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NOTES & COMMENTS.

THE LIFT BOYS.

SATURDAY: MAY

1920

DAY BY DAY.

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BOTH LIBERTY AND FROPERTY HONGKONG TWENTY- Whilst we think that there were ARE PRECARIOUS UNLESS 'THE faw people who had any real POSSESSORS RAVE JENNE AND FIVE YEARS AGO, sympathy for the lift boys in their SPIRIT ENOUGH TO DEFEND THEM. rather foolish strike we also think that there will be very low who

A corrected copy of the Dental will have any sympathy for the Register, as well as of medical action of the Hongkong Land In-and surgical practitioners, vestment and the Central Katate appears in the Gazette. Companies in their prosecution

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Compiled from the Hongkong Telegraph" Eles for werk- ruding May 15th, 1895) THE DOLLAR. May 9th-The rate Dallar, on demand, to-day is

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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY.

LAUNCH OF THE "SZECHUEN.”

TO-DAY'S MISCELLANY.

From information given in the prospectus of the new issue by

are under construction at Taikoo obtain some idea of the age of At the present moment there Crosse and Blackwell, we can

ment

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At

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actions as these bring very well-highest of these has been sent to

and we understand that the cidental vacancies, but no Court owners have found could be association states that so long The "Hongkong Telegraph" is now on sale at, and will be meaning Ordinances into disthe Admiralty for consideration.section so as to authorise four will be engaged in.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

em-

fixed period will be continued until countermanded. belivered to subscribers by, the Dairy Farm Company, Ltd., edit. Seeing that Mr. Northcote Shameen, Canton, who are oar agents there.

was so prominently concerned with the dispute and was the anthority acting. for the ployers, it would have been s Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Arculli and family beg to tender their little heartfelt thanks to those who sent wreath and condolences in their had attended

more convincing if he recent sad bereavement and also to those who attended the funeral capacity of prossenutor.

Court in

His Worship very wisely dismiss- led the case there is not a great deal to be gained by going over the ground again, but we feel that Hongkong Observatory returns. there is a very great deal of public show that during April the aver sympathy for the men who not age mean temperature was 69.3, only lost their jobs but who had the highest point being $2, on the to face the risk oficinaesi minally 19th, and the lowest 59.8, on the convicted. They naked for more. There were 8.25 inches of but did not get it and, like Oliver rain and 78.6 hours of sunshice. Twist, had something else to get

The average humidity was 84. on with. It would bare been better to have left them alone-

The Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920,"

all

Dockyard a number of vessels to the companies that supply be added to the fleet of the China with out sauces and plokies and Navigation Company, Lid, Qae jams. The original Crosse and of these men which took place at

of these, the ss. Saschuen, was Blackwell dated from 1796-shad- The name of Dr. Paul Rees the Police Court yesterday. The Daugherty has been added to the

2xing in the presence of a large and Son data from the year of the successfully launched this morn-es of Queen Anne! James Keiller facts that were brought out Dental Registar. We understand

gathering. rather interesting. The that Dr. Daugherty is joining Dr.

Jervis's victory at St. Vincent. dissatisfied

The christening caremony was Lazenby and Son can go back to with Noble's office. increase that was given

performed by Lady Stubbs, who Bonnie Prince Charlie, and gira them recently and they asked

was accompanied by H. E. the the date 1776. Are there any other The King Exequatur em- for more.

May 10th-The Sanitary Board Governor. The vessel, which is firms with a history like this? Wa don't think powering Mr. Arne Schou Soren-met that demand was reasonable, but sen to act as Norwegian Consul present only the four ungdicial water splendidly.

yesterday, thera being a credit to her builders, took the that is not the paint we are con-in Hongkong has received His members,

There are still some whipping- aidering. They were told that Majesty's signature.

the Directur

Subsequent to the launching posts left in England to remind any further increase would not be

Publie Works. the Acting were delivered.

ceramony, the customary speeches us of the days when this panish- given; that they could take their

Colonial. Surgeon, the Acting $18 a month or leave it; that they the construction of a reinforced and the Acting Medical Oncer man, We have been much much is a post on which are irons enable, Tenders are being invited for Captain Saperintendent of Police, Excellency, Ladies, and Gentle Kirton-in-Lindsey. Lincolnshire, was indicted In public. Mr. G. M. Young said-Your Near the present police station at could be replaced in five minutes concrete pier, 122) 8′ by 37" of Health. The Board when pro gratified as having Lady. Stubba ing it to be used both as a if they left: in short, they could relative minor works opposite

perly constituted under grumbling with that

the perform the ceremony of nam-whipping--and stocks. attitude

Public Health Ordinance coa-ling the "Szecbuen." but why Bommon

I under- Coleshill the whipping-poat as the

The following additional firms sists of ten members, six of whom stand this is the first launch. well as the pillory and stocks poor wretches just have been granted licences because they

toare required by law to be unattended in Hongkong, and as whipping-post, bearing the date ing that Lady Stubba has still sorcise, and parts of the the trade under the Non Ferrous officials. exercised choice that had been given them? Metal Industry Ordinance, 1919: eleventh regular member of the between this and Shanghai I Abbey. When John Taylor, the There is now an the vessel is to run on the Coast of 1598, may be seen at Waltham "Take what we offer or go was the attitude of the Com-Cheong.

Kwong Ching Cheung and Yan Board, the Media. Officer of hope that Lady Stubba will not water poet, wrote his rhymes Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires panies, and because the men

Health not having been appoint-only keep them to forward their names and addresses with communicationsent they are brought up before

a kindly eye on thesa engines of punishment seem addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication. but a and secution of quitting work without on May 25th. It has an area of by the Governor to enable him to Chios Navigation Co.'s well ween,

Fanling Lot. No. 7 is le be sold

ed to all a Magistrate on a criminal pro- by auction at the P.W.D. Oftes under special powers

the vacancy but

Tesse). but also ifto have been plentiful. Writing avidence of their bona fides.

occasion offers travel by her in 1630, he says- All communications intended for publication should be address notice. 1 was not denied in 330.175 square feet, the annual appoint an extra member. Now, known "3" class to be built at

This vessel, the fourth of the In London, and within a mile evidence (and Mr. M. K. Lo, the rent is $378 and the upset price we desire to caution the Board the Taikoo Dockyard, is 320 feet eighteen, Business correspondence should be sent to the Manager.

defending solicitor cited an $6,603,50.

There are jails or prisons full actual case) that lift boys have

and the public that any exercise long over-all, 41 feet beam and 24| The rate of subscription to "The Hongkong Telegraph" is $36 been summarily dismissed with

And sixty whipping-posis, and ont a month's notice when they Magnolia, Cricket, Cirals and per annum. (Payable in Advance.)

Colombo,

by the minority of the Board now feet 9 inches moulded depth, stocks, and cages. Hollyhock, holding seats on The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportions). Substrand, knowing this, there was expected in Hongkong on the seated in the Board, is wholly and poopdecks, and her scantlings services of the Boy Scouts in

have not proved satisfactory another gunboat and sloop are

it. of any with a gross tonnage of tions for any period less than one month will be charged as for a very natural assumption on the Sabor 9th instant. They, will illegal, and that the present have been approved by the British collecting and setting up, for all to

coercive powers and jurisdiction 2600 1009. Sbe has

With reference to Sir Robert full month.

top. gallant forecastle, bridge Baden-Powell's plan to util se ibe The Hongkong Telegraph" is delivered free when the addressze part of the dissatisfied workers strengthen the China Squadron. is accessible to messenger. Peak subscribers can have their copies that they were entitled to quit if

members A:C delivered at their residences without any extra charge. On copies they were asking for. It seems been sold. Tenders for the purchase Ordinance which validates the class many improvements have Civic Arts Association has already incurring very Corporation entitling ber, to that see, in formation about the inter- they could not get the conditions

serions risks. There is sant by post an additional $1.50 per quarter is charged for postage.

H. M. S. Kent has not as yet clause

Classification Society's free board. [esting spots through which travel- in the Single Copies, Daily, ten cents.

Health Being the fourth vessel of her lers pass in ignorance to-day, the a great pity that the prosecution | Advertisements and Subscriptions which are not ordered for was ever bought, because such of the vessel have been received, action of the Board during in-been adopted en her shat her taken up the same iden

would or could interpret that advantageous to the trade sbelago as 1913 the. Automobila and sauction..

For the Association appealed for funds Fout of eleven members. foreign passengers more deck with a clew to the systematic His Excellency the Governor officiale, to exercise the powers space is available and the first erection

of adequate finger- has appointed Mr. Charles Al-of Board. which according will be second to none on the upon a definite plan. This fund class Chinese accommodation paste throughout the country exander Hooper to be a Member ita original constitution, coast. The comfort of officers has now been subscribed. and a of the Medical Board, vice Mr. ought to consist of a majority of and engineers has also been im, specimen sign-post bas already the FL. J. Gedge resigned, for a term unofficial members, when the proved. As

of three years, with effect from anofcial seats

the largest sized been exhibited. The Civic Arts the 6th May, 1920.

are unfilled not rooms available being arrang. Asaociation aims at something through any accidental

Fed Causes

each with fat

and more than adequately guiding the but through the deliberate act of skylight overhead. The Captain's traveller on his way. It would the Government in refusing to all am has also been improved educate him as he journeyed, and them up.

over that in the earlier vessels, aaronse interest in the countless bath-room and lavatory being forgotten treasures tha: Tie hidden OUR LANDLORDS.

Stted adjacent to his cabin. The land are in danger of being lastin May 13th correspondent has the foreign passengers' saloon

arrangement of accommodation the byways of England. as forwarded us the following and staterooms for publication. :-Can I ask

on the bridge) The new Cunarder Scythia will through your paper, if Hong casing, while the officers and garden-lonages and a verandah deck at the fore end of the have to go a gool deal bond Hongkong reservoirs contained

kong could make a better-law: 939.62 million gallons of water of and

อง regards the

engingers have their rooms cale if the supreme standard of 1st May 08

at the after end of this desk. liner luxury before the war is to Tenants. especially dur-The Captain's cabin and chart be eclipsed. When the German gainst 1.244.48; millions at the same date last have seen notices were given to the navigation bridge above. maiden trip to South America in ing the Plague season house is on the boat deck, with boat, Cap Trafalgar, set out on ber year. A constant supply was quit the tenements where the First-class Chinese salcons and the spring of 1911, she was ack- of the League Covenant, which has been subscribed to be all assent-American tonnage in Far Eastern/the Kowloon reservoirs there were seems to me that the intention of the fore end of the centre castle) extravagance.

maintained throughout April. In ing parties to the Peace Treaty. We refer to Article VIII which waters, but it is very assuring to/19465 million gallons as against the Landlords is to stir up the and partly in a large deck house courar, a swimming bath,

teat is regularly paid, and it staterooms are arranged partly at nowledged to be the last word in says: The members of the League recognise that the maintenance us to find that from a recent of peace requires the reduction of national armaments to the lowest report, made by H. M. Commar water, according to the Govern- this city. The poor creatures have Chiness are carried aft on theland a racket court. The main There were, of point consistent with national safety and the enforcement of com- cial Counsellor at Shanghai. Analyst was of excellent.

poop. Third-class Turkish bath, and a gymnasium, mon action on international obligations." It is also prescribed that which has appeared in the Board quality.

to remove from place to place lower deck. The vessel bas a novelty however, was a range of the Council of the League, shall formulate plans to this end. The of Trade Journal, that British ton-j

and, then they do not know double bottom all fore and aft.bot houses, and greenhouses to Powers who have signified their membership of the League are carrying trade of the Far East under the powers conferred upon plaints: the Courts are too big for lifeboats and two cutters provide fruit and flowers. thought which naturally arises on these points is whether the base still maintains its lead in the

His Excellency the Governor would not listen to their com arranged to carry oil fuel. Foured on that of the Ritz, with fresh where to go to the Government the midship tanks being also supply the dining saloon, modell- him by section 3 of the Treaty hem: the Pesthouse could no: It is stated that while it is reduction in naval and military strength. We shall have some clearer ideas on true that the Japanese have.Peace Order. 1919. Ordinance, admit them: and where i ample accommodation for pas also, though the British guests this aspect of the matter once the League begins to deal with especially since the war, very biz, and all other powers thereto Law to forbid them, and if there ge practical proposals under this heading.

bim enabling, bas established &is one, the inhabitants of the besa Meantime it is worth noting what Commander Bellairs said in share of the shipping trade in Fa. Local Clearing Office in and for Colony would be in order and safe, derricks and winches for ex-Kropp gups below deck. A. Four who were entertained on the boat increased their

have from Hamburg to Southampton the House of Commons during the recent discussion on the Navy Eastern, waters, the statement the Colony of Hongkong, and basinstead

fitted. with double were not aware of it, an outfit of Estimates with regard to the naval strengths of Britain and Japan hardly does credit to the import-appointed the Colonial Treasurer fea

of being in continual He informed his hearers that Britain is now six times as strong AS

peditious part played by British for the time being the Controller.

handling of cargo.month or two later they came Japan, which is in the position which Germany occupied in 1900, shipping companies in this trade of the said Office for the purpose

Electric light is installed through-Jinto action against the Carmania, adding that the Japanese programme is even more expensive and and is, in fact, apt to be mis of the Treaty of Peace Order in

out. The machinery consists of an armed Cunarder in the same expansive than Germany's than was. The situation was explained leading. A table is given in the

Council.

set of triple-expansion line of business, and the Cap in another way when Commander Bellairs said that we might have report

DENNISTON CO.

surface-condensing engines, hav-Trafalgar, with its millionaires showing tbat Great no programme for this year or the year after, and still be three times Britain still leads the way and the

ing cylinders 22 lachen, 35 inches suites and its hot boutes, was It is with much regret that we! as strong as Japan. In this connection, of course, there has to be Report goes on to state that with have to record the death, after a

and 56 inches in diameter with a sent to the bottom. borne in mind the fact that Britain's overseas territories and in return to normal conditions in painful illness.

FINAL PLAY TO-NIGHT.

stroke of 39 inches, superheated of Mr. O. el terests are infinitely bigger than Jepan's, and under any scheme of the shipping trade of the world. Arculli,

s:eam being supplied from member of one off

When did we first begin to call reduced naval szenzih we should obriously require a bigger Say the British share of the carrying Hongkong's trust highly esteem-

one large oil breing each other Liberals? ks the than our Allies. There can be no question of uniform power, and trade of the Far East will once ed and loyal Indian families, have made such a good hit infand boiler have been constructed to be about 60 years ago. Byron The Denniston Players, who multitubular boiler. Engines Daily Chronicle. It would seem the League Covenant acknowledges that point when it speaks of more ragain and even surpass its which took place yesterday. Hongkong, are winding up their at the Taikoo Dockyani. Speak. may probably have earlier sup the Council "taking account of the geographical ituation and former importance. The Japan-The deceased gentlemen, who season to-night. circumstances of each State." in connection with the reduction ese made strenuous efforts during just over 40 years of age, was a Company staged "The Unkissed I have great pleasure in testify-the

Last night the ing for the China Navigation Co.,plied the bint in his periodical, the war to gain a footing in the member of the arm of Arcalli Bride." a very funny farce, which ing to the satisfactory work com-Aberdeen decided to try his hand

"Liberal." When On the point of Britain staying her hand in naval construction, coasting trade of China, which Bros merchants, and was widely was deeply enjoyed by all present, pleted by the Taikoo Dockyard. at a Coalition Ministry in 1853. Commander Bellairs, in the speech referred to, said the obvious way has hitherto been largely in known and most popular. He Miss Warda Howard, in the title and speaking for the Dockyard one noble dake suggested that to get economy was to bring about an alliance with America. done, he said, the United States, in conjunction with India and thes

That British and Chinese bands, and as a keen sportsman and during part, was extremely good.

also took

they are very satisfied to have vile terms like Whig and Peelito the war did splendid service in Australia, could very well look after the Pacific, whilst we could of the, shortage

advantage

Our Wives, the offering of the building entrusted to them.jshould be ebed, and that a nice. Police Reserve British the keep a reinforcing fleet in the Mediterranean and look after the tonnage to extend their Eur-Inspector. Much sympathy is is a play that carries a strong produce satisfactory results in would be adopted to cover both Staff the Denniston Players to-night, Harmony such as this should gentlemanly label, like "Liberal," Atlantic as well. That would be a most admirable idea if it could opean and American lines. Bat falt for the bereaved relatives. be put into practice, at any rate as a means of meeting the situation

appeal to the male sex, and par- especially when followed by each in the coasting

"Szachuen," wings of the Coalition. Hitherto until the League of Nations is established on a sure footing and have fortunately been able to

ticularly married men. It is a

Whig" had been considered a begins to accomplish something definite on this great question. bold our own, and we are slowly

aatire on the state of marriage, good luck as having Lady Stubbs good enough counter-cry Britain, in common with other Powers, will have to consider a but surely getting back into the

with pointed barbs directed atto launch ber. I now have the Tory," but as the Tories bad reduction of armaments, but before the time for action comes we European and Pacific trade. The HONGKONG NOTIFICATION. comedy. Mr. Leo Kennedy will for her kindness in launching the into Conservatives, the need was the wife. It is a delicious honour of thanking Lady Stubbs lately transformed themselves bust, as Commander Bellairs 9875, induce Japan to do likewise Americans are making a strong Britain and America in close alliance could, from the naval stand bid for the Pacific trade. but it is on and after the 1st June, 1920, that of "Paste" Bowers.& librettist, the success of the "Szechuen."

It is notified in the Gazette that be seen in the leading male role. Yeasel and ask you to drink to urgent for an equally honourable point, do much to preserve world peace, but in view of the recent pined as being doubtful if they the use of the Hongkong Non-who refuses to have anything to do

name. Lord John Russell,however, titude of the United States towards European questions it is very have the organisation or exper. Local Storm Signal Code will be with women because he believes oured, and H. E. the Governor Whigismby adopting the newtitle. The toast was heartily hon-saw no reason for disguising his foubtful if she could be induced to enter into any such arrangement, ience necessary to enable them to discontinued at Blackheads Hill they are too much son and suitably replied.

though it would, pending the coming into operation of the League Compete successfully with the and the China Seas Storm Signal motion, but through force of

He reminded the Prime Minister cisions, be most beneficial to the world at large. It is somewhat British and Japanese lines.

that "Whig". was hallowed by be regretted that this interregnum has to ensue, for it would have Chinese still confine themselves Signals will be removed from collaborate with a woman. The The Code substituted. The Local circumstances he is forced to

PRINCE'S GIFT TO NEW.. Fox and Pitt, and that it did not den & great stroke if simultaneously with the signing of peace the to the coasting and river trades, Blackheads Hill and boisted on condition is that they will be as received a letter from the Prince love. He declared that it mes it

YORK CLUB,

become bim to give it up. Earl docipal nations of the world could have come to some defuite and though attempts are now being the radio mast at the Royal machines, devoid of sex instincts, of Wales announcing bis inten-nothing at all. As for me," ho The New York Yacht Clubbas Aberdeen was cynical of Russell's ar-cut decision, affecting each and all, on this issue of disarms-made by various native companies Observatory. font. The continuous building of huge fleets and the creation of to extend their lines to the Straite,

Mias Howard takes the part of tion of sending to the club a loving said, clinching the matter- tanding armies can only end in eventual warfare. The world India, and beyond. The report ates s masthead symbol, which in her simplicity and demureness of the cordial welcome given him glory,

The China Seas Code necessit-the collaborator, and is refreshing cup as a mark of his appreciation bad enough of it. Let us hope that Baner counsels will soon makes interesting and encourag-should not be mistaken for a There should be a packed house by the club when be visited New

In moderation placing all my Ting reading.

black signal of the Local Code, to wish the Company good-bye,

The Tories call me' Whiy, the York,

Whigs Tory,

THE DISARMAMENT QUESTION.

BRITISH SHIPPING.

It will have been seen be one of yesterday's telegrams that Arangements are shortly to be made for the Erst meeting of the sembly of the League of Nations, and that among the matters to be dealt with is the question of the permanent Commission on dis- armament, for the establishment of which Article IX of the Covenant provides. It is interesting in this connection to recall another Article the growth of Japanese

really sincere in their determination to bring about

scheme.

We hear a lot these days about

considerably

of

and

trade we

231.33 millions last year.

2.3

STORM SIGNALS.

The

Landlords

deadly disease in every part of under the

Sengere

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CSEW.

cargo batches

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