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HOLLOW FRIEND.

IT IS NOBLER TO SPEND YOUR Lord Fisher who has been DAYS IN THE BITTERNESS OF described as the Kitchener of the TUNHEIDED STRUGGLE THAN TO Navy is a very blunt, outspoken BECOME A PARASITE TO GAIN A individual, who usually says. what he means in language which is more forcible than polite, When he deals with naval dey elopment, as he has just been doing in a series of articles to the Times, he knows what he is talk. ing about. Everybody must give him that much credit, at any rate. The message which came to hand over the wires yesterday, giving us a summary of some of

The Philippine Zelands are pro- claimed to be an infected place by the Hongkong Government.

1894.

HONGKONG TWENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO.

Compiled from the "Hongkon

Telegraph" Ales for week ending September 14, 1894)

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THE DOLLAR

Dollar, on demand today, is September-8--The rate of the

His. Honour the Chief Justice has ordered that no-Criminal 2, 21⁄44d. Sessions shal be held in the month of September.

The Cheung Chau Summer Resort Association is exempted from registration under the Socies ties Ordinance, 1911.

Brown Bruk his views, contained a very fair proportion of lurit words, mixed with which was probably a deal of common-sense. We do not profess to know the technical side of naral matters. That The sa Khiva by which Sir is an expert's job. We can be-Reginald Stubbs is coming East. lieve that Lord Fisher is an is due at Colombo on the 17th expert. Therefore his opinions inst. and at Hongkong on the Lare worth more than passing 30th inst.

notice. But, whilst we admire candour in speech, we rather By the Nippon Maru there incline to think that Lord Fisher returned o the Colony yesterday does damage to his own cause by Mr. J. W. Franks, Mr. H.C. bis choice of language in Sandford, Miss Skipton, Mr. A. [dealing with those who do not Crook and Mr. W. Kay.

see eye to eye with him. Abuse is not argument, and to call one's opponents champion liars" and muddlers and to say that the nation is going to make "the same damned mess of one thing that it has of another, does not greatly help. Talk like this smacks too much, also, of the

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Vice-Governor Yeater of the Philippines and Mr. Frederick O Brien. editor of the Manilu Times, who have been on a visit to Canton and Macao. left Hong- kong yesterday for Manile."

We are informed that the

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GOVERNORS OF QUEEN'S

COLLEGE

September II-It is stated in Saturday's Government Gazette that Mr. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Mr. N. G. Mitchell Innes, Mr. E. R. Belilios, CM.G., Mz. A. M. Thomson, MA, and the Rev. R. F. Cubbold, M.A. have been sppointed members of the govern- ing body of the Queen's College.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL.

September II-At yesterday's meeting of the shareholders of the Hongkong Hotel Company, Ltd. Messrs. Ho Tung and W. Parfitt were re-elected mem- bers of the Board of Direction and Mr. C. S. Taylor joined the Board for six months, rice Mr. John Grant, whose appointment. was not confirmed.

BOW-WOW!.

September 12-A formidable looking, Chinese torpedo-boat arrived here, this afternoon, from Canton.

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DEARTH OF TONNAGE. September 13-At the present time there is quite a dearth is notified that at the ex- here of steam tonnage available piration of three months the for the China Coast trade and Bank of Asia, Limited, will, un- the prospects for the future are less cause is shown to the con-all in favour of the shipowners trary, be struck off the Register and against the charterers, who and the Company will be dis now find it difficult to engage solved.

suitable vessels at prices likely to leave a fair margin of profit.

All communications intended for publication should be address-talker fancying himself as the Government intends on the 16th ed to the Editor.

fount of all knowledge and wis.inst. to reduce the rice allowance dom on the questions at issue, to its subordinate Chinese em- We always need to think that the ployees to $1.60, owing to the other nan may have reason on reduction in the price of rice. his side also. To swear at ar The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-ahout him because he holds a tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a different opinion to ours is very full month.

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 33. 1919.

BLACK TREACHERY?

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AMERICA AND THE TREATY....

Tenders are being invited for macadamizing and tarpainting Castle Peak Road from Un Loong River Bridge to the Pier at Castle Peak, and Castle Peak Road from Mai Po Village to Un Loong River Bridge.

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CHURCH SERVICES.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY

A proposal

JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HOSO KONG-13th Sunday after Trinity, 14th Sept., 1919. Holy Communion (7.50 am) Service abolition of titles has Merbecke. Hymans : 9, 178, 393, ed by the. “German 908. Matins (LI in.) Responses Assembly. That

the complete

stional have

Writing on the subject of Army recruiting, a correspond.

Farial. Venite Alcock. Psalm: been expected in a country where Robinson Te Deum: Russell, there has been from time, im- Jones and Pre. Benedictus: memorial an insane rage for Garrett. Hymns: 193, 924. God titles. Besides it may be con Save the King NB-Psalm renient to retain existing titles, 71, varses 1, 2, 7, 10, 16, 21 & for the time may come some 22 in unison. Hymn 224, verses People think it will not be, long 1,3 & 7 in unison. Holy Com-when this make-believe Republic- munian (12 noon Evensong anism will vanish and give places (6 p.m.). Responses: Ferial, once more to the old order of Psalm: Smart. Middle Volun- things. No titles, it is further tary: Sposalizio Liszt. Magni- decreed, are to be bestowed ficat: Smart (41st morning), except upon persons holding Nunc Dimittis: Felton. Hymns: office in the State. Still, this 281, 187, 477 Voluntary: gives ample room for the indul- Hymn, Celeste ry. N.Bgence of a notorious German Psalm 73, verses2, 11, 12, 20, habit of conferring a resounding 24 & 25 in unison Hymn 281, title on anybody and everybody. verse 3 in unison. Hymn 187, who holds any public office. And verse 4 in unison. Hymn 477, not only upon the holders, but verses 3 & 5 in unison. N.B upon their wives- thus Mrs Privy Organ Recital on Tuesday, Councillor Bratwurst. Mrs Ins ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOW- and so on. That national custom September 23rd, at 6.15 p.m. pectress of Sewers Faulwasser, LOON-14th September, 1919. is not to be extinguished in a day 13th Sunday after Trinity. Holy in any country, and particularly Communion at Midday. Morn in Germany. ing Prayer 11 am.. Opening Voluntary. Responses: Ferial. Venite: Alcock. Psalm: LXXI -Robinson, Cook. Te Deum : Oakeley in F-15th Evening, Benedictus: Garrett. Kyrient of The Globe suggest that Mendelssohn. Hymns: 360, 243, from a newly-joined man regard- the particulars which are taken 390, 433, 579. Evening Prayering his previous occupation are 6 p.m. Opening Voluntary nowadays becoming superfluous

Ferial. Psalm: Responses: LXXIII-Smart. Magnificat:

in a good many cases, the ques- Dupuis 25th Evening. Nuncion. What is your trade or Dimittis: Rimbault 16th calling?" being often answered Morning. Hymas: 550. 263,"Soldiering." It was given (A. & M. 281), 28 19. Vesper beginning the war, when hard- more than once, however, at the ST. PETER'S CHURCH,

Hymn. Conclad ng Voluntarened old irregulars and soldiers POINT Sunday, Sept. 14th of fortune turned up in shoals 1919. 8 a.m. Holy Communion man, when asked what he did to have a cut at the Hun." One 11 am. Morning Prayer, and when he happened to find himself Sermon. PEAK CHURCH Holy Commun- for another war and list again. in civil life," said-Way, look ion at 8.15 a.m. Evening Ser-Did you think I was a grocer or vice: 6.30 p.m.

a-parson!" An amusing story THE GOSPEL HALI (No. 40 which used to be told in the and 12 Pedder Street) Weekly Service was of two sad fellows Services Sunday. Breaking botried to enlist, but who seemed of Bread, 11 am. Gospel Meet-very averse to giving any account ing. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Exposition of their antecedents. Pressed as of Scripture, 8 pm. Thursday, to what his trade was, one of Bible Class 8 p.m. Friday them, a big hulking fellow of Bible Class for Ladies, 5.30 p.m. villainous aspect, said, "Well, I Saturday. Prayer Meeting. 8)

was a watchmaker." "Where ?" asked the recruiting officer, "In ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

a crowd, replied the would-be GLENEALY.-Low Masses at recruit. 6, 7, and 9.30 am. High Mass inner meaning of this little joke After a moment the at 8 a.m. 5.30 p.m.-Benediction soaked into the R.O.'s head, and of the Blessed Sacrament.

he turned to the other recruit.

p.m.

WEST

of the two foregoing paragraphs WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH"What were you?" he asked. "A

WATER TROUBLES.

September 13-It is rumoured

in some Chinese circles bere that the water supplied to the Chinese quarter of the City is impregant-

now making arrangements to import water for drinking and

land. There is not an atom of cooking purposes from the main-

truth in the mischevious rumour

UNNECESSARY QUARANTINE.

ARSENAT.

WANCHAL Sunday Morning striker," replied No. 2 "You mean Service 10.15am. Sunday

a striker in an iron works?" Evening Service 6 p.m.

asked the RO. "No, not exactly." SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME was the reply. "I was striker to STREET. Sunday a watch-maker. I worked for my Evening, Gospel Services

pal bere, and did the striking 8 p.m. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, GARDEN

while he did the pinching!" ROAD.Mass and Sermon at 10 am. followed by the Bene-

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diction of the Blessed Sacra- Mr. Balfour, who has at times

ment.

a pretty gift in cynicism, must FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST have extracted a good deal of

SCIENTIST.—MacDonnell Road entertainment from the felicita- Sundays. 11.15 a.m. Wednes- days, 5.30 p.m.

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A COLOMBO INCIDENT.

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JAPANESE-AUSTRALIAN

The question of the ratification of the Peace Treaty is still being discussed in the United States,

SHIPPING PROSPERITY. the Senate being inclined to ap prove it with certain reservations.

September 13-Things President Wilson, however, now

rapidly looking up in the ship- plainly states that America must

ping line here and although there either accept the Treaty in its

is an unsual number of vessels, entirety or leave it. No-one will

both sail and steam, in port. 'all dispute the bona fides of those

of them are engaged at who want the Treaty amended; The average mean temperature

munerative retes. especially they are acting in good faith, co of Hongkong during August was steam coasters, two of which are doubt. Their attitude is explain-82.& the Lighest being 9240 running under six months' ed by American dislike of getting on

the 1st and the lowest charters at $5,800 and $5,000 per entangled in the affairs of Europe, 74, on the 31st. There were 19.62 mensum. but we fear they overlook the inches of rain and 177.7 hours of

There must have been some- point that President Wilson made sunshine. The average humidity thing seriously wrong in the in his recent speech to the Senate was 82...

Telegraph office 25 years ago- that " a new rule and a new

witness the obvious inconsistency resp nsibility have come to this His Excellency the Officer

-Ed K.H.T.] great nation." If America is Administering the Government To play, her rightful part has appointed Mr. Cecil Graham in the affairs of the Perdue to act as Deputy Super- world, she will have to abandon intendent of Police, and Chief. her old-time isolation. As it was Inspector James Kerr to act as expressed in an American an Assistant Superintendent of magazine recently, there seems Police, during the absence on no practicable way by which the leave of Mr. Philip Peveril Johned with sulphur and that they are United States can avoid taking a Wodehouse, C. L. E. larger share of responsibility for future conditions in Europe and We can quite understand Colonel John Ward's chagrin over Asia. We believe that, for years drive was held last night at the The usual fortnightly whist the decision of the authorities at Home to withdraw troops from to come, world peace can best be Kowloon Naval Depot Russia, thus leaving the non-Bolshevik element to fight its own maintained by the group of following were the prize-winners and therefore no necessity for the battles and, if possible, to find its own salvation. Colonel Ward Powers that won the victory and 1st, Mr. Mugridge, 2nd, Mr. importation of water either from

tions offered to him on his 71st is a Labourite with a larger outlook than most of his kidney, for the imposed terms upon Germany. Henderson; 3rd, Mr. Ellis; 4th, Tai-kok-taui or any other part of

birthday. Perhaps "Hail and very simple reason that he has gone out into the wide world, knock That is why America should Mr. Yeo, 5th, Mr. Thomas: hidden the Celestial Empire.

farewell" best comprises a good ed up against all sorts and conditions of men and has broadened his stand by the Treaty. "The best number, Mr. Connell; booby prize.

many of them, and the occasion -mind in the process. But what is more, he has seen service on the result" says an American writer. Mr. Dellick: The next event of

of the birthday congratulations field with the Russian elements who are striving to hold their own will come from an attitude of the kind will be held on the 26th the Singapore Government is still , September 14-We note that

has also been selected as ap. against the madcap, destructive forces amongst their own country-confidence and

propriate for speculations on his men, and he has come to believe that desertion of these people than one of timidity and hesita-

vigour, rather instant.

keeping up the quarantine farce

successor. would be a flagrant breach of good faith. Most of the Labourites tion. To face danger is, often, to

Yet it is worth at Home have taken up the attitude that British troops should be avert it."

noting as remarkable that there From the Hongkong office of vessels arriving from Hong-

should be any question of a suc brought back from Russia whatever the consequences, and they which we should like the United, chappij (Netherlands Trading officially declared, and practically That is the spirit in the Nederlandsch Handel-maats kong, although this port has been have even threatened to exercise "direct action" to secure that end.States to think of the peace pact. Society) we have received a cop is, free from plague.

Sydney, Aug. 27-A telegram 1919, for no man ever closed s cessor to the Arthur Balfour of

-They, of course, have no first-hand knowledge of the matter.

received from Colombo yesterday political career Colonel Ward has, and he openly declares that to desert those HOUSE-PURCHASE.

more definitely describes a remarkable incident Russians who have rallied to our standard will make our name stink

than did he when be gave up arising out of the visit of an the leadership of his party, nor The Government of Burma does to 31st December, 1918, which of the Sanitary Board, beld yes-noon, while the troopship was in politics with so little love for September 14-At the meeting Australian troopship. One after- has any man, been so long it in the nostrils of every non-Bolshevik Russian.

Colonel Ward says that our troops went to Russia to preventown Government, for we read in to F. 12,651,296.87 (£1,054,275) out tarday afternoon, Mr. Francis harbour, a resident named Brace them. This contrast

certain things better than our show that the net profits amount the Germans transferring men from the Western Front, and that it a paper published in that Province of which, after providing for the gave notice that on the 17th inst. girdle was shooting crows would be black treachery for us to leave them to face the enemies that the Lientenant-Governor has statutory reserve to the extent of effect that the time has come miles along the coast from

he will move a resolution to the Mount Lavinia, about

fact and inclination has they have made for our sakes, without anything. more substantial decided to confer on Heads of J. F. 1.830.259.37 (£152,522) a

puzzled "many more ardent". than our goodwill. These are bard words, but in view of future Departments the power to sanct-dividend of

for the transfer of the control of Colombo, when stray pellets

politicians, and har led possibilities and present happenings we can well appreciate Colone!ion the grant of house-purchasing declared

14% bas been Ward's thinking thus. But did we send men to Russia solely to advances in addition to the power

the waterworks from the Public struck a Japanese woman and up to accusations of posing. Works Department to keep the Germans from transferring troops from the Western they already possess to sanction

the her brother who were walking on just as has a taste in conversa Sanitary Board."

the beach. The injuries were talking philosophy to musicians tion which was once described as We are in receipt of a little question of helping the no

moderate the elements in Russia and shielding them from the terrorism of the advances. Advances,

grant of house-building booklet, tastefully produced by

exceedingly slight, but the hus-and music to philosophers." If Bolsheviks? That was the policy which we and

band of the lady, who is a Mr. Balfour dislikes politics, it we the other told, are being sanctioned by the containing the text of the speech are the Victoria Printing Press, Allies were said to be following in despatching drafts to Heads of Departments for house recently delivered by the Hon.

merchant named Shibagaki, bas Vladivostock. And it is understandable. ber that whilst the Russians had shaken off the old tyranny of possesses

For we have to remem building when the applicant Mr. Lau Chu-pak to the pupils of Tsardom, they were soon suffering under an even worse despotism, rights in the house-site. Ad-"The World's Peace and What -full proprietary the Ellis Kadoorie School, on because of the rise to power of the Bolsheviks. In other words, ances liberty and freedom, for which the Allies had fought in war, were of a house

for the purchase it Means to Us". It is printed being denied the Russian people, and thus the Allies conceived it

are sanctioned in both in English and Chinese and a duty to aid those who were willing to abed their blood in defence exceptionally high. One proviso the excellent advice offered by places where house rent is thus preserves in permanent form of that which for centuries had been denied them but which for afis attached to this. Every officer Mr Lau to the younger genera- moment seemed to be almost within their grasp.

There is, admittedly, the other standpoint--that, with the war sanctioned, must deposit with the

to whom this allowance is tion of the Chinese.. over, the straightening out of affairs in Russia is a purely internal Government satisfactory evidence matter and one for the Russians alone to accomplish. That is how that he has acquired a clear title Memorial and Affiliated Hos-munition should be returned to

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice | Outstanding Rifles and

Ar cable to the Toyko Government Nearly twenty years ago he was the Labourites look upon it. But if Britain and the Allies want them to the house and site to be pur-pitals begs to acknowledge with the Musketry Inspector through Consul at Bombay came down to and yet he lived to be accused of selves regarded as the defenders of minorities struggling to preserve chased.

to demand redress. The Japanese writing of his hatred of office, freedom and liberty, what can these latter think when they are left to Hongkong Goverment would be the funds of the HospitalsM and 12 noon or 2 pm. and & p.m. visited the scene of the incident nation of a Whig in the late The resources of the thanks the following donations to the Store Sergeant between 9am. Colombo to make inquiries. and clinging to office with the deter- the tender mercies of their enemies? We do not know what quite adequate to inauguate a Chiu U Tim, $100, Mr. Chan Sin (Saturday and Sunday excepted). which was reconstructed for his work of administration more try- assurances, if any, have been given the non-Bolsheviks, but we can scheme on the lines adopted by Ki, $100; Mr. Mok Kon Sang, $100,

thirties. No mañ ever fund the believe that those Russians who have stood firm against the ter-the Government of Burma. There Mr. Fung Ping Shan, $100; orists, with the help of the Allied forces, will bitterly feel being is need here for special machinery Mr. Tee Yam Chi, $100; Mr. Lo

benefit deserted. If their cause is a just one, it deserves support. Whether to provide for the development Cho Shan, $100; Mr. Li Wing

ing, yet no man was ever so Reuter is in a position to say delightful an administrator" we can rightfully expect British troops conscripted for war duties and expansion of Hongkong and Kwong $100;

that the allegations against the Perfectly charming they said Mr. S. W. Tso,

Australians are absolutely dis-

Front? Was there

of the Society's general balance sheet and profit and loss account

CONTROL OF WATERWORKS.

POLICE RESERVE.

Orders issued by Mr. J. W Franks, D.S.P. (R.), state-

COMMAND.

FEELING.

at

three

between

adopted an extraordinary attitude has been truly said that he under over the affair. He reported to stands a great deal about their strategy and has seemed at times the police that his wife was to

himself. who deliberately shot her. ..

The police soon disproved the Carlyle would have thundered allegation, and Mr. Bracegirdle, against him; Palmerston might have sworn over bim: Mr. J. W. Franks, D.S.P. (R.), | having discovered what he had resumes command of the Police done, apologised, but Mr. he shook the good humour Reserve as from this date.

Shibagaki refused to accept this of Campbell-Bannerman; and explanation and persisted in bis found him trying at times..

Joseph Chamberlain inust have ARMS.

original story. He proceeded to

chased by Australian soldiers, Mr. Lloyd George.

enjoy that as much as

NOT SO FAB OUT.

to carry on in Russia is another point. If not, perhaps the best the mainland on comprehensive $100; Mr. Au Chak Man, $100; For the work of an inspired proved, but Mr. Shibagaki is 1 of him in one field of his wa way would be for an volunteer army to be raised amongst the and systematic lines at & cost not Mr. Chan Kis Son, $100; Mrs. compositor we are indebted to determined to make an interna- activities... But Allies so that the saner and better elements amongst the Russians and a bedene omo ate cool pot Mr. Lum 50, B10: Mo 15. the Boston Transcript. The tional matter of it. The incident en Ballour only for may be assured of adequate support in their battle with the owner of property or to the public Mackenzie, $5, H. B. W. $15; doctor felt the patient's purse is creating great indignation of Arthur Balfour-friendly

ab large.

Wo Ping Theatre, $50,-*-

snarchists.

and delared there was no hope: loca

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