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LORD HALDANE'S CANDOUR:

· NO LIBERAL-LABOUR RULE

AT PRESENT.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Empire, and also came to 3 provisional conclusion as to the improvement and expansion of emigration Sgures. At present. great diversity of practice as to the trade

EMPIRE TRADE YEAR,

The Imperial Statistical Con- ference recently, under the-chair- Viscount Haldane Was themanship of Mr. A. W. Flux, of guest of the Scottish Liberal Club the Board of Trade, resched at luncheon in Edinburgh re- practical agreement for making cently. Speaking of the future the calendar year the trade of Liberalism, he said: "We statistical year throughout the cannot turn out the Coalition. We have no party to put in its place at present.) He did not agree with what Mr. Churchill said the other day about Labour or any other party. Labour had succeeded in capturing the height example of this country while Liberals were down in the adopting the calendar year is plain. It was, the idealism of followed by South Africa, New Labour which had enabled it to Zealand, the Straits Settlements, attract & great body of religious Ceylon, and most of the other men to its side. That was the Crown Colonies. But March 31 secret of the loss of Spen Valley is the closing day of the trade and other constituencies which year in India and Canada, repre- had passed away from Li-seating between them in pre-war beralism.

"I look at the well-meaning resolutions passed by the Liberal Federation of Birmingham last September." continued Lord Hal- lane, admirable platitudes, but not an ounce of spirit in them. People will no more listen to these things than they will listen

year exists. The

in

fully contribute to the adoption of a common year for the record of all international commerce. more than uniformity in date is required for Imperial trade

But

fgures nearly 22 per cent of the total Imperial trade. Australia and Newfoundland, with 6 per cent. end the year for trade pur. poses on June 30, while in one small case--that of the Cayman Islands, the date is September 30. June 30 has been the date followed in the United to old-fashioned preachers on the states, but it is understood that dogma of verbal inspiration. at-the calendar year has now been tractive fifty or sixty years ago. adopted, so that we may anti- If we are to set ourselves right cipate uniformity in all the what we have to do is to recapture English-speaking countries of the the heights, to go in the spirit of world a fact which must power- Gladstone and Bright to the people, and say: We, too, have noble ideals to preach, even wider than those of Labour. We do not desire to quarrel with Labour, we do desire to show that our statistics to yield their full ad- objects and our ideals are as high vantage to commerce. On Tuesday as theirs, if that be possible."

the Conference engaged in the Referring to nationalisation, he discussion of the classification of argued that what municipalities trade figures by commodities and had done for light, power, water, groups. At present practice is and tramways, th State might widely varied, a particular as to manage to do with other things the heads and subheads under But a new class of State servants which articles are ranged in the would have to be tramed to returns. A committee of the Handle great undertakings like Conference is working out, the railways, the electrical industry.details of the most uniform and and possibly, even the mines. satisfactory methods of presenta-

"I not think." he remarked. "that Labour is very near cum ing into power at the present time, not so near as people think. do not think that Liberalism can come into power just yet, nor any other party, but what I do think i that by some means we liberals, framing ideals which are as high as those of Labour, will have to by

tion.

The difficulties in the way of co-ordination are by no means inconsiderable--as may be judg- ed. for instance, hy reflection on the uncertainties of values ex- pressed in fluctuating exchange. But great advantage has beer gained by an interchange

views and experiences the leading officia!

· CHURCH SERVICES.

SATURDAY

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG- KONG-7th March, 1920, 3rd

The N. Y. K. s.a. WAKASA M. Sunday in Lent. Holy Com(European Line) left London for munion (7.50 am.) Children's this port via the Suez Canal on Service (10 am.) Matins (11 the 29th Jan. and is expected 8.m.) Responses: Ferial. Venite: bere on the 11th March. Elvey. Psalms 119 (25th even- The N. Y. K. 8.3. TAMBA M. ing) verses 13 to 82 Purcell, 89 (European Line.) left London for to 104 Turle, Te Deum: Wood-this port via Suez on the 14th ward, Smart and Turle. Bene- Feb and is expected here on the

24th March. dictus: Garrett. Hymns: 92. 261. Sevenfold Amen. N.B.- The N. Y. K. s.s. NIOHIYO Psalm 119. verses 73, 76, 80, 81, MARU (Bombay Line.) left 86, 88, 89, 94, 97, 103 and G. P Bombay for this port direct on in unison. Gloria after verse the 17th February, and is expect- 104 caly. Hymn 92 verses 1, 4ed here on the 8th March. and 6 in unison. Hymn verses 1 and 3 in unison. Hyma 261

1 Verses

and 4 ia unison. Holy Communion (12 noon.) Evensong (6 p.m.) Responsis: Ferial. Psalms 119 (26th morning) verses 105

The N. Y. K. s.s. HEIMEI M. (Calcutta Line.) left. Calcutts for this port via Rangoon and Sing- spore on the 23rd Feb, and is expected here on the 14th March.

The N. Y. K. s.s. TOYOOKA to 128 Baker 129 to 144 Hel-M. (European ine.) left London more. Magnificat: Barnby for this port via Suez on the 25th Nune Dimittis: Felton. Feb. and is expected here on thei Thatthou Hads't Hearkened":7th April. Sullivan. Hymns: 172, 95. Sevenfold Amen. N.B.-Psalm 119, verses 103, 111, 115, 117. 121, 124, 128, 129, 132, 134. 157 & 141 in unison, Gloria after verse 144 only. Hymn 172. verse 1.5 and 7 in unison. Hymn 95, verses 1, 5 and 7 in unison. Organ Recital on Mon- day at 6 p.m.

The 5.s. MAQUAN from Seattle left Kobe for this port on 2nd inst, and may be expected to arrive here on or about 8th March.

The R. M. S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN from Hongkong on the 27th Jan,, arrived at Vancouver on the 19th Feb. ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOW- The R. M. MONTEAGLE LOON.-7th March. 1920.-left Vancouver for Hongkong, 3rd Sunday in Lent. Holy Com- via Japan ports. Shanghai and munin at 8.15 a.. Hongkong Manila, on the 9th Feb, and is Cade's Church Parade. Morn-due here on or about the 18th ing Prayer 11 a.m. Opening: March. Voluntary. Venite: As Set. Psalm: CXIX-Verses. 73 to!

The N. Y. K. s.s. NAGANO M. 96--As Set. Te Deum: W-od-1(Bombay Line) left Bombay for ward. Smart & Turle. Bene.this port direct, on the 27th Feb. dictus: Barby. Hymns: 332, and is expected here on the 15th 355, 300. Concluding Voluntary. Mar. Evening Prayer 6 p.m. Open-

The R. M. S. EMPRESS OF ing Voluntary. Psalm: CXIX -Verses. 105 to 144 As Set.March. left there 5th March, and ASIA arrived at Kobe on 4th Magnificat: Beethoven 27th Morning.

is due at Negsaki on 6th Mar. Nune Dimistis: Wesley 21st Evening Hymns: 14, 157, 31.

UNION CHURCH KENNEDY ROAD.

Sunday Services March 7th. Morning at 11 a.m. Hymns: 344. 24, 565. 133. Psalm 148. Evening at 6 pm. Hymns: 375, 179, 187, 363. Preacher: Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie,

ARMY PROMOTION,

EXAMINATION SYSTEMS

REINTRODUCED.

MARCH 6. 1920.-

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL- ASIA &'CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.

List of Unclaimed Telegrama lying in the E. E Telegraph Office at Hongkong

Attenat, from New York. Bradles, from Rangoon, Chukyotra, from Bombay. Frame, Care Hongkong Hotel, from New York.

Hiptal, from London.. Kygiserl. from Bagota. Pangdabu (2), from Calcutta. Robikon, from Lapas. Wellevater, from London.

D. de H. FARRANT, Superintendent,

Hongkong, Mar. 4, 1920.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY, LTD. The following Unclaimed Tele- grame are lying here

Singlee. from Kobe. Kwangtaila next Co., from Shanghai.

of Sincere

Kwarchishing, from Amoy Wingtungchong, from Shang- "Captain Usui Hwahwa, Yusen- kaisha, from Kobe.

hai.

Oginomatsu Barahatee, from Tanckuchi.

Courtees, from Shanghai.. World Insurance Co. from Shanghai.

Yulai, from Amoy.

Fredrick, A. Smith Butterfield Swire, s.s. Sunning, from Shang- bai.

Sinthyekee: from Amoy. Shunon, from Shanghai. Peusette Trade Commissioner, from Shanghai.

Soon:hai, from Amoy. Varfontong. Tafodoll Steamer, from Shanghai.

1738, 5705, 3827, etc. from

Amer

Shunhu, fom Shanghai. Yathenne, Teasaloon c'o Pong- wanten Sekronztsui, from Amor.

Teusakazlu, from Osaka..

T. KRING. Superintendent.

Hongkong, March 5. 1920.

WATER RETURN.

Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on February 1, 1920,

agree with Labour upon methods statistical authorities of the Em-WESLEYAN CHURCH, WANCHAL the derision of the Army Council CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER

which, allowing for freedom of pire, both in the Conference and opinion and programme. willin informal conversation. A ques- make it possible for us to work tion considered recently was together at the same problems, that of making the record of the the problems that

movement of population within. Opposition ought to work at if it is and from outside. the Empire uni- to prepare to form a great and form in all parts thereof and of powerful

a united

-Sunday 7th March, 1920. Morning, Service 10.15 a.m. Preacher: Rev. C. A. Gimblett. a.in. Evening Service 6.00 p.m. Preacher: Mr. Wilding.

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A new Army Order announces

to reintroduce in the case of Regular officers examinations for lieutenant to that of captain, and promotion from the rank of

from the rank of captain to that ST. PETER'S CHURCH. WEST of major. The examination of a

POINT Sunday, more accurate, and

Mar. 7th second lieutenant for promotion much niore detailed. The present methods are more advanced in the

1920. 8 a.m. Holy Communion to lieutenant is abolished, but a 11 a.m. Morning. Prayer, and second lieutenant

be United Kingdom and Canada than

may Sermon. else here, but they are still cap- PEAK CHURCH - Hely Commun-bationary service, if he

promoted, after two years pro- has received satisfactory reports under the King's Regulations. Ins

The making it Government." epeaker added that the Lord Chancellor had delivered himself upon the subject of the Coalition with his customary directness,

He had accused the Coalition of able of improvement and expan being invertebrate and inept. sion. To a large extent knowledge "Well," said Lord Haldane, of the nationality of persons, who am very glad when anything is have migrated to British territory. said in public life to which all is dependent on the decennial parties can Spree.TM (Lond

census returns, which are now laughter) The Coalition ad, he nearly nine years old. It is of said, done some good things and it was because of the good things once in ten years, but regularly. great importance to follow, nor that it was tolerated: but it was such questions as the exian in plain that the handwriting on the he

expon of popula the undeveloped portions wall was against the ring to the of the Empire is taking place from

Speaking Society. Lord Haldane said that something was also to classify the external ele

outside or inside the Empire, and wrong with the Liberal Partyments. as it was only the third party in the State. He was not there to

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STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECINALS OF GALLONS.

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of Bread, 11 a.m. Gospel Meet- ing. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Exposition be considered for promation for entitions and decimate of gallons a of Scripture, 8 p.m. Thursday. their records. After. January 1. Bible Class, p.m. Friday, 1932, no officer will be considered Bible Clues for Ladies, 5.30 p.m. eligible for promotion unless heimased popul Saturday, Prayer Meeting, 8p.m. has passed the necessary ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL since August 4, 1914, who have Javery of 1918 a 1900

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6. 7, and 9.30 a.m. High Mase tional subjects to fit them to train at 8 am 5:30 p.m.-Benediction their of the Blessed Sacrament.

the necessary standard may be allowed to pass SOLDIERS' END SAILORS' HOME through an educational course,

ARSENAL STREET. Evening. Gospel p.m.

quarrel with the idealism of thing abstract and outside them. Labour, but the people at large What we needed more than any-

Sunday ending with a test conducted by did not endorse the details of the thing else was an inspired

Services a board of officers. If, as the Labour programme, and if Labour democracy. He commended the

result of this test, the candidate's Game into office it would have group organisation of opinion put ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, GARDEN to warrant his retention as an standard is not sufficiently high) great difficulty with its pro- forward by American reformers

Liberalism

ROAD-MEs and Sermon at officer, the Army Council will to make the State a real State, spirit, and not merely a letter. representing what was best among

10 am. followed by the Bene- decide whether the officer is to be dirction of the Blessed Sacra- retained in the Army or not. It was always developing and the people. In this country Labour. expanding.

ment. and Liberalism could come toget-

The special technical examin- What was wanted was a well- her in the formation of a great FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST ations held before the war for ordered State, in which the progressive party. The strength SCIENTIST.-MacDonnell Road officers of the R. A, R. E.; Government should not be some of the Coalition was the weakness Sundays. 11.15 a.m. Wednes- | R.A.S.C., R. A.M.C., and R.A.V.C. thing apart from the people soms. of the opposition. (Hear, hear.) days, 3.30 p.m.

will not be held in 1920.

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1920

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