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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14. 1920.

THE CIVILISING POWER OF WIRELESS.

A complete chain of wireless communication throughout the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NOTES & COMMENTS.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14. 1920.

THE RACES..

NEW SOLICITOR.

DAY BY DAY...

FRUGALITY IS FOUNDED ON

THAT PRINCIPLE

ALL RICHES HAVE LIMITS--Burke.

A garden party at Government House for returned" officers, N.CO.'s, and men is planned for 7th February.

A RECORD ENTRY.

THIS MORNING'S TRAINING TIMES.

As we have previously stated, this year's Races promise to be the most successful held in

CHIEF JUSTICE ON THE LAW'S REQUIREMENTS.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANT.

The French colony in London, whose members presented an

The Chief Justice (Sir William address to M. Poincare this week, Rees Davies, K.C..) had occasion 1563, when a census was taken of has increased considerably since to make some rather strong re-the strangers in London and the marks this morning regarding the suburbs." They totalled 4,534. practice of moving for the admis- Yesterday's health

return last Saturday and it is now Hongkong with incomplete papers of the immigrants names is the recent years. The entries closed sion of solicitors to practice in and of these only 414 appear to shows two non-fatal cases of possible to

The particular application before enteric, the sufferers being afresh record has been made him was

one being made by This is explained Britisher and an American,

the Attorney General, Mr. J.

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HONGKONG'S REGRETS.

It is a

matter of extremeTHE regret to the whole community that arrangements make it im- possible for the. Prince of Wales to include Hongkong in the places which he will visit in connection with his Australian tour. When the members of the Legislative Council approached His Ex- view to his cellency with a enquiring whether such a visit would be possible, they certaitly voiced the desires of the general public. We were all hoping that, as there was mention of the Prince visiting Indis as well as Australia, the arrangements for The P. and 0. Company has the tour would be so devised issued an effective wall calendar that Hongkong would be for 1920, bearing a picture of the included in the itinerary. That P. and O. liner Naidera and the hope, however, is no doomed to B. I. steamer Arankola. disappointment, and the whole Colony regrets that it will not have the opportunity of seeing this manly young representative of our Royal House, who has of late made such a deep impression

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The s.s. Chuen Chow lost her port propeller between the middle and inner buoys on entering Macao last night and will b delayed one trip in consequence.

The Rev. R. G. Lads 5. of St. on the hearts and minds of the Andrew's Church, Kowloon, will people of Canada and the United conduct the monthly meeting of States. However, this may be the Mother's Union at the Helena but a deferred pleasure. for it is as Institute on Tuesday, the

Onceivable that Prince Edward 20th inst., at 5 p. may be able to come this way later, on some other tour of the

ascertain

that A

by the

Howard Turner," who is joining for the admission of Mr. Michael Messrs. Deacon, Looker, Deacon

and Harston.

was

have been French. Against most

entry: "Came into this realme for religion," or "Came for the

recorded that he "fledd for kill-

inge of a

man." Some of the

trades figuring in the return, such eskeping a table for strangers." and cutting of stones for jewells," are still largely in the bands of foreign residents. Others, such

"making shirtes of male," making matches of hempe stalkes,"

and "making arras wors," are obsolete. ·

ย

has in various ways shown a sturdy disregard of weather tradi- tions and weather lore. Its latest

This year's weather.at Fome

fact that there have never been so H. Kemp, K.C. who was asking words of God." but of one it is Subject to audit the Hongkong many Derby Griffius in Hongkong Land Investment and Agency before and when one siso takes Co., Ltd.. will pay a final dividend into consideration the entirely of $4.50 per share and a bonus ofrew class of "Larsen" Griffins $5.00 per share.

the large entry is easily account.

The Attorney General stated ed for. Old Ponies are a little that there were six requirements short on previous years, but the

that had to be fulfilled under the Subscription Griffins are about Ordinance but on four of these The fees received for Mr. Turner was asking for the same.

about $4,000 over exemption. Certain affidavits had entries are those of last year. Sir Paul

beer filed which showed that Chater and John Peel have there was no certificate of fitness larger number of Derby Griffins of character signed by two solici than is usual, and there are

tors in England; no certificate that several new owners this year.

Mr. Turner's admission was still There are 31 entries for the in force; that the four months' Derby, including several Larsens notice had not been given to the act of independence has been to The races for Subscription Griffins Law Society; and also that the force us to muffle up against bit- have been largely entered for. four months' notice had not been ing cold when, according to * especially those on the third day given to the Registrar. It popular belief, we ought to be which cater for non-winning and also stated on anplaced mounts. His Excellency that Mr. Turner was admitted a

the affidavits enjoying the balmy days of "St. Martin's Summer." November the Governor has presented solicitor in December. 1913, and burial of St. Martin. An amiable 11 is the anniversary of the up and this will be competed for that he proceeded to Canada on the second day and 32 entries arly in 1914, joining the firm of saint he was, the patron of vine- The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, have been made for it. Empire. If so, we can vouchsafe C. M. G., bas kindly consented

Messrs. Hough, Campbell and growers, innkeepers, and beggars: As regards training, the work

and his "day" is associated with for His Royal Highness such a to distribute the prizes to thes becoming more serious and he was given permission to prac-period of fine weather after the Ferguson of Winnipeg, where the irregular return of a brief welcome as for sincerity spring-pupils at the Ellis Kadoorie interesting.

and this morning ice. In August, 1914, he joined first real cold of winter. Perhaps ing from loyalty to the Throne, School for Indians on Saturday there was a large crowd on the the Canadian Forces, and served the fine days are still to come, will be unequalled in any other next, at noon. All interested in rails." Several of the riders have houghout the war, being demo for "St. Martin's Summer," as part of the great Empire which education are cordially invited to been taking part in the trainingilised in August. 1919. He he will one day be called upon to

work, those attending this mora interviewed Mr. H. W. Looker in of jovial disposition, does not befits its association with a saint rule.

ng being Mr. J. Johnstone.

London and arrived in Hongkong allow itself to be bound down by Major Kirkpatrick, Mr. Sutton, on December 11 last. Mr.

The Attorney General explain-fact, somewhat elusive when any rigorous regularity. It is, in that as Mr. Turner went

unimaginative scientists try to straight to Canada. after passing

ge: on its track. bis fina lexamination, he had neveri It might just here be said that taken out a licence in England.

Lord Tenterden, whose sister has Replying to the Chief Justice been drowned under mysterious it is somewhat of a pity that the Mr. Kemp state that Mr. Turner work of the time keepers who

was articled to Messrs. Loughbor holds a peerage conferred on a off Lynmouth. The six. Commandant Mages."clock" the ponies is often ough, Gedge and Co. of Austin famous lawyer created Lord others who Friars, London. The Law Society Chief Justice in 1818. The first one of the Messageries Maritimes handicapped by

deal of talking and questioning ed to forego the formal require barber, owed his start in life to 200 coalies from France, who are en route to Canton. The boat The motto should be Don't talk

ments. The Chief Justice said leaves to-day at 4 o'clock for

to the man with the watch. It that if he made the order for ad- his singing as a boy in the chair Yokohama via Shangha. She is

He of Canterbury Cathedral much the regular not 10

mission the necessary certificate had on board 3,200 Ions of attendants who sin in this direc

bore grateful tesimony to the showing that Mr. Turner's through cargo.

tion, as those who attend casual-admission was still in force help thus received by having

for seeking

information.

would have to be procured. He crozier inserted in his coat- of ars when raised to the peer- Press representatives will be

He had a keen sense of age. attending every gallop morning would like to say at once that, and the times will be found although it was no fault of Mr. humour, and delighted in telling Turner's, it was extraordinary

attend.

The Hongkong University Bas- ket Ball Club is holding its inaugural match (May Hall . Ellot Hall) on Friday, January 16th, at the University Football Ground. Hon. Mr. Claud Sern has kindly consented to throw

off at 3 D..

Doyle. Mr. Seth, Mr. Gegg. Mr. Grimstone, and others. Both the courses were in use and well over 130 ponies were sent varying distances.

HONGKONG AND WIRCLESS.

Our leading article to-day touches a question which is of the utmost importance to the Era pire the provision of extended wireless facilities and therefore of deep interest to Hongkong. Here the need of a nowerful com mercial wireless station is keenly felt. This is a matter that has been raised more than once hy however. fail to realise the official British announcement that a Committee has just beer essential difference between a appointed by the British Cabinet to prepare a scheme of Imperial ship-to-shure station and a power wireless in the light of modern science and Imperial needs. For a ful commercial station. A lot of considerable portion of the globe is at any rate in touch with some foolish talk has taken place on part of the British Commonwealth of sister states, and the Empire the point as to why the Cape with a complete chain of modern wireless stations would also be

D'Aguilar Station a link for the wider world communication During the war the utilised for commercial purposes.

The screening of "De Luxe technical side of wireless telegraphy was revolutionised. The are what those who

argue thus Anne" at the Coronet has drawn of transmission has greatly developed and it is possible to receive fail

that a good crowd nightly Norma to recognise is transatlantic communications by an apparatus occupying the space the Cape D'Aguilar Station was Telmadge, of "Panthea" fame, is recorded.

circumstances

world has been brought within the range of practical polities by the local business men, most of whom, vessels, arrived yesterday with attend and will persist in a great here and the Registrar wereprepar- baron, who was

been well sabda condition precedent of the construction of any

messages dealt

carno: be

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It would be rather

associated with the Law Society;

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口

the son of a

marked, "You Бее in Lord

poorest and meanest of his

come from the very dregs of the people, and yet we are filling two of the highest offices in the State. He is Chief Justice of England and I ап Lord Mayor London!"

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of

of a dining room table. The demand for Imperial wireless grows only intended to keep in touch here seen in another character nice if the Stewards of the Jork that as he was interviwed in Lon how at a City dinner the Lord more urgent daily, and wireless telegraphy is destined to be the with ships within a relatively whose vivacity and depths of ey Club could provide a small don by a very prominent solicitor/ Meyor, proposing his health, re- nervous system integrating our scattered Empire. It is as bassmall range and that it was never feeling are her chief charms. In enclosure reserved for the use of of Hongkong-Mr. Looker was Tenterden and myself bow the living scheme of Imperial federation, and it is required for defence provided for general commercial the role of "De Luxe Anne." the the Press and the time-keepers. in fact, had been its President Majesty's subjects may rise. We

woman who utitised her charms The latter certainly ought to that those formalities were never use in any sense of the term. for commerce and for the realisation of Imperial citizenship. There Its limitations make that imposs for blackmailing purposes, she have a little more consideration is no reason why it should not be possible, within even a few ible. We gather, from enquiries shows another aspect of her shown them, and the former months, to communicate from Home with Australia by an Imperial made, that fifty per cent. of the histrionic versatitity. This picture would welcome the innovation. wireless at threepence a word.

Some of the times recorded are with by this will conclude its run to-morrow What applies to Britain imperially applies also in a similar station have to do with vessels night.

given below:- degree to the world at large and a world chain can be made of vital taking up certain buoys on arrivai importance to the whole future of international comradeship, trade, or deal with the cargo being car and education. Whatever may be said of the unfortunate conséried, whilst 25 per cent. of the ORDER OF ST. quences of the war, it has conferred great and lasting benefits on the ramainder world in general. It has developed, so to speak, a world sense. Nations, and especially peoples, are more interested in each others enquiring for hotel accommod- affairs. The whole tendency of progress in means of communication balance comprise messages wish- ation for passengers, whilst the is to make the world smaller. It is not so far across the Atlantic,

Bon Voyage," ete. passengers now that the possibility of transatlantic flight has been demon- The station is not in touch with strated, and other similar annihilations of considerable proportions

other land station; of space are within an ace of achievement. Complete wireless communication would be the crown of all this amazing progress that purpose, and

apparatus is not big enough for was never It would cement and bind peoples, give them more knowledge intended to be. and quicker knowledge of each other, and in fact provide that

any

represont messages

its

JOHN.

HONGKONG APPOINT

MENTS.

H. M the King has been pleased to approve of the follow- ing appointments to "The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England "--

Honorary Serving Sister.-Mrs. A. Hickling, M. B. E

Honorary Serving Brother.- Dr. W. V. M. Koch.

complied with.

Addressing Mr. Turner, the Chief Justice pointed out that the Ordinance was passed and amendments were made at the DERBY GRIFFINS.

suggestion of the Law Society Dunmore Dahlia.-34; 1.09.25; itself, and therefore it appeared to him that either the Ordin- 144.25; 2.16.

Dandy Child.-4.2.5: 1.23: ance should -be 1.55.3 5.

ог else its requirements

2.23; 2.53.3.5. Shamrock 1.11.2/5: 1.45: 2.19.

Alaska Chief-38; 1.14; 1.45.-

2.5.

Cigar Box-35; 1.10; 1.43: Ironsand. 35: 1.09.1/5; 1.45; 2.17.1/5.

A few years ago the New York Post Office employees were repealed officially instructed to deliver all

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Pile Driver.-38; 1.12; 1.50; should be complied with. In pestage stamps across the counter Whether this face downward. this particular Case Mr. rule is still enforces we cannot Dahlia.-26.35; Turner appeared to have complied say, but the measure was adopted with but very few, although it was because of complaints that when no fault of his own. He (the the stamps were pushed aCTOSE Chief Justice) would make the the counter with the gummy side order of admission subject to the down they picked up mady germs. documents" being forthcoming, which were afterwards licked off and the Law Society should understand that in future all the by the persons who affixed the Our requirements under the Ordinance stamps to the envelopes,

Post Office authorities | must be complied with or else he have never shown. 3 like would recommend the Govern- solicitude, though in fairness ment to take the Ordinance off i: must be conceded that they have provided stamp- "Mr. Turner. I have much dampere which we "invariably pleasure in admitting you "to ignore. The late Sir Wilfrid | practice in this Colony. I see Lawson was once perturbed about that you have been actively eng- the gum on the back of stamps. aged before coming here for many statement had come to his ears years of your life in serving your alcohol was used in its prepara- country. That in itself shows tion! is it possible that a deep- the grit you are made of and laid plot to corrupt the nation's have no doubt that it augurs well teetotallers was in progress? A. for your future as a solicitor. I have pleasure in admitting you."

Algerian Chief.-36; 1.12. 25; 1.47; 2.18.2-5."

Plain John.-37. 2/5 : 1.15; 1.51; 2.27; 2.59.

Naughty Child.-38.3/5; 1.15; 1.50.3.5; 2.23.1/5.

Hongkong Chief.-39; 1.15.2/5: 1,52: 2.22.4/5.

High Tide. 39; L.13.3/5; 1.50.- 3/5: 2.27; 2.58.2/5.

Tartar King-35.2/5; 1.11.2/5; 1.47.4/5; 2.22.15.

Spoilt Child.--39; 1.16: 1.48.3.5 Farmer-49; 1.17; 1:54: 2.29; 3.00.2/5.

Sir Paul's big gray.—37; 1.10.- 3/5; 1.42.

SUBSCRIPTION. GRIFFINS. Louza.-36; 1.08; 1.38.. Rysa and Craigmount--41; 1.17; 151.3/5.

Honour.-37; 1.17; 1.56; 2.23. Target.-35; 1.10; 1.43. Hawks-35; 1.10; 1.44.2/5. Mammy's Child.-41;

intercharge of facts and ideas which is essential to friendship, WHAT WE MUST HAVF. nationally as much as personally. It is a great conception Some business people here have towards which we are gradually working, but so far there are leven been known to ask why the some serious gaps. The British imperial chain is not yet C'ape D'Aguilar Station cannot in existence. There is inefficient wireless communication between be used for the gathering of

Dr. Koch and Mrs. Hickling England and South America, and between the West and the information as to the state of the rendered valuable service to the Far East, and in many places the technical equipment is not markets at Home, and have St. John Ambulance Brigade, a up-to-date. The world is dotted all over with wireless stations, and grumbled when they have been branch of which was established even the little African Republic of Liberia is so provided, but the told that that is impossible. They in the Col my during the war, and great majority of them are of not more than local value. But we might just as well expect the which is still working steadily, are moving along: not only Britain, but France and other nations are Telephone Company to be able to although the No. 1 Division" (of) forging ahead. We have also the example of the South American oblige them in this respect. The European Ladies) has practically. Republics such as Venezuela (which has invited tenders for an in- Cape D'Aguilar Station is doing ceased to exist. stallation capable of keeping in thorough contact with Europe and all that it was originally planned

The Order had its origin in the North America), and Brazil, too, has kept the subject in mind. The to do and is performing a very Jerusalem and Acre, in same probably applies to other states. Up-to-date stations, skilled necessary work by keeping in eleventh century, as an internat. operators, and international co-operation on questions like-that of touch with ships whose wireless ional lay confraternity for the national time-tables that do rot clash are all desideratu for success. equipment is not over-powerful. relief of Crusaders, and was later We need not have much fear regarding technical problems that Its utility is thoroughly recognis- sovereign in Rhodee and in remain, for they are being solved almost daily.

ed by shipping people. Whatever Malta, where from 1530 till

Knights kept. What then are the advantages to be looked for, apart from the else happens, this station will 1798 its general advantages already outlined? In Europe, at any rate, they have to remain. The question of galleys and galleons, to attack Are obvious, so congested are the cab'es that governments are crying the provision of a higher-powered the Barbary Corsairs and to out for the greater use of wireless; and two governments at least commercial station, with a cap prevent the spread of Turkish have a mutual arrangement for wireless exchange of information. Jacity say equivalent to the naval rule in the Mediterranean, It is much cheaper to erect wireless stations than to lay station at Stonecutters, is quite The energies of the British rables and much quicker. A British official, for instance, a short another matter, and an important Order are now devoted to hos-1.49.4/5. time ago went on a mission in which it was necessary for him one, admittedly. That the Colony pital work, and are well known. to receive regular information, and it was possible for him to take needs such a station is quite The King is the Sovereign | 1.12; 149. a wireless receiving apparatus in his pocket, so to say. The world'sjobvious, and we trust that our Head and Patron of the Order, cables are not at present adequate for a full and ceaseless ebb and men of commerce will not rest H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught flow of information, and the leading Powers of the world have shown until it is obtained. When we is Grand Prior., The Grades of their realisation of the fact by their official adoption of wireless, stop and reflect on the tremendous the Order are Knights of Justice which is also cheaper to use for one reason alone, namely that one advantages, which can now be (and Ladies of Justice); Knigh 1ransmission covers everywhere within range. One transmission, secured by making full use of of Grace (and Ladies of Grace); for instance, from England will reach the United States, every coun-wireless, and how other places Honorary Serving Brothers (and Sarra; Sisters); try in Europe and can be relayed beyond. There are those who, on throughout the Empire are being Honorary The other hand,' quite rightly point out some of the advantages of given these advantages, it surely Honorary Associater; Donats. the cable over wireless, the secrecy, the immunity from atmospheric behoves Hongkong to come inte The insignia worn by Honor conditions, and the greater reliability. But wireless is a young line. We must have a powerful ary Serving Brothers and Sisters science, and even now is more than a powerful auxiliary to cables, station for commercial use. But is a circular medallion consisting It is to be hoped that within the near future it will become a still don't let us confuse the issue by of the Maltese Cross in white greater instrument for the well-being of all mankind, and that as it falling to realise the difference enamel, embellished in silver on has saved thousands of lives at sea so will it add to its record the between such an installation and a black ground, the whole mount

"low-powered wider attribute of consolidating world friendship and promoting the a

ship-to-shore ed in silver, and suspended by a station

black watered riband... works of peace,

the Statute Book.

Attraction Dahlia:-32; 1.02.3/5. Snufftox and Scotchbox-38 2/5; 115.2/5; 1.49.

Mighty King and Valley King. 1.18:36; 1.13; 1.47.3/5; 2.19.35.

Siamese Cat.-41: 1.19; 1.34.- 45; 2.26.

Othello and Brutus.--36.25;

Ludlow-36; 1.09.2/5; 1.43. Surprise. 41; 1.18; 1.49. Trumpet. 1.13; 1.45.2/5. Shiny-39 1.15;-151. Orion-37.2/5; 1.12; 1.44.4/5. King Cole-41.3/5; 1.25 —— 2.34 3/5, 100

Kinz Bruce.--49.3/3;

121; 2.40.1/5; 3.12.

OLD PONIES.

Malcolm-34; 1.08; 1.42. Runaway Light-35; 110; 1.47; 2.20.

Sumatra Chief-37; 1.12;1.49; 2.22.

Colinton-40; 1.15.2/3; 1.50.4/5, 2.31"3.03.2/5.

Sandy-40; 1.12; 2.01; 2.35. Slam-39 1.13.3/5; 1.50.3/5: 2.27; 2.58.2/5..

question in the House of Com- mons followed as a matter of course. The Postmaster General assured him in reply that the gum was absolutely free from spirit and could be licked by the most rabid teetotaller. On this occasion Sir Wilfrid also inquired if there. was any danger of its causing blood poisoning if applied to a cut finger." Here again the Postmaster General was re- assuring; the stamp waste could be used safely as an antiseptic dressing. The adhesive matter employed a few years ago was starch prepared by a special process, but at the present time it is probable that refined gum arabic is used. In either case, however, the scaremonger: may- still make our flesh creep: He informs us that both substances LAUSEN GRIFFINS.

are a fine culture medium for the Primrose Dablia-37.2/5; 1.13. ubiquitous bacillos, and unless 3/5; 1.481/5; 2.19.2/5.

postage amps are thoroughly. Sandmartin-42; 1.23; 2.01; 2.35. disinfected before they are licked- Bir Paul's white and dark great risk is run. Yet, who ever 1.40; heard of a case of illness being Larsens-34,3/5; 2.19; 2.21.3/5

traced to a stamp 7.

Red Robe.-40: 1.17; 1.54; 2.29: .3.00.2/5.

Mountain Ring.(Last three- quarters)-38. 58.1/5; 1.17; 1.48.

Purity Dahlia-35.2/5, 1.10; 1.44; 2.173/5.

Castlesand-32; 106:3/5: 1:39.- 1/5; 2.12.2/5.