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VISCOUNT GREY.

The news of Viscount Grey's blindness will come as a shock to all. His eyes have been in a bad condition for some years, and the news, though sudden, was not unexpected. Viscount Grey's blindanas will probably mean the end of a brilliant political career. He is afty-seven years of age. | and is the grandson of Sir George Grey, the colleague of Mr. Glad- He was educated at stone. Winchester, and Bailliol College, Oxford, and entered Parliament in 1885, representing Berwick- on-Tweed in the Liberal interests. During the Rosebery administra tion (1892-95), he was appointed Under-Secretary for Foreign affairs, and in 1905 he became

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910.

DAY BY DAY.

A FOOL IS BEARABLE, A HUMBUG, SEVER

To-morrow is the fourth anniverary of the commencement of the Garman offensive in Alsace,

The opening rate of the dollar on demand to-day was 38, 2-3 161.

Vice Admiral Tudar Tudor is due here to-morrow and will, we hear, make an official landing.

Daring yesterday one fatal case of cerebrospinal meningitis was notified, the victim being a Chiness,

An agency of the Yokohama

Foreign Secretary in Sir Henry Specie Bank was opened at Campbell-Bannerman's Cabinet, a Batavia to-day. It is under post which he retained during the charge of Mr. Shago

Kusakari. Mr. Asquith's premiership. When war was declared in August 1914,

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1919.

THE JUNKER MOVEMENT:

We spoke the other day of the insolent speech of the leader of the new German Constitution in his opening speech in the National Assembly, and the arrogance which is still in evidence among the beaten Germans. Later news only confirms us in our certainty that the German, now as ever, is not to be trusted. In the first

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Professor Sklarvaki and M. Sykora gare a most enjoyable recital at the Canton Theatre on Monday. The programme WSS a fine one and both in- strumentalists were very warmly applauded. Shameenites greatly appreciated the privilege of hear- ing such talented artists, and the! visit will long be remembered.

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REVIEW.

THE INTERNATIONAL RE- LATIONS OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE-(Vols. 11 and 111) by H. B. Morse. Published by Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Shanghai, Hong- kong, Singapore and Yokohama. Printed in Great Britain by Hazell, Watson and Nirey, Ltd. London and Aylesbury.

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In 1910, Mr. Morse completed the first volume of this monu- mental work, which embraced the years 1834 to 1860, and he labelled it, with good reason, "The Period of Conflict." He doubted at that time whether he would be able to carry on the angrossing story further, but the delight of those who followed his masterly narration of events in that earlier book he has now brought the history right down to the downfall of the Monarchy and has thus finally completed the tale of China's complex political life before the experiment with Republicanism was entered upon. The two volumes under notice have been given the respective titles of "The Period of Submission" (1861-1893) and "The Period of Subjection (1894-1911); and they follow, in style and treatment of the subject, the standard set by the first volume.

When Mr. Morse wrote the first volume of this work he explained that it was his inten-

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to give the events of the period such relative importance as they deserve; to lay no undue stress on picturesque episodes even though they might help to lighten the narrative; · and, knowingly, to omit none of those minor occurrences which, dall and uninteresting though they might be, were still import ant elements in moulding the opinions and guiding the sctions of the principal actors on the scene." The same course has been followed in these two latest volumes, so that from beginning sum of close effort, and the dis-

From Messrs. Gerin, Drevard THE STRAIGHT LINE IN TAILLEURS. general on the fall models are no to end we have a sober statement The most attractive suits are longer worn by the conservative of the actual facts, not coloured by" bias or prejudice: în truth, tribution of the fund was very and Co., we have received two

But apart very useful office calendars issued unquestionably the

unbelted and better known society women real history of the seventy odd wisely carried out. from the splendid assistance by the Bowers Rubber Works, anes always granted that their of Paris, who have been quick to years covered, written by a matr... given to war charities, we are manufacturers of the famous wearers are slender enough to demand something different. At whose qualifications are beyond especially glad to see that the Skookum packing and Copper wear coats in this outline. A presen: on the newer models the dispute and who has omitted no general funds of the Society are Queen belting. Besides the very good model has a straight fur is concentrated in one piece, essential feature or detail of the being steadily built up, so that it may be in a position in the days current month, each sheet of the coat somewhat more than sleeve scarf-like and draped over the wonderful story. There is, how- ahead to render help to neces- calendar gives the immediate length, buttoned for its entire shoulders, hanging straight to ever, nothing dull, uninteresting

its the hem of the cost.

For dry about his work; there is sitons and deserving cases. We preceding and coming months length and also through know what a most excellent work for reference purposes.

convertible collar with rather Afternoon frocks continue to not a page in any of the three volumes which has not something the St. Andrew's Society has in

closely set buttons and button-make embroidery, instead of any of enlightenment to impart. The the past been able to do in Booking is

at holes. Various manifestations of thing wildly exciting, the fashion, whole work bears the stamp of this direction, and in view of Moutrie's for the Ministering this model are to be observed. If embroidery is not used there genuineness and seriousness, and likely League's grand variety concert One has a severely plain front are some figured materials to be wherever a statement is made the to exist after peace is declaxon Saturday, the 22nd inst. The but the back is divided horizont launched for the coming season. truth of which might be question- ed, it is essential that the work of the League is so well ally by almost imperceptible in those the figures take the place ed, the author either gives the English Society should husband its resources so as to be able to known that it scarcely needs seams. Another has each seam of any farther trimming, and the original authority meet the calls which will most commenting on, save to say that of the coat cat with a square-cut frock is. frequently of the reference. It is, of course, impos- probably be made on its finances. it is hoped the public will notch at about the waistline, semi-draped style. After all, these Societies do not heartily support the concert. though there is no modification The large hat, the medium and appears in these three weighty exist solely for jollifications and The programme, which

will of the straightness of outline.the staall one continue to vie for volumes, but apart from the in celebrations, and it is gratifying appear later, is one that is bound Distinguished looking in the the first place, with the result sight they give into China's past

foreign policies they have to feel that those in whose hands to appeal.

extreme was a suit of deep castor-that all three are in good stand- especial value at this moment the destinies of the St. George's

revealing coloured wool velours, it was cut ing; but the very large or very in

the motives Society rest bave & proper appre- ciation of what is expected of the

Our Shameer correspondent with consummate art, with short small hat alone is seen for very and aims of the Powers in the Far East. In this regard the organisation.

reports that the Commander of shoulder seams and sleeves that formal affairs.

Lewis shows some new shapes, work is packed full of information. H.M. S. Moorben (Lieut. R. N. encased the upper arm as closely Marshall, R. N. R.) has fallen as a glove fits one's hand. The all of which are tall, with a ten-The author winds up his fiuxt days of the Armistice, the Germans, cowed and humiliated, remained PERSIA AT THE PEACE TABLE,

volume with the remark that the The ill with paeumonia. During the front of the coat, which obviously deney to the Directoire.

Manchu Empirefell "leavingto the silent, and made an attempt to meet the demands made upon them,

week-end he left his ship and could never be closed, revealed colours are more brilliant than Republic, which was erected on but latterly their attitude has changed, and we perceive the old Hun characteristics emerging from the sullenness and impotent fury threshing floor for all the world's of the Shameen and after medical same fabric finished with two

Versailles is going to be the took up quarters with a resident severely straight vest-front of the have been seen for some time. its ruins, an inheritance of dis

Ostrich rosettes on an exqui-order and corrupt administration, begot of defeat. Herr Ebert's speech in the National Assembly is disputes. Even Persia, a county advice he was later removed on

status slit pockets. The fur collar was site gown of chiffon and velvet and a

of subjection but one example. Yesterday we learned that Marshal Foch was that was neutral during the Great

to the foreign Powers." But recently compelled to use threats to make the German plenipotenti-War, has decided to take the bull board his ship and taken to worn open at the throat and raske effective trimming.

The peplum blouse still persists no-one can read through these aries attend a sitting of the Armistice Commission; moreover the by the horns, and thinks that she Hongkong. His condition is there were fur cuffs of generous German delegates are now declaring that they want a peace with should not be excluded from the somewhat critical.

proportions. There was a little sad many attractive models in three books-least of all the two out victory.in other words they desire a peace from which the Allies Peace Congress. The question is

fullness at the top of the skirt, georgette, bead and embroidery new volumes-without feeling that China has had herself to will emerge their equals and not their victors. For sheer insolence, whether Neutrals are to be allow- it will be hard to find a better example than this. -

ed a seat on the Pence table, and, has received instructions from ankles, and very long, with a lap and satin combinations, of tricot, have been considerate and long-

The American Consul General which was very narrow at the trimmed, are to be seen.

blame for this, and that the Some tailored frocks of serge Powers in their dealings with her Never in the history of wars, has a nation been more signally probably A.S

of Washington to the effect that the over at the left side fastened with valves and velveteen, are in many suffering to the limit of patience. conquered; her armies beaten and driven back, her Navy handed an insistent request, Persia National Association of Hosiery buttons and loops. over to the Allies, her poeple starving and cut up by internal strife, has been permitted to

instances fastened down the back the whole national and political fabric torn in shreds, and still they her grievances before the Peace the United States are to hold an boulevards are concerned, it is tons.

putand Underwear Manufacturers of As far as the styles, seen on the with actual buttonholes and but think they have a right to say what kind of peace they should have. Conference, where her delegate, If Germany had been an honourable foe, the mere fact of her being as Reuter informed us the day exposition, display and sale of obvious that certain changes pre Tunic blouses of leather or diagrams and maps, while the beaten entitled the victors to impose what terms they wished, but before yesterday, has just arrived. hosiery, underwear and knitted in the air; possibly it is even buckskin embroidered in scroll index system applied to the Germany is more than simply a conquered nation, she is a country Persia has sent her delegate to goods, in Philadelphia early in more obvious that some of the design with a new braid are an-various chapters, the chronologies which has committed some of the blackest crimes in the history of the Peace Congress with a variety Jane of the current year. These extreme fada of earlier in the other Cheruit novelty. the world, crimes which she must expiate as far as lies in her power of demands. She wants a rect manufacturers are preparing to season are becoming passe. It is not a case of the Allies taking revenge. Germany has done ification of the Perso-Turkish sell direct to importers without wrong, and must pay the penalty. That is the fundamental principal Frontier, complete economic free intermediaries,

The life of a fad is always a feature of some very charming and foreign demand peace without victory for the Allies, and require threats to tion of the Capitulations, cancella- to attend this exposition. of all law. In the face of all these damning facts, her delegates dom, absolute independence,aboli- merchants interested are invited precarious matter, and the more lingerie blouses just designed for make them attend a sitting of the Armistice Commission! In the tion of all agreements concerning

popular fads are the ones to depart between-seasons wear. face of being accused of repetition, we say again that a pew the country and complete in-

first. Having the "noaveus riche"! Wool embroidery and wool A committee has been appoint- Constitution does not make

There is need for a truth-tell-to contend with, Paris has thrown pompous in place of buttons on aed to consider and report on the & new race. It may deminification for all the material help, but the German nation will remain the same, until the deep losses sustained in the war at the ing campaign amongst certain sooner than anal some of the blouse of georgette is a recent effect of the war on the gold pro- planted root of all the evil has been absolutely destroyed. Thers hands of the belligerents. The classes of the Chinese. Some of more extreme modes. The wide and altogether pleasing develop daction of the British Empire, must be some reason for.this changed attitude which the Germans war losses referred to are as a these fellows. sre

bands of fur so expensive and soment in blouse man afacture. absolute

with reference more particularly have recently assumed, and we think it is not far to seek.

result of the fighting that strangers to truth. "What is

to the treatment of low grade ores We had thought that Militarism and Junkerdom had entirely took place in Western Persia truth?" queriel jesting Pilate. disappeared, and had given place to all those brand new principles three years ago when the Ras "What is truth?" asked a Chinese

Diocesan Boys' School-D. V. and how far it may be of import- of democracy and republicanism which were to accomplish so much sians and the Turks came to of Mr. J. R. Wood this morning.

Lopes, K. C. Yeung, M. K. Li, ance to national "interests to for Germany, but we might have known that the old regime would grips, the fighting being extended The truth was that the man was

H. K. Kwok (2nd class Honours), secure the continuance of the not so easily give up the ghost. According to Herr Hasse, the to as far as Teheran and Ispahan.

K. Tyson, E. V. Reed, A. B. treatment of such ores and gen- German Socialist, in a statement at the Socialist Conference at No doubt, a great part of the previously fined $2 for destroying

Hanson, Y K. Kwok, L. 8. Chau,erally how to stimulate the pro- Berne, General von Hindenburg is organising a volunteer army of country, although it decided to some pine branches of a tree

C. H. In, B. L. Kang, B. C.duction of gold. The committee 600,000 in Pomerania and East Prussia with a view to a reactionary remain neutral, suffered from the standing on Orown land, and The following have gained Reed, H. J. Prats, W. Zimmern, will comprise Lord Inchcape coup d'etat. His headquarters are at Tolberg on the Baltic Coast, war. The British, it may be added, when brought up this morning certificates in the Oxford Pre C. F. Wong, Y. L. Chia, C. C. (chairman) Sir Thomas Elliot, which is the stronghold of the Prussian Junkers. Perhaps this is also advanced in Western Persia, for a similar offence pleaded as liminary Examination

Im, P. L. Kwok, K. Lo and J. L. Sir Charles Addie, and Mr. W the reason for the new attitude of the German plenipotentiaries & and British troops occupied Baku, follows:-"I have just come from St. Joseph's College.-A. A. Howell.

H. N. Goschen, the Armistice Conference. The Allies must deal with this new to prevent the Germans bordes the country. I do not know the Gil, A. E. Tavares, H. A. Sia Macao English College.-I. development with a firm hand, and indications are not wanting that from pouring into Afghanistain Government regulations." they intend to do so. Germany, whatever the means employed. As regards the demand for J. R. Wood said he had just J. E Noronha, O. Reza. S. H. 8. Tsang (3rd Class Honours), Hung, K. F. Hang, WY Kwan,

Mr. 0. 0. Tong (3rd Class Honours), Chung, C. Y. Ya, T. W. Tai, H. Cheung, L. 0. Hung K. Chan- must be brought to realise that she is utterly beaten and that she rectification of the Perso-Turkish come to the Magistracy and did Garred, A. D'Azevedo, A. Gomez, 8. H. Tam and H. W. Pau. must accept, without murmur, the terms of the Allies. If she will Frontier, there should be no

UN. Tsang, A. Silm, Vas not understand this, and obey the present demands; if she allows difficulty in arriving at an under- not know whether the man could A. G. Abbas, M. Umeto, A. Wahr St. Stephen's College.-W. B. E Chenalloy sad Ɑ the Junkers & free hand, the Allies must at once take steps to standing The Persians be puurahed for talling an un-A. A. Botelho, T. C. Leung, E. Ma, K. O. Chao, P. C. Lee, K.0 St. Paul's, Gam impose harsher conditions, if necessary by force of arms. Marshal justified in asking the Allies to wrath, but nevertheless he thought Y. Yung, KL. Chau, Y. Tsog, Lau and B. 8. Cheung.

DM Windeban Foch has advised the Alies to occupy Essen; if this does not bring delimit Turkish and Persian a fine of $4 or 10 days hard K. W. Lu, M. Ond and C. L Belilio Public School-B | Chin N/H/ the Germans to their senses, we will occupy Berlin if necessary. territories:

labour would fit the crime.

Yang

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