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LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
AKRIVALS.
The s.s. Shinno Maru," Capt. S. Harada, 1,367 tons, arrived this morning at 7.30 am from Keelung with 27 tons of céal.
The sa. "Muttra," Capt. S. A. Morgan, 2,985 tons, arrived this morning at 6 a.m. from Amoy, with 221 toos, of general cargo.
The ss. "Taiyuan. Capt. Hugh Evans Hamilton, 1,459 tons, arrived this morning at 6 a.m. from Manila, with 995 tons, of frozen and general
cargo.
The s.a. "Empress of Japan." Capt. W. D. Coperaft. R.NR. 3.039 tons arrived this morning at 7.40 a.m. from Shanghai with 273 tons of canned salmon and general cargo:
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(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)
HAVAS REVIEW.
PARIS. May 18th.
A Haras message myste No Frosh development took place yester- day in the Frene's strike situation. Th improvemen was marked everywhere. except in the Norah mining district.
The Paris gasten's movement continues,, but the strikers are not numerous enough to cause any sickening of work or supply.
As the parts work is being resumed. At
are notably, the strikers voted for a return to work guid a similar attitude is
noted in wither lied to have wot a
Tha Freach are moral victory as fly is may be taken for granted that there to be a revision of the Versailles Treaty and sarmament will not be discussed at the Spa meeting. but steps are to be taken immediately to enfores disarmament.
The Spa Conference has been postponed, ambil D The British the tallied their consention that repayahan must be fixed.
The s.s. "Sunning," Capt. Benson-M. Millerand agreed on condition that sailed for Shanghai at noon to-day France revives some payment on neccunt. with 1570 tons, of general cargo.
Mr. Elayık (earge and M. Millerand con- The SS. Tungshing." Capt. tinue tonversations today.
Purkins, sailed for Saigon via Swatow at neon to-day with 500 tons of coal.!
The Hwah Kun," (Capt Hollins-! bead, sailed for Mauritius at noon to-day with 700 tons of general cargo.
The ss. "Erivan," Capt. Glasser, sailed for Vladviostock via Shanghai ́at 7 a.m. to-day with 1,000 tons, of general cargo-
RIOTOUS IRELAND.
LONDON, May 17th.
There was a serious recurrence of fight. ing hetween Unionists and Sinn Feiners. in Londonderry last night. The Unionists are bent avenging the death of Police Sergeant Moroney who was mortally wounded on May 15th. The Eghting wik accompanied by loosing. window-smashing stone-throwing and revolver-firing. resuly itself into a pitched battle in which an ex-soldier was mortally wounded
CANADIAN LINER IN PORT.and we civilians injused.
J
The 4.4. "Empress of Japan", arrived: at Hongkong at daylight this morning. from Vancouver. B.U vis Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
She a vessel of 6,000 tons, and is commanded by Captain W. Dixon Hop craft. R.D., RN, R.
She carried us pussenzers:
E. Ash, Miss D..
R.
Bir. Ada Ash, Miss M. F. Ash. 9, Mr. T. Amat, Mrs. C
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Avery, Mr. S. Bars ton, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. T. Buwise, Mrs. LT. Hiersteker, Mr. A. E. Bittar, Mr. G. Boville, Mr. G. Brazier, Mr. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. A B-gess. Mr. W. Barton. Mr. C. Chan, Mrs. W. Tatli. Capt. and Mr. H. Danheney, Mr. and Mrs. W. Dodd, y. E. 3. Drake, Mr. W. T. Dann, Miss Minon Emanuel, Bliss H. Evans, Miss Mary Good Miss A. M. Guttierez, Mr. B. Harcourt, Mr. T. Hashimura. Mr. A. Fearshaw, Mr. C. R. Heffer. Mr. and Mrs. Hilebencdt, MR. W. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Innes, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jones, Mr. Kabo, Dr. E Mr. Paal Kends! Mr. T. Kanyon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenyon, Misa O Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. I. C: Lee.. Mr. and Mrs. T. Low, Mr. and Mrs. W. Faul Bang. Mr. H. Lundberg, Mr. J. Mc. Arthur, Rev. and sirs. D. A. MacDonald.. Master Donald MacDonald, Master Bruce MacDonald, Miss I. McKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Mackenzie, Master 1. D., Mac- kenzie. Master 3. D. Mackenzie, Mr. S.. Marknight, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Me- Whirter, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Maguire, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Nairn, Dr. and Mrs. NA. Mrs. C. Newton and infant, Misa Newton, Mrs. Ethel Newcomb, Mrs. C. UConnor, and infant. Mr. H. Packie, Mr. P. G. Pearce, Mr. R. f. Phillips, Ms.. Robbins, Masters Eobbins (2), Mr. E. P. Rowder. Mrs. Jennie J. Runo, Master obert Runa, Mrs. H. M. Baker, Mrs. V C. Shaw, Mr. P. M. Stone, Mr. H. Shobriige, Miss Addie Sloans 31r., C. I. Smith, Mr. and Mr. Ralph R. Smucker. Master Ernest E., Smucker, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bone Mr. D. B. Sparks, Mrs. and Miss Stewart. Miss Sverdson, Mrs. R. Thorndyke, Mrs.
FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS,
BY COURTESY "HONGKONG DAILY
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CHENA AND KIADCHOW",
REPLY TO JAPAN.
PERING. May 19. The Walchalopu reply to the Japán- ese note, indicating that there is no need for negotiations concerning the testrocession of Kinochco, is expected to be dispatched on Thursday.".
This decision by the Cabiner repres sents victory for Chin Yung-peng who may be induced to withdraw his re- signation as Prime Minister when his ten days leave expires.
THE ITALIAN AVIATORS IN PEKING.
PERING, May 30. Lieut. Masiero, the second Italian aviator to reach the capitat arrived late last evening, having had to make two forced: landings en roze.
RECEIVED IN AUDIENCE BY THE
PRESIDENT.
PERING. May 19. This afternoon both aviators were received in audience by the President and afterwards entertained by the act- ing Pemier ar rea. A big dinner in Their honour at the Peking Hotel
Thorndyke. Mr. E. Tietz, Miss E Wal-followed a reception at the Italian
ker, Miss E. K. Walters, Mrs. E. V. Weaver, Mr. P. H. Wen, Miss Went worth, Mis Lily W. Woods, and Kr. S D. Young.
PORTHOS" ARRIVES.
The 9.5. "Porthos" of the Com- pagnies des Messageries Maritimes, arrived from Marseilles, via ports, at 30 a.m. to-day.
We are informed by Bishop Pozzoni that the Rev. Father John. Mulligan died at Manila on Sunday evening. Father Mulligan was one of the Redemptorist Fathers who conducted a very successful Mission here two months ago and was very much liked and esteemed by all the Catholics. He was an exceptionally good orator and his sermons were most convincing and impressive. The deceased was especially popular with the children and the congrega- tion of St. Francis' Church in Wanchai and he liked Hongkong so much that he intended to come here again as often as he could. Bishop. Pozzoni is issuing a request to all the Catholic congregation in Hongkong to offer special prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Father Mulligan..
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A chair coolie was this morning charged before Mr. N. L. Smith with assaulting another chair coole and. damaging his chair. The Police said that the complainant was a Hokio and the defendant a Punti. The fare The quarrel arose out of defendant accused the complainant of "encroaching on his section, and heated wo ds led to blows. Many Hollos and Puntis joined in the fight, and by the time a detective arrived, there was a great disturbance. When the defective attempted to rest the defendant, his clansmen attempt- ed to prevent it, and it, was not until the detective produced his evolver that he was able to recove the defendant to the Police Station. He Worship ordered the defendant to pay the complainant $2 for dam age dose to his chair, and bound the parties over to keep the peace for
months in the sum of $50 each.
Lection.
A NEW RUSSIAN REPUBLIC.
PERING, May 19.
The Legations at Peking on Tues- day received a long telegram from Verkhneudinsk. sent by Krasnosche- koff. Foreign Minister, asking for sup port in the establishment of an In- dependent Republic. comprising all Russian territory eastward of Verk- hnetdinsk, including Kamschakta and Sagtalien.
Secure the
I suggests that as Japan entered Siberia according to oft-repeared statements in order to 'evacuation of the Clechs: the Japan- ese should now be withdrawn, since the Czechs have beer evacuated.
The telegram requests that neither the Japanese nor the Allies should assist the reactionary forces in Chira 10 oppose this Republic, whose army should be allowed free entry ho Chia.
The telegram adds that the Govern- ment of the new Republic is popular and based on the will of the people. who are tred of murder and blood- shed. The new Government is will ing to receive representatives of the Powers immediately,
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The Legations are awaiting con- firmation of the sender's authenticity before taking action..
SHIPS DUE TO ARRIVE.
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FROM EUROPE,
The 6.8. HELENTS, due hero May 31st, and sails for hanghai, Jane 1
The 25. TAUTHTHICK, due bere Jane 1st, and sails for Jonas, Jare 1.
The ss. PAK LING, due bere Jane 2nd, and mails for Japan vie Shanghai June 4.
The .. AGAPENOR, dus hore June 4th, and axila for Japan, June 5-
The . ELFENOR due bere June 14th and sails for Shanghai Jane 15.
The 8. DEUCALION, due bere June 18th, and salia for Rhanghai, June 19.
The sa THEREUS, dne bere June- 24th and sails for Bhanghai and Hankow Janı 25.
The #L. LAOME308, dan bera Junie -28thand unila for Japan June 27, 2
The 26. DEMODOUUE, dua haré June Kyth and nails for Bhangħini June 23,
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INDECENT ADVERTISE- MENTS CASE.
PROSECUTION FAILS.
The case in which the licensee of the Wo Fing Theatre was charged with publishing some indecent adver- tisements in his handbills, was con- cluded before Mr. N.L. Smith at the Magistracy this morning. Evidence for the prosecution having been com pleted at the previous hearing, Mr. A el Arculli, for the defence, this
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FRIDAY, May 1 Shanghai and Japan-Per MISHIMA
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Australia. and Manila-Fer TANGO
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MONDAY, May 24.
Japan-Per SANURI MARU.
SATURDAY, May 28,
Bombay-Por PURTLAND MARU,
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THUR DAY. May 20
17
Haipbour—P CHONG VA S Bhanghai North China and Japon vin
Kobe-Per FORTHOS, 5 p.m..
he was the licensee of the theatre.. He had sub-leased it, and had noth- lag to do with its management.
After the defendant had gone into the witness box and given évidence that he bad sub-leased the theatre to another man, his Worship said that the defence had proved to his satie- faction that the defendant, who is the licensee of the theatre, had sub- Jeased the theatre to someone else, and by so doing, had surrendered all control of its management.. thought the person who was liable was the sub-lessee who had full con-
He
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Per KWONGSANO, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, May 1
Java and Port Moresby vin Batavia—
TJISALAK, I p.m.
Swator,
Amoy and Foochow-Por HAICHING, 1 p.m.
Philippine Islands-Per YUENSANG,
p.1
Saigon-Per BESSIE DOLLAR 4 p.m. SATURDAY, May 9
Philippine Jalands, Shanghai, North
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China, Japan via Nagasaki, *Canada, United States, "Cen- tral and South America, and EUROPE via VICTORIA, R.O Tor KASHIMA BIARU Registered 9.15 a.m. Lettara -10 a.m.
Straits, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauritius, I Marquis, Bouth Africa, India vin Dhanushkodi, Ezypt and EUROPE via MÄRSEILLES- Per MISHIMA MARU, Be gistration P.43 a. Letters 10.30 am. Straita, Bangkok, Calcutta and Aden-
Per MUTTRA, Nood.. Shanghai and North China-Fer YING-
CHOW. 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 23.
Swatow, Amoy and Formosa vis Kee. ung-Per AMAKUSA MARU,
9 a. m.
Japan is Nagasaki Per TANGO
MARU, Shanghai, North China, Japan via
Nagauki, Honolulu, Carada, Gaited States, Central and South America and *EUROPE vis SAN FRANCISCO-Per CHINA. Registration 4.0. Letters 9 a.m.
TUESDAY. May 13 Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per HAI-
LOONG, 1 pm. Philippine Islands, Sandakan, Australia,
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DISTRESSED MOSLEMS
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LOCAL MOSLEMS OPEN RELIEF FUND.
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Hongkong, 19th, May, 1920. Si-I have received the following telegram, dated London, 15th, May, 1920, from the Right Honourable Syed Ameer All, CLE, MA, LL.D., and shall be much obliged if you will kindly give it publication in the valu Philippine Islands Fer TAMING,able columns of The China Mail.:
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CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES.
LAND OFFICE.
The salary for the Land Officer, has been revised (from £660 to £790 by 30 every three years) to £900 to £1,000 by £25 annually.
The salary for the Assistant Land Officer has been revised (from £420 to £340 by £40 every four years) to £600 to £800 by £25 annually.
From, The Right Honourable, | Syed Ameer AE.· To, The Indian Muslim Society, A “VENEZUELA” MYSTERY.
Hongkong.
"Great
distress Moslems Asia Minor, women, children. Wire funds.
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Weibaiwe, Chefoc and Tientsin-Per Will be carefully doled by trusted re.
KOEICHOW, 11a.m.
presentative of British Red Crescent. THURSDAY, May 27. "Shanghai and North Obins-Per SIN.
AMEER ALL" KIANO, 10 am.
Believing in the righteousness of Shanghai, and North China, Japan the work the Committee of the Indian
vis Nigaraki. Honolulu, Canada,
•
United States, Central and Muslim Society appeal for subscrip South America, and EUROPE (ions and hope that every person via SAN FRANCISCO-Per will respond to the righteous call of TENTO MARU, Registration Syed Ameer Ali and help the relief
9.45 am. Letters 10.30a.m.
FRIDAY. May 99. Straits, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauritius, L
Marques. South Africa Indis ria Dhanushkodi, Egypt, and EUROPE is MARSEILLES Fer SADO MARU, Registration
845 m. Latters 10.306 m.
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Per HAT.
HONG, 1. p.m. SATURDAY, May 28. Shanghai and North China- Per
CHENAN, 3 p.m... THURSDAY, June 3.
Shanghai, North China and Japan vis Kobe Per KAMO MARU, 10.m.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERA,
The CP.OS. Co's R.M.S. Empras of dria, arrived at Kobe on the 18th May left there on the 18th May and is due at Nagniki on the 20th May The P. & O-BL & AL. 88. Meitra
left Amoy for this Port on the 18th instant and is due here on the 20th instant at about daylight. The F. M. B. 8. Con 8-6.. West Caddoa left Robe on the 14th inat, and may
be expected hate on or boat Thurs
Inspector Caygill this morning charged an elderly boatwoman and her grand daughter, before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, at the Magistracy, with the unlawful possession * 119 fathoms of 3 inch steel wire valued at $332.50, at Yaumati Bay on the 18th Inst.
The old woman said that she had only recently come to Hongkong from Sunning and did not know fund which has been opened on the local regulations. She was engaged to transport the wire from an ocean receipt of the above telegram.
Subscriptions emanating spon-going steamer."
Asked what she had to say, the taneously in the name of humanity from the non-moslem gentry of the girl, the only other occupant of the Colony will be gratefully accepted boat, at the time the Folice searched it, said that three men engaged her and they may be sent to:--
grandmother's boat tố carry the wire Mr. Fateh Mohammad,
Hon. Secretary,
to Yaumati from a large ocean Indian Muslim Society, | going steamer.. When they arrived C/o Supreme Court, at Yaumati, no one came to take Hongkong. delivery of the wire, and it had All subscriptions received will be remained on board ever since. acknowledged through the public Inspector Caygill said that acting Press and remitted telegraphically at on information received, a Chinese suitable intervals."
Yours very faithfully,
NAWAB KHAN. President, Indian Muslim Society,
detective boarded the defendants' ` kumsing boat at Yauma Bay at 11.40 am, on the 18th inst., and in the after part of the boat, under the sleeping apartment, he found the wire.. The hood of the boat was up at the time. The wire was neatly coiled up under the boards. The Inspector said that he had not brought the wire to Court, but to give his Worship an idea of what a large quantity there was, he said it M.TS.-We are much obliged for took eight men to carry it to the
ANSWERS TO -
CORRESPONDENTS.
your long letter about the Canteen station, and according to his estima acident. Will you pardon as for tion, it must have taken three hours The N.Y.E. & Midima Maru (Euro-not publishing it? You add nothing to transfer the wire from the steamer
day May 10th.
pean Line) left Shanghai for this to our knowledge of the subject, you on the boat. According to the women. port on the 18th May and is expected make no suggestion that our article they got the wire from a hers on the 21st May
large
trol of the management of the theatre. The E &A. 6. 8. Co. Ltd., s. Eastern had not already made; and our space passenger steather which left port a morning addressed his Worship. The Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, laft Moji for this Port on the 18th is precious.
couple of days ago. This he thought instant at 7 pm, and is due bere oo BL-As Dr. Johnson said, we might be the "Venezuela. He had Counsel submitted, that before his Secretary for Chinese, Affairs, who
the 22nd instant at about 4 pm. have supplied you with argument; interviewed the manager of the client could be liable, under the appeared personally in Court The N.T.K. a. Tsushima Maru (Liver we cannot supply you with under Pacific Mail S. S. Company, and the Ordinance, the prosecution had to to prosecute, said that in prove direct publication. The word view of his Worship's finding, 'be
standing. No, it seems, can we latter had wirelessed to the ship, but teach you good manners. ̧ ing of the Ordiance was very limited, would withdraw the
no reply had yet been received. and he did not see how his client against Mr. Arculli's client, and
His Worship said 'that under the could come under it. It said any apply for a writ to be issued against
circumstances, he would remand the person who published in any news. the sub-lessee of the theatre charging
case until Saturday, pending the paper or by other means distributes him with (1) holding performances The C.P.0.8. Co.'s R.M.8. Emprise or VOUR boy is always getting ratch-Captain of the "Venezuela's" reply. for publication" is liable to prosecu- at the theatre without a licence; and
ed or cut or bruised. Because He thought some trouble should be 14th May, loft there on the 15th May these wounds have bealed all right it so taken over the case, as it was an tion. In this case, the Crown had not (2). publishing indecent advertise.
and is dus at Vancouver on the 24th sign they always will. Get a bottle of proved that his client had distrimatedments.
May.
the advertisements for publication, His Worship said he thought and consequently, direct publication was the best course to take. had not been proved, against the defendant was dismissed. defendant. Under the circumstances,
Counsel submitted that he had no
case to answer. His client could not-WALLA-WALIAS", double-
be held responsible for another
man's act, in spite of the fact that
pool Line) left Erverpool for this port via Brez on the 1uth April and is expected here on the 22nil May. Tace) left Thursday Island for thi The N.Y.K. at. Tango Maru (Australian
port via Manila on the 11th May and is expected here on the sind May,
Rusia arrived at Yokohams on the
A PARENT'S DUTY.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and see that important one. The Inspector agreed. that The N.Y.E. 18. Sanski Mori (Calcutta every injury, is cared for immediately. ThLine) left Moji for this port direct You can get nothing better, and blood on the 19th May and is arpooted poison is too dangerous a disease to rtal, bere on the 34th May.
For sale by all Chemists and Btoreako The Q.P.08. Co.'s BML8, Monteagle koper-
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left. Vancouver for Hongkong, Fla Japan porta, and Shanghai on the 1st May and is des Bere on or about the 30th May.
Printed Bad Published the Tax
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