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DEATH....

DE BRITTO.-At No. 1 Belilios Terrace, on the 26th November Maria Carmo De Britto, aged 27. Deeply regretted. Shanghai and Japan papers please copy.

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1919.

AMERICA AND WORLD PEACE.

NOTES & COMMENTS.

CHINA COAST DEMANDS.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1919.

DAY BY DAY.

HE WHO BOASTS OF BEING PER- FECT IS PERFECT IN FOLLY,

To-marrow is Thanksgiving Day in the United States.

That the China Coast Officers' and Engineers, Guilds have done good service on behalf of those who go down to the sea is ships there can be no denying. At Srat, these organisations were looked at askance and they had to make. big fight to get recognition. They are now, however, on a re-

The date of the Hongkong gularised footing have Police Victory Ball has been become the recognised mediumscharged to December 17th Once between owners and men. again, these bodies are out for the securing of better conditions for their members. They have

and

no complaint to make against the leading companies running vessels along the coast and in the river trade, whose fair treatment of em- playees is acknowledged. But there are other shipping concerns who haveby no means come into line on standards of pay and other mat- ters, and it is to these that the latest demands are addressed. Nothing revolutionary is aimed at; in fact, As we stated yesterday, the de- rands are considerably below those already conceded by other companies. The men are united in their determination to get what they want; they are thoroughly deserving class; and it is to hoped that the companies concerned will meet the repre- sentations in a spirit of sweet reasonableness.

CHINA AND BOLSHEVISM.

THE GYMKHANA.

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YESTERDAY'S GALLOPS.

The following "times". were recorded yesterday morning, all

on the gallops being

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The Hon. Mr. John Johnstone 1.50.1/5.

and Mrs. Johnstore returned to the Colony yesterday from Shanghai, as also did the Hor. Mr. S. H. Dodwell and Mrs. Dodwell.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

[To The Edition of the “ Hongkong Telograph.")

OUR PLAGUE-SPOT.

ARMED ROBBERY.

TWO MEN REPORTED WOUNDED.

Following the report of the Sir. Like many others, I have armed robbery which took place read with much intarest theat 1.45 pm. yesterday at Po Hing

STO that B

gang

Sand Martin, 4 mile-36; letters and comments on the vice Fong Lane, we have to record question which have been appear another outrage which took place 1.11.2/5; 1.45.2/5.

Rab, 1 mile.-97; 1.15; 1.49.2/5; ing in your newspaper. I agree today at the identical hour.

entirely with you that this Colony The facts we have so far 225.2.5.

Geordie Mac, 1 mile (last 4) would be all the better if only gathered

these houses could be shut down. of five or six man participated 1.44.

An armed attack on * Yeoman, 4 mile. 40; 1.16.1;5; as you urge. But are our young in

men altogether to blame?

money-changer's shop at No. 40- It is true that many of the Des Voeux Road West at a time Cue, 1 mile.-44; 1.23;" 2001]

young men who go to these when the street was crowded 2:34.

Cornet, 1 mile-38.25; 1.14; places mean no wrong; they with pedestriana, which circuay-

after often do it because

stance shows the daring charac- 1.50.25; 2.24.1/5.

John Peel's Unnamed Sab., dinner they have nowhere else ter of the attempt.

to go. In Manila and Shanghai

Two of the folis of the shop are 1 mile. 46; 1.31; 2.13; 2.55.

John Peel's Brown, 4 mile. there are dancing balls, well said to have been wounded by the ordered places, where young men robbers, whether with revolvers 41.95; 1.19 1.53.

John Peel's Exchange, 1 mile. can go to spend their evenings in or daggers has so far not been re-

innocent enjoyment. only ported. The news reached No. 1.18.45; 1.56.1/5; 2.29.5/5. Jazzily.4 mile.46; 1.26; Hongkong had halls like these, Police Station and a little later we should hear less about the the Central Police Station, and 1.59.25.

the available constables Paddlebox, 4 mile.--46; 1.27; houses of ill-fame, I am quite all

sure. Here in this Colony even were sent to the scene to

hotels close prompt at investigate. the midnight; these dancing halls in

One robber has been arrested. Manila and Shanghai are open

TWO DETECTIVES SHOT. far later, and no-one is the worse

Later. for going there.

Lady members of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club are remind-

d that the Cup kindly presented-39 by Mr. Congdon will be played for to-morrow (Thursday) at Deep Water Bay Course.

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2.02.

Lowe's Unnamed Sub., 34 mile. An accident eansed through-16: 1.27; 2.00.

Ringwood, 4 mile-38.2,5; being knocked down by a batch- cover has sent a Chinese foki of 1.15; 1.48.2/5. the Kewloon Godown Lighter No. 85, to Hospital, suffering from a wound in the leg.

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The Rev. A. D. Stewart will conduct the Bible Study Class at the Helena May Institute on Tuesday, 2nd. Ce ember, at 5.30 p.m. Subject "Some modern aspects of the Resurrection."

Tonic, mile.-37.3/5; 1.14; 1.48

Rheostat, mils.45; 1.21.2/5; 1.56.

Morning Star, 4 mile.-44; 1.25.1/5; 2.01.

Alexander, 1 mile-35; 1.13; 1.48: 2.21.

mile.-37; Cherub, I

1.15; 149.25; 2.25.2/5.

Red Easign, 1 mile.-36; 1.15; 1.48.35; 2.22.1/5.

Paper Money. 134 mile.-46:

2,47,2/5; 3.20. Swallow and Snuffbox, 4 mile. at his house a Chinese lost his-38.15: 1.13.4/5; 1.48.1,5. balance and dropped down the Lovejoy, 1 mile.-45.45; 1.26; staircase. He was killed outright 02.159.37. and his remains have been removed to the Public Mortuary.117.3.

In hanging a towel on the wall

It is very clear from recent news to hand that serious steps will have to be taken if the spread of Bolshevism is to be prevented. Of the activities of the apostles of anarchy in Europe, we know a good deal, and we have also seen evidences of their plottings in America and in India as well, particularly in connection with the Afghan troubles. From time to titqg, little items of news have filtered through, also, of efforts made to introduce the Soviet system into China. development of this kind is the

At yesterday's Sanitary made reported representation

Chairman Eun Yat-sen to bring Board meeting, the about a Soviet revolution in this read a letter received from Mr. part of the world. Now, China Chan Kai-ming intimating that has had quite enough of revolu- he was unable to attend the tion in the past, and she is in a Board's meetings for eight weeks sufficient state of turmoil at pre-owing to indisposition. sent, without having her troubles

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The lates

Dalesman, last 36 mile.-40.3.3: Grayboy mile.-40; 1.14,

COLLECTION FOR SIBERIAN REFUGEES]

If

This, in my humble opinion,

It transpires that after the rob

is at the root of the trouble. bere had broken into the premises Where else bat our "plague-spot" they shot dead one of the fokis 10 go! and seriously wounded another, he have our young men Nowhere. Provide other attrac-being now in hospital. On lear- tions and "the line" will soon ing the shop they held up a motor disappear. That's my view, any car. proceeding in a westerly how, and I know others share it. direction, pointing revolvers et Our young men are good fellows the driver's head.

Chinese detectives, hearing of at heart, but can you blame them for seeking a little amusement the affair, gave chase, and two of day's them were shot, being seriously and enjoyment after a

wounded. work?

Enclosing my card.

Yours etc.

Lates: enquiries elicit the fact that five out of the six men bave

COUNTER-ATTRACTION. 50 far been arrested. Hongkong, Nov. 25th, 1919.

RAID FOR ARMS.

WOMAN FINED $1,000.

THE TROOPS.

ANOTHER TRANSPORT EXPECTED HERE.

On the 21st instant the Police raided No. 144, Des Voeux Road for arms which were known to be LOCAL GIFTS.

concealed there. Three revolvers The Don Castro, a Portuguese were found in one of the vessel, is expected here on the

She Boots and clothing have been cubicles, while a fourth was 9th proximo.

will be received from the following, to

discovered bidden under

for a utilised

the purpose of

од firewood pile

the of the despatch Home of the rem- whom the collectors offer their most grateful thanks:-Mrs. Hverandah. The three occupants nant of the Manchester Re- G. H. Pennefather, Mrs. C.H.P. Government of a country operates upon other countries that the sult, it is premature to say, though Ball was held at the City Hall W. Petley, Mr. H. W. Bird, Mrs.of the floor, two women and thegiment. of approve as the case demands. The American Senate has been think that he may not remain al. Er the band of H. M. S. Hawkins Hay, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Pollock, and to-day charged on remand brought the Wiltshires here, is

Mrs. Dowbiggin.

The last of the practice dances in connection with St. Andrew's last evening. Music was supplied and the large company of dancers spout a very happy time.

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The following donations are gratefully acknowledged.

Sympathiser

A. W.

Mr. L. Dunbar... Anon

A friend...

...$10.00 3.00 50.00

5.00

1.00

son of one of them, were arrested The Trasos Montes, which

at the Police Court with being in badly disabled. She was re- possession of the weapons and qusitioned for further Government also of 800 rounds of ammunition] service out here and is under which were found in another orders to proceed to Vladivostock cubicle in the same floor.

immediately but it will be some time before she will be fit to proceed.

A boiler maker whilst at work

Mr. E. B. Potter defended the creating trouble than actuated by structive tasks. Be that as it on a new ship in the Kowloon

mother and son, while Mr. Lyson any sincere desire to take on con- may, there is nothing to gain by Dacks fell from a height and

represented the other woman. A large number of troops are under-estimating the possible suffered some injuries. He did

This is being spent on Chinese The only evidence which could awaiting to be transported from harm of propaganda of this kind, not think the hospital the right

the charge "pras her especially in a country like China, place for him, for he refused to cotton quilts, and the first con- connect the latter defendant Vladivostock. where the services of hired go there, and was taken to his ignment will go off this week, by with

direct boat to Vladivostok, add-presence in the house when the It home. rutans are easy to enlist.

Red search was conducted. She was the Canadian ressed to does not require much deep think-

Cross.

accordingly released on the repre- ing to realise the dangers of

Continued donations and con-sentation of Mr. Lyson. Bolshevism, which is the very

Last week's health return tributions are asked for, of any The male prisoner was also negation of government and shows three cases of diphtheria nature, or amount, and will be discharged owing to insufficient because it is based on anarchy (two fatal), three of enteric fever sent off from time to time, as evidence, but bis mother, against stands self-condemned. No word, fencing will alter that fact. So (one fatal), two fatal occurrences soon as a sufficient quantity is whom evidence was given that wherever Bolshevism raises its cf cerebro-spinal fever, and one collocted and bought.

The undersigned are willing to head it is the duty of those who fatal case of gastro-enteritis. One believe in constitutionalism to of the enteric cases was an Indian, receive and acknowledge in the Fresa, anything sent to them, combat it. In view, therefore, of the rest Chinese.

during the winter months. Parcels the widespread propaganda which

Re- addressed "For Siberian

these Bolsheviks are now carry

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Queen's

she claimed the ammunition, was fined $1,000, or six months' hard labour.

LOCAL FIRE.

RESTAURANT BURNT DOWN.

A fire of an extensive nature broke out at o'clock this morning in a Chinese restaurant at 126 Queen's Road Central The Fire Brigade bad only a brief distance to travel to the scene of the out-

and break

-there im-

CRICKET.

C. S. C. C. 2nd v. QUEEN'S COLLEGE.

To be played on the Civil Ser- vice ground on Saturday next. commencing 2 p.m. The C. & C.C. team is

Hill (Capt.), S. N. Piercy, R. T. Taylor. F. Bacon, S. E. Alderman, E. Strange, R. Bearne, H. W. Sand- ford, E. C. Fincher, G. P. Knight and D. Lyon. Reserves: G. H. Haskett and S. Hamer.

It is a fact fairly generally recognised that for the Press of one added to by the introduction of country to criticise the doings of the Parliament of another country is not always in good taste. It savours of interference and is not like. Bolshevism. As to whether the ly to conduce to good relations. It is only when the action of the appeal will have any practical re- Prees of the world generally has a right to comment and condemn Dr. Sun's past activities lead us to very much in the lime-light lately, and if its decisions only affected together ind:ferent to the appeal Americans then the Allies would have bad little right to criticise.made to him. We regard him as But in view of the fact that the Senate's decision is of world-wide mischief-maker, more allured by import and affects a Treaty and Convention designed to operate on the most important civilised countries of the world, the world's opinion and criticism has a right to be heard. It is not pleasant for Americans to be told that they are the disappointment of the peace era, for daring the closing stages of the war they were the world's brightest lupe, and it is not a pleasant duty for the Allied Press and But bold and blunt truth is public to make such a statement. imperative when such vital things are at stake and we know that americans generally will not read anything more than an expression of disappointment in whatever we may have said on the Senate's attitude. One could not fail to be disappointed, but, in saving so. there is not a whit the less cordial friendliness felt by ourselves for American people.

erican port article on the subject of the Peace Treaty and the reception it has had at the hands of American Senators, we expressed the view that the bulk of American feeling was being tragically travestied by those in power, and recent mails to hand confirm that view: Cartoons abound in some of the leading papers showing Sena tors in a most unenviable light and there are daily articles full of caus- tic invective. One writer, under the heading "Let Us have Peace,' ays Close to a year has passed since the armistice was signed -almost a year since the world went on its knees with glad thank-

ing out, it behoves Governments A practice shoot for possible fugees," May also be sent to the fulness in the belief that the last of all wars was done. No more to be on the alert and to suppress and probable members of the Helena May Institue, by kind strife, no more bloodshed, no more mothers weeping for their sons the campaign before it develops H.K.D.C. team will take place at permission of the Hon. Sec.-M. 159, Peak; E M the last war! à League of Nations, we cried, a league of nations into a menace to the whole King's Park Range on Saturday, Moorhead, that shall make possible international misunderstandings that shall

civilised world,

29th instant, commencing at 2.30 Stabb, St. John's Place, Garden

should be Rd: E. Dunbar, 7, p.m. Ammunition protect the weak, that shall restrain those greedy in their strength!

G .dens. A league of nations that shall be the first step in the realization THOSE CANTON STUDENTS.

purchased at Headquarters not From what we can hear, the of world-wide democracy! Such was our enthusiasm after the last shot was fired. And what have we to-day? The League of Nations Canton students, who have been later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, formulated. The Peace Treaty waiting to be rstified. And pend-cutting such capers of late, have

Eleven masters and mistresses ing ratification internal unrest and civil strife in every one of the got themselves into a cleft stick

ct boats were prosecuted to day for mediately after the fire broke out. countries that was at war. Sigo, gentlemen of the United States in their efforts to bring about the

Mr. Charles Edward Bray, of failing to licence their boats at Notwithstanding this fact, the fire Benate-sign, that the world may have peace!" On the question dismissal of the Commissioner of of the British Dominion having separate votes on the Council of the Police. They have been enraged the Orpheum Theatre and Realty Aberdeen harbour. Sergeant Davis had gained such a strong hold on hostile attitude has been display. League another writer says "Senatorial statesmen who are the at this official, because he has Company of New York, and said that at 6 p.m. on the 25th the building that their efforts ed by the male clerks employed leave for the instant he went out in the harbour were not able to prevent the in banks towards the women most exercised about those five votes for the British Dominions are had cause to arrest some of their Mrs. Bray,

this States by the Empress of at Aberdeen and found defendanta fames from working their way clerks, it is understood that the also the same statesmen who talk the most about freedom for Ireland number, and ecting

was no loss of life, but the up with a view to a not to mention India. These same Senators verge on Anglophobia impulse they have been demand- Asia to-morrow. Mr. Bray for in their bosts. All their licenses to the top of the premises. There whole matter is about te be taken the last three months has been bad expired. Each defendant was damage done must be consider understanding being arrived at with the directors of the various when talking of the power and indirect influence of the British ing that he be relieved of office.

It is Empire. These same Senators are most fond of harking back to the But there are wheels within making a tour of the Far East. fined $3 each.

to ascertain the possibilities

The building is covered by in-large banking institutions. spirit of "76 and recalling our own struggle for independence. Now wheels. It appears that, at the

and whether the isn't it a bit strange that they should profess to be so supremely moment, the so-called Military here

Business houses are not the surance with two Chinese Com-regarded as certain that women Government at Canton, is divided Theatres in the Far East are suit- jealous of our own sovereignty, so extremely glad that we

ent part of the staffs, the Press achieved independence of the British King and the Parliament into two factions-the Kwang-able for plays on the vaudeville anly ones to run the risk of going panies-the Man On and the will in fature become a perman So far the cause of the out- Association states, although in opium divan at Singapore

of the banks they in London, and at the same time should oppose Autocracy and tung group and the Kwangsigroup. basis. Mr. Bray is quite impressed bankrupt. A Chinese who kept Chun Or-for $7 500. practical Independence for the British Dominions? is Americans, The latter have gradually been with the possibilities and by next an

are still considered only as tem- as heirs of 6. is it not our proper part to welcome and securing control and the Police September a number of companies found that his business did not break has has not been ascert- some

porary employees. The question assist our kinsmen in achieving by peaceful political means the Commissioner is one of the very connected with his Orpheum bring any more profit. His cus-ained.

tomers no more sought their

is looked upon in a serious light. in.. pleasures

his saloon self-government and independence that we ourselves had to few Kwangtung men holding high Circuit will tour the East.

especially so far as it concerns he and

became

ruined 2 fight for? But the anti-league Senators seem to have been betrayed office. Seeing therefore a chance into the inconsistency of supporting the Tory theory and forcing the of getting all the plums to their

The trial took place at the man. Out of the wreck of bis When a plumber makes a mistake, the future of the younger male clerks, a large number of whom, own factior, the Kwangai element

be charges twice for it, Dominions back into a position of dependence by denying them re- presentation in the league and refusing to acknowledge them as has been encouraging the students Magistracy this afternoon of two business be managed, to rescue

to press their claims for the Chinese charged with the murder seven taels of prepared liquid When a carpenter makes a mis-while not averse to the employ. take, it is just what we expected, ment of women, cxpress the view political entities."

And so we could go on giving extracte all pointing to the same dismissal of this solitary Kwang- of a Chinese woman at Cheung opium and five taels of opium

it is just what he wanted, be- the importance of the posts which truth that the united voice of America is being belied by the men at tung official, and it is only now Chau on the night of the 1st dross which he hid with loving When a lawyer makes a mistake, that there should be a limit to

The Assistant Crown care on his person when he came

At the Leungi cause he has a chance to try they are allowed to fill. The Washington. If it is not, then we are greatly mistaken and the that the students realise that instant.

matter is to be brought forward the case all over again. world would be still more greatly parturbed. One presumes that the they have been used as tools in Solicitor, Mr. Longinotto, said to Hongkong next action lies with the President, and it will be interesting to see the movement. Consequently, that the two accused were charged Wing Wharf yesterday he was

he buries it. .

have been appointed by the male if anything is done within America itself to get the Senate's decision the educational bodies are in a with cutting the throat of the arrested for being in possession When a doctor makes a mistake, by the various committees which special reversed. Fortunately, the Allies are free to proceed with the League quandary and we hear that they deceased, and that marks, evid of the drug, and at the Police

"it becomes the law of the land. their interests, and a without American aid, but to be minus that would be to lose are to meet to reconsider the posi- ently of blood, were discovered Court to-day he tried to awaken When a judge makes a mistake, staffs themselves to watch over very great deal of what was beini relied upon. The ratification tion. It's an interesting sidelight on the person of the first accused the compassion of the Magistrate

take,

nobody knows the practice, which has been carried of the Peace Treaty only requi be done by three of the on affairs in Canton, and incident when he was arrested on the day by representing himself as a When a preacher makes a mis point is to be made of the

A knife ruined man. Rained or not, the

differénce.

out in some cases, of discharging Powers concerned for the Treaty to 1 "perative, and its safety ally it teaches these school boys following the murder,

Fort, for future per that they might be far more pro- which bore marks of blood was Magistrate decided in this respect is already assured. i

and augmented ifitably employed than in dabbling also found in his house. abould pay $500 or serve a term But when an editor makes a junior male clerks and retaining

of imprisonment.

mistake-Good Night (Ex) girls to fill the position. The case is proceeding.” Becured. in domestic or other palities.

manent peace would be wonderfully i taly American sympathy-active sym,

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29th instant.

that he

able.

GEMS OF TRUTH,

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY."

Although up to the present no

definite

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