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WATSON'S

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1919.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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CURE A COLD IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.

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NEURALGIA AND MALARIAL HEADACHE.

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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT

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bas been in operation with RG- DEFECT IN MANÑERS 19 USUALLT

ceas on the fangtare. for some The H.K.D.C. "orders for the THE DEFECT OF FINE PERCEPTIONS.

time in regard to pamanger space week include a notice that men

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales

and as conditions are similar, it over a certain age will be excused

To-morrow is Ash Wednesday is to visit India. It is quite likely

was felt that the experiment should parades and other military duties,

that he may come to Hongkong But with certain reservations.

be made. In conjunction with the The ninety-seventh ordinary China Navigation Co., with whom why this rule of thumb procedure

The opening rate of the dollar as wall.

meeting of the shareholders of we work on joint secount on the with regard to age. Is it not on demand to-day was 32-3

the above Company was held at Canton Line, an agreenient was While the Commission, ap-the offices of the Company to-day entered into with a only attained their 40th birthday.

pointed by the Rongkong

Chineas. are more entitled to relief than Due to abnormal pressure on Government to enquire into the at noon

Mr. S. H. Dowell presided. which terminated at the end of syndicate for a short period, some man who bave passed their our space notes From the emoluments of the Service, are forty-first birthday? Since it Pulpit by the Rev. J. Kirk taking evidence, it may be useful and there were present the Hon. January. The arrangement has has been decided to relieve coraconachie, are unavoidably to mention that the Japanese Mr. D. Laulale, she Hon., Mr. Pso far worked satisfactorily: in Government has decided to H. Holyoak and Mr. H. Wfact, on the results attained, the provide in the next Budget for Looker Directors) and Captain Board bave decided to enter into in an increase of fifty per cent on W. E. Clarke (Secretary), and a renewal of the agreement for a men in the Colony who have done | receipt of telegraphic advice an average in the salaries of allMessrs A. R. Lowe, M. 8. North-longer period on terms which I Japanese officials. Though the cote, P. C. Potts, P. Tester, J. conflently hope will prove muta- increase is by 50 per cent, on an Arnold, C. B. Byers, ally beneficial to the Company greater increase will be given to

tain men from the more arduous held over until tomorrow. military duties, we think that

the matter should be dealt with

on a business basis. There are

The Pacific Mail C, is

all that has been asked of them frun Shanghai that the

inconvenience;and it is these men for Manila, and will arrive in

without a grumble, at the greatest | Colombia left that Port yesterday average, it is understood that Griño, A. Dennison, A. Eland to the Chinese syndicate

lower officials than to higher Crapnell, E. Abrahams, D. Mac-with whom we are working,

donald, and Cháo Sin Ki.

The Chairman said.-Gentlement aims at assuring to the would point out that the arrange-

who should be the first to be re- Hongkong on or about 21s: lieved, irrespective of age. Aman February, 1919. cannot accommodate his business obligations to his age and that he should be required to continue to

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The Police Authorities inform There are jockeys and jockeys men, you will, I have no doubi, Company a larger share of, and neglect his work, which in some us that all business in connection (—those who become jockeys out] agree to my following the usual a more steady income from, the cases, means his living, because with the Pass Office, i.e. permits) of a passion for riding and those course of taking the Report and Chinese passenger and cargo be to leave the Colony, passports and who enter the line with sinister Accounts as read, for they have trade without relinquishing in forty one years of age, is out of such lika, will be conducted at/motives. Happily, our jockeys) bean in your hands some time. any way the management of our We suggest that the the Post Office Building (third are above board, but the following Your Directors regret that the vessels, if, when difficulties arise, story from an Australian journal present report again shows a reasonable and fair attitude is demobilsation of the H.K.D. C. floor) as from February 16. may serve as an eye-opener to such a poor result should be conducted upon lines

for the adopted by both signatories to that will ensure the release of For the week ending February As several jockeys had been

frequenters of the race course. year's working. Although the agreement, I see no reason those men whose avocations are 8, o fatal cases of enteric suspected of using an electric freights have

"been increased why the experiment should not Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which of such a nature as to entiile fever (Chinese), one non-fatal case spar, Mr. M. J. Hogan, chairman wherever possible and the gross prove a success, During the requires them to forward their names and addresses with communi- them to first consideration; in cations addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, by fact

of small pax (Fillipino), and air of the stipendary stewards of earnings of the steamers have year the usual the same lines ab as an evidence of their bona fides.

demobilisation will take place cases with one death (all Chinese) Adelaide, during the recent race nearly equalled those of the best surray has been held on all All communications intended for publication should be address at home, as indicated in the of cerebrospinal fever are notified. meeting in that town gave a year in the Company's history, Company's vessels and the same recent orders which have been During the past 24 for general published. Age limitation cannon-fatal occurrences of cerehmhorses. The spurs, with a battery expenses have contributed towards overhaul. Following the example have no bearing on the matter spinal fever (Chinese) are notified.and he won a two-furlong gallop adverse influence on our figures men, your Board does not wish attached, were tried on one horse the poor mat results. The most of other local companies, Gentle against another animal. They has been the prohibitive price of that the work of the Office Staff The Ministering Childrens were saddled again, and the bunker coal. The Company has should be forgotten. result of such procedure will be League Entertainment ar-battery was put on the otherį to continue to enforce men to

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those who can, well afford the time p.m. bids fair to be as popular for military duties and who an event as it was last year. On will, in all probability, volunteer Saturday night the 22nd inst, the performance will be repeated with additional items by leading attractive programme. local amateurs, insuring a most

to continue in the service.

| ABOLISH SUBMARINES,

The view of the

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attend parades and drills who ranged to be held on Wednes horse, and this time he won. As had to pay some 250 to 300% pany's staff is one of The Com- 19th, inst., as 5 soon as the jocker made the increase on the pre-war cost of of any limited Company in the should be released, and to excuse day the

circuit the horse flinched, became this article, some 200% increase Colony and although circum excited, and at once exerted him in the price of all stores and stances have precluded us, frons self much more than when hard-about 30 to 100% higher showing as good result as we ridden with hands and heels. charges for repairs, docking could have wished, your

and marine insurance. The future, of the Celony is on has been only by careful manage office staff have worked well and It Directors are satisfied that the Admiralty regarding submarines British

the knees of the gods, but guided ment and effecting economies in done their utmost in the interests by a sympathetic and inspiring every department that the report of the Company and it will, will be shared, we think, by most people throughout the civilised

leader, Hongkong could face her presented is not more adverse,1 hope, be in accordance with Ltd.,world. During four years of delivered an interesting lecture promise of a golden lustre will be the price

Mr. G. P. de Martin M A., destiny with confidence and the but I am glad to say that your wishes . that terrible war, in which every

Banker Directors have voted them s conceivable method of fright-

at the Helena May lustitute, last fulfilled to the letter. It should Coal has already declined bonus of 10% on their salaries, fulness was used, there was

evening, the subject being not take the future Governor

much time to obtain a clear- somewhat, and now that the war It is with reluctance I have to nothing more infamous than the "Charles James For" and a

discernment of the is to all intents and purposes inform you that Captain Clarke, submarine warfare. In former large audience was entertained sighted glamour and romance, but the the lecturer's well thought cat who is not only willing to learn gradually assuming more reason have accepted with regret, and wars there was always a certain for the best part of an hour by complex metaphysic of Hongkong over, I think we may safely look our 'Secretary, has tendered

citizenship. We want a ruler forward to our running expenses resignation, which the Board Great War developed into a mere and interesting summary of the from all sorts and conditions of able proportions. slaughter. Every death-dealing life of one of England's most men, but one who is able to

at the end of the month he device that advanced science remarkable statesmen.

Since our last Annual Meet-relinquishes a post that he has get at the root of things by ing could think of was used with

your Directors (unaided observation

have honourably and faithfully filled terrible effect, with the result, The ladies of the American sight. That is the great difference for the sale of as. "Taishan".

succeeded in their negotiations for 13 years. Altogether, Captain according to Reuter, that the Red Cross spec: a jolly afternoon between

Clarke has been 42 years in the Admiralty strongly favour the

bureaucrat.

The book profit for this sale services of the Company, and total abolition of that worst on Monday last, there being a

amounting to $80,750:99 has although to me, to-day, he looks weapon of frightfulness, the sub- Bandage Contest at their work

been placed to the credit of pro-as young as when I first met him The worst feature of rooms. Three prizes were put up

Very few persons, outside the fit and loss account. submarine warfare is its vast by Mrs. Taggart. The contest ranks of solicitors, know element-

Turning seven years ago, he feels that the old international laws of finished at 5 o'clock. 14 ladies Chinese at the last Criminal notice the insurance and under his remaining years in retirement, scope. It was bad enough when began an 3 o'clock sharp and ary law. During the trial of three to the balance sheet you will he is now entitled to spend his naval warfare held good, but we rolled in the two hours 887

Sessions the foreman. of writing Ale. has been augmented and your Directors feel that this when placed in the hands of a

Justice Gompertz why representing the Company's earned. In 1906 Captain Clarke ruthless and brutal race. Nothing examined by two ladies. First the wife of one of the accused share of marine in the war is so much to be priza went to Mrs. Marshall persons was not called upon to risk carried during the period ship sad soon afterwards received insurance took over the Acting Secretary deplored as the death and wanton rolling 112; 2nd prize to Mrs. give evidence. The wife of an under review. You will also the substantive appointment, since The interchange of teachers between Great Britain and the pitiless Germ

destruction caused by the Bigger rolling 98; 3rd prize to accused person cannot be forced note with pleasure that during when, through times of prosperity U. Boat Mrs. Druelette rolling 90. All the to give evidence for the Crow. 1918 the investment fluctuation and adversity, the interests of Dominions was suggested at the opening of the Conference of the campaign. We think of the ladies did splendid work and at She enjoys the right of refusing fund has shown an increase of the Company have always been Imperial Union of Teachers by H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught. thousands At the same Conference a message was read from Queen Alexandra which were sacrificed on the pleasant afternoon.

of innocent lives the Bame time

to give evidence. If such evidence spent informing the gathering that residential headquarters had been altar of frightfulness. We say,

is given it would supply the $123,724.30 due to the rise in his foremost consideration. As established in London for Overseas teachers. The Conference, we of course, let us have no more

proofs which the Crown is unable values of local securities held by he is remaining in the Colony, are told by Reater, was convened by the League of the Empire for war, but if there must be war, let

to produce. What a splendid the Company. Taking advantage in recognition of his long service," TRAMWAY RETURNS. Oversea Soldier Teachers. From the experience of vocational officers us have no submarines. It must

of the favourable exchange your and in order to stil retain the of Soldiers Civil Re-establishment, and from discussions and be the duty of these who are

Directore deemed it not only prud-benefit of his experise, it is the The following is the approri- suggestions, it is rapidly becoming evident that public opinion on about to determine the destinies mate statement of the Hongkong Chinese in Sydney with a smatter to invest more of the surplus invite him to a seat of the Board, An amusing story of how a ent, but also a patriotic step intention of your Directors to. many phases of the returned soldier problem is taking a more of the world to put at the top of Tramway serious tone. The problem of placing disabled soldiers back into the new laws of international receipts for the week ending ledge of Police Court procedure War Loans. Your Directors pro-will meet with your hearty Company's

traffic ing of English and some know-funds of the Company in sterling and I feel sure that this proposal civil life in positions where their disability does not handicap them warfare "No submarines." 8th February, 1919 -

converted these into a useful pay-põse, subject to your approval, approval. The vacancy created Afrasteing acquistion, which he dabbed transferring the sum of $50,000, by Captain Clarke's retirement Fecato.Christianity. He called himself from the Equalisation Fund to will be filled for the present by

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1919.

SOLDIERS AND SCHOOLING.

marine.

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have seen what it can become bandages each bandage being Mr.

the jury enquired of by the Sum of $20,825:00 retirement has indeed been well

is being solved by recognition on the part of employers generally THE HOUSING PROBLEM that in self-preservation they must realise on all the country's

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Quite a considerable time has labour assets, even those human assets which, at first glance, have elapsed since we last heard wen-This Year: ...$18,388 $87,280 services as an interpreter in a profit and loss account, leaving the appointment of Mr. John El been depreciated in value by war injuries.

Among the many considerations involved in the re-education Problem and it would appear that Last Year:... 15,062

tion of Hongkong's Housing of a disabled man for some new occupation, the most important the matter is to be allowed to die Increase:...

76,170 case in which his fellow country- a balance of $70,000 at credit of Arnold an acting Secretary. 1 is the selection of a suitable vocation.

1,324 11,110 man, Tan Tong, was accused the fand, My predecessor in the shink that the Report and Primarily, it is, of course, a medical problem, but the educational, social and economic a natural death. The question is Decress:...

of assault. His claim to chair at the last Annual Meeting Accounts call for no further com- aspect can not be lost sight of. While it may be quite evidence that it is being genuinely SINGAPORE CENTENARY. & Christian, and that he had acted taken with the owners of native ly beg to propose that they be

most serious one, and tangible

interpret Was that he was mentioned that steps were being ment from me, and I now formada. easy to provide training for some new occupation, the need for considered by the Government workers in it may be limited. Before the war, the vocational should be forthcoming. There

as interpreter for witnesses at the owned vessels operating on the adopted and passed as circulated, guidance of youths towards suitable subjects of training in schools should not be a day's delay in

OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS.'"

Court of Quarter Sessions. Mr. Hongkong-Canton Line and the had made considerable progress in most countries, and much good setting machinery in motion to

Thornton, who was on the Bench, Railway Administration to in-Chairman and Gentlemen: I Major D. Macdonald mid-My work had been accomplished. Not the least of the conditions created relieve the ever increasing stram infos us that the following qualification. He asked: What crease passenger fares. An under- have very much pleasure in sec by the Armistice is the rehabilitation of the returned soldier. The which is becoming &

The Hon. Colonial Secretary examined him as to his first

question is of such proportion and magnitude that we have almost well-nigh intolerable upon the R.E. the Officer. Administering dan replied: "Me no go church-arrived at in July and since that and Accounts. After the very burden telegrams have passed. between Church do you go to on Sunday?" standing with all parties was onding the adoption of the Report ceased to ask "What shall we do with the returned soldier? but shoulders of certain classes of the the overnment, Hongkong and work d-d hard on Sunday." Mr. usual benefit of all concerned, man has given us of the year's instead we are asking "What will the

me gottes summut else to do, me date increased rates, to the clear explanation that the Chair soldier .. do with 118 2 Canada and

commaninity. Mr. F. B. L. Bowley's been devising means of instaling the returned and disabled soldiers the situation must have occupied

Australia have emphatic and able summary of H.E the Governor, Singapore. Thorton then said:" What have been in operation. During working there is very little left in new professions. Industrial surveys of the various sections of much of that gentleman's valu- the Government, Hongkong. To the Chinese replied, "Me know Directors decided to give a trial to say that the abnormal high From Officer Administering prayers do you know?" to which the latter part of the year your for me to add. I would just lika Canada were undertaken by the Department of Soldiers' Civil able time, and that his disinterest Governor, Re-establishment for the purpose of ascertaining the greatest ed efforts to get something done February, 1919.

Singapore, 8th von werry capital prayer, you on the Canton run to the system freights ruling on the coast possible number of opportunities for the training of disabled soldiers should be allowed to count for

sal troo and do ley try, and troo of farming out native passenger trade did not effect the ver in new occupations.

On behalf of this Colony deliv'rance make, a'tween Soy nothing is sufficient to dishearten

traffic point in the development of

King and dish prisoner at de bor and of myself I desire Oh, thats no prayer," said the questions and as Bir William

to anything like industrial re-education policy when it was realised that steps must which, it would appear, is most even the most public spirited man,

the same extent, so while the be taken to prevent the disabled men from competing against each desired by those whose duty it is to

convey to Your Excellency congratulations on the centen magistrate and dismissed him.

Meyer's document did not bear earnings of the steamers: other in a certain narrow group of, occupations.. The decision to tackle the problem. We would ary of the Straits Settlements

the viss of the Japanese: Consul practical train as many as possible of the re-education cases in industries strongly advocate a question, be-

the same, the Non-mderstandable are the at Calcutta although it was expenses, as the Che and shops, where they would subsequently be employed, was based ing asked at the next meeting of continue to increase authorities. Recently, Sir Viceroy of India, he was not figure.

and trust its prosperity will on a recognition of this condition. Under the shop-training policy the Legislative Council, by one of

ways of the Japanese passport endorsed by Lord Chelmsford; the explain the diversity of the industrial development of Canada is so broad the unoffelal members to From Governor Singapore, To go rated from the post of

Severn.

William Meyer, who had not long perated to Lamil When that the opportunities are, practically unlimited. Before assigning what steps, if any, have been OFA men to specific courses, however, the authorities, must know the taken, And if the reply is not me

Govern Pinanse Minister of India after adiable and delightful friend. number and kind of opportunities in each lodísti specific disabilities can be trained. It is to

age men with satisfactory; the matter should be

8th February, holding many highly responslids who

posta since he came out to Ind

chorus of AT& that the Department has placed experienced

melf thirty-seven years ago, arri The territory is divided into a number of which have been assigned competent pr is conducted along. Hines never before sbsolutely on the specific needs of the

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