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TO-DAY'S CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mzil)
THE GREAT NAPOLTON'S DEATH.
COMMEMORATION OF CENTENARY NEXT YEAR.
LONDON, October-15. -------- A Heras message states that the committee for commemorating on May 1921 the centenary of the First Napoleon's death has received the adhesion of the American Generalissimo, General Pershing. Marshal Foch President of the Committee, and Field Marshal Haig, and the Italian Generalissimo, General Disz, are the Vice-Presidents.
MESOPOTAMIA..
ENEMY DISLODGED FROM STRONG POSITION,
LONDON, October 16. " A War Office communique" on Mesopotamin reports that columns operating in the Middle Euphrates encountered considerable resistance, but the East Yorks assisted by the 13th. Rajputs dislodged the enemy. from a strong position with 40 casualties. The enemy lost very heavily.
RED FLAG & GAIN.
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POLICE REPORTS.
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EXTENSION OF THE MONEY ORDER AGREEMENT WITH URINA.
Daylight Robbery.-A Chinese Eving at N 73. Connaught Road. reports to the police that about 2.30 pi, pa Saturday, when Dear the French Roaf Junction while walking along Des Voeux Road West, he was attacked from behind by four men, who relieved him of $56 in money.
Saving Funeral Expenses-The | decomposed "body of¬am unknown. child, about one week old was yester- day picked up by the police near the No. 4 Railway bridge, and removed to the Kowloon mortuary. It is be lieved that the child was stillborn and the body was druped in order- to save funeral expenses.
Bullocks Stolen:-A Chinese living at No. 400, Farling village. Shengt- sul reports to the police that bet- ween 10 30 p., on Thursday, and 6 a.m, on Friday, some one broke into
Hongkong Money Orders may now be issued payable in all Chinese Postbis cow shed and stole two balocks Offices which transset domestic Money Order business.
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REGISTERED and PARCEL MAILS are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unlike otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to el at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel rail tre cloted at 5 pm. on the previous day.
MORE TROUBLE IN ITALY.
RÖME, October 16.
A message from San Giovanni Rotendo states that a conflict occurred "between political demonstrators and the Carabinieri as a result of the leaders of the former seizing the municipal buildings and attempting to heist the Red Flag. The Carabinieri, after being attacked," received j. " reinforcemens and retaliated. Fourteen persons were killed and 80 wounded.
LONDON, October 16.
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Fall From. Second Floor-A CE rese woman, aged about 30 years, living at No. 14 Bridges Street, was yesterday removed to the Gover- ment Civil Hospital, sufering from injuries caused through a fall from the second floor of the bouse. Her condition is serious.
Insane War Refugee-An un- known Chinese woman who was yesterday found wondering about the streets by the police, was sent to the !Government
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observation. She is believed to be an insane Jefugee from the war stricken areas of China. She was unable to give any account of her self.
Voluble Lunati-Another, insane person. a male Chinese, was taken 'into custody by the police this morn- jing. He created quite a scene in the charge room kolowing to the Inspec- tor on daty and making speeches. The man had to be removed to thel hospital strapped down on an ad- bulance.
Hidden In A Gramophone-A Chinese who recently arrived from dre United States, was this morning charged before Magistrate Smith) with the unlawful possession of two revolvers which were found con- cealed in a gramophone. Mr. M. K.' Lo, who appeared for the defence, admitted possession, and told the Magistrate that his client was an American citizen who had lived the best part of his life in the States.; His relatives had complained to bim that robbers infested the village. Accordingly he brought the revolvers with him from America to give to his relatives to use against outlaws. One point in his favour was that he had no ammunition for the revolvers... The Magistrate imposed a fine of $50 and ordered the confiscation of the revolvers.
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IRISH TROUBLES.
CAPTURED MAGISTRATES RELEASED.
Messrs Moore and Hyde, the two missing Irish Magistrates (whose capture by armed men is recorded in our earlier cables), have been released, They state that they were well treated during their incarceration.
WUCHOW TRADE
RESUMES.
**TAI MUNG'S * INTI RESTING. THIP.
ESCORTED BY GUNEDATS,
Endeavours are now being made to resume trade between Hongkong and Wuchow, which has had to be suspended on account of the troubles n Carton. The "Taiming" left here: on Thursday last, being the first boat 10 resume rumming, striving safely back with 100 head of cattle, after an interesting trip.
THE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
DRAW FOR QUALIFYING BOUND.
The following is the draw for, the qualifying round of the Golf Championship. The times opposite the names indicate the time of start ing on Sunday Oct. 24.
Samshui and Wachow
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 18.
Triming TUESDAY, OCOTBER 19. Kanchow....OT MEE Taming.......... Baioca-------
watow and Bangkok Amoy, and *Philippine Islands iSwatow, Amoy and hoochow .............. Straits, Bangkok Calcutta and Adeo Amoy, Shanghai and *North China
Tatshing Erechnen. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20.
N. C. Wilson and M. M. Maas, 10 Holbow and Haiphong Haimon
*Shanghai, and *North China ...................... am. 1.16 p.m.
E. Davidson and J. Macdonald, 10.4 am, and 1.20 pm.
J. E. Warner and T. W. Hal. 10,8! a.m. and 1.24 p.
T. G. de Paravičini and J. B. Ross, 10.12 am, and 1.28 p..
R. A. Kannidge and D. J. Valentine 10.16 am, and 1,32 pm,
Tanghing.. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21. *Shanghai and North China. Sunding... *Shanghai, North China and Japan
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Icaba Maru................ Shanghai, North China Japan via Nagasaki, Canada, United States, Central & South America EUROPE vis VANCOUVER, B.C. Registration 9.45. a. Letters 10.30 2
Empress of Russüs FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22.
3. D. Kinnaird and N. L. Smith, Philippine Islands, Australis and
10.20 am and 1.36 p.m.
"On arrive! at Sanshui she found the British gunboats "Moth" 320" Cicala," one of them with the Consul aboard,, and the "Taiming" was immediately put snder Consular instructions, 16 cevity orders to proceed direct to Wuchw. She left Samshui escorted by the two gunboats. She was or- dered to pass close in to Kwong Li, the place where HMS. "Robia" "was fired on and replied so effectively, and every thing was ready to give the attackers a severe lesson should there be a repetition of the shooting. 10.32 a.m. and 148 p.m. However the boats were not molested
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in any way.
New Zealand, vis THURSDAY ISLAND. Hegistration 8.45 8.m. Letters 9.30 8.1,
*T. S. Forrest and K, S. Morrison, wato, amcy, and Keeling 10,24 a.m. and 1.40 p.m.
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow ...
J. L. Crockatt and B. D. C. Morgan, : 10.28 a.m. and 1.44 pm.
į John Johnstone and W. D. Kraft,
The "Moth" then returned, the house, 10.56 am and 1,52 p.m..
Nikko Maru
Kaijo Maru... Huching... SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23.
Straite, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauri-
tius, South Africa, La Marques, India via Deanushkodi, Egypt "And EROPE ria SUEZ Re- gistration 9.45 am. Letters 10.30 ****** The Farcel Mail will be closed on Friday, 22nd Oct. t 3 pm.
tralia, and New Zealand via THURSDAY. ISLAND Ro- gistration 1.45 pm. Letters 9.30 p.m. Weibai ei, Cheloo and Tientsin. Shanghai, and North Chins
"Cicala" acting as escort up to Wu-l F. Bevington and A. C. Leith 10,40 | Philippine Islands, Sandaksa, Aug. chow, where the cattle were taken į a.in., and 1.56 p.m.
abnard It is interesting to observe R. Melville Smith and H. G. that the foreign residents of Wuchow
set their meat from Hongkong's Bagnell, 10.44 am, and 2.00 pm.,
cattle supply. Of recessity the stop-
page of the river trade bas meant the
the curtailing of the supply of one
The matches will be played under
1919 Iules, only the
rule . local
laxt ries but there does not appear camely that relating to picking up,
to have been any actual hardship.
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The "Taiming" was escorted back and will be over 36 holes on Medal 3watow, Amoy and Fooshow Hsihong
by the "Cicala" and had to undergo play... All cards are to be returned. an examination at Kwong
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Measures are being taken to pro-į
applying, Hoihow, Fakboi and Baiphous Kaifong......
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26.
SATURDAY, CTOBER 29. Shanghai, North China, and Japan
vis Kobe Straits, Bangkok, Ceylon, Mauri- tina, South Africa, La Marques, India via Dhanushkodi. Egypt & LUROPE TIL MARSEILLES. Registration 9.45 a.m. Letters 10.50.
tect the trade and it is said that vessles LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
under Crinese registration will be niven the protection of the British Alag.
Accordingtoreports the Pentecostal Asun on the North River has been bent down and several native Chris- Irams have been shot..
DISHONEST SHROFF.
IMPLOYER ROBBED,
THREE MONTHS FOR FIRST SLIP.
DEPARTURES.
The ss. "Mishima Maru," Captain Okamoto, sailed for London via Singapore and Ports at noon to-day, with 200 tons of general cargo.
Kamo Mara ........19 1.0.
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*Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
TYPHOON WARNING.
The telegram quoted below w25 received by the American Consulate General from the Manila Observa tory at 9 am today.
Typhoon in about 127 deg. long E The 8.8. "Hakodate Maru," Capt. Kinoshita, sailed for Yokohama via 17 deg. lat N recurving northeast Shanghai and Kobe at noon to-day ward. " with 300 tons of general cargo.
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FOOTBALL
SATURDAY'S PRACTICE MATCHES.
INTERESTING GAMES.
AT MOUTRIE'S - PRICES AS USUAL.
Townsend.
Four friendly matches were played they weathered i
Happy Valley on Saturday after Clemo and Evelyn exhibited some When noon, that between the Ckab and the very tricky play for Kowloon **Ambrose" which, after a very hard the sailors attacked they forced a cor- struggle, resulted in the sailors beat- ner, but Failed to score. The Car- ing the Clubmen by two goals to nit lisie's" goal came through a mus being especially enjoyed. The other take the part of one of Kawloan's matches were Wilts. 2nd XI versus back, who instead of leaving a hot Club 2nd XI, * Carlisle 2nd XI ver- shot from the sailors' outside right, sus Kowloon Reserves, and "Car for Crocker to handle, attempted to liste" versus Kowloon.
knick away. He missed the ball, and ir landed in the net.
WILTS, 2; CLUB 0.
The Wilts played the Club second string on the Club ground: The so-
"AMBROSE" 2, CLUB 0.
A strong Ambrise” team_ met!
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diers were a little fight for their the Club on the latter's ground, the CHINA AGENCY & TRADING CO. OF opponents, but were fleety, and in game antacting a very large crowd. { the first few minutes forced two cor- The Clubmen had two changes in zers, but did not convert. Then the their ranks. McPhail failing to turu Tel. 2143. 10, Queen's Rd. Central, Club attacked, and Sherry centered out, while Gerrard played in the half beautifully, but the chance was not bark line. in place of Purves who taken opportunity of. Simms very went back. This somewhat weaken- nearly scored for the soldiers with a ed the tram. For a long time the good individual effort, the ball hitting Club managed to make" play very Tel the outside of the net. Just before even, and early in the match Rijs the half time, the soldiers again at nearly scored, with in a swift ground tacked, and Swanborough found the shot. Gerrard repulsed an organised net with a suit low shot.
attack on the part of the sailors' for- In the second half both sides af-wards in fine style. Some mid Held tacked alternately. The Club missed play followed, and then Goldenberg Tel, several good chances by faulty, shoot- made a neat run, but had the misfor ing The soldiers scored through twe of fouling Giles, thus spoiling a Mr. J. E. Frost, of No. 1, Kimberley Real in the course of a melee in good chance. Rodger took a shot at Villas, Kowloon, reports to the police front of the Club goal. The final gos immediately after the free kick, Tel. that between 9 p.m., on Friday, and whistle found the soldiers winners by and just missed the net. The sailors 6 am., on Saturday, a thief or thieves two goals to mil.
next attack was spoiled by Purves. After much more ding-dong play. Tel. Dawns beat Purves only a
KOWLOON THEFTS.
·'CLOTHING STOLEN.
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broke into his house and stole a quantity of clothing valued at $77.90. A Glasgow man on holiday from Mrs. Pyke, of No. 12, Humphreys. Hongkong tells me (writes a Glasgow Avenue, Kowloon, also reports a The 1.3.
"Cadaratta," Captain Record man) that the British colony theft from her house, namely a boy's This match which was played on the minutes before half time, and tested Asplund, sailed for Saigon at 4 pm. there have a particular as well as a bicycle valued at $30 which was Nary ground at 2.30, was very evenly Rodger. He partially cleared but A feki of a Esh stall at the Central to-day with 150 tons of General general reason for wishing to set placed against the wall inside the contested. The forwarde on bott before he could kick away, Hannaford- Tel, 2203. 28, Queen's Rd. Centra Market, was this morning charged cargo.
complete peace restored to Russia garden of her house and was missed side were inclined to be too hasty pounced on the ball and neted it. before Magistrate Smith with unlaw.
front of goal. The sailors scored just The second half was a repetition The special reason is that when a few minutes later.
to return
before half time. The second moiety was half through before the Kowloon of the first, both ends being visited running. With the Among those leaving Hongkong its equalized. There was no further alternately. The saifes scored again Channel Tunnel ii existence, by the "Mishima Maru” were Mr. E score.
before the final whistle, and fan but
fully converting to his own use $199.38 and $10.45 which he had
The 1.5. "Hydrangea," Captain there is a collected on behalf of his master Drummond, sails for Swatow at 5 the Trans-Siberian Railway wil from the On Lok Yuen and the Wing p.m. to-day wi.h 200 tons of general restime
Lok Yuen restaurants, respectively, cargo.
The complainant' said that the defendant had worked as his shroff
for over two years. He was paid $6
a month, and witness gave him food.
before, and this was bis first slip.
The defendant had been very honesti
my friend points out there will be Hegasbarth, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. HUI, *** CARLISLE** 15 KOWLOON 0, direct run to Britain, and he picture Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor, Miss M. The first string of the Kowloon Winners by two goals to mil. 21: the day-pot far off be hopes when Myer, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morris, Misa F.C., zied conclusions with the Chinese coolies will be heard on R. Morris, Miss hi: Morris, Miss E Carlisle first team, and lost by Printed and Published for The Cos- the platforms at Kowlons shouting A Leader, Mrs. A. M: Godaby, Mrs, the only goed of the match. Both
Front coaches for Liverpool Street: M. M. Thompson, Rev. and Mrs. F.
The ss. "Kanchow," Br., cleared Coaches in the middle of the train Weston, Mr. 1. McMahon, Mr. L. T. Gides turned out strong Kowloon The Magistrate passed sentence of to-day and will sail for Bangkoks via for Tottamista Corner, Rear coaches Tetley, Mr. F. 0. Davies, Mr. 1. Posed at the opening, whistle, and i Three months' kærð žadisonsy
Co-for Paisley-change az Irkutsk Malteam, and Mr. C. T. Underhill Rave the soldiers a hot time, bu
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