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TO-DAY'S CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China (Mai)
ANOTHER BY-ELECTION.
LONDON, November, 28.
Viscountess Astor The result of the by-election at Plymouth was: (Coalition Unionist) "14,495; W. T. Gay, (Labour) 9,292; Isaac Foot, (Liberal) 4,139.
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IN PARLIAMENT
TALK ABOUT COAL.
LONDON, November 28.
[First part missing.I
The miners' solution was nationalisation, but the miners were prepared to co-operate in any system to secure larger production...
This
was
UNION CHURCH THREE
QUARTER CENTURY'
FUND.
Messrs Jardine Matheson
and Co., Ltd. Messrs The Dairy Farm, Ice and Cold storage Co., Ltd. punkymoon an Mesars Alex. Ross and Co. Meaars W. G. Humphreys
and Co Messrs The Peak Tram
way Co., Ltd. .......... Mr. J. M. McHutchon ... Amcunts previously ac
knowledged...
THE CHINA MAIL.
KIDNAPPER AND
MURDERER.
"ACCUSED IN THE DOCE
At the Magistracy yesterday alter $1,000.00 noon, Mr. Leo Longinotto. Assistant Crown Solicitor, appeared before Mr. J. R. "Wood to make application on 500.00 behalf of the. Canton Authorities for 250.00 the extradition of a robber chief.
The Canton Authorities state that 100.00 on April 19, a number of robbers, led by the fugitive, attacked a-village in 10000 the neighbourhood of Canton, and. 25.00 after pillaging the place, kidnapped a
PALACE HOTEL BILLIARD
HANDICAP.
vant.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1919.
OUR LOCAL POETS.
COMFORT.
FOR 3 DAYSAL
There are great hearts that know no
fear,
There are strong hands that never fail, There are firm feet for ever near
*
When sorrows of the world assail., There are great minds with conscience
clear. There are great souls just made to
There are great lives to many dear,
love
There are great thoughts of things
aboye.
To those whoso hearts are oft' afraid, To those whose hands are very weak, To those whose feet seem far from
stald
To these great words of comfort
speak.
man, who was very wealthy, and kill- 10,789.18ed his daughter-in-law and a male ser- The men then disappeared and $12,764 18 were not heard of again for some time.. although the authorities offered large rewards for information leading to their arrest. In July, one of the rob- 'bers was discovered in Macao, where he was hiding. He was extradited to Canton and later. information was received that the leader of the gade The Palace Hotel Billiard handicap was living in Hongkong.
As a re- competition
life. continued lastsult of communications between the l
Canton authorities and night.
The results of the games played Police, the man was arrested.
E. D. Golding (-200) beat P. were as follow:- Lannon (75), 250-1.43. Winner's highest break was 31.
was
the
local
The man, whom the robbers held in captivity, "died as the result of an! illness, brought about by ill-treatment.
The robbers had set a ranson on him P. S. Beatwell (-200) beat Ebut. as it was an exorbitant sum, the Carr (ser), 250-189.
Te-night R. O. Parrott (-20) plays. A. McCarthy (scr.).
Replying, Sir Auckland Gerdes said "the suggested committee The govern was undesirable because it would not be an expert one. ment had nothing to conceal but, objected to the committee because it wanted to get on with the job. He defended the accuracy of the estimate upen which the price of coal was in reased. He said between the middle cf Joly and the end of October 9,300,000 tons were exported. This increase was unforeseeable; it was due to an unexpectedly increased At the expert coalfields, mereever; expert prices increared output.
due to the unforeseeable weld shortage. cre..ously. and to the fact that clamouring nations had been ready to pay any price Moreover large surpluses became available for export on account of shrinkage of coastwise shipping Hence the controlling factors in this situation were mainly outside this country. In October the industry showed a deficit of £9,000,000. Then all proportion of coal which we were The larke proportion we exporting was making tremendous profis.
It was anticipated that the were using inland was. making a loss above deficit would be paid rif by December and that there would This be a profit of £17.000.000 by the end of the fancial year. "estimated surplus. they were sing to reduce the domestic prices. He defended this policy en the ground that the money could not be devoted to a better object than reducing the cost of living, because" a further rise must lead to new demands for higher wages, so perpetuating
cicus circle of increasing cost and rising wages, which, if continued.ed at the moment, of the defalcations
The Government would strangle the industry of the country.
the July coal had requested impartial accountants to estimates and report upon the dala whereon the domestic reduction was based. The investigation would be published. If the House were then dissatisfied the Governn ent was ready to consider the question of a further examination.
examine
POLICE ACCOUNTANT'S EMBEZZLEMENT.
$13,000 INVOLVED.
Details, so far as can be ascertain
on the part of the head accountant at Central Police Station, which was reported in the China Mail last right show that a sum of about $13,000 is involved. It appears that the accountant, Chan Pui, drew the money for the purpose of paying:
Referring to the resignation yesterday of the miners representatives on the advisory committee, on the ground that they were not being con-wages and then absconded. Chartered sulted, Sir A. Geddes said he thought it undesirable to consult them recent
by but if they were prepared to co-operate in the spirit wherein Mr. Brace had just spoken, the Government would welcome their assistance.
WOOLWICH ARSENAL TO BE LOCLICTIVE FACTORY.
LONDON, November 28.
The Premier speaking at Woolwich initimated that in view of the world shortage of railway rolling stock the Arsenal would be made a great locomotive centre. He stated that orders were already in hand for the construction of a thousand locomotives and 2,500 railway wagons.
A BY-ELECTION.
HONGKONG THEATRE.
relatives could not obtain his release.
One of the villagers stated that on the night of the incident he was asleep when he was awakened by his wife, who stated that she had heard sounds of Aring. He at once clambered en to the roof of his house to ascertain what was taking place. He noticed five men armed with revolvers and carrying torches, led by the fugitive. The robbers were leading the man, whom they afterwards held captive. and a woman. He was able to dis- tinguish the robbers by the bright ligh: of the torches.
The hearing was adjourned till to
day.
KOWLOON AESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION.
To those whose minds are wandering, To those dear souls arnid the strife, To these for ever pondering
Comet speak the words that tell of
-WILLIAM HILL. Hongkong. Dec. 1, 1919.
A COMPLIMENT TO
where'er thy feet have on this dall
earth pressed,
Where'er thy rose-leat hands have
soft caressed
Where'er thine eyes as pansies flecked.
with dew.
Have turned their gaze--- There, in thy praise. Flowers new-born their richest petals
strew."
-BELFRATERNAS.
'AM AN' EGGS.
I aint no good at "ritin" fings wiv So fer ter rite of Am an Eggs 1
words as 'as ter rime,
rike me all me time.
Of only one word I can fink as seems
ter rime wiy Am,
An' thats a word wot aint allowed-
so that's off. さ
anyone can fink:
Now. Eggs is very funny fings, 13 by their dif- You usually can tell
ferent kinda o' - go agin
(There 1
thats anover word wot aint allowed in poetry. I'm er goin' ter chuck.it. 'ope as Mr. Editor won't be angry wiv me. I've tried, anyhow. There's that there Kühn Jestrel and Wieth Kest they knows wot poetry is-let 'em
ave a go at Am an' Eggs.)
-WILLIAM HILL:
accountants are now investigating night it was resolved to call a meeting At a meeting held in Kowloon, last and the result of their work cangot of residents of Kowloon and adjacent te known for some days. It is note-territories for the purpose of forming worthy that Chan Pul has 31 years' service, in the Police Accounts Den association to be called "The Kow- loon Residents' Association." It was partment to his credit.
stated that 122 residents had already signified their intention of joining such an association. Last night's meeting prepared a draft constitution for the proposed association to be submitted The Lasky Company present
at the forthcoming public meeting. Blanche Sweet in a lense story of an It was alse resolved that the objects American, girl's adventures among of the association be as follows:-- Mexicans
(1) The general betterment of con- The Evil Eye," a grip į ping appealing story containing the ditions of residence in Kowloor, and elernents of adventure, sensation and the adjacent territories. a charming love romance combined. (2) To periodically meet and dis- This paramount production was made cuss improvements in these districts under the direction of Geo. H. Mel-with special regard to housing, light- ford and abounds in beautiful set-ing, police, communications, sanita- tings and thrilling incidents. It con- tion, water, etc., et.. and to solicit tains five parts, with splendid cast of the support of the Government and characters and magnificent sceneries the unofficial members of these and
(Ethereal, voluptuous, unique?, This fim will be screened from to similar matters. morrow, Wednesday the 3rd inst. up (3) To consider, and as may from Rare dainties that the morning meat
enhance to next Friday, also during the after-time to time appear necessary, ap Captain Robertson of the S.Soon performances..
proach the Government with the view And render fit,for Epicure to seek Fooshing." which arrived in port The following passages are really to obtaining adequate representation-The-mystic-moments-when the bell's yesterday from Java via. Borneo, re very interesting: Go back to your of these districts on the legislature. sweet note
LONDON, November 28. The by-election at Thanet resulted in the election of the Hon. Harmsworth (Coalition-Unionist) with 9,711 votes. Mr. West had 7,05
votes.
THOSE WHO DIED FOR US A STORY OF THE SEA.
Consequent on the decision of His SERIOUS PLIGHT OF A SCHOONER. Majesty's Governmen: 10 memorial plaque and scroll to the next of kin of those who have fallen.
issue
in the War, the Secretary of the War
*
A meeting of the residents interest- ed will be called about the middle of
SPECIAL OFFER.
Men's Ceylon Flannel
.OF
PYJAMAS
$5.00 per Sait
"
3 Suits for $13.50.
Don't miss this Bargain.
MACKINTOSH
a CO, LTD.
Men's Wear Specialists.
16 Des Voeux Road.`
A mest pleasing and acceptable present for friends at home is a parcel of China Tea either for Xmas, New Year, or any time. Messrs. Yu Chong Ten Growers, Dealers, and Exportera can apply splendid Tras and send them Abroad for their Customers so ss to save them trouble.
YU CHONG,
83 Queen's Road Central, HONGKONG.
AMERICAN CONSULATE
GENERAL, HONGKONG.
TRADE INQUIRY LÄST NË: 136.
.
Telephone 28.
盛章裕
WISEMAN'S CAFE
Wiseman's Cafe was the scene of 3 very happy gathering on Monday evening, when the Chief Petty Officers and the Petty Officers of H.M.S. Hongkong merchants are invited to Carlisle "entertained to dinner the correspond with American concerns Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers. seeking Hongkong connections as list! H.M.S. "Hawkins, Flag Ship of ed below:-
the China Squadron. An excellent. No. 1267. Chinese Products, dinner was well served and thoroughly Metals and Metal Products.-The enjoyed. After toasting "The King Renke Trading Company, Inc., of No.the Chairman in a very able speech:
steel
tt
3 East 44th St., New York City, seeks gave the toast of "The Chief Felty Hongkong connections for the import Officers and Petty Officers of H.M.S. into the United States of egg products, 'Hawkins' and in welcoming their antimony, cassia and cassia oil, castor brother Officers stated that the object oil. rice, and other products, and for of this gathering was to promote more the export from the United States of social intercourse and comradeship machinery, tools, leather and leather the Eastern
and steel products, copper, among the ships' officers stationed in Waters. A lengthy The musical programme, was indulged in, goods, dyes, paints, soap, etc. Company invites correspondence. the representatives of both ships giving-- ·
No. 1203.-General Import and proof of possessing plenty of vocal Export-William F. Gaynor and and instrumental talent. At the con- Company of the Monadnock Building,clusion of the evening the President. San Francisco, Cal...invite correspon on behalf of the Chief Petty Officers dence from Hongkong firms interested of the "Hawkins," thanked the bro- in the general import and export trade..ther Officers of the Carlisle for No. 1269.-Freight Forwarding their invitation and the excellent enter- Messrs. Neth and Mackay of 44 rainment, and said that he fully appre Whitehall Street, New York City, cisted the Chairman's remarks. This Mid the extent of linen's white ex- invite correspondence looking to the War had shewn them that greater introduction of their freight service to comradeship was beneficial to them and from the United States, particu- all, not only from a social point of larly the securing of freight space on view but in many other respects and earliest steamers, effecting insurance, he hoped that this gathering would be preparation of invoices and similar ser- the forerunner at many other similar vices. The company invites corre- functions among all the ships', officers spondence.
attached to the China Squadron. He No 1270.-Import and Export. felt that he could not allow such an
HAM AND EGGS.
fense.
throat"
T
SONNET.
Seeks as Sir Lancelot sought the Holy
Gruit
Crisp foe of yesterday's marital
strife, Sun-glowing emblem of that strife's
eclipse
No. 1271. Washable
Office announces that the work of dis- ports sighting a two-mested schoonerwork. Miss Torrance will remain (4). To consider and if thought de- Calls, to the sacrificial feast, All Hail: William E. Berney of P.O. Box enjoyable evening to pass off without -
on receives an offer to purity the spirit-sodden In the case of officers the scroll will board. The vessel was without water become resident doctor at the Qir Government in regard to the annua be distributed from the War Office, in or prevision, and was drifting in lat vineyards. Waiting for the attack. Financial estimates affecting these dis- the case of oiler ranks from the Re- tude 10deg. 6 North and longitude A moonlight encounter. The bosstricts. cord Office of the unit concerned. 121deg. 27 East when first sighted. will make her tell the truth and a The concurrent issue of the plaque The Fooshing" towed her to a point woman doctor amongst superstition. This exceptionally good picture has not been found possible owing to off S. Jose de Buenosvista, five miles the necessity of building a special from Palawan Island, and then re-should not be missed, by those who factory for its manufacture, and it has sumed her, voyage to Hongkong, ar- really appreciate first class acting. not been thought desirable to delay. riving here one day behind schedule. Take this opportunity. the issue of the scrolls pending com. The people on the schooner were pro- pletion of the arrangements for mana. vited for by the Foashing "and were! facturing and distributing the plaque. given suficient provisions to last them A further announcement will be made until the vessel put into port at Pala- in the Press when the plaques are, wan Island. ready for distribution.
The scroll is of thick paper in the form of a rectangle approximately cleven-and-five sixteenths inches/long by seven-and-seven sixteenths inches wide. It bears the following inscrip- tion:
"He whom this Scroll commem- orates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Coun- .try, left all that was dear to them. endured hardship. faced danger and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of dury and self- sacrifice,, giving up their cwn lives that others might live in freedom. Let those who come after see to it that his name he not forgotten. This is followed by an inscription of the soldier's name and regiment.
The whole inscription is surmount-
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FRENCH WISHES AND
FRENCH BOA ́S.
The French Commercial utache (for Indo China) is very anxious that Mr. Chester Doyle.should visit Saigon, Hanoi, etc. with a view to promoting tourist and other business there.
Mr. Doyle is like Barkis, quite wil ing: but when we saw him this morn- ing he said the French shipping peo ple had no accommodation for him If they are wise they will make it..
* 1 join with my grateful people
ir. sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War,
CANTON BILLIARDS.
January at a time and place to be arranged later.
AN APPEAL.
Se in a crystalline and dazzling
sky,
Oh, grant that when the hanger-
driven knife
Sullies thy virgin form, and eager
lips Taste of thy passion, the Eater may
t:
Much of the villes correspondence looking to the of Wiseman's Cafe. development of import and export evening's enjoyment was due to the great efforts that he had made on their bade.
He called for three hearty Interior behalf.
The Manager of the Gala Finish.Mr. J. W. Merriman of 94 cheers. Columbia Street, Seattle: Wash., was called upon for a speech and in-a seeks a Hongkong agent for the in- few well-chosen words said that as troduction of a materjal known as en Englishman it was a real privilege, Alvaline "which is a paste paint for and pleasure to do bis little bit for interior finishing. It has many merits those that. had done so much for him and other members of the Hongkong In the Supreme Court this morning
for use in Hongkong.
community,He assured them that Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr.
No. 1272.-Automobile Equipment all Hongkong realised and appreciated and Accessories and Electrical Athe sacrifices and hardships that the In the Canton Masonic Club Blake, made an application before the
paratus. The M. F. Trading Com Navy had undergone during the last Billiard tournament, Messra. P. Chief Justice, Sir William Rees-
-KEITH WEST.
pany of 80 Wall Street, New York four or five years and he was quite Thatcher and J. A Bullin played ff Davies, and Mr. Justice Gompertz for
City, seeks a Hongkong agent for the sure every one would do their aimest their heat before a good attendance leave to appeal from a decision given. Hongkong, Dec. 1, 1919. on Saturday evening fast. Ballr. by Mr. Justice Melbourne.
[Note This poem is written only introduction of its automobile acces- to make them welcome and happy. started from scratch and Thatcher motion arises from a case in which in order to shew that technique may series and equipment, electrical sup- He wished them all Good Health and was handicapped 50 points behind. the Hop Lee firm sued the Kwong be used to hide the unlovely nature of lies and appliances, and similar lines, a long peaceful life. The affair closed The game which was exceedingly Tuk Cheong, engineers and ship the subject. 1/do not share the Ad-The company invites applications on the stroke of midnight with hearty interesting througlibut due to the builders, for $774 for coal supplied. versarialist's eroticism towards the giving trade references..
singing of God Save the King." fact that after Thatcher had wiped Defendants raised a legal defence upon dish described, and hold that the lines No. 1273.-The Merchants Nation off his points, and got within the which His Lordship decided against above are only defensible as an exam-il Bank of Los Angeles, Cal., has region of his opponent's score at them and gave judgment for the plain-ple of mental gymnastics.—K.W.] the 150 mark, the ultimate decision tiffs. of the game, was always in doub "In making the application Mr. Potter -first ore player took the lead and said it arose out of a case in which visa versa but never with more than plaintiffs sued the defendunts (his ANSWERS TO three points dividing them. Sports clients) for the price of certain coal.. manlike play on Bullin's part, when Mr. Blake, who represented defen-
The
the score read 247 all, only added dants in the Summary Court, contend-
two more points to his store, anded that he was entitled to rely on an
established a branch of its business
CORRESPONDENTS. interested.
affording credit and similar service as pany of Cincinnati, Ohio, seek Hong- well as furnishing advice and informa- kong connections. for the introduction tion concerning import and export of their wood working machines of ail business in its field. The bank in-kinds and invite correspondence. A Tites correspondence from persons copy of their catalogue is on file at
the 'Consulate-General...... No. 1274. Nuigails; Chinese No. 1278-Andersen Automobiles. Rhubarb; and Turmeric-Messrs. S.-Messrs. Andersen Brothers of the Street, New York City, seek samples seek to place on sale in Hongkong and prices of Chinese rhubarb of all their line of automobiles, particularly grades, nutgalis, and similar mera chassis suitable for use in the con- they would have to file a counter- AMICUS.-Please see Adversaria.chandise coming under the head of struction of pleasure, commercial, or claim. That was the sole point the That is the best we can do for you in botanicals, drugs and spices.. Court would have to decide.
"Ma-Sorry too busy to answer
with the chance left Thatcher found | alléged breach of warranty by way of westerday. One quarter column of B: Penick & Company of.254-6 Front Woolworth Building, New York City. The scrolls will be distributed as no difficulty in running out winner diminution or extinction of the dam space per week could be devoted to ed by a device including the Royal they become ready, and no special by the narrow margin of one point.
ages. The Judge held that the de- fence could not rely on that point and
Arms in colour with the initials of application for them should be made His Majesty the Kings
as, in view of the large number in- The scrolls will be accompanied by volved, it is impossible to say when the following letter from Buckingham their issue, in individual cases may be Palace over the King's signature: expected.
WALLA WALLA" boats are nav
azd fast.
Get them at Blaka
*
Plat.
that..
The Court granted the application. enclosed name and address.
other vehicles abroad. The company.
ery. The A. Fay and Egan Coin Hongkong, Nov.
1910.
I the circumstances. You should have No. 1275.Woodworking Machin-invites
code....
MUSTARD & CO.
DALTON
ADDING,
LISTING
AND CALCULATING
MACHINE
Tel: No. 1186.