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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY §, 1921.
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ČUNAN THES
MORLIGE KAI “DET
MERCURY MOTOR QAR SKAL OWNER 1345
CO.
-41 Des Voeur Road Central,
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Book
P. R. Toim
·KALISE
HONGKONG.
THE CHINA MAIL."
INTERPORT GOLF.
(Continued from Page 4.)
Pure Baasen 158 MARK SHO
T. W. HILL, Hongkong: Out 464555446 Home 5 64545 46 4
Total..
43
43
$6
STARTLING TRAGEDY.
SENSATIONAL MOTOR ACCIDENT.
1921
FIVE PERSONS KILLED.
CRACKER BOMBS BLINDS
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at
the beral font-path
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the
DRIVER.
car
DEWARSMITH
UMPIRE, MR. CREW-
J. Dewar, Shanghai:
Out
4 6 5 7 5 7 6 5 6 Rome 6 7 3 577456
Total
R. M. Smith. Hongkong:
Out
Home
5 4 4 5 47355 653 54 55 54
41
.
58151 991;
Total......84
HAWKINGS-BAGNALL.
UMFIRE, MR. ARCHBUTT.,
W. J. Hawkings, Shanghai:
56 3.5 5 6 4 4 6 784535464
45
Total......90
H. G. Bagnall, Hongkong: Out 543445445 Home 55364536 4
...
39
42
89181
Total......SI
FERRIER-STEWART.
CMFIRE, MR. GREENHILL
J. B. Ferrier, Shanghai:- Out
47 3 5 8 5 5 5 6 Home 5 33 655355
A cracker bomb thrown from the verandah of a hotel at West Point yesterday afternoon caused a sensational motor carnosident as a result of which five people are dead and thirteen are now in hospital, four in a very critical condition. The distressing story of the accident, the tragedy of which is emphasised be the Chinese New Year festivities is told in the police reports, which state that the Nanyang Brothers, of the tobacon factory, were travelling Our with party in a Dragon Garage car, No 55, westwards through Shektongchi Home about three o'clock yesterday afternoon when a bomb cracker thrown from a hotel verazlih Struck the radiator of the car. "The explosion blinded the driver, Homilulk Horn Chinese tamed George H. Yim, who had to release one hard from the steering gear in onder to clear his eyes. Through the smoke Vim noticed a small girl spine right in front of the car to pick up a bomb which had mifired. In order to avoid knocking her down he swerved the rar to the left, a movement which had the unaccountable effect of causing the engine
the top speel and
shot towards under
verandah of the Tang Ting Hotel Yir trel thin the car to the right but the gear failed to work. He then applied the brakes but these also failed to lessen the speed of the car which shot under the verandah right into the middle of a erowel of hawkers, bengars and pedestrians. Many people were knocked down and three pemons, a woman aged 51, a girl aged 6. and a man aged 65, were mn over and instantly crushed to death. Continuing its mad cageer under the verandah, the was shot out of the pavement and crashed into the stone wall of the nufiah. The import bus somest that two large blocks of stonewere knocked into the nuilib anil the ear shot back, coming to a standstill in the side channel on the other side of the mad. In spite of the fact that the front part of the car was badly smashed, the occupants escaped without a scratch. It was estimated by those who witnessed the accident that the car was travell ing at between 15 to 17. miles an hour immediately before the accident. Inspector. Willis and other officers of No.7 Police Station were eady on the scene. The injord, including three wouten and two men, all of whom were
serions condition.
removed to the Government," Civil Hospital where aged Korean died soon after admittance. The others were immediately operated upon but one died later in the night. Many other lexe injured people weta themselves to the hospital and were able to return home, but at least eight had injuries which were considered serious enough to warrant their being admitted to the wards. The number of people in 'bospital is estimated thirteen of whom at least four are in a very critical condition. Yim, the driver, who has been arred by the police on a charge of manslaughter, Out had his eyes examined at the hospital where something-it is not yet ascer- tained if it was gunpowder or sand--was removed from his right eye and sent to the analyst for examiration. The doctor certifies that Yim was quire sober at the time he was examined and excepting for a slight shock, was none the worse for his experience..
in a
An
TO-DAY'S CABLES,
(Reuter's Sarices to the China Mail)
GOODYEAR_^UBB**_CO'S FINANCES.
st
NEW YORK, February 8. The readjustment of the Goodyear Rubber Company's finances bas been arranged comprising the issue of $35,000,000 worth of preference stock and mortgages of "$50,000,000 at 8 per cent.
NEW COMMONWEALTE LOAN.
48
40
Total.....8
A. B. Stewart, Hongkong Out 3 5 3 5 4 5 466 Home 55 4.544365
9918||
41
41
Total.........82
ROBERTS-WODEHOUSE.
UMPIRE, MR. K. S. MORRISON.
Rev. W. F. Roberts, Shanghai:-
4 5.5 54.5 6 3 5 Home" 5 5 4 6 5 5 5 5 4 44
Total 87
43
ST. ANDREW'S
CHURCH.
·MEN'S ASSOCIATION.
ENJOYABLE PICNIC YESTER DAT.
A very representative party of over fifty members of the congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Kawloon, organised by the enterprising St Andrew's Chinese Men's Associa tion, made a train excursion
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
AMERICAN AND MANCHURIAN LINE. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From NEW YORK.
an THE Stomahip
"KANSAS"
to Fanling yesterday where All day picnic was thorough- by enjoyed by all, children and adults alike. The weather was glorious. having rind, Consignees of sargo are Football and other games were informed that all goods are being played. When the party entrained landed at their risk into the Hazardous for the return trip it was and/or extra kamadoos Godowns of a tired but happy band which made Holt's Wharf, Kowloon where delivery the journey back to Kowloon. The may be chained. Alexandra Cafe had charge of the Gods are left the Godors, and all No shine will be admitted after the catering, the excellence of which Goods remaining undelivered after may be gauged from the Rey-14th February will be subject to rect. Lindsay's brief but eloquent descrip
tipa: "Gorgeous:!"
SUBMARINE WAR.
GERMANY'S TOLL OF
U-BOATS.
"
LAST DESPERATE STAKE.
All claims against the Steamer muat be presented to the Undersigned on or before February 17th, or they will not be recognised..
All broka, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be, axamined on 14th, February at 10 am. by the Company's Surveyors Mrs. Goddard & Douglas.
According to the Amsterdam by Telegraf the German Government has recently issued a statement denoting the number of U-boats added to the German Navy during each year of the war, and the run- ber lost by enemy action.
The figures given show that Ger- roany began the war with 28 sub- marines of which the latest type (U
No Fire Iranza has been effected. Bill of Lading will be ccontarsigned
THE BANK LINE LIMITED. Bongkang, February 7, 1921.
General Agents
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
27 and U 28) were of 675 tons with THE Steamship a crew of 28, and six torpedoes, Up
to the end of 1914 three new U-boats had been added to the feet, while five had been lost by enemy action.
During 1915, 20 U-boats were 'lost by enemy action, and 62 new boats were delivered. Of the latter, 30 were of 790 tons and 32-the 30- called sea-fleas," for operation be fore the Fleming coast were of special construction and of only
127-168 tons.
WUGU MARU,"
From CHIN WANG TAO.*
(ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
informed that all Goods are being landed st their riak into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- oor Wharf and Godowa Company, Ltd, at loot, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained_ As early as the autumn of 1914 No claims will be admitted after the numerous German naval experts had Goods have left the Godównɛ, and «ll advised the construction of 300 Goods remaining undelivered after U-boats, but in 1916 only 95 new the 12th inst, will be subject to rent, submarines were delivered, the largest being of 860 tons, with a 10.5cm. During 1916 enemy action caused the loss of 30 U-boats.
In 1917, the year that saw the introduction of the unlimited sub marine campaign, 130 new U-boats were brought into action, the largest 1,500 tons while Germany lost 72 by enemy action.
gun.
In 1918, up to the Armistice, 81 U-boats, the largest of 2,158" tons. were built, and 80 were lost.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Cndergard, on or before the 22nd inst, or they will 30t be recognized.
All, broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the GodowIE, where they will be examined on the 12th inst, at 10 ..
In August, 1918, the German Navila Department ordered the building off- 400 new submarines, but this last endeavour to win the war by the submarine campaign came too late. R. L. D. Wodehouse, Hongkongcould, with 40 active U-boats, block It had been thought that Germany Out 484459348 Home 6'55555564
49 46
Total.... 95
FINAL RESULT.
BONGKONG
SHANGHAI, Roberts.168 160 Ferricr.171 166 Hawkings 178 170.
517 496
Hongkong won by 21.
LONDON, February 8.
A Commonwealth loan has been floated in London for £5,000,000 issued at £95 with interest at 6 per cent. The underwriters take up 56 per cent. quoted at 3 per cent. diccount.
NEW GREEK GABİNET.
-PREMIER TO HEAD DELEGATION TO LONDON,
ATHENS, February 7. The new Cabinet has been constituted with M. Kalogeropoulos pre- mier and foreign minister. M. Gounarie minister of war, and M. Theatokis, minister of justice. M. Kalogeropoulos is heading the Greek delegation to Lendon.
CANADIAN POLITICE.
Bagnall Stewart ...Smith
BURMESE. WEDDING.
BRIDE IN CROWN.
the
A RING ON EACH FINGER.
place here of Mr. Lin. Chin Tsong,
Rangoon."Dreamland," the Chinese millionaire "merchant and shipowner, who recently visited England, was the scene of a magni- ficent ceremony, when his second dangbier was married.
ade England and prevent the trans- port of American troops.
LIFE IN SINGAPORE.
TAKES THE BISCUIT !
A MISERABLE, ONE-EYED TOWN.
No Fire Inmance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
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TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND "OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
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Having heard that Singapore was rather a salubrious place,UNDER instructions received from THE MINISTRY OF SHIP- unfortunately signed a contract to PING, LONDON, come and work here for a period of three years, and ye gods, of all the the following Ex-Enemy Steamers *---- miserable one-eyed towns I
ever Name of struck, this place takes the biscuit !
Gross
lack of any social life whatever, and
Steamer There seems to be an absolute
Tonnage Tonnage Bailt
the only pastime worth speaking of,
Chow Fa, "16:5 1055 1888 apart from the signing of chits, is
Manila, 1790 1100 1904 the consumption of whiskey, dressing
Woog Koi, 1777 1115 **1890 up and parading oneself to eat twice may be ascertained on application to. Teris of sale sad full particulara
various hotels. as much as necessary at one of the and permits for inspection will be isee-
in any of the daily papers is the most Rango; Mesare Mackinzon Mac- ed by Menara Bocstead & Co. Sings- "About the most interesting itempore: Mesars Balloch Bros & Co., Ltd. exciting announcement, that we have kenzie & Cu, Hongkong; and the On arriving at "Dreamland" the from so and so I suppose that really
received a nicely got-up calendar undersigned guests found the bride alone at an does interest the old-resident, but to a Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co., Calcutta. Bealed tenders should be lodged with altar engaged in a religious ceremony, casual visitor it must seem ridiculous. Offers must be in sterling and a deposit stomach. The police were summon and were a gold crown about 810s.
She was attired in magnificent robes Yours, before I expire, Fed-Up.
equal to Five per cent of the amount ed, and when Sub-Inspector Tim Mur-high. From the top of the crown my morals before I left Home pany's Agents at the Port of offer.
"P. S.-The cautions which I had tendered must be made with the Cam- phy arrived he found the man con- hung long ornaments which bid, her were, I find,"quite unnecessary." scious and able to speak. Questioned face to just below the mouth.
Tribune. The arrival of the bridegroom was
MONTREAL, February 3.
Mr Lin Chin Tsong has 12 motor In consequence of the Liberal Gordon defeating the Government candidate cars, for his sons and daughters, by a majority of a thousand in the Federal by-election for West Peterboro,brothers and sisters," his cousins and Ontario, the finisterialist Montreal Gazette urges a general election.his aunts," and other relatives all live
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, February 8.
The Premier has nominated Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith for the speaker. ship of the Assembly, assuring election.
STRANGE ACCIDENT.
SHOT-IN-FRIEND'S FLAT.
CRACKERS DROWN REFORT.
Strange incidents followed the visit yesterday afternoon of a Chinese to
with him.
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.
Per 8.8. "China," on February 7th:-
Tenders will be opened at Calcutta on TUESDAY, the 29th March, 1921, sod must be valid for 14 days after that date.
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & Co.
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Hongkong, January 23, 1981.
why he had shot himself, he said that heralded by 6 Chinese, playing weird he had been toying with a pistel, add-instruments. He wore a robe of blue ing: "I did not think it would go off." and gold and advanced to meet the Questioned further he said he had bride. She displayed a dazzling thrown the revolver out of the vin- on each finger,
wealth of diamonds and wore a rig a lady friend living on the top for six-chambered revolver, one cartridge with the bridegroom's arrival, and dow. A search was instinted and a The marriage ceremony' ended of No. 50, Stanky Street. After the of which had been recently fired, was the bride then retired to New Year greetings had been ex- found on the staircase. The man was antechamber, where we all filed F. G. Calkins, Miss E. Cortell, 7. E.. changed, he walked into a cubicle removed to the hospital where he was in to congratulate her. From there and closed the door. Thinking that operated upon and the bullet extract we passed into the bridal chamber. her friend was intoxicated and had of danger. When, his clothing was in pale pink silk and lace, looped ed from his back. He is not yet out The whole of the bed was enveloped gone in to rest, the lady paid no changed at the hospital, a durany back on each side with silver em- special attention to him. About ten revolver was found in his girdle. The broidered curtain loop. A bolster of minutes later two of the men's friends | heard a loud report but owing to Brine and on the bridegroom's" side was a Hamede, Mér▲ Ridouty. Km W. O. {of colds? Por the quick, cure of rolda woman, questioned, said that she had the same material divided the bed, Porter, Hi-J.; Ridinger, Mr B. why all medical anthorities say beware
called for hint. On entering the of bomb crackers she had not sus
cubicle they found him lying in bed pected that any thing untoward had bleeding from bullet wound in the occurred.
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After the wedding ceremony was over there was a dancing display by Chinese girls.
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