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To-morrow is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens (1812). He died on June 9, 1870.

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We have heard a good deal, both during the war and since. about the abolition of Conscrip- tion in Europe. Whether the Continental nations will take on voluntaryism, we know not, but so far as Britain is concerned we have recently had more than ons official announcement indicating that the policy in view is the creation of a voluntary and not a conscripted Army. That is quite in accord with British sentiment and tradition, for what was necessary in a moment of extreme gravity is not in normal times, and Conscription has never

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MARRIAGE.

STEENSBY-FILIPECKI.—At St. Joseph's Church, Hongkong, February 5, 1919, Marie Louise Filipecki, daughter of J. Filipecki, Chef de Brigade, Tonkin, to Valdemar Steensby (Andersen, Meyer

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The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1919.

LABOUR AWAKES.

fought this war to kill Militarism... on Tuesday next, 11th inst., Is America to become more, and in the City Hall, not less, militaristic than before the war?

celebration, whether it be Chinese

MODERN MODES.

DAINTY DRESS OF KATIN AND NINON TRIMMED WITH MONKEY FUR

THE COMING RACES.

TRAINING NOTES.

Nothing worthy of note was disclosed in the gallops this morning. All the work was done on the inside (sand) course and times were comparatively slow owing to the heavy state of the course, The following times were taken-

DERBY GRIFFINS. Purity Dahlia. One mile-36, 4,5; 1,13; 1,48 1/5; 2,21..

Alexander. One mile and a quarter 40 3/5; 1,19 2/5; 1, 58. 35; 234 45; 26.1/5.

Limelight. One mile-97; 1,10

1, 42 3,5; 217 1/5.

Firelight. One mile-37; 1, 10:

and

1, 42 3/5; 2,14.

Wildom.

One mile

quarter. Last mile 34 1/5

1,11; 1, 45; 2, 19.

2

Meymoon. 494/5: 1,34 4/5; 2,14; 2,53 2/5; 3,34:4, 4 1/5.

Albion Dahlia. One mile and a. half.-38; 1, 16; 1, 58 1/5; 2, 32; 3,9; 3, 41 1/5,

Valley King. One mile-36 3/5, 1. 13:1, 46 35; 2,19.

Olympic Dhalia. One mile and a half. Last one mile and a quarter.-37; 1,14; 1,51; 8,27; 3,00. Diadam Dahlia. Three quarters- of a mile. Last balf mile.-36 3/5; 1,9.

Footlight. One mile-40; 1,15; 1,49 4/5; 2,22.

American Chief. One mile- 35 3/5; 112: 1.48; 2,20 2/5.

Mountain King. One mile-37 2/5:112 2/5; 2,46 4/5; 1,18 1/5,

Vesuvina Dablis. One mile and

a half-40: 1,17 2/5; 1,50 4/5; 2,29- 4/5; 3,7 2/5; 3,40 1/5.

OLD PONTES.

Dun Duke. One mile-39; 1,17; 1,52 2/5; 2,25. 1.12 2/5; 1,49; 2,20.

Triumph, One mile-33 2/5; Tytam Chief. One mile. Last three quarters-35 2/5; 1,10; 1,43. Sanff Box and Bend Dr. One

Rochester. One mile and three quarters. Last mile and a quar

ter: 1,15;-; 2,29; 3, 12/5.

Upward Park. One mile. Last half-35; 1,7 215.

For the week ended January 31 there were two cases of babonic plague (Chinese) result- It is in the dresses for day taffeta in ons. piece. Plested MOTOR CAR ACCIDENTS.

ing in death

of time that one is able to descry taffeta on the underskirt of tissue two cases Yesterday wa, reported three enteric fever, jone British most of the points of newness also gives the necessary fulaess cases of people being knocked and one Chinese) non-fatal, two that make a design distinctly of for dancing. The neck is V-ed down by motor cars, during the cases of small pox (Chinese) one this day. There is no longer in front and back, and there are The Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be holidays. We suppose it is in the fatal, and three non-fatal Chinese any novelty about the nar-long tissue sleeves. delivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Lrd. Bature of things that there should cases of cerebro spinal fever. row skirt. At the same time Many sports coats are seen of

be accidents during periods of For the last twenty-four hours the newest and best looking cloth and duvetyn and similar mile. Last three quarters-38 New Year or Christmas Day, but a clean bill of health is returned.frocks, all have this one feature materials. One of fine polo cloth 1,11: 1,33 4/5.

in common, though they depend in natural wool colour has a scarf it does not follow that motor cars

A Portuguese woman, named on other points for their chief of the same, either cut in one piece should be allowed to rush about the Colony with cargoes of joy Amelia d'Almala, preferred a day distinction and charm. What with it or attached, and muffles

Attraction Dahlia. One mile riders without let or hindrance, at Hongkong to Macao, where differentiates the chemise frock high about the neck. The and a half.-39 1/5; 1,13 2/5;~; 2,29- and with an absolute disregard she was banished to by the of to-day from that of yesterday kimono-like sleeves are wide. It 2/3: 3.6; 3,38 1/5. to public safety. This pro Hongkong Government in June, is its scantiness-it is not unlike fastens down the front with a Night Hawk. One mile. Laste ceeding is not confined to 1917. She heard that Hongkong anelongated middy-blouse almost wide plait, and is lined through three quarters-38; 1,14; 1,45. holiday-time, neither are the Chinese the sole offenders and it was having a spell of bright fitting at the hip line and out with ecru crepe de chine. Burning Daylight. One mile

and dramatic enter-straight below. There was a is time the Police took the matter concerts

Very useful is a sleeveless and a quarter. Last mile.—36 1/5, tainments,

she devided good deal of trimness-almost jacket of soft duvetyn, fitted out

1,12 2/5, 1.46 2/5; 2,18. seriously in band and strictly

Cat

of one with wool-embroidered bands three quarters.-35 1/5; 1,11; 1,42- Spotted Sand. One mile. Last enforced the regulations. Since to take a change to this Isle. severity in the Kennedy Road has been opened Unfortunately, she arrived here such dress which was of Two of these bands are used 2/5. to motor traffic it has been used when the Howitt Phillips and Algerian red velours. It was around the lower part of jacket, as a sort of race track by all and the "Vanity Fair," Companies worn under a straight and box-and another decorates the scarf, If there is one fact which the War and the Armistice has thrown sundry. The road is hardly wide had left us, and what is sadder like little coat of seal fur, open which in this case is attached.

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS. into prominence it is that in the future scheme of things Labour enough for two cars to pass, yet still, before the expiring of her at the front to show the black Designers do not restrict them- the toiling masses of workers of whom we think when we use that selves by seeing how close they period of ten years. She has rest was drawn very closely complete costumes

the drivers often amuse them- banishment, which was for a satin rest.

The material of the selves to one material for coats or Last three quarters.-38 3/5; 1,16; Jeyhoon. One mile and a half. term-will play a far bigger and more responsible part than ever

nor is far 1,49 4/5. before. Those who are wont to turn up their noses and scoff, with can go to another car, without now to go back to Macho, which across the figure. About half of always made use of for trimming bair of assumed superiority, when the People are mentioned touching, and perform other the Hongkong Government con- the skirt was covered with wool purposes, though ranking first three quarters.-40 1/5, had better quickly reconcile themselves to the point that the balance of power is gradually, may be even quickly, to be shifted from the coolies, lokongs and the like.

great

for elegance. Thus, one coat form- 2/5. chair siders a proper Paradise for her. embroidery. Classes to the People. We may not all of us like the prospect, but There are also motor cyclists who

There is a

Victory Star. great diversity ng part of a costume is a com-

One mile-37 To call upon an acquaintance among dancing dresses. the development is as certain as anything can be. We may be told proceed up Garden Road, at tiffin or an ex-employer without a pre-their simplicity, such as it is, isleep green velvet, reaching

And bination of a straight cut top in 3/5; 1,12 1/5: 1,45 1/5;——-

Gold Mohur. One mile-35; tha: the result of the recent General Election at Home scarcely time, and in the evenings. They rious engagement is tantamount to limited almost exclusively to their little below the waist, to which is 1.14.1.50; 224.1/5. warrants such a prediction. The reply to that argument at the Election was sprung upon the people and that there was talent and take the hill at a rush, utterly living at 106, Third Street, was from which they are made.

open their throttles and "cut-outs' trespassing. A Chinese merchant cut and not to the lovely stuffs joined a closely kilted basque in three quarters.39 1/5; 1,17; Prudent King. One mile. Last a very natural feeling that the Coalition which had won the war regardless of the safety of foot visited yesterday morning at 5

loth to match, covering a little 1,47 3/5. should be entrusted with the task of making peace. Besides we have

Black velvet, black satin, gold he same while the trimming three quarters.-34; 1,16 2/5; 1,41

more than half of a plaid skirt of as yet no reliable information as to what percentage of the troops passengers, who, when compelled o'clock by a dismissed foki of his.

Moonlight. One mile. Last were able to vote. In any event, that Election cannot be considered to make a dash for the side of the He was seized and charged with tissue, and gold thread em- consists of loops of ribbon edging|3/5. as the Election; this latter will quickly come when the peace-making seeing the motorist proceeding attempted felony. When brough

road, only have the satisfaction of

broideries make up one. The the velvet top and its collar and is finished, if not before. As matters are, the Labourites have doubled on his way with a leer on his fece up this morning before Mr. J. R. dress is of gold tissue the cuffs. their Parliamentary representation as the result of the last Election that can only be compared to the Wood he pleaded guilty to

black making straight panels] At the next they may even win their way to power. There is poster of the Hun which is ex-entering the house without the down the front and back, edged Among the more fanciful ar- nothing impossible about this. Let us calmly wait and see. and at the same time to free ourselves from snobbishness, we appears that we shall have to and was sentenced to six weeks There are no sleeves, and the cost of which is held in by a 35; 1,10 2/5.

If we have the honesty and common sense to admit facts, hibited in local shop windows. It permission of the principal tenant with bands of gold embroidery.ngements may be noted a black velvet costume, the half length

Napoo. One mile. Last half- shall all readily admit that the workers in the past have not been knocked down and severely in-see that you do not go anywhere bands of embroidery over the rows of inch wide black and -35; 1,8 4/5.

wait until & foreign child is hard is boar. Discharged clerks square-cat bodice is held on by broad belt composed of alternate fairly treated. There has been far too big a gap between them jured or killed before the author-

Blighty. One mile. Last half. and the classes. They have not had the same opportunities. Life ities will wake up to the fact that near your ex-employer's dwelline Shoulders. A scarf of talle or white silk braid, over a white

the law must be enforced.

Turf King. One mile. Last or else you may experience the tissue finishes around the neck, same fate.

as in so many costumes, and sport satin waistcoat surmounted three quarters.-37 2/5; 1,15 2/5; Butters away down the back. by a high round velvet cullar, 1,47 1/5. Speaking to knowing

More delicate in colouring is two-inch wide white braid, the the top of which is bound with The statement made the other several years ago will not save

an orchid taffeta with silver-same being used in short lengths

feats of

"derring do" to the amusement of

for many of them has been indistinguishable from an existence of monotonous drudgery. That has not applied to all, admittedly but the statement is too true in its general application. There has been something wrong with a social system which has worked out like THE ONLY WAY. that in practice. In pre-war times the workers, the producers, shared too little in the fruits of their labour. Well, the war has

& man

given these men, who before it were gradually awakening to their day by the President of the Bay defendant in a Court of Law.thread-embroidered tissue. The to compose a ladder arrangerment Tower and indispensability, a glimpse of their rights, and no sane Northern Russian Government The witness must bring theile draped over bodice and the on each side of the skirt above observer of the trend of events would dispute the assertion that the will be read with interest. He period of his acquaintance with full, draped overskirt are of the hem. masses are now determined to secure juster treatment in the future. declared that the League of the defendant up to the time So far as the British workers go, we have faith in them to the Nations cannot be realised with of the latter's azrent. In & case extent that there will be no overstepping of constitutional bounds out Russie, and that the Allies where some doubt arises unless they are met with obstruction from other quarters.

.find The must

to the commission of a crime, if workers in denouncing the strikes, and the movement for taking the lem.

et

once €0

very sensible stand taken by a crowded, meeting of Clydeside organic solution of the prob the defendant produces a witness

There must be 10.

THE BRITISH IN GERMANY.

Tweed Dablia. One mile. Last

1,51

Starlight. One mile. Last three quarters.-34; 1,16 2/5; 1,40 2/5.

Firefly and Gadfly. One mile. Last three quarters.-35 3/5; 1,11;

1,44 1/5.

14

THE CAMP DOG. The National Canine Defence League calls attention to the large number of dogs congregated in the vicinity of training campe which are now breaking up, and

control ofTrades Unions out of the hands of extremists, are good hestitation, no half-measures. who can swear to the former examples of the sensible outlook which the British Labourite gen- The recent Prinkipo pro leading an upright and righteous INTERESTING LETTER TO respite then, though our hearts the dogs run wild there will be

back in headlong retreat. As all has issued an appeal to command- the world knows, on Nov. 11thing officers to see that these dogs. the enemy made pesce to all are either destroyed or placed in intents and purposes. We got no good hands. It is feared that if were rejoiced. We were selected much sheep-worrying, and the amongst the few to follow the Germans into Germany. dogs may also suffer from hanger

018 of the

and neglect. staff, the

HONGKONG.

Below we give an extract from For

erally has. Nobody, the workers least of all, want to see re-enacted posal, however well-intentioned, life, never slandering his neigh- in Britain what has transpired in Russia, where the dictatorship of is simply playing into the bends lours, nor casting evil eyes on his autocracy has been replaced by the tyranny of Bolshevism. That the Bolsheviks, as it more or less neighbour's property nor breaking is an abuse of power. What we may see in Britain in the future is gives them & political standing any of the Ten Commandments, a letter just received by Mrs. continual advance which has people. The next Election will most likely bring us near the ideal 11th a party such as there is seldom such witnesses succeed in Kowloon, from her brother, Capt. busy weeks. But it has been just mercy as far as their inconveni real popular government "of the people, by the people, for the There can be no negotiations at he can secure his discharge. Very Charles Miller, of Canton Villas, taken place ever since has meant here expressed.

M. Tahaykovsky says there is Hitherto, the Labourites of the Western world have largely only one solution of the problem establishing a defendant's good Basil Dening, R.E., M.C, written great. The country we have ence is concerned after the way conduct in the eyes of the on December 3 from a place near crossed in Belgium, is some of the they have treated Belgium for secured their aims by working in watertight compartments deter- and that is the complete abdica- A great International Labour Conference. snow gathering in useless to think that they will do A man may appear the greatest ing, who is only 23, has been with get about a great deal in a car and murdered 800 civilians, including had In Dinant slone ther

Switzerland, and we do not doubt that its decisions will be compar this of their

free saint outside, but he may be the BEF. since the first year of have seen a lot Own

The Mouse 65 women, and 14 children. able in importance to those of the Paris Conferences. The workers will, 30

thing the greatest criminal to his the war and is now attached to near Dinant and Namme is too I have talked the only abitha world was realising that unity is strength. They are consclito be done is to enforce the will of smily. Therefore, it was was wounded during the early sea, we are now allowed to say myself, poor things, and never

to the Headquarters Staff. He perfect for description. As you munber

to & of the relatives dating the position which they have won through the war. If they the Allies and the Russian Goy surprising to find that part of the war and was awarded where we are. Two of us have will I forget it. I haven't the are not animated by a spirit of revenge, if they truly seek to bring craments. This can only be done Calestial, who was accused of the Military Cross. In his letter been sent on here to spy out slightest compunction in: turning a greater measure of happiness to the masses everywhere, and by force of arms, so it is the in-stealing three panes of glass, he says if they are prepared to shoulder responsibilities as well as to share mediate duty of the Allies, in failed to have his innocence

the land and We fought a wonderful series among the first British Troops snug homes. It

were to-day the richest Germans, privileges, we need have no fears for the future. There is enough, order to ensure the smooth work- in the world for all. A fair distribution would mean that nonding of the Peace Conference and proved by requisitioning his of successful fights in September to enter Germany. By Jove, we sweet to would starve and none be idle. If the masses and their leaders keep ealabilahment of a League of friends to speak to his bearing and October, taking masses of felt prond. The population some their heads now, an era of greater and more widely diffused happy Nations, to send forces to Russia clean character. He was fined prisoners and guns, one Corps received us partly in a friendly, like do ness and contentment should be born. But a false step will land to sufficient to stamp out for ever by Mr. Wood 25 and given the doing as well as any to France, partly in a cold manner Mo the nicat turrible confusion and chaos, leaving the world with a pit this menace which threatens the option of spending week in the culminating in a big victory on German is at last invaluable. We lo

Nov. 4th which drove the enemy are allowing the Germans small notabl able legacy from a struggle which should have purified mankind, peace of intropa,

old institution,

a