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NOTES AND COMMENTS,

THE GOVERNOR'S RETIREMENT.

The news of the res mation af Sir Henry May, while it will occasion considerable regret, is not altogether unexpected. He had held the, Governorship for

rather longer than the customary

THURSDAY

DAY BY DAY.

HAS

THE WORLD IN ALL AGES WORSHIPPED ITS HEROES, BOT - THE STANDARD OF HEROISM HAS ALWAYS BEEN IMPROVING.

To-morrow is the

term of office, and had it not been fight..

for the war we have no doubt that

5th.

JANUARY 23. 1919.

MUSICAL JOTTINGS.

THE MIN RIVER.

IMPROVEMENT SCHEVE

TO-DAY'S MISCNELA

BY “ENHARMONIC.”

The action of the Allies Ser undertaking to feed Germany Madame Yvette `Guilbert, the We learn that the Peking Gove may be compared with the famous interpreter of French ernment has at last approved of cynical calculations of Bismarck songs, has written a book on her the scheme formulated by Mr. in regard to the besieged Parisiane art in which she compares differ von Heidenstam for the improve-in 1871. "If the Parisians," he ent technical methods that ment of the Min River Naviga-argued, "first received a supply well over six years, which is anniversary of the Dagger Bank necessary for an opern singer and tion from Nantai to Pagoda, tool provisions and were then again that required for the singer af enable heavier draught vessels to put on balf-rations, and once

navigate the River

more obliged to starve, that songs. She talla just how to

Briefly the scheme is as follows: ought, I think, to work." It is thare would have been The opening rate of the dollar express the tragic and the comic-"The work would be carried out like flogging. When it is admin- a change are this. With the on demani to-day was $s. 3.3-spirit to attain colour, rhythm without the aid of dredging, istere continuously it is not falt exception of his brief period of 164.

and the entire gamut of equipmerely by a system of*cribe" and so much. But when it is suspendi rule in Fiji. Sir Henry had spent

ment for her art. The book in training works so as to define a jed for a time and then another all his Colonial career in Hong-1

There were no cases of com- entitled "How to Sing a Song" regular easy-curving channel, be-dose inflicted, it hurts.” kong, and the break of over thirty

diseases notified and should prove invaluable to tweenduly established normal lin- years' ties with the Colony will municable no doubt be keenly felt by him, yesterday.

aspiring vocalists. as it will by many others who have been brought into close contact with him." Over such a

lengthy space of time it was inevitable that any man should make, if not enemies, detractors as well as friends Sir Henry was no exception to the rule. But! beneath a certain abruptness of

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Mr. G.P. de Martin M.A. will deliver a Lecture on "Charles James Fox," at the Helena May Institute on Tuesday, Feb. 10. at 5.30 p.m.

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depth, without bars or crossings. If the armistice ends the war The impavement thus obtained it will have been the most terrible I was very much taken with would be practically final, i.e. but also one of the briefest of the the singing of Miss Madge Grif-the

condicts `-` of history......» question of maintenance great fith of the Vanity Fair Company, would be matter of minor The War of American Independ on Thursday evening last, when importance as compared with the ence lasted eight years, the wars she gave a really fios rendering work itself and would consist against the French revolutionists of that remarkable composition mostly of attention to additional and Napolean occupied us, with The Eastern Extension of Chaminade's "The Silver depths and wharfage space in the one brief interval, for 22 years, harbour, etc., which do not the Elizabeth war with Spain last- manner, he had a warm and kind- Australia and China Telegraph Ring". It is a song that naturally fall within the hydrauled 16 years, and from 1539 sill Is nature, whilst above all his Co., Ltd., inform us that com-quires gifts considerably above ical regime of the improvement." 1471 Englishmen knew only nine intentions were over of the best; munication with America via the the average in contraltos and It is held that the scheme would years of peace. Yet the total of that we have no doubt. All-

Commercial Pacific Cable has Miss Griffith brought out the bring Foochow into a promin-casualties of any of thase long will agree, on looking back over

beauties of the work in a manner ent port, with harbour conflicts have probably been ex- the term of his administration, been restored,

seldom heard. The Silver admitting of easy. navigation ceeded in a single one of the that he carried out his manifold

In connection with the Red Ring" is so rarely attempted by to coasting steamers of lighter gigantic battles of the past four Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which duties with great conscientious-

distinct Cross flower stall at the Hong-any except first-rate singers that draught, at most states of the tide, years. requires them to forward their names and addresses with communi-ness, combined with cations addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, by ability; he was a worker who kong Hotel the receipts acknow.it is not so well known as it except at the hours of lower

The handing over of the Ger- mapped out his course and stuck ledged to the 13th inst. were should be. It was a favourite water, and access, at high water,

4.5 the A communications intended for publication should be address to it though thick and thin. His 8894.49, Farther receipts to the song of Madame Alice Gomez, to deeper draught coasting steam-man Navy on its surrender was

ers up to 19 feet, i.e. such as described Eurasian

greatest long experience of the affairs of

have never yet been able to pageant in naval history. It the Colony was naturally a big 21st inst total $191.20, making the famous Indian

ascend to a port like Tientsin. may well be that, but could it asset to him in bis Governorship, total to date of $1,085.69.

The estimated cost of the work compare with some that have The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is and Hongkong no doubt greatly profited therefrom. We all re-

M. Sklarerski (piano) and is put at $900,000, spread over been seen in the past in point of The next general meeting of Sykora (cello) who have been three years. and taxation is beauty? Probably not, and it $35 per annum. (Payable in Advance.)

The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-member his keen enthusiasm re-the Hongkong University Medical lighting Shangbai audiences suggested as

the means for may be hazarded that the most tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a garding the Volunteers, especially Society will be held to-morrow, recently, are to open a season in Taising this sum in addition beautiful of all in the annals of which he did everything in Friday, in the School of Anatomy Hongkong, next week. to a grant from the Chinese the Navy was that witnessed by The "Hongkong Telegraph" is delivered free when the addresses his power. Concerning the ap-at 5 p.m. under the presidency artists have a very fine reputation Government, which however it is no less a person than Metternich delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies plication of Conscription to Hong-1 of Dr. W. V. Y. Koch, at which and they may be sure of a warm understood has not been included on May 2, 1794, when from the is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies

kong, we know that he was not Mr. Ho Kwong will distribute welcome. I notice a northern scheme, at any rate, up to the he watched the Channel Fleet in the official approval of the summit of a hill behind Cowes heart and soul in favour of it, but the prizes so generously donated contemporary compares 3. Sklar-present, and there is some doubt put to sea with the East Indies sent by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage.

Single Copies, Daily, ten cents. Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a/when this controversy was at its by him and after which a paperevski with both Pakerewski and as to whether such a grant would and West Indies convoys more height beshowed much considera-on "The Ideal University De Pachmann. From what I be made at any time. There is than 400 ships in all. "I con- fixed period will be continued until countermanded.

The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will betion for the standpoint of those Hospital" will be read by remember of the latters' playing, no doubt that the present situationsider this," he wrote, delivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd. with whom he was not in agree-F. H. Wong. The paper will be it should imagine that a pianist on the Min River is, to say the beautiful sight I. have ever seen.

as an evidence of their bona fides.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1919.

JAPAN AND CHINA.

the Volunteer Reserves for

ment. On the whole it can be said that he served the Empire open for discussion. loyally and acted fearlessly when

he had made up his mind on a Among the passengers by the given question. He will be missed s.s. Siberia Mara who arrived in socially, and nowhere more so the Colony to-day were Mr. and than in racing circles (for he was Mrs. C. Montague Ede, Mr. G. ever a keen lover of the Tar. Barton: tof Mesars. Douglas The Colony will, too, lose & charming lady, with a heart of Lapraik and Co.). Mrs. A. Hicks gold, in Lady May, who was in- Mr and Mrs. J. B. Bryan, Mr. J. tensely beloved by all who knew Duncan of the P.W.D., and Mrs her. To both Sir Henry and J. Duncan. Some of these pass Lady May we wish very many engers, owing 10 shipping rears of happiness and content difficulties, had travelled on as many as three steamers from

ment in the days that lie ahead. JAPAN AND RUSSIA.

America.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE

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least very adverse to navigation I might say, indeed, the most but according to outside technical beautiful that human eyes have authority there are difficulties ever beheld." and objections in the way.

One of the chief objections is

Here is a passage in Montaigne One of the many crafts in which the question of finance. In which has been "seasoned" dur- British firms were pre-eminent be addition, there is the fact that ing the last few weeks into some fore the war was that of organ owing to the cutting of timber up thing new and tasty: "The ancient building, but owing mainly to so country, a quantity of sillage is Florentines were many of the skilled workmen constantly coming down the river seeking to obtain any advantage. for Government service, princip the building of docks at Foochow month's warning before they drew engaged in this trade being taken and thus blocking the channel. over their enemies by surprise The scheme would also necessitate that they always gave them a ally for aeroplane manufacture, and there would be no room for their army into the field by the the trade was almost threatened sea-going vessels to "lie afloat" continual tolling of a bell. with extinction. I am glad, owing to the River being over- For what concerns ourselves, who therefore, to note that now peace crowded with junks, launches are not so scrupulous... and has come, there are already and other small craft. As to who attribute the honour of the signs of resuscitation. In this whether the scheme will even-war to him who has the profit of connection I learn that the tually be carried out is therefore it, and who, after Lysander, say, firm of Blackett and Horden, an open question..

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It is interesting to read the statement of the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding Russia and the com- paign in Siberia. Japan recog-

we must eke it out" with a bit nises the fact that Bolshevism

from the fox,'... we hold that (Wah Tax Yet Po Service.)

Newcastle-on Tyne, have over 58 years of age. He showed there are no moments wherein a In recent years Japan has been credited with motives scarcely does not typify the true Russian spirit, and sympathises with the

recently received a contract to musical talent as early as three chiefought to be more circumspect Peking, January 22. of the altruistic order in her attitude towards China. That fact

distressed country. The attitude

build an organ for St. Mary's years of age and his first teacher, and to have his eye so much at invasts with special interest the declaration of policy just made by

China still expects three seats Catholic Church, Canton, Cardiff at the age of six, was Pierrewatch as those of parleys and Viscount Uchida, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in the speech of of Viscount Uchida in the matter

as that at the European conference. The instrument will contein 31 Lowinski. He went to Warsaw treaties of accommodation." which we gave the text yesterday. The speech breathed the most is exactly the same pacific and lofty ideals, both in regard to China and Russia as well. held by the rest of the Allies. Mandate this morning appoints stope including coplers, of which in 1872 where he studied under No-one could wish for a more friendly attitude than that reflected If law and order had been Luk Ching Cheong, Koo WaiSell' contains nine, "Great" Roguski and continued his stadies This story is well known in the runs the thought that in all her recent dealingswith the Chinese would have been no need to and Kwan, Wong Ching Ting, Sze tem and Dedal six. The tubular later in Berlin. He became a teach-camps, but somehow the soldiers Shin Kee and Ngai Son Choo as pneumatic system will. beer of music at the age of eighteen have managed to keep it to have special interests in this great country. Were one to take face of what has happened, in peace high.commissioners. Luk fitted throughout and the wind and in 1884 he started upon his themselves. On a certain part of

being chief, attends all meetings,

maintained in Russia, there in the utterance. so far as China is concerned, and through it there Japan has acted in all concert with those other Powers which any force to Siberia, but, in the

the others by rotation.

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The future will tell whether that is the real interpretation to be by and look on while a great conservancy was remitted by Howden is now well known in three years hard work made hispy. The soldiers took up the

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was leaking purpose, studied under one of his runs-information the ideals outlined in this speech, the thought would naturally pérative. Not only was it im-

The firm of Blackett and fellow countrymen, in Vienna-out, and a special reward was obtrude itself that a change in attitude has been resolved upon. possible for the Allies to stand

Theador Leschetizky, and after offered for the capture of the country was threatened by com Tam Hok Hang het week end.

Hongkong, Mr. Blackett, placed upon the declaration.

hunt keenly, and one night whilst According to a telegram from partner of the firm, having super-sured. His career from that time No Man's Land he entered a debut when his success was as a member of a patrol was out in There will be general agreement with Viscount Uchida when plete destruction, but it was vital-

dis- he says that the protracted civil strife in China has proved as ly necessary for them to take disastrous to the Chinese as it has been harmful to the interests of steps to ensure their own safety, Paris, the Peace Conference held intended the building of the new is too well known to need repeti-shell-shattered ruin and

their interest. a formal meeting on the 18th organ at Union Church and also on. He has several times been covered & wrinkled old man foreign Powers. No-one who has become aware of the fearful and safeguard muddle in which Chins now is will dispute that point for a moment, There was never any question of at which Luk Ching Cheong and the rebuilding of the Cathedral decorated by heads of European whose clothing was all rags and

отдал, The fine work of this and the responsible leaders of the country must feel themselves profitting by the internal troubles Wong Ching Ting were invited fortunate that big interests which have been adversely affected have in Russia, but Bolshevism con- to attend. Lak is trying to get well known firm is exemplified States, amongst which he received tatters. "Got you at last! said not made greater and harsher use of their powers. In the matter stituted an evergrowing menace ve delegates for China.

in the Union Church organ, the the Legion of Honour. His com- the soldier. "Come out of it, you of financial assistance, Japan has now decided that she will not

most prominent features of which positions include three sets of old blighter; you're the man that's you? The old man vigorously. officially help China, and she bases that decision on the fear of was for this reason that British,

are the beautiful balance of the songs, comprising twelve in een spying on us for Jerry, 278 all, a ConcertoTM in A creating political complications by holding out the hand to either French, American and Japanese

instrument and its fine toned Major, an opera" "Manru" and Protested that he was a patriotic Frenchman. I've been here one section, or the other. But there is somewhat of a reservation forces were sent to Siberia, and

A sensational opium scandal solo stops.

many ather shorter works since 1870," he said. and I in this regard, for Viscount Uchids says the Government cannot the results have proved the

Perhaps his most popular piano-haveng't been relieved yet.” undertake to discourage any financial or economic enterprises wisdom of the step. The Czecho says the Canton Times has been

Slovaks have been saved to lay and

The When I sat and listened to forte composition is the Minnet of its nationals so long as they are the

the two the foundation of an independent discovered in Peking. legitimate outgrowth of special relations between

Now that air raids are is neighbouring and friendly nations." This is a trifle ambiguous, state, and the growth of Bolshev- culprit who has been buying, Paderewski playing his pianoforte which is very much favoured by and the world would like to feel assured that in this regard there isen checked in Biberia. But the transporting and selling opium arrangement of the music of his amateurs and professionals alike.memory, it looks as though the

highly influential official opera "Manra," in the concert

King's eighteenth-century por- will be no infringement, either in letter or spirit, of the principle of work of the Allies is not finished, is a

Paderewski first became pro- traits might soon be returning the Open Door, to which the Japanese Government is now for anarchy and terrorism are Utmost sececy however, is main room of the Crystal Palace, on a

still rampant in Rassis tained, by the Metropolitan Police February afternoon, about eigh- minent in the political areas in from their sojourn at the Victoria committed.

#t is ODI duty to since the discovery. It is said teen years ago, if anybody had 1915 when Poland was in the Art Gallery, Bath, to their home The Japanese Foreign Minister plainly declares that Japan has and no territorial ambitions in China, that she pledges herself to respect lend a helping hand. We cannot that the matter may be hushed said at that time that I was listen throes of dismemberment by the af Buckingham Palace. They the independence and integrity of the country, and that she will withdraw our forces until the ap if the smuggler agrees to the ing to the future Prime Minister Germans, and when he made a include Gainsborough's portrait of abide faithfully so the principle of equal opportunity for all nations. germ of Bolshevism is utterly payment of a fine of $100,000 of Poland, I, and no doubt every pathetic appeal in behalf of his George III., a veritable triumph

a definite promise that Kianchan shall be destroyed, and Russia has once restored to China, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty more found her real self. Like Details are not available but the body else, would have laughed native land. Whether he will of painting over official art. Col. to guide Poland's St Leger friend of the then Prince of Wales, a young, buck politics would be the means of ship of atste when things fully conscious of under which it was occupied. At the same time," says Viscount Japan, the rest of the Allies are affair is attracting the serious the suggestion to scorn. That confique

bringing this remarkable man have resumed Uchida, "We have to rely in a large measure upon the rich natural out to help the Russians, and not attention of foreigners.

a normal elegance, Queen Charl resources of China in order to assure our own economic existence, to profit from their misfortune. CANTON TO PROTECT STEAMERS,

as in the case of the Chinese into even greater prominence in tone in that long suffering land, they very une and I have no doubt that both the Government and the people of

the world's affairs than his playing is difficult to say, but if one Cumberland. owned steamers, the Hongkong, China.....would not deny as needed co-operation in this respect.

Canton and Macão 8.8. Co.'s sa zobody every dreamed of. Yet might judge from the man's "Maris, Countess What precisely underlies these words it would be difficult to say, but they appear, when read in cold print, to be something in the nature HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB Sanam and Nanning," both to-day that is an accomplished demeanour on the concert plat- is one

fact and Paderewski takes a place form (I have seen him Y CIVIL SERVICE

Reynol on the Canton-Wuchow run; of a proviso. The natural resocrces of China are needed not alone by that country or exclusively, by Japan either; they should be The following will represent have repeacellly received: letters in history as practicall

„degre placed af the disposal of the world, on terms fair to all concerned,the Hongkong Cricket Club on from bandit chiefs demanding Paderew past. To hide them under the earth as China has done for so long is to the latter's ground on Saturday

book progess and interfere with the happiness of humanity. But there must be square deals in matters of this kind, and Japan January 25 at 2.15 p.m.

Moreover, we have

CRICKET.

the payment of blackmail with the threat of holding them up. no fear that her necessities will be overlooked if she in TE Pearce (Captain), F.J. de The Tuckin has now ordered set straight and seek no special opportunities or claim Bome, DE Donnelly FWB the River Defence Department

chis. If Viscount Uchida 8.speech is true reflection Evans, Capt Gray, H.F. Hollands, despa

tude, then the future should be bright in the Orient P-Jisha HLM. Masa, Capt Murmay escort these overlooked that some of her demands in the past Sation, RP. Thursheld regular rans

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