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AT SIXES AND SEVENS,

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It would appear that in con~ jsequence 'of the fresh deadlock

which has arisen in Chinese) affairs there is a probability of the foreign Powera again offering advice to. China. But what the Chinese squabblers need much more than advice is a strong warning, and we hope the foreign Note will take on something of that form. The Chinese tham selves appear to be all at sixes and sevens. On the one hand, there is a demand for a fresh set of peace delegates, apparently with a view to raking the whole

again.

Whilst

business

over

AS A FAILURE MANT A MAN 18 A SUCCESS.

Kowloon Notes will to-morrow..

ppear

Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mr. T. S Forrest returned from' Shanghai by the s.s. Dilwara to-day.

The bealth return for yesterday. shows four cases of cerebro-spinal faver (one fatal) and one fatal occurrence of sriall pox. ^ All the sufferers were Chinese.

A raid made by the Police on No. 75, First Street, in which 16 Chinese were caught playing on the other the Northerners give no pai, brought a sum of $32 as as one of their reasons why they fines into the Police Treasury to- cannot accept the Southern day,

demands the excuse that there

can be no such thing as a Con- Among the passengers who ference to oversee the Govern-left by theks, Colombia yesterday ment such a thing being unknown were Mrs. Athol L. Anderson, anywhere else. Then we may Mrs. W. P. Neeson and Mr. C. very well ask why the Norther W. Beswick. The Northern ever participated in the Chinese athletes left by the same Conference. The whole trouble boat.

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is, of course, that the schemers, both from Peking and Canton, Two revolvers,

spare have become hopelessly involved; magazine and 668 rounds of am- they don't seem to know where munition which

Chinese they are or what to do. The brought from Australis by the Conference plan has proved a Tango Maru) were taken by the sorry failure, anyhow. Some Police. The Chinese was fined little display of ordinary common- $500 this morning by Mr. R. E.

Lindsell.

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PLAIN-SPEAKING.

THE LATE MR. WM. C. JACK.

From a portrait taken some years ago

OBITUARY.

MR. W. C. JACK.'

BY ENHARMONI

I have again been requested several readers to through the medium of this column, the desire on the part of the general public that the authorities provide the Colony with either a brass band or an orchestra. It is pointed out that Hongkong is, perhaps the only city of its size and importance in this part of the world that does not possess its standing orchestra or band wholly or partially kept up out of the public funds. I gladly comply with this request and if by the means of periodical reference to the subject in "Musical Jottings" the Govern- - ment can eventually be per suaded to realise that it should no longer deprive the public” of this much needed and, it might be said, essential addition to the general well being of the re- sidente of the Colony, then some thing at least will have been done to justify the appearance of these weekly notes.

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A question was asked in the Legislative Council, some time (back, as to whether the Govern-

ment would erect a bandstand on. the open space opposite the Law Courts (and the Hongkong Club).

Some 18 years ago, Mr. Jack The reply given was that the left the Hongkong and Whampoa Government could not see its Dock Company and as a consult-Way to erect a bandstand on the The bar to the Distinguished

ing engineer opened business site referred to. I do not propose, Service Cross has been conferred

with Mr. Wilks as a partner. On at present, to go into the possible on Lieut. Wm. Brydon Chilton.

the latter leaving Hongkong, the reasons for the Government's re- D.S.C. RNR, of the China

It is with extreme regret. that firm was re-named W. C. Jack fusal; they should be obvious in Navigation Company, for services william Charles Jack, M.IN. Mr. Jack had been at its head readers that I followed that we chronicle the death of Mr. and Co. Ltd, and ever since, any case, but I would remind my in action with enemy submarines. head of the well-known firm of The deceased was very active refusal up in this column by Lieut. Chilton was chief officer W. C. Jack and Co., Ltd., which member both of the Institution of suggesting that the Government of the s.s. Shengking and left to join H.M. forces in 1915.

occurred at his residence, in Shipbuilders and Engineers and be asked whether it was prepared Kowloon, last evening, at the age of the Hongkong St. Andrew's to provide a bandstand on some of 62 years. The sad news, when Society. He was elected President other site. The result was it became known this morning. of the former in 1904 and showed dead silence, which, I presume. came as a surprise to his his deep interest in the Institute it is intended to maintain until

which was installed for the safety A brass fire hose connection, of a matshed theatre at Kowloon

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At a Company meeting yester day, Mr. John Johnstone spoke his mind very plainly on this interminable squabbling amongst the Chinese, and their half differences. He went so far as hearted attempts to settle their to express the feeling that those in authority find the state of unrest so beneficial to their own pockets that in spite of the was carried away by a thief. He many friends and acquaint by reading many most instructive the matter is further pressed. I evident danger to the country was not left long to enjoy its ill

ances, as they deliberately play their cards possession. A constable met him of late his health had

he had not been papers before its members, one of do not think the public would for very long. in such a manner as to ensure soon afterwards and ran him in. been altogether good.

though the most interesting being a dis- insist upon the requisitioning of

not sertation on the relative cost of the particular site referred to those are hard words, but we fear to imprisonment in Victoria Gaol and this led to internal troubles interest of others, by offering because it happened to be that the game being continued. Well, To-day the thief was sentenced recently he contracted jaundice. Home. He also stimulated the the shelving of the

Quite shipbuilding bere and

but it is not a valid reason for there is truth at the back of them. How else can we explain the constant quarrelling and the per-door of a money changer's shop and he was given up by his Committee of the St. Andrew's The

A crack which showed in the terday he became unconscious was a member of the General band stand in the first instance. resulting in hemorrhages. Yes-medals for the best papers. He site which was suggested for the sistence with which the differat Queen's Road geve an idea to doctor.

question is, vill ences are kept up? And the worst thief early this morning. He evening.

He passed away last Society and on the occasion of Government erect a bandstand... of it all, so far as China is confinserted his hand through the

the авица! festival always and provide a band to play in it. ceracd, is that whilst the internal hole, but his fingers touched only the oldest, and best

The late Mr. Jack was one of appeared in the national garb.anywhers? The selection of the bickering goes on, others come in an empty drawer. He had hard-residents of the Colony, having active part in the charitable it would be time enough to cou- known During the war he took a very site would be an easy matter and and, as Mr. Johnstone says, take ly recovered from his disappoint-lived here for over twenty years, activities of the Society, particu-sider it when a definite reply to what they want. If these Chinese ment, when he found himself in Born at Fortsoy, Scotland, he larly in relation to the two St. the first question is forthcoming. agitators are the patriots that the custody of a policeman. The served his apprenticeship as they wish the world to believe Magistrate has remanded the marine engineer at George Clark's Murray Parade Ground. In the a Andrew's Fairs, held on the that they are, why is it that they Chinese until to-morrow. cannot by some means or other

Southwick Engine Works, Sun-first of these be arranged and ing in the evenings (I quote the We ought to have a band play- find a workable basis of com-

derland. He went to sea He had been listening to astory-junior engineer from Wigham last year was responsible for a three times promise or the outstanding issues? teller until he fell asleep. This was Richardson's,

as organised a Picture Palace and words of one of my readers) Failing to agree amongst them the story a Chinese told Mr. R. O. Tyne,

Newcastle on similar attraction, both of which Hongkong side and three times a week on the selves, they are the first to com- Hutchison to-day. The tale was, Chief Engineer in 1882. Five enjoyed.

in 1879, and became were most popular and greatly a week on the Kowloon side." plaini of outside interference which is often brought about by effect with the Magistrate, who genieur en Chef of the Service and the father of a large family, upkeep by making a small charge however, too thin to have any years later he was appointed In- Long a resident of Kowloon, raised to help defray expense of As in Shanghai, money could be their very own acts. The fact is believed the version of a constable Subventionne des Correspond- he gave much that, as for very many years past that the man was found lurking ances Fluviales," Tonkin, which question of providing education performances and a fee for en- ttention to the for chairs for the summer outdoor Chinese politics are rotten to the in a suspicious manner on the post he held for cleven years, for British children. core. A new type of honest states-staircase of a house at Queen's building a fleet of river steamers, man must arise if China is to Road East at 3.30 this morning. which included the light draft struction was availed of by the Winter.

His knowledge of building con-and Sunday performances in the trance to the City hall for dances save herself. But honesty is at pre-A sentence of four weeks' im-stern wheel steamer "Yunnan," Government in the recent enquiry sent a sickly plant in the Chinese political garden.

prisonment was passed.

the first steam vessel to success-as to the cause of the Happy fully navigate the Red River and Valley disaster, being a member. Trade Inquiry List No. 111, reach the Chinese frontier through of special jury summoned by the issued by the American Tonkin, 1890. In recognition of Governor on that occasion. | THE "BOYCOTT.”

Consulate General. Hongkong, this he received from the French The deceased was an enthusias hows that American concerns Government the decoration of tic Volunteer and, old as he was, From the information which we are seeking Hongkong con Officer of the Order of the Im-renewed his connection with the published yesterday it will have nections in Pacific coast lum-perial Dragon of Annar. unorganised raovement amongst general import and export; add the Hongkong and Whampoa joined "D" Coy. been seen that there is a quiet, ber

Defence Corps of the Colony after ready-to-wear clothing It was in 1898 that he joined the outbreak of war, when he Chinese traders in the Colonying machines and typewriters; Dock amounting to a boycott of the condensed milk; crude drugs, Engineer, and as their represent membered for his thoughtfulness Co. es Superintendent The late Mr. Jack will also be re- Japanese over the Shantung camphor and cassia: chair cane ative contracted with Admiral during the war in providing means question. If this vere Chinese cotton waste; bathing apparel. Dewey for the salvage of sunken of communication with ships in in Paris, of Xavier Lerous, ly The death occurred recently, territory, instead of British, no doubt there would be greater photographic dry plates.

bathing robes: Spanish" war vessels in Manila port after dusk. evidence of what is going on

Bay, three of which were success- The late Mr. Jack leaves of the modern school of French of the most prominent members fully floated and refitted in Hong, widow and family, including two cotoposers. Leroux was a pupil beneath the surface. But Chinese Blood has been drawn in a fight kong for the U. S. Navy. From sons, both of whom want commercial men here have to between two factions of the 1901 to 1903 he was Assistant Kirkee

to of the Paris Conservatoire, where and that expressions of political Wanchai, in which hammers, Kowloon establishment, during Salonica,

with the Hongkong he gained, in 1881, a realise that they are not in China, community of Cross Street, Manager at the above Dock Co.'s contingent and subsequently to accessit for piano and a first second or other feeling against a friendly choppers, and others offensive which term he conducted several invalided and sent

whence they were prize for harmony. In 1885 he nation cannot be tolerated. It weapons were used with, vigour, successful salvage operations. land. For the bereaved family a cantata, Endymion. The to Eng gained the Prix de Rome with seems that the Chinese them-No enlightenment as to the cause In 1905 he contracted, in conjun- the utmost sympathy will be felt greater part of his work was selves describe this 28 & of the trouble could be etion with Sir Paul Chater, for the by a large circle of friends. The dramatic, and his charming opera spontaneous movement, with secured from the combatants, salvage of the French cruiser deceased, though of a somewhat "Le Chemineau" was given in no" directing organisatior

be- and One of the main advantages of the scheme is that stimulus will hind it

a.golf-caddy. whom "Sally" stranded in the Tonkin retiring disposition was a man London during the Beecham We hope that that the "be given to the development of China's vast resources and transport is the truth, for if "it

Police took, refused to Gulf, but unhappily after months of sterling qualities, whom to system, and it should put a stop to the reckless borrowing of money otherwise the authorities would P. O. Hutchison to-day fined the destroyed by a

were divulge any information. Mr. of arduous work the vessel was know was to deeply appreciate Majesty's Theatre in 1910. In season of opers comique at His which has occurred in the past, only to be frittered away, leaving very rightly stop in and defendant concerned $10, and October 28..

typhoon the country with heavy liabilities and for which she bas absolutely have something to say on the bound him over in a. sum of

on The funeral will pass the Monu-addition to his works for the

ment at 5 p.m. to-day, nothing to show. It is to be hoped that the Consortium will refuse matter.

stage, Leronx has written various The Government can- $100 for a period of three months.

orchestral works, many songs and .. some church music. He was appointed professor of harmony at the Faria Conservatoire in 1896.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1919:

LOANS TO CHINA.

The financial stringency in China for the past few years, which has been greatly aggravated by the expenditure of large sums in connection with the fighting between the North and the South, has compelled the Peking Government to raise loans on all kinds of securities with a recklessness, which, if allowed to continue, would have reached a stage that could only be equalled by the deal between Jacob and Esau. It was gratifying to learn, therefore, that with the object of preventing the further mortgaging of China's birthrights, a new Consortium was formed for financing China, in which French, British, American and Japanese bankers have agreed that no future loans to China shall be made on securities that would threaten her sovereign rights. In future, all loans will be made by the group' as a whole, with responsibility to be shared pro rata, and an endeavour will be made to pool the existing interests of the participating banks. By this means it will not be possible for any one Power to secure a predominating influence in particular regions in China.

sweaters,

LIBEL ON OUR OFFICERS.

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G.B.S'S. PLAY TAKEN OFF.

I need not refer to the beneficial effects of open air music, they are well known and I do not think any reasonable objection can be brought forward against the suggestion. It is to be hoped that one of the unofficial members of the Legislatial Cuncil will bring the matter up again at an early date.

play, not particularly because of its common-place plot and dialogue, but because it was, in such bad taste, picturing Local music enthusiasts who British officers in the present hail from north of the Tweed? War“ „as pompous, inefficient, will be interested to learn that George Bernard Shaw's play, and blundering with an attempt the "Scottish Orchestra in to Augustus Does his Bit," pro-ed comic element by making an resume activities next season.

to grant further loans to China for the purpose of carrying on not, of course, dictate to any internal warfare and, in this we see a possible solution" of the individual or particular firm as to present problem, for if either North nor South find it possible to with whom it may or may not do king, on May 9, a reception was At the British Consulate, Nan- raise money to carry on the squabble the whole business must business, except in the case of keld in honour of Vice-Admiral automatically cease. There are endless possibilities for China in enemy trading, and therefore so Sir Frederick a judicious expenditure of borrowed funds, and there can be no long as this movement is of the K.C.M.G.,G.C.B., Commander-in-| Tudor Tudor, better instance of this than the Salt Gabelle. A vast source of nature described by the Chinese, Chief Chine Station, who arrived revenue has been created by the systematic organisation of the salt we do not know that anything at the port on HLM.S. Kinsha revenue and from it China has been enabled easily to meet her can be done in the circumstances. Two, huge Union Jacks floated obligations in this connection, in addition to receiving a substantial It is perhaps natural that the gaily over the Consular gates, duced recently at the Comedy officer constantly trip over his Up to 1915 the orchestral con wum periodically, in the shape of surplus funds.

If China's resources are developed by means of loans on over the Shantang question, but with flags from truck to ground. taken off after two performances experts have never before criticiz Glasgow, and largely through",

Chinese should feel aggrieved while the flagstaff was bedecked Theatre, New York, was quietly sword. New York's dramatic certs were the pride and glory of systematic lines, she will have every opportunity of redeeming her Hongkong is no place in which to Invitations had been issued to all because of objections to its ed a play from abroad because it them Glasgow became a musical financial position, besides having something substantial to show for let off their political heat. That British residents, as well as to Caricature of British Officers attempted to hold another nation centre of real importance the money received in the long run. Last, but not least, the forms must be clearly understood. The the Faculty of the Nanking Uni tion of the Consortium is another proof that the Powers concerned Shantung problem is a matter versity and other American re-stitutes a record Shaw. failure. The action of the critics in ble to m

It is believed that this con- up to ridicule.

we out the orchestr are desirous of seeing Chins in a settled and prosperous position and between China this latest act should indeed be sufficient to influence the rulers to Hongkong Chinese, especially if were met by Mr. A. H. George, raiser to Toby's Bow which Does his Bit in their and Japan sidents. The guests on arrival The play was put on as a curtain instinctively "booing" put an end to the petty squabbling so that a stable Government they happen to be British sub- British Consul (Acting) and in- has been running at the Comedy evidence of the WAY

be formed and the resping of a rich reward which lies at jacts, would do well to steer clear troduced to the Admirall who was several fins a door if she will only qualify herself to receive 1 of it

attended by his stan

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severely condemned Minin