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maintains the same HIGH quality TO-DAY as BEFORE and during the War.

NOTES & COMMENTS.

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

EXPLOITING CHILD P. & O. COMPANY.

LABOUR.

Those of Da too

MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES.

When

There was nothing particularly INCREASE IS RATIO TO YOUR POLICE COURT PROSECU.

REBATES ON FREIGHT. outstanding about last evening's INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF meeting of the Constitutional YOUR BUSINISA,

TION.

The following circular has beenA POLICE RESERVE PLEA. Reform Association. Two ques-

issued by the F. & Q Company.

Wo bave received the following tions practically monopolised the

The employment of children in dated London, April 1st Chairman's speech-the form of claim by Mr. B. Basto against an interesting oase which was including Formese), China (in-last evening a note about an in- We are informed that the manual labour was the subject al To those exporters from Japan

for publication~~~~ the Colony's Legislature and the Dr. Coria has been settled by heard before Mr. N. L. Smith at cluding roburial and Hong-tended Polira parade,

Sir, I noticed in your columns housing problem in regard to the latter paying the full amount the Police Court this morning to Europa, or to parts medals the first, Mr. Pollock was able to announce that R.E the Governor

who ara

will all Europe, who, from 1st May to the for

ba presented The health return for yesterday of

familiar was sympathetic on certain off

with the sight 31st October next, may have found

long and meritorious the

Chinesa Association's

shows one case each of small-children labouring under heavy support and shipments, during was held on the Murray Parade women and it to their interest to confine their ing of another parade which service, This set me think- aspirations and that there is prospect of per

diphtheria An eary realisation of at least spinal fever. All were Chinese, Peak in an endeavour to obtain a Orienta! Lins, we shall be happy Claud Severn presented ribbons,

and cerebro-earth-loads on the way to the that period, to the Peninsular ground when some measure of reform. That and the last-ramed occurrence living that is precariona at all to allow a rebate of seven-and-sal to be medals,) for "real meri- the Hon. Mr. is so much to the good, though was fatal.

times, considering the low scale bar per cent. on the freights torious service during the war." we doubt if even the Association expects the grating of the main

af wages obtained for this class contributed. demand-an Unofficial majority vessel, Sierra Ventama, there through the efforts of Dr. G. E. 1921, may have found it to their occasion have never get reached

By the Messagorica Maritime of work, will be glad to know that

To these who, on the 30th April presented on that and a former The medals supposed to have been Incidentally, when constitutional arrived this morning 1,526 mem-Aubrey a step will be pot to interest to so contine their support those to whom they were, so reform is conceded. will the bers of the Chinese Labour Corps, this practice so far as the efforts and shipments during the previous posed to have been given, and Association not have to and a who are returning to their homes of the Police and the benevolent twelve months to the said line, the ribbons are not worth the bit better name for itself? After all, from Marseilles.

intentions of persons like Dr.We will allow a further two-and-a- of brass over which they are constitutional reform is only one.

Aubrey can prevent it. of its aims, and when this bas

half per cent, on_freights contri-sewn, as far as reward of service [been secured there will still be which was to have gone to the with cruelty to their children be 1921, may have farad it to their

The rivar gumboat Glowworm carrying coolies, were charged A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD,do. Mr. Pollock's references to to proceed to the Danube for art on the Peak Road, it being and shipment during the preced-certificates, which the Han. Mr.

Three Chinese women, earth-buted up to 31st October 1920,

To those who, on the 30th April holders

is concerned, neither can the work left for this body

China Station, has been selected

of $308 wear it they have no allowing them to carry loads of interest to confine their support attach Residents'

medal to sociation were mast sympatheic. Patrol duties. She will be cam-stated that the loads were of suchling six months to the said line.Severn said were to be given to TO it. The boosted

CRA. is quite prepared to leav¡J. F. Warton, C.M.G., who will weigh: as would cause harmful we will allow a rebate of seven-leach H. A. P. Reserve man as and it is gratifying to feel that the missioned this week by Captain Kowloon matters in the hands of in charge of the Danube children in the long run. Two of contributed.

effects ID the health of the acd-a-half percent on the freights soon as the D.S.P.R. returned, the KR knowing that the flotilla latter body is fully alive to the needs of the peninsula. It is

Per Case including duty.

$28.00

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. TELEPHONE 816.

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All communications intended for publication should be address

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1920.

RUSSIA AND CHINA,

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JUSTITIA. Hongkong, April 16, 1920,

COMING AUCTION.

OF OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING.

the children in question were

To those who, on the 31st Octo-ya very few persons and those appear to have been pressuted on- eloven and thirteen years of their interest to so confine their Now that the Police Reserve have ber 1921, may bave found it to only who were leaving the Colony. There is to be a "Musicale" at respectively. true, as. Mr. Pollock said, that the Helena May Tostituta on when it comes to investigation of Monday, the 26th instant, open Road yesterday morning. Dr. Previous twelve month to their equipment returned, it is Whilst coming down the Peak support and shipments during the bean wholly disbanded, and all i to the Editor.

cases of alleged pronteering into members and their friends. Aubrey saw the women and their said line, we will allow an addi-high time those concerned saw Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

rentals, involving an analysis Tea will be served. at three children labouring under tional two-and-a-half per cent. on 6 to carry out their part as of complicated figures, muchnomical The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph is 436 time has to be taken up in the and 5 o'clock pm. Members are were being taken up the Road months ending 30th April reward did theirs, and for this charge. between 4 loads of earth and lime which freights contributed during the faithfully as those who merit the per annum. (Payable in Advance.)

task. These things cannot be kindly requested to book their The load The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip-disposed of in a day.

But it is tables in advance. through the children had to carry evidently made by the "O.S.S.” “M.M..

which one of thei tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a

10 satisfactory full month

know that Matron.

Until further notice, shipments purpose another parade should proved

called Kowloon Association.

for for his The "Hongkong Telegraph is delivered free when the addressee going thoroughly into cases

| strength. He was crying in

East Asiatic

Central Station Company of medals and certificates given to and the is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies!rought to its notice, and we heatment will contain group of the doctor to investigate the matter.Australia Line to Scandinavian have been delivered with all To-morrow's Pictorial Supple-à way which compelled the Copenhagen "(including steamers all those who are entitled to them. delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies that it is giving most detailed Leslie Smith-Moxon wedding. The Police wero telephaned to,

of the Norwegian, Africa and The sent by post an additional $1.80 per quarter is charged for postage.

orders" and "mentions ", attention to certain instances Hongkong's Police Officers, the and subsent enquiries were Steamship Company of Pe-equally valued honours? Could Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.

egarding which it has been Shaukiwan

ports only)," Russian East Asiatic | Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a petitioned by tenants. So doubt Joseph's College football team, tice under which this class of a Swedish East Asiatic H.E. manage this?

Police Staff. St. made which revealed the prac-

pamp; why not the lesser, but fixed period will be continued until countermanded.

its efforts will be fully disclosed and a picture of H. E The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now do gale at, and will behen the representations to the Governor presenting

the labourer is recruited by the con- Company of Gothenburg, Nip- belivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd. Government reach a stage of Crosses to Lieut. Welsforth and Military

tractors. In the present instance pon Tusen Kaisha," "Glen, for occupying so much of your Thanking you in anticipation Shameen, Canton, who are our agents there.

the earnings of the coolies

Shire" "Ben." "Mutual. Subadar Alim Sher.

valuable space. were regulated by the amount of "Ellerman." - Osaka Shosen OUR FIRE BRIGADE.

matter they could carry to their Kaisha" and "Lloyd Triestino In regard to serious cases of fire

destination. This has given rise Lines, shipments by direct Hongkong cannot boas: of im-fered from a prevalence of adult coolies to supplemen: their and full cargoes of lumber from has to the natural desire of the steamers to Black Sea ports. munity therefrom any more than highway robberies for some weeks winnings by the assistance which Japan, will not invalidate claims other crowded cities can. We Past The latest case occurred they may be able to obtain from for the above.. have a Fire Brigade which in Festerday, when an Indian watch those of their children who are point of equipment and efficiency man had his arms

and legs able to shoulder the bamboo pola can cope with the most serious secured by the miscreants, who and accompanying baskets.

ton freight contributed by cereals cases, and in these respects is came upon him unawares, and rate of 16 cents was given for and treasure, the produce oi and oils from Mancburia, rice, silk second to none in the Far Eastle bis arercoat as well as a picul in the present case, by the In the matter of the arrange-sum of $1.20 from his person.

Eastern Archipelago transhipped ments under which it works, how-

sub-contractor who was respons-

at Hongkong, nor on any cargo

There have been rumours ever, there is room for improve-

ible for the recruitment of labour the freight upon which may be alot that the old Post Office A few days there was made public the fact that the Gov- Stat of regular native firemen preach at the evening Service at in a position to know that the returns, which will be payable in Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, the

It is announced that the Rev. for the work in question, and it is arranged at a "net" rate. ment. We have in the Brigade a. Teesdale Mackintosh is: to stated by the Police that he was

building would not be put up to Exporters applying for the auction for another year. Government a prace offer on very attractive terms, but there was are practicalls under the guid. Mackintosh, who is Registrar of their eamings hy the help of and January 1922, respectively, on the subject, and were told that

when

We made enquiries from the attending fires, Union Church next Sunday. Mr. coolies would endeavour to swell in London, on and after the 13: Colonial' Secretary, this morning no definite information to hand regarding what those terms actually ance of the European section of the University of Hongkong is children.

In conjunction with this item of news, we learned yesterday the Brigade. With the exception en ordained Clergyman of the

January 1921, 1st July 1921. and that the so-called Education Party in Peking has been urging the of the Superintendent and his Anglican Church. His appearance children, according to the estim Agents. Government to recognise the Soviet Government, but that in answer "rb" these Europeans are not, in Union Choreb palpit is a sign of ate of Dr. Aubrey and the Police, The load carried by one of the

mus: fill up and sign forms which the Government intend selling to such a request the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has issued a properly speaking regular, fire the broader spirit of fellowship weighed 6 lts, and the suffering returns within three months after small ones, be could not say.

Can be obtained from the this building by auction at a very circular suggesting that as other Powers have not yet recognised the men bu are merely members of which since the war has been which the children had to undergo the conclusion of each rebate definite announcement, we expect, early date. As to whether it will Russian Government there seems to be no reason why China should the Police Force who, have this manifes among the

Exporters failing to apply for be auctioned in one lot of many take the first step.

Such a matter is extremely interesting and it is now made all them in addition to their ordinary

work of fire-fighting allotted to Churches."

at their work may be judged from period forfeit their claim thereto. will be made regarding this build- the more so by the publication in the Centre Times yesterday of the duties. would not matter much if

statement by Dr. Aubrey full text of the offer that was made on the part of Russia--an offer these m

that he could not carry wbs:

ing very shortly. that would be tempting in the extreme if it could be considered at manently in the Brigade's Head-when fire mes, entered No. 455, work could not fail, be informed

A report is to hand of an armed the children attempted to do. A TRADE MARK CASE.nounced.

As we have previously au- were stationed per-robbery at Yanmati last night,prolonged. continuance of this | all. The offer is couched in a very fraternal spirit and begins by quarters, but, as they are not, we Reclamation Road. and after the Magistrate, to bring on harm-

there are & large stating bow the workmen and peasants of Russia have thrown off have to think of the amount of having threatened the tenants ful results to the health of the

number of prospective applicants the yoke imposed upon them by the old aristocracy and how they precious time lot whilst they with knives they made away with children, and if it did not actually brought by Messrs. Loxley and The Asiatic Petroleum Company for the site. and it is reported are liberating the people "from the sake of militarism and from have to make the distance from a quantity of jewellery and cloth-kill them while young, would Company against a Chinese was is now bensed in York Building, the Asistic Petroleum Compacy foreign gold which smothers in enslavement the people of the Orient their quarters

The trade marks prosecution may make a bid for the whole site. among whom the Chinese people occupy a prominent place." Having Station, when they respond to an ing the perpetration of crime the for the rest of their lives.

EO the repudiated all desires for conquest and justified the recent actions urgent call. Our personal notice Police pat in some smart work

Fireing stolen from the place. Follow-seriously compromise their health withdrawn at the Police Court and although it occupies the in Siberia, the communication offers a peace which "should be was drawn to a recent instance in the tracing of the robbers and bringing up the case, the Assisted for the complainant. founded upon the reciprocal recouncement of the acquiring of when the firemen had to make the recovery of almost the whole ant Superintendent of Police (Mr.

In relating the reasons for of Mr. H. L. Dennys who appear-sufficient for its needs. Should this morning, on the application whole of one floor this is not territory, of every contribution from every people whether large or their way to Headquarters as of the stolen property One of T. T. King) said that he found defendant had given him foll doubt go up, which would be small, wherever they may be against all other nations, that each best and as quickly as they could the men was arrested, and it is the loads were too heavy for the information of where he obtained a credit to the Colony.

the Company secure this plot, s nation should be free in its internal life, and that no power should by running all the distance from expected that a similar fate will children

Mr. Dennys said that the very imposing structure will no hold back by force workmen or peasants.” And then there is indulg- the Central Police Station. ed in a little warped history which goes back to 1896, and the statement is made that in 1918 the "Allies took the Government of BETTER STATION NEEDED.

overtake the rest of the gang

There the soap which bore the trade

A number of offices housed in intention no Peking roughly by the throat, bribed heavily, the mandarins and the

of asking marks of the 5rm, and in respect the old Post Office Building are the Magistrate to Chinese press, and forced the Chinese Government to refuse to of time thus wasted minutes Wildin yesterday. Over 300 lbs. and, incidentally, to draw the of distribution. Apparently the

Another big haul of opium was When we think of the amount effected by Chief Revenue Officer wanted to make the case public The man also revealed the sources of the tenure,

inflict of the unauthorised usage of moving elsewhere as sites are £ heavy penalty, but enter into relations with the workmen and peasants Government which might

be which the charge was brought. secured, owing to the uncertainty of China." There are also interesting allegations agains: Japan ing of lives--the query natur into the Revenue Department's children to the fact that the the auctioneer's hands and vari and America, especially in connection with Manchuria, and the ally arises as to whether it is

9of the drug in the raw state came attention of the parents of the goods Note tries to pour as much discredit on the Allies and all other not time, that the present system

bad passed through foreign Powers as possible. But one can afford to pass over such should be abolished, and

the result practice was not allowed. statements. The most interesting part of the offer is in regard to separation elected of the duties vessel was detained by the and the A.S.P., and said that the not to to do it again, and had ous other channels. The complain- Mr. N. L. Smith concurred infant did not want to press the case a juck at the terms, the main of these being that China shall annul all her of the policeman and

Mongkok. The mistress of the the remarks of Dr. Aubrey as he had signed an undertaking Treaties with the Allies, that Russia will cancel ber Boxer indem man, by the appointment of of the Court as to whether a for the prevention of such cases bad consented to hand over the Societies, who in his sangat nity, that she will restore without any compensation the Chinese regular Europesa

fire- searchers, pending the decision only measure that could by taken also tendered an apology. He also Eastern Railway, the mining and forestry concessions and all other deal only with .cases

The chief Registrar of Friend- privileges which "have been seized by the Tsar's government. the In the outlying districts, which 28inst the woman for being in working to earn their own living Dennys asked his Worship for an Minister of Pensions has grabbed

conviction could be established was legislation. of fire. Russian ex-Generals, lawyers and capitalists." And then after are ferrote from the Brigade stated by Mr. A. F. Hall, for the hunger were they to cease doing

The boys were soap to the complainants. Mr. report complains "that the further explanations and reiterations the note winds up If the Headquarters, the present system defence, that the cargo of grocery

possession of the drug, it being and they would suffer from order authorising this. Chinese people at the instance of the Russian people wish to become may be continued with good

our office and refuses to give it. free and to avoid the fate which has been reserved for them by the results in so far as it calls for drug

Mr. Smith said he could not up," and who gently chaffs the Allies at Versailles, which is to make of their country a second prompt attendance on the scene

goods, amongst

give auch an order as be had not Archbishop of Canterbury for bis Korea or another India, they should make a fight for liberty with the outbreak by thy men from the mistress

the Dr. Aubrey gave medical heard the case.

not angstural enthusiasm for concealed opinion of the harmful effects to withdrawn and the defendant ammies" is, as may be up-

The case Way the workmen and peasants of Russia, and the Red Army. The the local Police Station, pending of the presence of the drug. remarked that it was disgraceful

Was put on board without their health which the children discharged. Soviet Government offers to the Chinese people an opportunity to the arrival of reinforcements At the Court Mr. Wildin this that the children were allowed to to the notice of the Court. It Robertson was the most enviable posed, rather an unconventionsi being cognisant were being subjected to. He

civil servant. A quarter of a establish official relations and asks them to send their representam the Fire Station. Apropos morning said that a quantity of Carry such weights, and he wanted Reamed to him that no good could man at Oxford. He took

century B20 George Stuart It certainly makes interesting reading and leaves the reader been drawn to the lack of ade-ber of bags which in turn were to

of this matter our attention has the opium was bidden in a num to draw the Magistrate's attention be secured by the infliction of any double first," was half a dozen open to many reflections.

Whilst tempting in many ways, it is quate accommodation in impossible in others and that fact is doubtless recognised by the Central Fire Station for the the cockloft of the vessel Tha of the fact that the coolies would bard labour in factories and other Eldon; carried off the Chanel- the fact that the sub-hardships on the women, because different kinds of "scholar," is- powers-that-be in Peking, who have fallen back on the excuse that Europeans. The building is of

concealed in a compartment in contractor was fully cognizant there many children. employed in cluding Ireland, Craven, and There is no reason why Chine should set a lead in a matter that cou-an antiquated style of architec cerns many other nations besides herself. But there is just the ture which

case has been remanded.

endeavour to swell their earringa places which did not come before lor's prise for Latin pross and possibility that those to whom wisdom and caution is not given will to the comfort of the men nor does nol tend

by the assistance of the children, the public eye.

the Oriaford prizes for Greek only look at the material terms of the offer and, irrespective of any permit of a well-ordered arrange commodious Fire Station. We entirely to blame. What should would meet the case, because behammer" at the Varsity sports. and is this connection. The Mr. King expressed the opinion verse and prose. For three suc- influence on the question of Chinese-Allied relations, will try to force ment of the equipment or its trust that when this comes up for be done was to punish by fines was sure that on their discharge At the Olympic Games at Athens

women in question were not that warning to the women cessive years he the hand of the Peking Government in the direction of an accept effective operation in response to a consideration, if not before, the the contractors and others who from the Court they would discuss in 1896 be thraw the discus and sace. So many other interests have a stake in the matters mentioned call Some prospect of relief is held necessity of regular Enropean engage these little children, that such a peace offer becomes almost ridiculous. The only thing out in the report that the P.W.D. firemen will be recognised and we can hope for is that Chinese statesmen will be guided to ignore is on the look-out for's convenient measures taken for the appoint- ciated the fact that Dr. Aubrey women were discharged with an the verbal and verbose traditions

the matter with other coolles, It, at least until the Allies themselves have seen fit to make peace site whereon to build a new and ment thereof.

Mr. Smith said he quite appre-

composed and recited a Greek His Worship concurred. The Ode. Not a man to be bound by with Russia themselves.

was justified in bringing the case appropriate caution.

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