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THE

HONGKONG® TELEGRAPH.

NOTES & COMMENTS.

THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

At the annual meeting of the Hongkong Benevolent Society yesterday an earnest appeal was made for further assistance and it is an appeal that we most hearti-

SATURDAY. JANUARY 31. 1920.

DAY BY DAY.

10:

A STATESMAN MAKES THE OCCASION, BUT THE OCCASION MAKES THE POLITICIAN--George S. Hillard.

ly support. Although the annual pointed to be a Commissioner to report does in some measure administer Oaths, etc. reflect what is being done, it

RACING TIMES.

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MORE INTERESTING GALLOPS.

1895.

HONGKONG TWENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO.

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(Compiled from the "Hongkong Telegraph" files for week- ending February 10, 1895)

There was another big crowd" Mr. G. R. Sayer has been ap-st Happy Valley this morning although rain threatened. In fact rain would do good to thei course just now although it is still in quite fair condition. The work took place over both courses, and many of the jockeys that will ride

AC the meeting were Cut Sir Paul's stable will 11-5 Sd. be galloping to-morrow morn-

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THE DOLLAR. Feb. 1st.The rate of the Dollar, on demand, to-day is is.

THE MACAO TROUBLE.

FRESH EXCITEMENT.

It seems that public agitation in Macao regarding the boundary question has become once again acute during the past few days, and that there is a feeling bor- dering on excitement.

facts, communicated to us by our It arises from the following

Macao-correspondent. On Jan STEAMBOAT COMPANY. uary 25 there was an interview Feb. 4th. The ordinary half-between H. E. the Governor and yearly meeting of shareholders of Lu Yion-shup, the Chinese the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Commander, at which the Gov- Company, Limited, was held at ernor stated that he would ask the Company's offices, No. 18 for instructions from the Lisbon Bank Buildings, Queen's Road Government as to whether the work could bo 1.56: Central, at noon to-day for the reclamation

conveys but a very incomplete! For being in possession of 160 idea of the total work and only taels of opium a Chinese who had those who have had opportunity the drag tied round his waist, of seeing the case papers and was fined $1,000, or six months. reports know what a very valu- able and charitable work is being. carried on by the ladies identified A fine of $100 was inflicteding.

Chinese or having A with the Society. Unfortunately-on a

As will be seen by the appended circumstanced people of all revolver which was discovered times, there was quite a deal to nationalities are assisted and so by the Police to be strapped to excite comment the appeal can legitimately be his leg. Raid

affect all sections to

The sug of the community.

The Gazette contains the China gestion that the Consular body (Companies) Amendment Order in Hongkong should officially in Council, 1919, and the China recognise the Society by annual (Treaty of Peace Order in subscriptions is one well worthy Council. 1919. of consideration by the Consuls

A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD, concerned, but the nationals of

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It is notified that the Regula-1 their countries have as much beneficial access to the assistance tions relating to the Control of of the Society as Britishers. Ship-building and Ship-repairing Excellency the Even if some residents feel that made by His the present demands on their Governor are repealed. purses do not permit of monetary assistance, the appeal for old The Hongkong clothing can be responded to by Basket Ball League game be- Students' all, and the ladies who visit the tween Ying Wah College and the City Hall to receive such gifts University was played off on the should have a busy time follow- Chinese Y.M.CA Ground or ing the publication of the report Friday and resulted in a win for and appeal. Societies holding the Varsity players. any annual function might do

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DEATH. SENYA-At her residence, No. 10 Robinson Road, on inst, Umbelina Sa Senna, (Mi), after a long illness. regretted Macao and Shanghai papers please copy.

once

husbands to China, where life, in

the interior among the natives

It is notified that Pun Mak- is made despairingly intolerable heung. Sub-Inspector of Verna- by the conditions that have to cular Schools for the New be suffered. Life is often happy Territories, has been dismissed whilst the union exists in the from his office as from the 26th girls' native home, but the circum-January, 1920. stances that attend her life in the

DERBY GRIFFINS.

Farmer.--42.25;

119;

0

.34; 3.09; 3.39.

purpose of receiving the Dir temporarily suspended and that Pile Driver-45; 1.24; 2.00: ectors' Report and Statement of he expected that an answer 2.40; 3.15; 3.46.

Accounts declaring a dividend would be received in ten days.. Cigar Box.-37; 1.13; 1.47.2/5; and electing a member of the I:

transpires that 2.19.9.5.

Board of Directors, and auditors. reply

received Alaska Chief-31.23: 1.04.2'5; The Hon. Mr. E. R. Belilios, than was expected and that there

C.M.G.. presided. 1.38.25

Wilkin's Micawber.-34; 1.07; 141.2/5; 2.18; 251.25;

Aviation. 35.2/5; 1.09.2.5; 1.41.1/5.

proposes starting a Fund with:

now

WAY

500mer

was a secret meeting two days ago of the Portuguese civil officials and the naval and military authorities.

A GEOGRAPHICAL WORK WANTED I February 7th.-As soon as the] The result of that meeting is Plain John-35: 1.10; 1.43.2/5; organisers of the Plague Recogni-not known and the Chinese popul- tion Fund have raked in all the ation is showing signs of excite- 2.19; 2.53.3/5; 2.26.

Hongkong Chief joined by shekels they require the Telegraphment in consequence. Kandy Chief for last mile. 37 the object of providing the Editor 1.10 1.42; 2.17.25; 2.52.3.5 of the Rangoon Gazelle with a 3.25.4/5.

Spoilt

first class work on geography and Child.-47.25; 1.27; 2.04.3/5; 2.43; 3.16.2/5; 3.45.3.5.

a thoroughly up-to-date chart of High Tide and Paper Money stands in urgent need of as the Hongkong harbour which he 36 35; 1.11; 1.47; 2.21; 2.53.2 3.

following from his issue of the Cadzow's Glen.-37; 1.09.3.5: 18th ult. doth plainly show:- "Information has been received in Rangoon to the effect that the plague is spreading towards the

It is described interior of China, as raging in the district of Kow-

Marine Court loon which is about fifty miles this morning. before the from Hongkong" Great Caesar! Marine Magistrate, Capt. Basil What next shall we hear?

1.5.

Allied King.-40.15: 1.58; 2.33: 3.07.2'5: 4.15.25.

1.37.

OLD PONIES.

1.19: 3.44:

SINO-JAPANESE WAR,

SHIP'S

ENGINEER CHARGED.

ALLEGED REFUSAL TO OBEY COMMANDS.

At

the

Taylour, Robert Grierson, master

Sumatra Chief.-31.25: 1.04.2.5:

Salamander.-36; 1.09; 1.45:

of the 5.3. Innamincka, 2.19: 2.50.

charged the first engineer, Red Robe.-422 5; 1.19; 1.56;| The following will give an Mr. J. M. Bonner, with 2.34; 3.09: 3.39.

insight into the position of the unlawfully refusing to obey his 215; 2.22.1/5: 2.52.4.5.

Kalamazoo.-35.2/5; 1.12: 1.47- war in the North-Mikado: commands between the 9th De- "Hold on, hold on! Why don't you cember. 1919, and 1st January, Mountain King.-38; 1.15; 1.49; stand and fight like a man?" Li 1920. 225.25; 3.00; 3.31.2;5.

Hung Chang: "Heh! Me до Colinton and Slam-36; 1.10; lecognise you." Mikado: "You while Mr. F. C. Jenkin, (instructed Mr. E. B. Potter prosecuted. native East spell misery and His Excellency the Governor 1.46; 2.22; 2.53. conditions that some would count has been pleased, provisionally

won't?' Li Hung Cag: "No: you by Mr. E. J. Grist of Messrs. Mighty King 41.35; 1.20.- not in my class." Micado: "But I Wilkinson and Grist) appeared worse than death. Too much pub and pending the receipt of in-2/5: 1.58: 2.34.3/5: 3.10.2/5; 3.44.- can whip you on land and see, for the defence. licity to that fact could never bestructions from His Majesty's 1/3; 4.15.4/5. the 27th given and there should be active Government, to recognise Mr. Deeply and constant propaganda carried Pedro Vicente Botelho as Consul

on in the Old Country to prevent for Nicaragua in Hongkong. auch fatal mistakes. Mr. Parr paid rather a nice compliment to the Press of the Colony and if by reason of anything that we can do the Society will have a successful year it will be gratify ing to learn of it.

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1920.

THE TSINGTAU QUESTION.

WHY SUCH DELAY!

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borse and foot, stinkpots and Vivat-33.45; 1.30; 1.44: 2.17; dragons." Li Hung Chang. "Mel

In applying for an adjournment Black Prince.36 1.13.25; no savee. Go debillo. Go whippee of the hearing. Mr. Jenkin said 1.50.2/5; 2.23.4/5.

Sam Yankee, John Bull. Bill that he understood the offence Valley King joined by Beggar and then come me. You no blong charged against his client was King for last three-quarters Kaiser, my class." And then Li One covered by the period be- 34.4/5; 1.09; 1.4L1/5; 2.15. Hung Chang vanished and was tween the dates mentioned. There

Sandy. 36.2 5 1.13.2/5; 1.49.- heard of no more.

were no particulars specified in the charge, and it would shorten 25; 2.21.4/5.

the case and would also be of assistance to the defence if the charges were defined. For.. that purpose he applied for the adjournment, which would have

to be done ELA the master of the steamer was not present.

One of the Japanese naval sea- men who came ashore this morning in connection with the. visit of Admiral Yoshida was wearing an influenza mask-a Rochester.-38; 1.17.3/5; 1.56;| fact that seemed to the natires 2.29. " highly humorous, judging by the chatter heard and smiles seen.

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ment were

Scotch Box and Smoke Box-JAPANESE 40; 1.18: 1.53; 2.30.2/5; 3.05.2/5; 3.39.3/5.

SQUADRON.

Siamese Cat.-41; 1.19; 1.56.3/5; 2 32.25 3.05; 3.35.

ARRIVAL IN HONGKONG.

Malcolm.--38: 1.15: 1.49.2/5; 2.28; 2.59.

The Japanese Second Foreign

Capt. Taylour said he would Gentle Cat.-37; 1.12; 1.47.24. Service Squadron, commanded give a copy of the charges to Mr. Spotted Sand-35; 1.13.4'5; by Rear-Admiral S. Yoshida and Jenkin. 1.49; 2.19.

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TIRED OF LIFE.

comprising the cruisers Nissin The hearing was fixed for and Tone, came into Harbour Monday morning. SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS.

at 8.30 this morning, their Louza.-48; 1.29; 2.07; 2.45; arrival being announced by the 3.21.3/5; 3.53.3/5.

usual firing of salutes. Captains Surprise and El Dorado-33; Kimma Eguchi and Kenzo Tune- 1.09; 1.45.2/5; 2.20; 2.55.

matsu were the respective com- Kipper.35; 1.13.25; 1.49.3/5; manders of the two cruisers. 2.23.

which left Markon (Formosa) Ludlow-35; 1.12.2/5; 1.50; recently and arrived here via 2.26.3/5,

Manila Staying here until Brutus.-36; 4.12; 1.50; 2.25 February 5th, they will continue on their cruise to Singapore, Java, Mammy's Child.-43; 1.18: 1.53; India, etc.

Sunspot.-46; 1.25, 2.02; 2.37; 3.11.2/5 3.42.

2.58.

THE OFFICIAL LANDING,

TWO ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE.

We wonder whether it has struck many of those who read

It is notised that no person the report of Thursday's Council meeting that there is contained shall, without the permission of in one of the answers given to the Superintendent of Imports Mr. Pollock's questions a very and Exports, export or attempt The Kianchau question is now coming well within the sphere typical instance of delay on the to export from the Colony any of practical politics. That is so because Japan has just formally part of the Home authorities in Hongkong silver subsidary coins, come into possession of the ex-Geman rights consequent on the dealing with matters referred to unless he is a bona fide traveller ratification of the Peace Treaty. The time has therefore come when them by Colonial Governments ? leaving the Colony in which case arrangements have to be made as to the final disposition of the terri-In the Government's reply to the he shall be entitled to take with tory and the future control of the privileges enjoyed before the war question relating to the inclusion him out of the Colony Hongkong by the Germans. As we observed the other day. Japan continues of Hongkong in the proposed silver subsidiary coins of the to talk of her intention to return the territory to China, but so far Imperial Commercial Wireless total face value of not more than the negotiations for a settlement have not begun. The main point Scheme it was stated that when three dollars. under consideration in Peking at the moment is whether or not the matter was discussed in April China should negotiate directly with the Japanese or bring the last the Officer Administering the The case in which three Chinese matter, without further ado, to the consideration of the Council of Government then said that be brothers and a female accomplice the League of Nations. There is a fear in some quarters that if was addressing the Secretary of were charged with conspiring Japan is dealt with direct, China may find herself diplomatically State for the Colonies on the sub- to defraud a Chinese girl of outwitted and eventually committed to understandings which will ject. That was in April last and $1,000

worth operate to her disadvantage. Speaking generally, the Chinese have on Thursday it was stated that resulted. at the Police Court of jewellery, not too much trust in the Japanese, which is quite understandable. as yet no communication had to-day, in the conviction of the 2.32.07.2/5; 3.40.

The extraordinary story of a News just to hand indicates that the principal Chinese peace been received from the Secretary woman and two of the mate

Chinese who showed great ten- delegate from Paris has conferred with the President on the subject, of State. Nine months ago defendants. The

There was a large crowd gather-acity of purpose in an attempt to and that as an upshot of the conversation direct negotiation and no reply! Is it a3y wonder sentenced to six months' bard Riza and Craigmount.-45; ed at Blake Pier at 10.30 to wit-commit suicide was related at between Japan and China is likely to be given a trial, on the basis that Unofficial members are labour and the woman, to two | 1.26; 2.07; 2.47 ; 3.23; 3.56. ness the official landing, A guard the Police Court before Mr. J. R. that if agreement is not reached. the question will later be laid chary of seeing things referred months. Those articles that were

Tredegar and Trevelyan-42; of honour of the Wiltshire Regi- Wood this morning, before the League of Nations Council. Another telegram says that one instead of being dealt with recovered from the stolen jewellery 1.23; 2.00; 2.34.1/5; 3.07.

ment, accompanied by the band, The motion which prompt- most of the prominent personages in the Chinese capital favour locally? We sincerely hope that were ordered to be returned to the

Orion and Trumpet.-46; 1.26; was drawn up in front of the ed him to. the deed direct negotiation, and that as the chief Chinese peace delegate also the Colony will not have to wait girl, with the intimation that 2.05; 2.41.2/5; 3.15; 3.47.

Duke of Connaught's Statue and was stated by the Chinese inclines to that viewpoint the Government cannot very well resist for nine months before any reply the remainder could be recovered

Target joined by Hawkes for there were officially present Capt. to be destitution brought on by the prevailing feeling. It is further stated that the Chinese Govern- is received to the letter that is to from the pawnshops on payment last mile.-43; 1.21; 2.00; 2.38; H. S. McGrath, the A.D.C., Staff an insufficiency of wages. He ment is preparing the agenda for the proposed conference, and be addressed to the Secretary of of

Major. Leslie Smith, and the told some the 3.14.2/5; 3.49. compensation that the proposals include suggestions that Tsingtan should be State with regard to the military brokers. His Worship added that,

people that Savernake.-38; 1.17.3/5; 1.56; Japanese Consul.

had taken poison, and they thrown open to international commerce, with preferential treatment establishments. It is this con-if within

2.29.

As the Admiral and his staff took him to the Police Station. for Japan; that China should co-operate with Japan in the manege- tinual experience of delay that of

seven days notice ment of the Kiauchau-Chinen Railway, on condition that China makes the appeal for "devolu- of the sentence

appeal for

Trelawney joined by St. Chad officers were welcomed the guard Believing his story, the Police મ reduction

was given, for last mile.40; 1.18; 1.56; of honour gave the general salute, sent him to the Tong Wab may eventually come into complete possession and control of the tion ali round" 80 forceful. he would be prepared to recom-

2.33.2/5; 3.05.3/5.

after which the guard was in- Hospital and he WAS later railway by payment of a certain eum; and that if Japan and China Whether Home Rule will ever mend to His Excellency the

Naughty Child.--33; 1.09; 1,45; spected by the visitors.

transferred to the Government cannot come to terms on these matters the whole matter should be be granted to the Crown Colonies Governor a reduction of one third 2.19: 2.52. "

The party then proceeded to Civil Hospital. It was then placed before the League of Nations Council.

is a matter on it would be pre- of the sentence..

Uncle.-39.2/5; 1.16.1/5; 1.52; Government House by motor car, found that there was nothing It will be intensely interesting to see what becomes of these mature to hazard, but whilst the

2,28.2/5; 3.05.2/5.

His Excellency the Governorgay-the matter withTM him. proposals, and also what attitude cther foreign Powers will adopt authorities at Home think that

Pawnshop.-39.2/5; 1.16.1/5; ing the return call on board the When questioned, he admitted in relation thereto, especially on the suggestion that Japan should they have the right to shilly-

1:52; 2.28.2/5; 3.03.2/5.---

flagship later in the morning. that he had swallowed have a preferential interest in the port of Tsingtau. China, of sbally as long as they like with The Japanese

Wee Mouse, Sinza and Cannon. wearing

a big quantity of alcohol, and this course, is most concerned in the nature of the eventual settlement, matters affecting the Crown maske and there was quite a deal-39; 1.14.2/5; 1.50; 2.25; 2.58.2/5.

resulted in his going a little crazy. but other nations with Oriental interest cannot remain indiferent Colonies, so long will there be a of anxiety felt. Far be it from

(Sinza a little slower).

Immediately after his discharge to the issues involved. One point that is frequently overlooked in plea for the absolute control of us to spread alarm, because we Tarzan.-35; 1.10; 1.46; 2.24.2/5;|

from Hospital, he went on a ferry connection with Tsingtau is that whilst it is true that Japan was local affairs by local people. mainly instrumental in securing the capitulation of the place,

The Fublic Services in Tokio boat and made another attempt have been rather roughly handled to commit suicide by jump- British naval and military forces also bad a part in the siege. That|REGARDING FLU.

by a local critic, who has dis-ing into

water, Evan fact ought not to be overlooked. But apart from that consideration, Although there is a fair amount ake note of this fact and exercise, We want to see China in full possession of her moral rights in of sickness in Hongkong just now careful

covered the Municipality to he then he was not allowed to have Shantung. There were reasons why Japan should be given the we are not nearly so badly off as travellers coming from the north 2.19.3/5.

Sandmartin-37; 1.13; 1.47.2/5; the worst managed on earth." his own way. He wan fished ·

turned Further, the critic has failed to out and hold which she now has on the territory, but China's rights will communities farther north. A where the flu seems to be of a

over to the Cornet 41.3/5; 1.23; 2.00.2/5; find "a single competent executive Police, by whom be Was have to be recognised eventually: The Japanese Government has a letter has been received in the worse brand than we bave here. 2.34.3/5. good opportunity of displaying magnanimity in the matter and Colony from Kobe, dated January Residents would do well to

administrator or employee in the charged at the Police Court thereby immensely strengthening Japan's friendship with the 8th, which states that influenza observe the simple advice given 2.17.

Kiug Bruce.-33.4/5; 1.10; 1.44; whole outfit." The gas supplied to-day," Chinese. We have heard much high-sounding talk by Japanese of a virulent type is rampant and by our Medical Officer of Health

gives no beat, the roads are all After hearing the incidents

the Cameo-35; 1.10; 1.46; 2.24.2/5; rata, gullies, potholes and bunkers of statesmen of Japan's intense desire to do everything possible to that there were two hundred on the matter, for prevention is 3.00.

Wood case, Mr and as for the telephone service, referred the man to the attent- preserve world harmony and serve the interests of right and justice. coffins on that day stacked at the always a great deal better than Nutford and Dunford-35; nothing can be got from that but ion of the secretary for Chinese Now is her chance to put some of the professions into practice. crematorium awaiting attention, cure,

mushey mushey."

were

to

feel that alarm would be the 3.00. worst possible thing "that could Shiny.-33.3/5: 1.09. happen, but our authorities might

supervision over al

LARSEN GRIFFINS.

1.10.1/5; 1.44

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