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JAPANKII CROWN PRINCE.
BRILLIANT BANQUET AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE:
THE KING'S CORDIAL WELCOME.
OBITUARY.
MBA, DIYI GOR,
THE CHINA MAIL.
HOUSE COLLAPSE.
CORONER'S INQUIRY OPERED.
· THE ARCHITECT'S BYDDENCE.
"ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE,
KUSBÄND RETURNS.
· CHARGE “ÀGAINST CHINESE CONSTABLE.
Harbouring another man's wife, was the charge-preferred against Chinese constable No. 19, stationed at Wanchai, before Magistrate Lind- all yesterday afternoon.
It will be learned with retice that a cable was, received in Hongkong yesterday announcing the doth 105 May 1-at Scotstown, Glasgow, of the In the large court at the Magistracy wife of Mr. David Gow, of the Hong, yesterday afternoon, Magistrate kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. Cume, in his capacity as Coroner, The messago also announced the birth, with a Jury composed of Messee. J. ol a son a few days previously. D. Kinnaird, J. Baptista and C.-M. The deceased who had lived in the Sequeira, held in enquiry into the
A plea of " "not guilty" was Colony for many years left early in circumstances attending the death of entered.
Mr. W. Schofield, first assistant to the year to visit ber mother in Sco- Chinese girl named Chan Yuh ring, and Mr. Gow left to join her a few one of nine people who perished in the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, weeks ago and it is more than prob the recent house collapse at Old prosecuted. able that be is stil at sea. The late Bailey, opposite the Central Police Mrp. Gow was a daughter of Mrs. Station, Tateber, of Hongkong, and has a brother in Shanghai. In addition to the infant whose birth was announced in the cable there is one other child,
gin.
1 DON, May 9 The state ballroom at Buckingham Palace converted for the nonce into a banqueting hall was the scene of brilliance comparable with pre-war days on the occasion of a banquet to Prince Hirohito. There was a com- pany of 150 comprising the King and Queen, a number of British royalties, all the ambassadors, and the fower of English life assembled in honour of the imperial representative of Britain's mighty eastern sily. Over a score of Japanese guests formed part of the company which otherwise was composed of the leading ecclesiastics, statesmen, soldiers, and sailors in resplendent uniforms. Their wives wore charming dresses and very beautiful diamonds and pearis. The scene was enhanced by wonderful
effects which fighting and decorative
conspired to present; an unforgettable sight. The renowned gold plate was used. A long and taposing procession to the dining room was led by Prince Hirohito escort- ing the Queen. Then came the King with the Princess Royal. Next Prince Kania conducted Princess Mary. The Prince of Wales took in Princess Christian. Prince Hirchito sat between the King and Queen on whose right sat Prince Kasin, and then Princess Mary. The banquet ended, the King proposed Prince Hirohito's "bealth, all standing during the speech.ary, "Hollow," has resigned..
THE KING'S SPEECH.
The King, toasting Prince Hirohito, warmly welcomed His Highness a5.. the guest of the British nation and expressed deep appreciation of the signal compliment to Britain by the Emperor of Japan entrusting her his eldest son on the first occasion in history that the heir apparent of Japan had left his native shores. The British admired the great nation Japan and were grateful for Japan's loyal support and the gallantry of her army and navy during the war. He was convinced that British and Japanese friendly co-operation was an essential factor in the maintenance of the world's peace." He recalled that he visited as a youth beautiful and unforgettable Japan, and paid a tribute to the warmth of his reception by the Japanese and their illustrious sovereign, the wise emperor whose name was synonymous with the glories of new Japan. It was a great reasure to have the opport unity of returning hospitality to his grandson. He was rejoiced immeasur ably to learn that the health of the Emperor of Japan, which had caused him great anxiety during the past year, had much improved and he assured Prince, Hirohito and the Emperor of his unalterable esteem and regard.
PRINCE'S GRATITUDE.
CHINA COAST.
SHIPPING PERSONALS."
LATEST CHANGES.
Mr. M. R. Lo represented the owners of Nos. 7 and 9 Old Bailey, and Mr. M. H. Turner, the owner of Mr. J. W. White; engineer of the No. 11.
Public Works Department was also present.
The defendant was alleged to have kept the woman, a seaman's wife, at No. 57, Want Street, Hongham, between December 6 last year and
́ ́ë The defendant said that the wÖMEN May 1
was represented to him as a widow by the wife of constable 163 who acted as, gobetween- in the matter, In opening the enquiry, the and told him that he could have the Coroner said that the jury had been woman on payment of $20 owing to called to hear evidence into the city her for rice and lodging. He enes- cumstances attending the death oftioned the woman closely and the one of the victims of the Old Bailey assured him that she had no husband, bouse collapse which occurred on adding: “I am looking for a bus- April 13. in coming to a conclusion hand, and I want you". He was as to the cause of the deceased's given to understand that the woman's
Mr. F. J. Thornhill, superamer-death, he said, he would take it that husband had died at sea.
the finding applied also to the other The constable's wife, denied that Mr. I. Chesney, second officer, eight victims. The jury would also she had acted as gobetween, and "Woosing." has resigned.
have to say in their finding, whether said that the defendant must have Mr. V. C. Heary has been or not the death of the deceased was known that the woman had a pointed third engineer, "Whangpu" accidental, and if there were such husband.
Mr. J. Cameron, from reserve, has negligence on the part of anyone as gone chief engineer, "Feugtien" would amount to such person being Mr. W. Kuston, chiel engineer,responsible for the catastrophe. **Fengtien," is on reserve.
Mr. C. L. Champion, third eng neer, Hoihow," has gone third on ginger, "Woosung.*
chief officer, Mr. V. Lotkin, Cheongshing" has gone chief of cer," Foosting "*
Mr. E. Tapsell, chief officer, "Fooshing," has gone chief officer.
Taksung."
Captain D. W: Ritchie "Taksong," is on leave.
the
Mr. J. L. Squibb, second officer, Hopsang.". has gone second officer, "Kwzisang."
The woman's husband testified to having married her in the usual way at Yaumati five years ago. He went The first witness was Dr. H. H. to sea on October 6 last year and Scott, medical officer in charge of when he returned, his wife He said bad disappeared. He finally the Victoria Mortuary. that on the merring of April 15, he located her at No. 57, Wahu examined the dead body of a girl Street, Honghom, where she was who was identified by her father and living with the defendant
a servant of the family in the pre- The Magistrate: The only question sence of Insperter MrDonald. There is whether or not defendant knew or were several bruises on the body. had any reason to know that the but the cause of death was the frac-woman was married? ture of the breast bone and of several ribs on both sides,
Young Ei Far, of No. 24, Caine Road, the falber of the deceased girl gave evidence of identification.
Mr. Schofield agreed and said that the woman gave birth to a child about a week ago, and her husband claimed paternity.
The Magistrate: Why should not
Mr. Schofield: The sailor claims
The Magistrate: He would,
Mr Schofield agreed that it was possible.
Captain A. D. Kelman, from re serve, has gone master, "Hinging
Mr. D. G. Burleigh, second offi- cer, "Chipshing." has gone second A contractor's foki who prior to the defendant be the father 2
No. officer, "Minsang." Mr. J. Powell, the collapse had been engaged in
11, fit, Old Bailey was the next witness.. second officer, "Minseng," has gone some carpentery, at
* Chipshing." second officer,
said that eight work. wouldn't he? Mr. T. Ogier, second officer, He Kwaisang." has gone second officer,en altogether wite employed. On the first floor of the house, all the
Constable 163 supported his wife's Hopsang
timbere and boarding had been removed with the exception of two statement in the witness box. beams which had been left at each The woman, Chèdag Yau, was end of the building. Similar work had called. She ascribed her re-marriage been done on the second floor. On to a rumour that her husband had the first floor level, brickwork and died at sea. The defendant did not between 10 and. 20 new four joists did not tell him anything about cement cobbling had been put in, and know that she had a husband She were in position. On the afternoon herself. and evening of the 12, the wall The Magistrate, in convicting the between Nos. 13 and 13 was shored defendant, said that he was sure that up to give support to the latter bause he must have known perfectly well The shoring extended as at the that the woman was married You second floor. There was no shoring had no reason to suspect that her Mr. T. B. Anderson, chief officer.on the wall between No. 9 and 11. husband was dead." Kangen. has gone, chief officer. At the time of the collapses the Kwangish
witness was asleep on the ground
Prince Eirohito. replying, expressed his deep gratitude at the King's very kind words which he was sure would profoundly move the heart of his august father and all his people. From the first moment that he touched the Eastern outposts of the great British Empire, Prince Hirohito said that everywhere he had been accorded most bountiful hospitality, doubtless as a result of the King's command, but the culmination of the King's goodwill and hospitality in this warm and magnificent reception by their Majesties was a favour beyond his expectation and for which he found
Mr. R. Kendall, second officer, it impossible to express his gratitude adequately. He was very happy to Koonshing." is on leave. Mr. H. feel that as the very first step of his European tour of study and observation Rawson, supernumerary second of he should set foot on the beautiful shores of the great country whose invaricer, "Koonsbing" has gone second
officer, s. ne ship. able friendship and goodwill was prized very highly by the whole nation of
Mr. W. Scaracky, second officer, Japan. He was extremely gratified that the happy relations of their two allied "Kangya." has gone second officer, countries had well stood the strain and stress of time and would continue," Hsinchang Mr. S. Smith, second as the King had observed, as one of the essential factors in the maintenance officer, Hsinchang." has gone
second officer, "King". of the world's peace.
Referring to the King's considerate solicitude with regard to the opportuneness of his visit, Prince Hirobito said that be deemed himself fortunate to visit Britain at this vital moment. Nothing had impressed him more deeply than the courage and endurance mingled with a fine spirit of moderation and common sense which Britons had always exhibited in the face of national troubles. He fervently and confidently hoped that the trouble would prove like a transient cloud which would soon pass making the sky only brighter. Prince Hirohito was genuinely interested in the King's telling of his trip to Japan and he was glad of the assurance that Prince Arthur of Connaught was pleased of his repeated visits to Japan TRIBUTE TO PRINCE OF WALES.
Prince Hirohite thanked the King very heartily on behalf of himself, Prince Kanin, and the members of his suite for their Majestys' wish that. they would be at home in Britain. In this connection Prince Birohito declared that the Prince of Wales by his kindness of heart had made him feel already at home on British soil. He expressed profound appreciation of the great courtesy shown him by the Prince of Wales. He was happy to say that the Emperor of Japan's health had lately so markedly improved that he had granted him leave to come on the present trip abroad. He concluded by expressing thanks for the great honore done him and drink ing to the health and happiness of the King and Queen.
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LONDON, May 9. After lunching with the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace, Prince Hirohito visited Queen Alexandra and then deposited wreaths at the cenotaph and the tomb of the unknown warrior in Westminster Abbey.
The King has appointed Prince Hirohito a knight of the Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and a knight of the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
LONDON, May 9.
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Mr. A. T. Tollelsen, chief oficer, Kwangtah," has gone chief ofiter, Kiangan."
Mr. M. Dallas, from leave, has gone chief officer, "Toonan."
SPORT.
9 THE O.R.C.
OFFICERS FOR 1921.
floor of the house and was buried underneath the debris.
fine of $100 was imposed. -Addressing Constable 163, the
Magistrate said that his wife was a
disgrace to him, and far more to blame than anyone else in the matter. She was very lucky not to be in the dock with the defendant charged with aiding and abetting."
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Fillets, Haddocks,
Kippers.
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No. 2.
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING A SPECIAL LINE IN SPONGES AT PRICES UN- APPROACHABLE ELSEWHERE,
No. 1
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No. 2 35
No. 8. 50 11
No. 4 75
No 5 $100 each.
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THE MOST ABSORBENT RUBBER
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Na 3. No. 4. No. 42.
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TOILET GOODS.
SHAVING STICK 80 eta." each.
· TOILET CREAM- 80 cl. tube. SOLID BRILLIANTINE 80 stictini
PEARS "GOLDEN SERIES
80 cts. tin. 80 sta, tin. TALCUM POWDER
NTAL" PASTE" ́80 cis, tube. DENTAL POWDER
BHAVING POWDER $100 tin.
PEARS UNSCENTED
SOAP, 40 cts. CAKE.
NAIL BRUSHES A REALLY STRONG NAIL
BRUSH: 25 cts, each. '
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FRESENTATION TO MR. TREGILLUS
LTD
SUPERSTITIONS.
TOADS AND TOMATOES.
Handing toads causes waris. Ary old-time dweller in the rural districts
The popularity of Mr. E. Ca tell you that--and prove it by "1. told Johnny not to- Tregillus, Chief Tide Surveyor of siting cases.
creature--il the child handles him the child's hands become irarty.
When the tomato first begin to be
Mr. W. L. Weaser, architect and surveyor, said that he was instructed on March 14 or 15, by a contractor named Mak Chan, to draw up plans for new floors and alterations to the
The annual dinner of the Royal CUSTOMS CHIEF RETIRES. front wall of house No. 11. The plans were submitted on March 22, Colonial Institute has been post- and approved on March 29. On poned until June 30, so as to able the afternoon of April 12, he went the Institute to entertain the Prime to inspect No. 11. He sounded the Ministers of the Overseas Dominions front, back and party walls, and attending the Imperial Conference. agreed with a representative of the At the dinner, which will be hei, at Public Works Department whom he the Hotel Victoria, it is hoped the The officers of the CRC for the met there that the party wall should President, the Duke of Connaught, year have been elected as follows:
be shored owing to the presence of will be in the chair. The Prince of Patrons': Sir Boshan Wei Yuk
a crack. Witness gave Instructions Wales has accepted the Council's the Chinese Maritime Customs, who play with roads; but he would do it CM.G.; Messrs. Chow Shau-son and to the contractor's foreraan to do so. invitation to be present to meet the has retired after 41 years' service was and now just look at his hands!" demonstrated at dinner given in This superstition is simply a survival He examined the opposite wall from Prime Ministers,"
his honour at the Customs Club on of that homeopathic magic so popular Wong Pik-tsun
Chairman: Mr. R. Wong Tape. No. 11. side but so far as he could ́ Honk Secretary: Mr. Un Hew-fan.see there were no signs of cracks or Writing in the Daily Graphic of Saturday night by the members of in all ages; the doctrine of like Hon. Assistant Secretary: Mr. anything else to indicate danger. He March 28, "Mr London says The the outdoor staff of the Customs and causes to." The woed is a warty Win-wo..
agreed with the condition of the wonderful Tchahowsky concert at the Harbour Department.
The toast of the guest's health, Hon. Treasurer: Mr. W. Wong house as described by the last witness, Queen's Hall yesterday was at Hon. Steward: Mr. G. Lee.
except that the joists in the first foor tended by at least four Japanese, proposed by Mr. A. Martin, and ap Committee: Messts. B. Wong were only placed in position and not whom I saw sitting in a row in the ported by Mr. Huber who succeeds used as an article of food and that You meet these Japanese Me Tregilins, Messrs. Chard. Pegg, was about 1830 very popular pre- Tape. J. M. Wong, Yeung Shuk-ping, properly fixed. The only danger circle. Mok Hing-cheung. Un Hew-fan, Dr. far as he could see, lay in the party everywhere now, studying our habits, Ryden, Smeeden, Hill and others, judice sprang up against it on the ground that the eating of it “caused T. P. Woo, Dr. C.C. Wang, Messrewall of Nos, 11 and 13 and in that enjoying whatever culture we possess, was bonoured with enthusiasm.
Mr. Shaw on behalf of the subscrib. cancer.” This superstition is now Wong Kin-wo, G. Lee, H. Ching. Ep
and wondering I suppose, why the Kwas, Lau, Fuk-ki, W. Wong. Ng case instructions were given for pre British Empire became a great Fo- ing members presented to Mr. almost extinct but now and then you
cantions to be taken. Sze-kwong, W. Lock-wei, Wong
Mr Lo: Were you to do any super-wer, Several of them, I am told, went Tregillus a massive piece of silver will run across it still, It had its Kamiying.
vision work?
down to study our bathing customs plate, softahly inscribed, which read origin in this same homopathic
magic. Witness: Most decidedly.
at Margate. I saw some at the last as follows:
"Canton May 8-1921, Presented toA tomato cut in half-through its Then do you know when the work fight at the Albert Hall They want
B. C. Tregillus Esq. Chief Tide "equator" presented a surface in actually started No, I do not know to know everything.".
surveyor of the Chinese Maritime which there was a fancied resem. when the work actually started. We
Customs, try the foreign members of blancs to a full-gown, virtient can dé, not supervise work when it Witness: They do, certainly.
the outdoor staff on his retirement cer. Therefore to eat the tomato actually starts but when it is in pro: At the present time you do not after 41 years' service.
·would cause, amoer. The insident of rely on mutual support? The P.WIL
After Mr. Smeeden, bad. presented the tomuto shows that the primitive Answering further questions, the would not allow you to build houses Mr. Tregillus with a handsome mind of man, is still at work and is On the Oval before 12.000 spectators, after a start delay, until 2.25 by rain, Philippines Japan Davis Cup con- witness stated his first inspection was like that now?-Most decidedly they wallet on behalf of the members capable of originating new superst
of the Customs Mess, ME tions as well as retaining and pers the Australians made 357 runs for 9 wickets and declared. Collins made tests in Shanghai next month was on the 12th April. He saw the would, w
not acceptable to Japan whose team sboring on the 7th Supervision on The witness did not regard cob 162, playing stolidly for 275 minutes. Surrey in the first innings made 79, at present in the United States two occasions, was ample for small bing as dangerous, provided the Trexllius, made suitable spouse, petuating those of our ancestors
warmly expressing his thanks and Armstrong took 6 wickets for 38 runs, and McDonald 4 for 29.The realations for the international work of this description.
wak was properly done. 11 was asking the outdoor staff to give to Surrey followed on making 22 for no wickets.
tennis championship, require that Mr. Lo: Bat in point of fact there not dangerous if done in short length. His ressor, Mr. Haber, the same Lancashire beat Northants by an innings and $2 runs. In the when two challengers for the Davis was none apart from your visit on He did not think he collapse was due loyal support they had accorded him. The following comforting news to the cobbling. If the cobbling was During the evening the Customs for fire insurance people, about the second innings R. Tyldesley took four wickets for 16 runs and Heap four Cap. do not agree on the time and the 7th
place, the preliminary ties shall be The witness agreed with the sage carried out in long lengths, it might Club orchestra, with Mr. Southwell condition of things in Tientsin, is played in the country of the cham-gestion that No. 11 was a very old have aggravated it. pion nation now the United States house. He inspected It both from The witness agreed to Mr Lo's director, rendered musle, that even call from the North Chinz at a time and place to be fixed by the inside and outside before, prepar, ggestion that it was his duty to the life of Shameen would wavy, adds Tally Wall It would fail 12:7 | with those who have offices and the United States Lawn Tennising plans. So far as he remembered see that the alterations could safely
godagım" on or near the British association. It is thought the match the thickness of the existing wall he carried out and not that of the
A passenger train, from Serem. Hind at present, were fire to break will be played on the Atlantic coast. was 16 inches on the ground floor F.W.D., who siniply approved the
and 14 inches upwards as far as the plans as being in accordance with ban to Port Dickson was derailed at out. The way in which the British third floor. The building at the the Public Health and Ballding Or the junction shortly after leaving the Band and the approaches: thereto highest point was about 60 feet. If dinance departure platform at Seremban have been dug up makse it Impossi-- a new house was being built about Replying to further questions, the The disaster which resulted in the ble for the time being for fire the same size the width of the wall witness stated he did not give notice derailing of the engine and one engines to do very much, should on the ground floor, as required by under section 237 to the adjoining passenger coach was the deliberate fire start in the aree mentioned. the P.W&D., would be about 2 feet 3 Lowner because it was not the usual work of wreckers with knew their Were we fire futurance agents we' Persa Dilwara todayMr F. Hinches. Having regard by modern practice to do so in Hongkong, im- business and who took no chances, would feel inclined to charge sa Com G Hodgson, Me requirements the thickness of the less the adjoining owner was to be since a large stone had been care, extra premium on all risks in that Me and Men G. G: Saith, ME ML Do: you, as an architect,At the conclusion of the witness's points preventing them from proper: cavator Miss D. Rocke. Mr sold wall was insufficient charged with a portion of the work fully fitted into the interstice of the vicinity
for 18.
AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.
INTERESTING MATCH WITH SURREY.
LONDON, May 9.
REPORTED RUSSIAN PEASANT BEVÕLTS
STOCKHOLM, May 9,
A newspaper report from Reval states that increasing peasant revolts in Russle are seriously threatening the Soviet The insurgents' object, to cut off the main corn producing centres has succeeded in Siberia, the Kuban Province, and the Ukraine.
BEYRUTH - TAIR.
BETRUTH, SYRIA, May The international fair under the patronage of the French authorit proving an unqualified success. Large transactions are taking place
♫ LAWN TENNIS.
JE DAVIS CUP.
The invitation of the Far Easterngress, Atbietis association to hold the
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.
hese: homes 3
the Canton Times, 20
evidence the inquiry was adjourned by closing when the signal box leversalsbor biti 7.15 this afternoon, We were locked for the purpose: :
Hime as the ex restored to normal,