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The China Mail
March 29, 1921, Temparature
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ESTABLİSHED
Barometer 30.13
No. 18,218.
號九廿月至 二拜禮
千二百九千一英
Rainfal006 mch.
Hunudity $4
HONGKONG TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1921.
TO-DAY'S CABLES.
March 29, 1920, Tompérature 57.
The Bays of the Bum
ARE RENDERED KAİNTE
BY GEING
CROOKES GLASSES
Supplied by
יד',
N. LAZARUS
OFHTHALMIO OPTICIAN. 2, Queen's sonst Cantril, Nem hangg
PRICE $8.00 Per Mont
· BUSINES› KÕTTORS
五十二路二酉辛
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THE DOLLAR.
Today's opening rate 214
Today's closing rate 2:4 5/8 5/8
(Racter's Sovice to the China Mail)
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KISSES IN A MONASTERY.
BINDING VOWS.
Golf Hose
New
Art
BUSINESS NOTICES
In this changeable weather
Beware of a chill—
Carry a phial of
WATSON'S
COLD CURE TABLETS.
A sure preventive.
1 A speedy cure.
Price per phial 75 cents
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
DRAGON MOTOR CAR GO.
TEL.
(THE EUROPEAN GARICE).
Open and Closed
CARS FOR HIRE 482.
432
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STEAMING COAL.
Contracts Solicited for Bunkering Ships at Hongkong, Shanghai, Keelung (Formosa) And All Leading Japan Ports. K KIMURA & CO.
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Just Arrived
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OF
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IDE COLLARS
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The Newest of the New
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Murray Pier Tel 1904. FAST
Kowloon Station at Police Pier Tel 171.
& COMFORTABLE MOTOR BOATS. FOR HIRE AT ALL HOURS.
$2.00 per hour or Part thereof or $1.00 per Trip. Not exceeding, 15 35mates.
THE ISLE OF SKYE LIQUEUR
"DRAMBUIE"
A LINK WITH THE "45."
OBTAINABLE AT:
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.
15, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
EXPERIENCE,
has taught us that it is wise
WHEN BUYING A WATCH
to consider quality before price. We have a stock of Pocket and Wrist Watches of quality THAT SATISFY!
...
"J. ULLMANN & CO.
TEL. 75.
SINN FEIN INCENDIARISM.
ELABORATE PRECAUTIONS IN LONDON.
ORGANIZED CONSPIRACY.
LONDON, March 28. Seven Irishmen charged with arson at Jarrow in connection with stack fres In Northumberland, were remanded in custody. Two man were detained in connection with incendiarism in Newcastle. Special precautions are being taken against incendiarism in London. The guard at the Bank of England has been strengthened. Armed police are patrolling the dock The Houses of Parliament and Government offices are closely quarded. A motdk squad at Scotland Yard is constantly ready for any emergency. It is stated that the authorities have evidence of an organised conspiracy the participators in which are well supplied with money and
areas.
motor carS.
INDIANS IN CONFERENCE
DISUNITY AMONGST THEM.
CALCUTTA, March 29,
MONK SHOT UP.... AFTER. LOVER'S
VISIT..
sought the help of the police to rescue A Milan girl, Maria Bardelli, has
her lover, a monk, who, she is con- vinced, is kept in a monastery
pri- so" because of his love for her.
The monk. Father Asoïlonias, who is 35, served throughout the war with distinction. He was not inclined to resume the mock's habit and entered a commercial firm under his real name. Ernest Alberini.
He fell in love with Maria, Bardelli,, and proposed marriage. On the eve of the wedding he disappeared. It was stated that two superiors of his Order, had reproached him for his | decision to marry,reminded him that he could not consider himself free from his religions vows, and persuad-
In the course of a remarkable presidential address to the Bengal section of the national congress, Bepin Chandra Pal suggested a compro-ed him to return to monastic life. mise with the British government based on complete home rule within a decade, with immediate repeal of oppressive legislation. He also uttered a warning against Gandhi's overpowering influence in the congress. Never theless the conference unanimously adopted the non-co-operation pro gramme drawn up at Nagpur, whereupon Chandra Pal proceeded to leave the hall but was persuaded to remain.
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JAPAN'S CROWN PRINCE IN CEYLON.
OFFICIAL SECRECY THERE TOO.
COLOMBO, March 29. The Crown Prince of Japan has arrived. He was received with a guard of honour, and drove from the quay to the residence of the governor whose guest he will be during his stay. It is understood that he visits Kandy to-morrow and leaves on Friday but the greatest secrecy is observed as regards his movements. A public reception had been planned but was cancelled at the request of the imperial government.
KRITISH LABOUR.
NO AFFILIATION WITH MOSCOW..
LONDON, March 28.
At a conference of the Independent Labour Party at Southport an overwhelming majority defeated a proposal which fifteen branches supported to accept the twenty-one conditions for affiliation with the Moscow Third Internationale. Subsequently a secession of the extremists was threatened.
COMMUNIST OUTBREAKS.
BRITISH TROOPS TO QUELL RED RIOTS.
LONDON, March, 29.
A telegram from. Oppeln indicates that the German communists in Silesia are adopting Sinn Fein tactics. British troops are being rushed to the spot to quell the Red riots in the southern section of the plebiscite zone. When communists attacked a train thirteen soldiers were slightly wounded. The assailants filed when the train was stopped.
DEMPSEY-CARPENTIES FIGHT.
LONDON RECEIVES NEW YORK REPORT WITH INCREDULITY,
LONDON, March 28,
The girl, after much trouble, found him in a mopastery near Bergamo, not far from Milan. She entered and spoke to him. Unable to resist the fascination of his lover, the monk embraced her and promised to leave the monastery and marry her. He made as appointment to meet her in Afflar, but as he has failed to keep it the girl is convinced that he is being detained in his "prison" by the monks.
PACIFIC MAIL LINE.
NEW PASSENGER LINERS,
محبت
"GOLDEN STATE." DUE
will arrive 15 Shang
The first of the 535-foot ships constructed by the United States Shipping Board for the trans- Pacific run hai 01 "April 10, when the Pacific Mail steamer "Golden [State." docks at the China Mer- chants Lower Wharf. According to advices received by the local Pacific Mail office the "Golden State left-
San Francisco on March 19, and is due in Yokohama on April 4, reaching Shanghai six days later. The outward run will take 22 days via Honolulu, and the homeward | voyage, on which the "Golden State" departs on April 28, will be made in 19 days.
The "Golden State," like its Pacific Mail sister ships, the “Empire State," "Palmetto State,” "Lone Star State," and "Hoosier State," which are still in process of constraction, is 535 feet in length, and 72 feet wide, with a gross ton- nage of 13,500. It is equipped to carry 259 first class passengers, besides 300 in the steerage.
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Palm gardens, music roctas, and four complete decks are a few of the luxuries promised to passengers
the new vessels. A tea room with latticed walls vaulted domes in the dining salon, open fireplaces in the social
The report from New York with regard to the Dempsey-Carpentier hall, full-length bevelled edge mirrors at (mentioned in our earlier cables) was received with some incredulity in the bridge deck suites, and
in London. For example it is pointed out that the suggestion that the fight be held at Epsom on Derby Day requires explanation as the Downs are then free to the public.
AEROPLANE CRASHES.
FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN AVIATOR KILLED.
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, March 28. The famous Australian aviator, Lieutenant McIntosh who last year few with Lieut. Parer from England to Australia, the trip occupying six months, was killed while flying at Pilbara 300 miles north-west of Perth, Engine trouble developed and the machine nose-dived half mile and crashed. The mechanic was also killed and a passenger seriously wounded.
AUSTRIAN PROBLEM. .
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mabogany railings throughout the vessel will all help the traveller to forget that he has left his New York or San Francisco hotel.
The promenade for first-class pas sengers on the bridge deck will be enclosed by patent balanced windows and have portable screens on the forward end of the enclosure. All the public spaces on the boat will be floored in inlaid maple.
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The time for launching the sister ships of the "Golden State" has not yet been set though they will probably be placed on the trans-Pacific run before the end of the year.
An instance of the activity and enterprise of Shanghai Japanese is seen in their proposal to found a hospital of their own in Shanghai..
LEAGUE OF NATIONS FINANCIAL COMMITTE ACTIVE.,
PARIS, March 29, The League of Nations, financial committee is concentrating on the | Austrian problem which it is understood is now being approached in a something like $15.000, and Rais. businesslike spirit. It is confidently anticipated that a workable scheme will be evolved within a few days
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SIVERÈ PARTHQUAKE TREMORS,
WASHINGTON, March 23.
Very severe earthquake tremors have been recorded lasting two hours. The disurbance is estimated to be 1,900 miles from Washington.
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY,
PARIS, March 29.
In a Rugby match England beat France by 10 points to 6.
Jewels, estimated to be worth.
perty of Russian named Proken, 140,000 in Romanof notes, the pro-
were stolen from the Savoy Hotel in the Russian Concession, Tientsin.
At a joint meeting of the Chi nese General and the City Chambers of Commerce, Shanghai, it was de cided that a Famine Reliel Committee be appointed. The Chambers would guarantee to collect $900,000 on con- dition that the goods surtax be can- celled. The money must be used, however, under the direction of cer- tain gentlemen appointed by the two Chambers.
Shades.
Just received a large selection of newest. Art Shades in Lovat, Heather, Brown and Grey as now being shown in London.
Special display at
MACKINTOSH
& CO. LTD."
Men's Wear Specialists.
16, Des Voeux Road.
Telephone 29.
WE ARE NOW CARRYING STOCKS OF HIGH CLASS
- DUTCH HAVANA CIGARS
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* Tel 845
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Tel. 345
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