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Hongkong Telegraph.

(ESTABLISHED 1881).

ENDERSEN MEYER & CO CTO.

68951 五拜禮號六廿月尤英港香

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1919.

日三月八事

TELEGRAMS.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

REUTER'S

OVERCOMING THE BOLSHEVIKS.

SPLENDID PROGRESS BY GENERAL DENIKIN."

London, September 24.

It is authoritatively announced that General Denikin has won about a quarter of European Russia, with a population of thirty millions, from the Bolsheviks. He now occupies the third, fourth and fifth great cities of Russia. His armies number 300,000 or 400,000.

JAPANESE STEAMER ASHORE.

Aden, September 21, Lloyd's Surveyor learns from the Italian Vice-Consul, that the Otaru Maru No. 3, which left Singapore for Marseilles on August 2, has been ashore, badly damaged, since August 8, off Rasaluta, Northern Somaliland, and is in urgent need of assistance which the Vice-Consul is at present unable to render.

THE SILVER MARKET.

London. September 23. Silver is quoted at 625gd. spot and 6214d. ¡forward. market is firm.

TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.

THE PREMIER'S RESIGNATIÓN.

The

Peking. September 25, The sudden resignation of the acting Premier, Kurg Sum-cham, was the result of a telegram jointly signed by Chung Jok-lum, Inspector of Eastern Provinces, and Teo Kwan, Tachun of Chili, tal the President asking, as the Central Government cannot meet the argent military expenses demanded by various Provinces, what was the use of such a Premier. The President showed the telegram to Kung, who then tendered his resignation.

U. S. STEEL STRIKE, "

New York, Sept.`**

The first day of the steel strike showed twenty states - affected. Disorders are reported in a few places only. T gazrda shot seven persons in Newcastle (Pennsylvania), îna mortally. Numerous arrests ware made in varunį centrēs. Reports of the second day record several gains for the strikers, particularly in Unio. Many additional works in Chicago and Pittsburg are closed down. Rioting continues In several places. Encounters with the guards are securring. The casualties so far are one dead and three probably fatally- wounded. Scores were hurt.

The Steelworkers' Union at Pittsburg announces that there are 37,000 strikers.

Washington, Sept. 21

The Senate has decided to immediately investigate the strike situation with a view to possible Government inter- vention

DOUBLE INCOME TAX.

London, Sept 3.

Sir James Meston (representing india), Mr. G. EL Kaibbs (Australia), Mr. W. L. Griffith (Canada), and Mr. Janes Burtes (South Africa) attended a meeting of the sub- committee of the Royal Commission on Income Tax, which is considering the question of double income tax within the Empire. The representatives indicated their respective Governments' attitude and explained the general principles whereon they thought taxation should be imposed. `It was the sub-committee's general view that reciprocity as be tween the various Governments mast govern the granting of any relief for admitted hard.hip. It was decided not to call witnesses as the Commission had collected fali svid. It was decided to consider remedial suggestions re- ceived from various Governments at next meeting.

SELGEL

EXCHEQUER RETURNS.

London, Sept. 23.

The Exchequer réturns from 1st April to 90th Septem- ter show: Receipts, £431,032,358; Expenditure, £691,529,69%; compared with £530,026,992 and £1,309,561,386 for the cor- responding period of last year.

There will be a change in the Cabinet after Kun Wan-pang, the Minister of War, takes over the acting Premiership, but it is beliez KOWLOON NOTES. that nothing done will affect the political situation.

DR. SUN AGAIN TO THE FORE.

Shanghai, September 25. Wong Yup-tong has reported to the Government the he had a long conversation with Sun Yat-sen on the 22nd about the Peace Conference.

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS,

Shanghai, September 25.

The Minister of the Foreign Department, in accordance with the advice wired by Luk Ching-cheng, the chief delegate, in Paris, has had a "League of Nations Discussing Bureau established in the Department, for the purpose of preparing matters to put before the League,

JAPAN'S DEMANDS.

Shanghai, September 25.- In reply to the US. query, the Japanese Government says that Japan would not be a party to the new Bank Group unless Mongolia and Manchuria are both under her control.

LIANG SHIH-YEE,

Shanghai, September 25. Liang Shib-yee has decided to return to Hongkong at the end of this month. Although he has declared that he is not the bearer of any political messages, yet his movements are strietly watched by a certain party.

LACK OF FUNDS.

Shanghai, September 26. Owing to lack of ready money, the bank notes of the Communica. tions Bank and the Bank of China have dropped to 52 per cent, discount in Peking, Business there is in quite an alarming condition.

SPECIAL

TELEGRAMS.

(From Our Oum Correspondent.)

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A 'SALVAGE CASE.

Singapore, September 25.

A salvage case has been commenced in the Supreme Court by the NY.K., owners of the Totomi Maru, against the Nam Vian's cargo and freight. The Nam Vian's crank and the engines stopped and she was towed by the Totomi Maru for 154 miles to Singapore. The cane is proceeding.

THE KHIVA.

The Khiva leaves to-day.

Singapore, September 25.

Was

The usual tournament carried through successfully and thanks Bre "accorded to G. Hewlitt for the Kowloon sporting events, dur- Mr. A

gift of the prize for the lady ing the past week-end, were co-Champion and to Messrs. Hobbs fined to friendly games, League

fixtures having been and Gerken for spoons for the completed, with the exception of one or two outstanding games.

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runners-up in each section... The

Club entered a team in the B. Section of the Hongkong Tennis League. Instead of there being The cricket match played by two Sections as was anticipated, members of the K.C.C., last Satur A and B teams were merged into day, proved to be a most enjoyable one League. The Club succeeded The two elevens were in winning only one engage- scratch teams, captained by ment. The value of the League J, P. Robinson and A. A. Clax-cannot ba denied and the The match benefit of meeting other players, ton, respectively. was primarily arranged to dis- receiving and dispensing hos- cover fresh talent and in this con- pitality, is an important and nection it might be stated that pleasureable factor. Fourteen Elson and Braga exhibited members. actually played in promise of good form, with the League tennis. The Club is bat, E. Carr has the making of a useful man with the leather, and the two captains showed that they have not, by any means, approached the sare and yellow- leaf stage of sport. Further games will, no doubt, bring to light additional talent.

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K.C.C. will meet the Bowling Green Club in the last match in the Bowls League, on Saturday flext, on K.C.C. ground.

Members of the K.C.C. are re- minded that the annual general 30th inst., will be held on the 29th meeting, originally fixed for the

inst The alteration has been made to avoid clashing with the St. Andrew's Society Meeting, fixed. for the former date and with which most of the members of the K.C.C. are concerned.

We understand that the select. Hongkong against the team from ion of bowls players to represent

Shanghai, in the match to be played on the Kowloon Bowling Green Club's rinks, will be made at a meeting to be held at the Police Recreation Club, this evening.

indebted to Messrs. Kaoth and McKeras who have acted as Groundsmen and shown much enthusiasm in their tasks. Thanke are also due to Mr. F. H. Crapnell who has again acted as Hon. Treasurer, adding other little duties to his onerous office.-

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An official notification recently stated that the water supply to the whole of Kowloon would be shut off from 12 o'clock (midnight) on Tuesday 23rd inst," until 4. a.m. the following morning.

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fat dwellers state they did not H'm, yes. But Kowloon top.

notice anything unusual

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We are informed, on good authority, that there is a gentle man of Kowloon who has dis covered a fish “that walks out of the water, climbs trees and cats birds." We understand that undertaken to provide a fish pond, another sporting Kowloonite has

with a tree in the centre, and about forty rice birds, to put the fish to the test when a specimen is produced by its sponsor.

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This fish will create nearly as great a sensation in scientific The annual meeting of the circles as did the squirrel with Wigwam Tennis Club is to be triple incisors, that sat on held to-morrow evening, at 6 branches of trees and made a o'clock. During the afternoon, noise like a nut the Committee will be “at home to members.

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The extension to the old ricksha shelter outside the Ferry. From the annual report wharf has now been completed. we extract the following and the structure presentes very i The membership roll totala 5- cleanly appearance. 22 ladies, 32 gentlemen With- | bater

drawals from the Club, due Also the removal of the board-" mainly to furloughs, etc. haveing, which formerly enclosed the: Included Mra. Miller, who, besides plot of ground adjoining the being lady Champion, rendered Godown Company's premises, effective service to the Club has added considerably to the for a period as Hon. Secretary; general appearance of order.

SINGLE COFY: 10. $36 PER ANNUM.

We notice also that measures. In a certain block of buildings have been taken, - mare- ar let out as flats, in Nathan road, less, to regulate the ricksha Kowloon, & rental of from $70 to coolies immediately outside the $85 dollars per mouth is charged, wharf,

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· "arrival [for two rooms. If you walk across .. ON of ferry boats. We hope thela room in any of these dwellings improvement will be of a lasting in a hurry, you create a fit of character.

delirium tremens amongst the majority of smaller ornamente

We are not in the least surprison occasional tables, etc-if you ed to learn that the application for have any. If you live in the the use of the Masonic Temple middle fat you can hear the for the purpose of holding the conversations of the occupants much-discussed public meeting above and below almost as clearly has been refused. Masonic as if they ware taking place out Temples are not the places side your own door. We repeat wherein to hold political meeting jerry built flats.

$70 to $85 is the charge for these

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It has been suggested that the There is an advertisement ap Vestry of St. Andrew's Church pearing in the local press for a has acted in a somewhat narrow-siz roomed_house with garden, to minded manner with regard to let on the Peak at a rental of at the refusal of the use of the Hall [$120 per month. for the meeting.

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And yet the Colonial Secretary-

As a matter of fact, the Vestry says it is an economic rise and of St. Andrew's is very desirous is not profiteering.

that its actions shall be based on

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The statements made to the

brosd-minded prin- ciples as are compatible with the Telegraph representative by the views of the Chaplain. Like His Hon. Colonial Secretary show Excellency the OfficerAdminister-how very much out of touch ing the Government in Council the Government is in regard to vis a vis Sir Reginald Stubbe, the affairs in Kowloon. Vestry refuses to create precedents

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until the wishes of the newly It has frequently been alleged appointed Chaplain have been that an error of judgment was ascertained, and naturally, this committed in choosing the exist- cannot be done until the Rev. ing site of the Hongkong Univer- Lindsay arrives.

sity, and the advisability of transferring the scene of higher education to the mainland is

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St. Andrew's Church Hall may undoubtedly a question that will be used for whist drives and have to be faced in the wedding receptions (with cham-near future. pagne) if such procedure meets with the approval of the re- We do not propose to deal with cognised head of affairs, and that aspect of the matter at pre- nobody will be shocked. The sent. What we are desirous of Vestry works on, and is guided emphasising is that a great by, the principle that the Chap-blunder was made in pot selecting lain is the tsipan" and his site in · Kowloon fo: .the decrees must be abided by.

University in the first instance and naturally, one seeks an ex-

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It looks very much as if the planetion. promotors of the meeting will) have to come down to our original Going back over a period of suggestion and engage one of the about ten years, one realises that rooms in the City Hall, unless the University is not an isolated some other Kowloon building instance. It appears that there are available. Why this certain people closely connected was not decided upon in the with the Island, unfortunately, first place is difficult to under-wielding sufficient power to con- stand. As we pointed out, the trol these matters, who have been majority of Kowloonites who are and still are, jealous of Kowloon, likely to take ap interest in the and do not want to see the main- meeting are employed on the land developed to the extent Hongkong side and the City Hall which must, in time, inevitably is just as convenient as any other take place. place.

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It is said that a mistake was We have reason to believe there made by these people in the first is a number of people living on instance with regard to the Do- the Hongkong side still adhering|iversity but it is hard to believe to the belief that no such thing as that. The gentleman we have in rent profiteering exists in Kow-mind have been sufficiently far- loon, or at least not to anything seeing in connection with their like the extent we have repeatedly private business dealings to

them alleged in these columns. We enable

to amass large would ask these good people to fortunes and in view of

fact it ponder over the following facts. that

is rather

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WILL HE EVER

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IFEAR ME HAS FALLEN Fort HIS COUNTRY

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wandering boy to-night 3"

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE. demand, to-day was 4s (2 7-16d.

The closing rate of the daliar, odh

THE WEATHER. Forecast: Fair. Barometer 2991. Temperature 2 p.m.s Humidity 9pm. ----72

difficult to believe the selfsame people should have exhibited such astupendousfallingoff in business acumen in connection with not only the University but other buildings. These vary magnates, we know, are about to commit another "blunder" by trying to get a new City Hall erected on the Island as a War Memorial Of course such a structura should find its resting place on the Peninsula.

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The need for better, means of - communication between the outly ing settlements in the New Ter- ritories and Kowloon is emphasis- ed by death of Inspector Lamont, who is, by the way, the fourth Government servant stationed in the district, who has died before assistance European medical could be secured. We learn, from & most reliable

source, that when the condition of the late Inspector became serious, a tele- phone message was sent to Kow- loan for the Doctor in charge of the New Territories to come out. to Tai Po, but the medico WES unable to comply owing to lack of means of transport. It was: then asked that the motor trally which is easily adaptable as 3.2 ambulance, should be sent out to bring the patient to Kowloon but---- the reply came back that there. was no man available to drive the trolley. The only alternative –

special train, which, however, would have taken a considerable time to reach Tai Po and the case was deemed too urgent to warrant such delay. Accordingly, the Water Police were Laked to send out a car to a point on the Tai Po road where the way was obstructed owing to work in connection with the laying of water mains, and one of the Government officials of the New Territories undertook to convey the patient, in his car, to the point stated. By this means the late Inspector was eventually conveyed to Kowloon, but unfort- unately death ensued about ten minutes before arrival" It might be mentioned that during the interval between the telephonic communications and the decision of the Government official to assist with his own car, a Chinese Doctor from Tai Po Market was, sent for, and he advised that the. patient should be removed to Kowloon for attention by, a European Doctor with the least possible delay.

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This is a most serious state of afafre, and the question is asked why if there is a motor trolly available, the Government cannot provide a man to drive it. Com- plaint is also made with regard to the lack of telephonic com- munication between the New Territories and Kowloon, for the use of civilians. The only means of such communication is by, the Government telephone which civilians are not allowed to use unless by courtesy of the Police.

We wonder what would happen. in the case of an armed robbery on one of the European dwellings which are situated, in some cases, more than a mile' from the nearest station on the K.C.R.

Also, we wonder, why the Fanling Golf Club should enjoy the privilege of means of tele- phonic communication with Kow- loon and Hongkong, whilst civilians in more or less isolated districts are neglected.

In the case of a civilian being taken ill say At Tai Po it is impossible to telephone for i'medical assistance without {"vexatious formalities which must.

be gone through officials before the G lines can be used, an permission would - matter of courtesy.

We commend serio