight), measurement capacity.
8. 8. Westysca” 10,000, tons destroyed... 2,500,000,000 hours by a single one that is of the demobilisers, who must use not only their own organising ity of the intimation staggers both of whom are to take part
Enemy territory de
beautiful; and to give of one's abilities, but all the resources of the country-shipping, railways, us.
The Eclipse is due in stroyed.... It is equivalent to in the coming display There Manila about the middle Protection of Ger
1,250,000,000 best with all one's heart and and vast etooks of food and clothing. Even when the men reach a thief declining to give up stolen were several boxing enthusiasts of March, the Arches laman territory
power, even when it will bring no their own homes, the task is only half finished, and it is at this money because he will be so much present, including Mr. N. J. dus about the beginning of Value of pledges 5,000,000,000 precepts and can follow them has 850,000,000 thanks. He who learns these point that Labour, employment committees and the Ministry of the poorer by the act. The Allies Stabb, and the exhibition-given April and the Westrace about the Reconstruction must take a hand, By all accounts there seems to will assuredly not stand for any was much appreciated. There and of April. The ships will then
happiness, freedom, nobility Star. be little to fear as regards the civil employment of our discharged nonsense of this kind, and it is promise of some fine, sport at enter the Trans-Pacific trade and
£17207,500,000 beautiful will be his oldier, but the problem is so at that the energies of the whole will not be miss if they the next tournament. Inspector the Company will endeavour to ation must be concentrated to cope with it successfully. For over politely remind Germany, that Wildin has the arrangements in an interval of 10 days uz ye are our soldiers have looked after us: it is our turn now to she is the conquered, and not the
maintain approximately a service e that they are adequately rewarded, and they would ask no conqueror. reater reward than good employment and a living, wage, t
between sailing days.
hand:
but
$ 8. Archer" 14,000 tons measurement capacity.
guns
***
dubito
IIt will be observed that the distrusts, wrongs, others and exaggeration on the credit side is injures himself. This figures, which shows an error ofse they do not prove themselves: carried even to the casting of the hold all man do, bo
10,000,000 marka, or £500,000,000)=afherwise.
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