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KEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

JAPAN AND CHINA.

A BELATED MESSAGE.

London, January 31 (delayed). Telegrams from Peking denote that there is much feeling there concerning alleged action by Japan, firstly, that China is being represented by Japan at the Paris Conference, or Japan is endeav ouring to secure control of the Chinese delegates; secondly, that Japan has been instrumental in restricting the number of Chinese

are emphatically These statements delegates.

(ESTABLISHED 1981).

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12. 1919.

HONGKONG ST. GEORGE'S ordinary members and during

SOCIETY.

the year there have been added. life member and 130 ordinary membera.

THE ANNUAL MEETING.

ST. ANDREW'S WAR BONDS.

WEATHER FORECAST.

RAINY.

Barometer 30.07.

Temperature

2 pm

54

Humidity

m. 89

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THE COMING RACES.

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PROBABLE DATE OF DRAWING.

TRAINING NOTES,

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$36 PER ANNUM.

TELEGRAMS.

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THE SILVER MARKET.

Lundes, Jan. 30 (delayed).

The silver market is quiet.

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The weather was again very The St. Andrew's War Bond disagreeable, this morning, for gallope; Drawing, the sale of tickets for training work and which closes on the 15th instant, nevertheless, thers was plenty of hard work done. The majority will же understand, probably take place on Friday, of the gallops were

1st instant at the City Hall, but outside (grass) course, the date fixed will be advertised there was nothing to enable later.

the forming of definite opinions, The Society has been fortunate As will be seen from the times in securing, through the kind given below, Wisdom and Alex- ness of Directors of the Sants ander made good going, as did and Albion Dahlia. the Maybe de Misericordia," apparatus used by that society Gallops which took place on the the drawing will be conducted ed by the letter "" The by Mesura, Lowe, Bingham and following times were taken ----- Matthews.

Mr. Alfred Sze, Minister to Britain. It was the Conference itself Bird, A. G. Coppin, W. Eldridge Hon. Secretary was filled hp by for its drawings at Macao, and inside ( sand course) are indicar-

GREEK AIMS BEFORE PARIS CONFERENCE-

Paris, February 5 (delayed).

M. Venezelos, the Greek Premier: made a great impression at the Ce claims, the basis being a re-union with unredeemed Greeks Conference by the statesmanlike way in which he presented under alien domination.-Havas..

Haras.

BUSINESS ON THE FRENCH EXCHANGE.

Paris, February 5 (delayed)

SERBIAN PRINCE REGENT'S VISIT TO FRANCE."

NEW BONDS CEMENTED,

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THE CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

Paris, February 5 (delayed.) The Note issued last night regarding the visit of the Prince Regent of Serbia as the first citizen of the Kingdom of the Serbs,12,753.15, Croats and Slovenes contributes towards the making of bonds, States more closely and durably.-Haras.

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the tremendous

Before the drawing takes place, perforated balls bearing the number of each ticket will be strang in lots of a hundred each and exposed to the full view of the public in the hall,

Another string bearing the numbers of the prizes will at the

SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

Burst Length. Three quarters of a mile-41: 1.18: 1.49.2/5.

Cornbill. One mile. Last three quarters-38: 1.17.1/5; 1.40.4/5.

Tweed Dahlia. Half mile 1.12.3/5.

Spade. One mile 43.2/5: 1.20; 1.57; 2.31.

Blighty King. One mile and a quarter. Last mile: (1) 41: 1.172/5; 1.52; 2.27.2/5.

Gold Mohur. One mile and a

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que15:310.25 1.20.2/5; 1.59: Losing Hazard. Three quarters of a mile40; 1.14; 1.47.

Moonlight. Three quarters of mile-40; 1.14; 1.48.2/5.

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OBITUARY.

DEATH OF MR. W. TULIP.

The news of the death of Mr. Wilfred Talip, of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, which took place this morning, friends in the Colony and will be came aas great shock to his many deeply regretted by all who in any way knew him.

The deceased, who was only 38 years of age and unmarried, was taken ill just before Chinese New Year. He was removed to

the French Hospital on Saturday

and underwent an operation for appendicitis the follow ing day. He came rather badly through the operation, but his condition was not regarded as very serious until last evening. He passed away shortly before 11 o'clock, this morning. Grey Mouse. One mile and The late Mr. Tulip, who was. 1.21.1/5an Associate Member of the In- three quarter: 42; 159.1/5; 2:35.2/5; 3.10 3.45:stitate of Mechanical Engineers, 419.2/5.

DERBY GRIFFINS. Vesuvius Dahlia. One mile and half-39.2/5; 1.17.3/5; 1.53.4/5; 2.33; 3.10.2/5; 3.45.

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Albion Dablis. One mile and was an engineer draftsman in the Dock Company and was a quarter-35; 1.20; 1.45.2/5; 2.1; 2.53.1/5.

regarded as one of the most skill- ed members of the Company's mile-34.4/5; 1.9.1/5; 1.43.3/5; 2.1. staff. He had been about twelve Wilkins Micawber. One mile, years with the Company, and will be greatly missed 1.44.2/5.

by his employers and colleagues. Valley King, Two miles. Last He was a lecturer at the Univer- Last three quarters-36; 112; he

1.33; 2.17.2/5 2.57; 3.38; 4.13; having been Master of Zetland

uniting the new kingdom to France, the Allied Powers and the United theatrical performance everge their valuable assistance. (they are run down into a brass mile and three quarters48sity and a very keen Freemason,

ode

4.44.

It is with profound regret that I have to report the death of three The annual meeting of Hong-of our members, viz-Mr, F. A. kong St. George's Society was Biden, Mr. T. Elliot and Mr. J. held at the City Hall, last even-

Hutchings. Our total member ing, and was attended by about ship today is 328. Our energetic Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. Bentley, fifty members of the Society.

The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Mr. J. H. Ramsay, the Hon. of St George's Special Appeals", both presided, and he was supported Treasurer

did yeomang ser- by the Hon. Mr. Fl. E Pollock, Day repudiated K.C., and Messrs. N. J. Stabb, of whom de Japanese, and it is pointed out that China is represented .B.E, H. S. Northcote, W. Avice for the Society, resigned in Paris by Mr. Lu, Minister of Foreign Affairs: Mr. Wang, Dowley, P. S. Cassily, H. W during the year to go Home

high official from Peking: Dr. Koo. Minister to Washington; and Looker, J. W. Graham, H. and join up for active service. Cass

The vacancy in the position of which decided the number of delegates from each State admissible and H. Wells.

the appointment of Mr. F. A. to the different meetings of the Conference. According to Japanese

The Chairmas id:-Gentle Wells, to whose energy and authorities, Japan's policy, while including the return of Tsingtan

audited

efficiency I can personally testify men,-The to China, is to conclude the closest possible relations with China

having been before you for some (applause) and I am glad to re-

The drawing apparatus which and, bearing in mind the policy of the Open Door, to help China to develop her own resources.

days, I propose to follow the usual port that he has consented to has been inspected by represent custom and take them as read continue, so long as an assistant stives of the St. Andrew's Society though I am sure you will bear secretary is appointed for special at Macao, will be brought to with me if, for a moment, I dwell celebrations, and I am further Hongkong a few days before the upon them. The street collection glad to say that Mr. P. S drawing is to take place, and on "St. George's Day" realised Cassidy, who has been a very although it given the appearance the handsome figure of $25,302.-keen treasurer, is also willing to of being a moet intricate con- 60 (applauss) and our thanks are serve for another year. (AP trivance, it is simplicity itself again due to the energetic band plause). It would be unfitting and the demonstration is sure to of ladies, without whose assistance for me to close without provide the spectators with an in- this would not bare been possible. reference to (Applause). The Tombola", labours of the committee and sub-teresting and exciting time, as in the manipulations of the apparatus which was suggested and or-committees who devoted so much nothing is hidden from view, ganised by Mrs. C. M. Ede of their leisure time, during a assister by a splendid band of period when all were overworked, workers, realised $25,887.60 to to the successful prosecution of which must be added $785.10, our "War Boud" drawing and Outside of French Rentes and certain French industrial con-being the expenses in connection as one "behind the scenes "I can cerns, little business was transacted on the Bourse resterday. with the "Tombola" generously assure you, gentlemen, the labours refunded by Mrs. Ede. (Applause) were tremendous aud your special The War Bond Drawing thanks are due to Mr. Sandford,

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the results fully justified our high (applause)

same time be shown. expectations aud by this means heaviest part of the work, as the

The balls representing the the very fine total of $117,500 Hon. Treasurer, inevitably fell, tickets will then be taken and was added to our special fund. Mr. Charles Beswick and Mr. J.

unstrung into a mixing receptable as "War Bond " (Applause). The theatre perform. Brister

in the nature of a brass wired ance organised by Mr. W. Secretaries, Mr. Bentley and

cage and mixed therein with a Sinclair realised a profit of Mr. Wells as Hon. Secretaries wooden spade; a crank at the

constituting,

Mr. Coppin and Mr. Perry for

the balls to travel op a brass believe, a record result for any their work in connection with same time is turned which causes advertising, and the Press for wired spiral staircase from thence in the Colony, (Applaus»). "Two generous donations,

of plause.) In conclusion, I may add

wire sphere. $15,000, and one of $300 from that we have now, I think, fairly

When all the balls have been

Diadem Dahlia. One mile and Lodge and D. G. D. of C. in the District Grand Royal Arch friends who desire to remain demonstrated that we have be

& half: -39.1/5; 1.16; 1.55.1/5;

Chapter of Hongkong and South anonymous, added to the interest come an active Society and I passed into this sphere, which

contains a spreader, it is revolved (2.34.4/5. 311;3.48. on the account, bring our speci-trust will become an increasing to re-mix the balls. One of the Pink Eye. One mile. Last China. As a Volunteer he was al effort for St George's Day," power for good in this Colony as balls is then automatically releas- three quarters-38.2/5; 116: also most enthusiastic, having the old 1918 to the really magnificent the days go by. (Applause.) I nowed in full view of the public 1.47.3/5.

baen Corporal in Olympic Dahlia. One mile and Centre Section Machine Gun Coy. important step towards a full Franco-American inter-comprehension.net total of $198,342,21, which bag to propose that the report entitling it to a prize. A ball

has enabled us to remit through and accounts as presented be

representing the number of the a half -37.3/5; 1.15; 1.52.1/5; of the Volunteer Corps and in adopted.

the Machine Gun Coy, of the Mr. Murray Stewart, whose un-

Dusky: One mile42.1/5 Defence Corps. Deceased was a selfish and arduous work in

Mr. N. J. Stabb, O.B.E second prize is then released from 3-2.28.2/5; 3.5; 3.38.

other sphere.

1.56.1/5.2.28. London throughout the Wared and the motion was carried

native of Choppington, near New- period, not only on our behalf unanimously.

castle. Ofs quiet and unassuming but also for the "War Charities"

disposition, the late Mr. TulipwaSĮ fand, deserves our gratitude and The Chairman then sail he

Gentle Cat. One mile 2.21.2/5. none the less, a great favourite admiration (applause) to various had endeavoured to persuade the

Weihai Chief. One mile among all who had the pleasure splendid War Charities no less a vice-President to fill the position

37.4/5;1.13 1.50; 2.24.1/5.

of his friendship, and he greatly sum than £31, 934 15 4 of which the speaker had held but Mr.

Tytam Chief. One miles-36; endeared himself to all by his sterling character. The funeral, all Englishmen in this Colony Stabb had felt that he could not

111; 146: 219.2/5.

Night Hawk. One mile and a which will be of a military. may feel justly proud, though we do so owing to his other heavy

quarter-39. 2/5: 113.3/5; 1,47. character, takes place at 5 p.m. are all perfectly conscious that work. The speaker was glad to war charities or for war fonds or 4/5; 2.22; 2.54.4/5. this splendid result could not tell them, however, that Mr.

a war memorial. They would Spotted Sand. One mile and a to-morrow at Happy Valley. have been achieved but for that Sunbb is willing to remain as have to be prepared to put quarter 38.2/5; 19: 14225; classes of the community and taking the Presidency next year. in the same generous way as the Coronet Dablie. One mile':- especially our Scottish friends- The Hon. Mr. P. H. Holycak for which this Colony is justly proposed that H. E. Pollock community had done in past 44.3/5, 21.3/5;2.37. famed. (Applause). In addition elected President and Mr. N. J.

that German banks are transferr to the above anonymous Stabh seconded and the motion

[ing funds to Switzerland, in- donations $2,500 was returned was carried with acclamation.. from "War Bond" winninge

The Hon. Mr. Pollock and he

quiry shows that during the last few weeks millions of marks have direct to the "Prisoners of War" thanked them for the honour they

1fbeen sent into neutral countries, fund. So much for "St. George's had done bin and he would do

and into this country może Day" Special Account Now for his best to promote the interests Mr. S. H. Dodwell suggest Sandy. One mile and a quar particularly This action bas brief word on our General of the Society. (Applause). ed that they hold a Ball ter 118-2/5; 1.57-2/5; 232-3/5; been taken despite the new G Account. The year began with Mr. H. W. Bird proposed, and after the declamation of peace 3.4-2/5.

man law, introduced on Nov. 21. a balance of $1526.72, increased Mr. M. S. Northcote seconded, the and the

Attraction Dahlia One mile forbidding the export of cheques, meeting agreed during the year to 82704.70 and re-election of Mr. N. J. Stabb as ananimously and also that there and three quarters: -41-11-15 bonds, etc., and any form of

1.52; 2.28 3.7; 3.41-2/5; 4.13–4/5. to this will be added in 1919] Vice President and the motion should be a street collection.

Formosa Chief.. One mile transference of banking ace unta, Account $4,223.43 balance of was carried, without dissent. The holding of another Tom 38; 114-4/5; 1.50-4/5; 2.24-1/5. under a penalty of a fine of "Special Account." No call has Mr. Cassidy proposed, and Mr. bola was suggested but the Chair- Maybe. One mile. Last three 10,000 marks or three years in been made on the Society's funds A. G. Coopin seconded, the re- man said he thought the matter quarters (i) 35.4/5; 112: 1.44.1/5.prisonment. for local relief during the past election of Mr. Wells as Hon. should be left to the Committee. Dan Duke. One mile-36.2/5; twelve months (applause) and Secretary, and the motion was He doubted whether anybody 1.13.1/5; 1.49.1/5;223, the only disbursements have been carried. The following Com-realised the amount of labour Grey Goose. One p mies-41; for small working charges. It is mittee was then elected by involved in organising a 1.20; 15645, 438.35 your Committee's earnest desire general aasant Messrs A. Tombola The War Bond Burning Daylight. One mile to build up this fund to a Crapnell, G. 8. Archbutt, M. B. Drawing was a big task but the and a quarter. Last three quar substantial figure that we may be Northcote, G Coppin, Tombola was simply terrific and ters414/5; 117: 148.1/5. prepared to suitably assist all H. W. Bird, 8. H Dodwell, is doubted whether they would necessitons and deserving cases | C, Montegus Ede, WA. Dow get another lady, or group of

and in this connection I would lay, G. C. Mokon, T. E Pearce,

who would be willing to remind you that, under Hule 17 0 0 Alabaste OB.EW

time and labour of the Society's const there Eldridge area Mr. P. H

LEAGUE OF FREE NATIONS.

Paris, February 5 (delayed). President Wilson's speech in the Chamber of Deputies is an When France is fully persuaded, President Wilson intends to make a By a swift decision of this able act true League of Free Nations, France will hesitate no longer. Haras.

SHANGHAI-NANKING RAILWAY BONDS.

IMPORTANT INTERIM AWARD.

London, January 31 (delayed).

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The prize winning ball and the ball indicating the prize drawn are then exhibited, and the re- suite recorded on a board in fall view of the public.

The Chairman suggested that a street, collection be made as in previous years, whether it be for

Meymoon, Three quarters a mile-1.18.4/5; 1.53; 2.27.25.

OLD PONIES.

Arbitrating in a dispute between the Chinese Government and the British and Chinese Corporation, Lord Shaw, has given an interim award whereby the sums hitherto paid by the Chinese Government to make up the interest on the Shanghai-Nanking Railway bonds ought to be deducted from the earning of the Railway very generous support from all vice Presilent, with a view to their hands in their pockets 2.19.3/5; 2.52. in order to ascertain the net profits.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE.

THE INDICTMENT AGAINST GERMANY.

Paris, February 5 (delayed). The International Socialist Conference was opened at Berne. M. Albert Thomas compelled the German Socialists to listen to the complete and lucid indictment of treason by M. Kautsky.

Herr Eisner, speaking in the name of the German Minority Socialists, said the authors of the war were Prussian officers, supported by German manufacturers, and bankers.

M. Kautsky said Germany's attitude when Austria sent the ultimatum to Serbia proved the responsibility of the Central Powers

Havas.

FRENCH HEADQUARTERS REMOVED TO CHANTILLY.

Paris, February 5 (delayed.)

The French General Headquarters, which had gone to Metz,

has been brought back to the rear and re-established at Chantilly. Havás.

A FRENCH AWARD FOR GALLANTRY,

He also

years, during the war. suggested to the incoming Com mittee that sometime during the year, whether early or late, that they hold a St. George's Ball. The meeting was then open any other suggestions.

of

Triumph One mile and B half: 4/5; 122.25; 1.59.3/5 2.38; 314: 3.44.2/5.

Vivat. One mile and a quarter. Last mile-343/5; 1.12.2/5; 151;

2.2.3.2/5.

for Black Jack. One mile :-

1.16-2/5; 1.52; 2.24-4/5.

́À STEGULAR RECORD. The death has occurred

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