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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1919.

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PORT PROBLEMS.

DAY BY BAY.

The only case of communicable disease notified on Saturday was one fatal occurrence of plague.

DON'T CONSIDER A`TASK IMPOSS ARE UNABLE Hongkong has been deeplyBLE BECAUSE YOU interested of late in the signs

TO PERFORM IT. which have been showing them- selves both in Manila and at Shanghai in the direction of an improvement of the shipping facilities of these parts. In both places it has been realised that, ün view of the probability that anore come to the minst

The Hongkong General Cham- and bigger ships will ber of Commerce is to consider

East, there

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LATE SERGT. LINFIELD

BY “MERCARTOR."

MEMORIAL TABLET

UNVEILED.

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.

be development in line the daylight-saving scheme at amade of the general situation. There was a large congregation, the

meeting to-morrow afternoon.

SECOND DIVISION MATCH. There was only one League Each year the annual lettera

match on Saturday, and a good- or eirculars issued by the lending

sized crowd watched a fine open bullion brokers with regard to late Sergt. Harry Linfield. of several of the goals were soared A tablet to the memory of the game with plenty of goals, and as such matters as the course of the Royal Naval Yard Police, in good style, spectators were gold and silver during the year who was shot whilst on duty in very well pleased. The contest. become increasingly important November last, has recently been was between Staffs and Depart- by reason of the exhaustive erected in St. Andrew's Church, ments and South China Reserves. character of the survey which is Kowloon, and at yesterday morn-The latter Fielded four fest ing's service it was unveiled. team men and these trare This year the circular issued by including a number of deceased's brightening the game.

means of considerably. Messrs. Samuel Montage and comrades.

Lung Co,, the well-known brokers, in

Yuk-tong, who usually figures at H.E. Sir Charles Eliot, H. of special interest with regard to the Rev. J. S Harrington, whilst First League team, played centre- The service was conducted by right half for the South China waterfront accommodation, and High Corumissionar in Siberis, the particulara given concerning the dedicatory prayer was said forward on Saturday and had the Chaniber of Commerce is to look is paying a short visit to Hong silver, though there is also a by the Bishop of Victoria. After satisfaction of being the best. into the matter. One of the kong and is staying at Govern-mass of useful information with the reading of the second lesson, player on the field, besides scoring factors which has hampered de- rent House, Sir Charles re-regard to gold. Mears, Montagu members of the Church Vestry two fine goals. valopment there, according to the turns to Vladivostock next week refer to the manner in which the the North Aisle where he removed the field made things very amus- conducted Commodore Gurner to A large pool in the centre of Singapore ree Press, is the to resume his duties there.

silver difficulties were coped the Union Jack which covered ing for the spectators, although presence of "vested interests" on

with:-The position of the silver the brass tablet. the river bank, where there is

the reverse-was the case with the need for great improvements, but The engagement is announce

Bishop Lander WAS the players who found the ball very which the riparian owners are between Robert O. Hutchison, of unwilling to pay and want done the Hongkong Civil Service,

Indian discourse on the words Exing the morass. The Staffs were Events pointed to-cept a corn of wheat fall into the early aggressive and only sound

with such contingencies. We see now that Singapore also is be. moaning its lack of godown and

that a special committee of the

at

market at the beginning of 1918

as overshadowed by diffenities preacher and based his tricky to manipulate when cross-

connected with the

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD., the public expense. The same eldest son of M. v. Hutchison, wards the assumption of Govern-ground and die it abideth alone, defence by Cheung in goal and

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

TEL. 616.

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paper says rumour has it that Esq., of Kirkcaldy, and Rosa there will, as a result of the com- Blenheim, daughter of Mir mittee's investigations, be some Joseph Jupp, of astonishing revelations of the

Farnham, Surrey, difficulties placed in the way of those who sought to make use of the land and seafront.

Well, Hongkong also has its waterfront

On Saturday, a small Chinese and godown difficulties which boy, 11 years of age, was killed All communications intended for publication should be address-ave greatly increased during by a fall from a tree into a the past few years. We do nullah at the back of the Shauki not know that "vested interests'

wan Police Station. t is believed that the accident resulted from an attempt by the boy to climb the tree. The body has been sent to the Victoris Mortuary,

as an evidence of their bona fides,

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have had anything to do with others more qualified to speak on the problem here; there are

that point than we are. But this

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goal; in fact the

The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will beIf we do not, others will step inquadrons were painted the grey to introduce a Bill into Congress country and that he nobly did his scoring. A penalty against the

BIRTH.

GARCIA-On April 12th, 25 Granville Road, Kowloon, to Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Garcia, a daughter.

DEATH.

formerly ours.

MORE MOORINGS.

Francis Collins Barlow, late of Hongkong, at Worthing. England. Mention of shipping facilities

(By mail).

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 14. 1919. INDEPENDENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

brings to mind the dispute which occurred at one time over the question of the Government tak- ing over the harbour moorings, We fear that there was then & deal of opposition to the scheme vested interests, but now that we have had a fair trial of it, it is generally admitted that the step ought to have been taken long before it actually was. The new arrangement is infinitely

by

and its best feature is that

service.

home

Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared this morning, before Mr. G. N. Orme, in the case of a Chinese who was charged with being in unlawful possession of $19.80 in silver coina A European Police Sergeant stated that the man who stole the money escaped the Police. Only $15 had been recovered. Bail was secured at $250 and the case was adjoumed."

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his work.

the to

meat control in some form or but if it dieth it bringeth forth Laung Daifung at centre half other over the distribution and much fruit." In the course of his kept them from scoring. The

of disposal

remarks the preacher said the Chinese right wing made one or production-a comparitively easy measure to

world's greatest benefactors had two spirited barsts but Schooler enforce in view of the large be the people who spent was in good form and kicked with

their proportion of the world's supplies tunes and living confortable lives. by the Staffs forwards looked time in amassing for great power. A determined burst. which is derived from Americs. The WAY had brought this dangerous, and although Cheung home to us. It was with regret saved from s hot shot he was we observed that graves of British beaten close in by a grounder from drastic action in America became men who had died for their coun- Street with several Staff forwards necessary in order to cope with try-many of them in the Navy pressing him. There was no fur the keen coinage demand from were neglected, such graves ther scoring to the interval, Staffs India evidenced by the drain of were

be found in leading by 1 goal to nil. much is certain--that we shall

coined rupees from the Indian Whampao, Canton and Macao. The Staffs went right through have to bestir ourselves if we

Currency reserves and It was not creditable to our nation on resuming and Ellarby scored to leave the graves of our heroes with a low drive, but Cheung was minimise the efforts of China toto fall into decay and their names obviously wish to be in a position to cope both with the greater shipping

Orders have been issued for the replenish its silver stocks up to be so obliterated by age that spectators who swarmed around worried by the tonnage and the distribution of cruisers and other warships of country, seriously depleted by the they became illegible. But this his cargo which the larger trade of the East Indies Squadron and heavy shipments previously made was not to be the case with regard spectators throughout the game the future will bring to the East. the China Squadron to be re

to India. The United States, to the late 'Sergeant Harry Lan-encroached on the field with with our past position as a port; colour of all ships east of Suez. remittances to Indis, had a familar. It was sufficient to say players comfort South China It is usless for us to rest content, painted white once the familiar wing to the difficulty in obtain-field. The facts of his death were regard to touch line or we have to march with the times. During the war the ships of those

direct interest in easing the that he joined a service which in-made tracks for the Staffs goal delivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company. Ltd. and take away the trade that was colour of the shipe

situation. Hence it was decided volved risking his life for his and bad very hard lines is not Shameen, Canton, who are our agents there.

authorising the realisation of some duty and met his death in doing Staffs was well saved by Glenny portion of the reserve of 160 30. He was a worshipper in St. but & really fine dropping shot by Andrew's Church and an ardent Leang Yuk-tong just after com- million silver dollars, held by the member of an organisation which pletely beat Glenny. The Staffs United States Treasury as honoured the name of God and his again.et ups warm bombardment security for silver certificates to fellow worshippers and others of South China's goal and the ball that valne,

had done well to have erected a struck the goal post, or probably tablet as a memorial to his faith-a spectator and returned to Ellar- The trade and shipping returns ful life and tragic death. The by who promptly placed it in the recently issued by the Hongkong Bishop reminded his hearers that net. The referee awarded a goal Imports and Exports Department this was Holy Week and pleaded and was probably right; in any contain a wealth of information which always manifested

for more religious observances case China's supporters were From it we see that during the

blame, Bod the goal calendar year 1918, 579,541 drew's Church had passed severe their ignorance in

principles of sacrifice. St. An-waJ & fitting punishment for vessels of a tonnage of 29,518,189 trials and if its members would round their goal keeper. South crowding entered the Port. Compared with manifest this spirit of sacrifice China still kept pegging away, Ko The goal towards which the Filippino people have been aiming

the figures for 1917, this shows and loyalty he was sure there Kin Fin on the right and Lung A Chinese was arrested after a decrease of 53,537 vessels with a would be a great future for them Yat Tong being dangerous men for many years now the independence of the Islands appears now to better than the old in every we coming out from Holt's Godown, decrease of 4,974,484 tons. Of the and their church. He appealed on the move and the latter again to be almost within sight. Not long ago, a special Mission, beaded by Mr. Quezon, passed through the Colony on its way to the United it prevents the monopolising and wound round his waist two vessels entered and cleared in 1918 to the members to take office and beat Glenny with a similar goal to States, where it has since pleaded the cause of the independence of of the best moorings by individual chaina were found, which sab-5.6 per cent, were British ocean-to support the acting chaplain in the first one, the game being very the Philippines and has succeeded in securing a most sympathetic companies which, at times, had sequent enquiries established had going vessels, 9.5 per cent. for-

interesting at this stage. Stafs hearing in official quarters. The Commission was received by Mr.no boats in port but still hung on been stolen from the steamer leige ocean-going vessels, 13.3 per

however added another, & China Baker, who consered to its members President Wilson's opinion to their rights. In the Legislative Aggrippina where they were cent.

British river steamers, was, aud is due simply to the front of goal, Staffs winning by back clean missing his kick in that the time had arrived when the ambitions of the members of the Council the other day, it was used to keep the lifeboats in 54.0 per cent, trading junks, and enormously enhanced price of goals to 2. Commission could be satisfied. Governor General Harrison, too, is stated that shipping is coming position. Mr. Lindsell to-day sent 13.8 per cent. credited with the conviction that the obstacles which existed a few back again

steam launches rice for expori, mainly the result The game was a very bright years ago in regard to the granting of independence have now been moorings were required. Thus a like fate visited another Chinese European

and that further him to prison for four weeks. A under 600 tons. Of vessels of of insistent competition for one and Staffs hardly de- cleared away. In view of these official expressions of opinion, vote for $23,000 for five more who was found in possession ocean steamers, 6 sailing ships, combined

construction 3,337 supplies to Japan and Java, served to win by 2 goals as therefore, it seems fairly clear that we shall not have to wait long buoys was passed. The money

with the liveless two of their goals were very before hearing of action by the United States for the formal handing will be well spent, we are sure feather which had been stolen it steamships not exceeding 60 tons owing to the bolding back of good football and their weight quantity of deerskin 3,660 river steamers and 2,938 condition of the import market, soft attempts, but the side played back of the islands to the Filipino people.

But something beyond moorings In American political circles, as well as in other quarters, the will be needed in the future the was believed from a bale in the entered during the year, giving a bayers in the expectation of a fold considerably. Schooler was probability of early independence for the Philippines will arouse task of providing deeper anchor same Godown. This thief made daily average of 27.3 ships, as fall in prices. The consequent a very sound back, kicking with mixed feelings. Democrats, of course, could not logically set ages will have to be faced if the a desperate attempt to escape compared with 209 in 1917 and absence of ever ha made it great power, and be needed to be, themselves against the demands of the Filipinos. Mr

for Wain was shaky. Sherriff, Baker big ships are to be accommodated. when he was searched. but 31.9 in 1916.

necessary for the

Banks Knight, Ellarby and Street were apparently perceived that point when, in addressing the Filipino Mission, he remarked that the American people love liberty too

blindly ran into the arms of,

draw on the Treasury for practi- also prominent. For South Chins dearly not to desire to extend it to others. But there are many

Sergeant Davis.

"The auber of foreign ocean- cally the whole amount, required Cheung in goal was busy and did going steamers that entered the by them to finance their pur-well, although unlucky with two others among the American people who, whilst willing to agree to WHAT OF WILHELM ? independence in principle, look at the question from the standpoint

Port in 1918 was nearly double chases of exporter's bills, of expediency and who have serious doubts as to

A Paris telegram to hand over whether the Filipino people are as yet really ripe for complete autonomy that the Peace Conference has the week-end refers to indications This is a matter upon which there is much division of opinion. decided to secure the extradition some time to decide this morning. British Ocean- It cannot, of course, be overlooked that America's policy in the of the ex-Kaiser from Holland, An Indian constable who was on Philippines has been of such a nature as to lead to the eventual with a view to his future deten-

going realisation of the aspirations of the natives. America promised to tion under the restraint of the duty at West Point near the Foreign Ocean- grant the Filipinos independence when they showed themselves fit Allies. Not a great deal has been Sailor Home had yesterday going for it, and no-one who has taker an intelligent interest in what has heard of late concerning the branght to the Police Station & British happened since the American occupation can do otherwise than would-be All Highest, for the Paris young Chinese girl for being in

1916-17 Tes. 27,105,000, 1917- Steamers admit that that promise has been backed up by sincere action. Step delegates have had in hand even possession of 10 taels of Indo Foreign River

6,665 1918 Tes. 31,480,000. From THE USES OF ADVERTISEMENT. by step have the Americans paved the way for Philippine independ

lat April, 1918 to February 28, In the first of six lectures on ence, showing a liberality of spirit and a large-heartedness which the ultimate fate of the man who owning the

more important questions than China opium. She denied Steamers

1,619 1919 the figure is 67,535,000 Commercial Advertising at the have been fully appreciated by the best elements among the people plunged the whole world into war the

opium, telling Steamphipe un-

ticala. The supply of these London School of Economics and benefited thereby. The Filipinos already practically govern them.

Magistrate that it der 60 tons..

6,531 enormous

to the Banks Political Science (University of selves, and, one by one, American officials are making way for the But this issue has to be faced belonged to a Chinese who was Junke...

26,067 threw a tremendons and in-Thomas Russell, President of the London), Clare Market, Mr. natives of the islands. We read that during last month no fewer be cleared up in the Peace Treaty.

sooner and later, and it ought to a passenger on her sampan. The

creasing strain on the resources Incorporated Society of Adver- than twenty-two American officials resigned--and that is only Technical points may be raised man had requested her mother to The extraordinary general of the Royal Treasury at Bangkok,tisement Consultants, justified typical of what has been occuring for a very long time now. The in order that the ex-Kaiser escape let her follow him to his destina-meeting of the New Engineering and with a view to relieving advertisting on economic grounds" whole trend of government in the Philippines has proceeded on the scot free, but on grounds of justice tion where he would pay the Company, to which I referred in this by the only idea that the United States was merely bolding the islands in trust and by the provisions of interna sampan money and also for the my last notes, will be held at method available in the coun-tic commodities, like laundry for the Filipinos until such time as the latter revealed capacity to tional law we do not see that ex-trouble of carrying the opium Shanghai to-day when the issuetry, the surplus fande from sospe, beet extracts, and flannel carry the whole administrative burden.

This is a moment when amall nations are coming into their resisted. And if there were said that there was a possibility in the ratio of three new to tened and despite every endeavour them

tradition proceedings can be for him. Inspector Macdonald of 30,000 new shares at 174 taels Provincial Treasuries were call-was standardised, and the cost of own, and that is why the Filipinos are now looking for an early

to the consumer consummation of their national ideals. It is a factor, also, of which should be banished, there are the

good reasons why Napoleon of truth in what she stated, and old shares will be proposed. the situation become so critical reduced through advertising. If it the United States must take account in fixing the time for the

girl's mother, who was granting of indepedence. But, whilst we do not seek to deny that why Wilhelm should be placed

early in January that the Siamese were asked whether a manu stronger reasons in

Court,

called

Sism has been in the throes Government was compelled to not save the £100,000 to £200,000 facturer of laundry soaps could very many Filipinos have shown their fitness to take up high beyond the power of doing further P

elucidate the matter. Fol- of a serious currency shortage. issue surcharged Tes. 50 notes a year spent in advertising and official posts and that a large number of native legislators have harm. The defeat of the Germans lowing her corroboration of her Up to the end of November last, using, for the purpose, unissued reduce the cost of the soap the displayed wise statesmanship in their actions, we can sympathise notwithstanding, we are inclined daughters' story, the Magistrate the drawings of the Banke in series of tical notes. The risk of reply was that to sell this output with many who feel doubts as to the wisdom of a complete surender to think that this deep-dyed pointed out, to the mother her Stam on the Tressary, against marcharging notes of a lee by any other mom would cont ing of American overlordship in the islands. The Americans have scoundrel, if unmolested, would fault in telling the girl to carry sterling sales to the Government with a higher value wasnot over much more. Tof-com- done wonderful things in the Philippines, but the full results of soon be a source of fresh trouble the opium, and to follow the man. in Europe, were below those of looked, but it was fated whostmodities so the Sevent their administration have not yet appeared; they would do much after the final signing of peace. The responsibility more were they to remain, and thus more firmly lay the foundations He is temperamentally unable to would lay on her, and she would previous year. With the beginning serial numbers, etc. would prevent without, advertising the quality therefore the corresponding period of the the dificulty of charging the margin of gemfit comesident of the for the rule of the Philippines by the Filipinos. It is one thing for keep quiet. If his earthly career, be charged in the place of her of December, however, a sudden any very dangerous forgeries. The a small State to run its affairs under the benevolent protectorship cannot be cut short, the least that daughter. The case was reman- and absolutely unexampled issue served its purpose by tiding because competition for the of a great liberty-loving Power, but quite another for it to assume can be done is to keep him well ded until to-morrow for the demand arose, which has con- over a fer days of extreme short-favour of retail traders compelled of the goods tended to deteriorate, the whole burden itself. Much time is needed for a people to win under restraint. the capacity for full self-government. The query which we cannot maker deserves no considestion change in the charge-sheet to be tinned unabated up to the age in other values, even though manufacturers to eat the price to help saking is whether the Filipinos have had a sufficient schooling whatever.. to enable them to take on the job.

a few forgeries appeared.

more

and

of

+

A matter of fixing the re- that of the British. The follow- shoulders took Mr. G. N. Orma sponsibility on the right culprit's ing table is instructive:—

Such a mischief-

effected.

WES

1918

2,414

River

1,234

5,807

1,510

6,002 23,439

→

goals. Leung Dai-feung Was a great worker at centre half, and In connection with this point Ko Kin-fin and Leung Yuk-tong 1917 the following figures giving the were brilliant at outside right and tical equivalents of the sterling easily the best player on the field, centre forward. the latter being 3,004 sales of the Bangkok Banks for the but had to cut out too much work.

last three years are instructive: on his own. 4,140-1915-1916 Tes. 20,020,000,

present moment. This demand

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