Ideal Summer Beverages
WATSON'S DRY GINGER ALE
Its dryness and aroma are features which give this drink the popularity it deserves.
*PYERIS,"
SPARKLING MINERAL TABLE WATER Healthful and refreshing. Blends excellently with Whisky.
WATSON'S Stone ginger BEER Prepared by a process of partial fermentation which gives it the distinctive flavour which is so pleasing to the palate.
"FORMAZONE"
Possesses the characteristic stimulating and refreshing qualities of Champagne; it has a delicious flavour.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
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(the labourer) has no right to do these things. This, we suppose. will not be HOLMES-On fuly 17, at Shanghai challenged. Popular ideas of strikes to Mr. and Mrs. 11. Holmes, as and strikers are too fresh in memory It will be coneeded that labour is not a commodity, and not properly subject to the ordinary business customs of bandling commodities.
MARRIAGE
FREDERIKSEN-STORR-OP July 20, 1929 at the Danish Consulate General, Shanghai, Svend Coles Frederiksen Carla Stor, both of Copenhagen,
Denmark.
DEATHS.
to
SHEARER-Died, at 3 Midton Street, Springburn, Glasgow, George Shearer, aged 76, late chief engineer Orient S. N. Line,
Canadian Pacific aleo
Line, Hongkong and Vancouver.
Very well. Then who believes at the same time that it is a commodity, and how do we datent the belief? qually common
There is
SPECIAL GABLE.
BINGAPORE TENNIS.
JAPANESE, PLAYER WINS.
[Chine Mall SPECIAL.]
salama
THE CHINA MAIL.
BINGAPORE, Ju'y 26.' Honda, the Japanese, has won in the Singapore tenuis contents beating Dean 6-2, 6-3.
CANTON ITEMS.
NAVY WANTS SUN TO GO. --
FATAL KOWLOON COLLISION.
The Commanders of the neutral CORONIAL INQUIRY HELD." ships of the Northern Navy Squadron are reported to have sob a joint petition to Dr. Sun Yat-sen to leave Cantad and go up North. No reply
had been received.
- PROTECTING SILK
TRANSPORT.
The American Consul at Canton, in UNLAWFUL EXPORTATION. compliance with the request of Ameri- can merahants at Shuntak, has sent gunboat up the river to protect the transportation of silk to Canton for exportation to the United States.
AT SIUKWAN,
RICE DEALERS FINED.
The exportation to Canton recently of 21,340 bags of rice and pa 'dy by the Wo Fat Sing firm, led to s sam mons being taken out by the Superit tendent of Imports and Ex porte charging the firm with having failed to submit to the Import and Expet office for endomemmut, deo aration of the goods exported by them
ing.
A fatal motor accident near Yau-
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26. · 1927 · ·
CORRESPONDENCE!
FREE TEA.
China Mell.")
[To the Editor of the # mati on July 2, had its sequel at the this morning, I was delighted to seo a Sir,-In passing along Cains Road Magistracy yesterday afternoon when Mr. R. E. Lindsell and a Jary com-treat provided to the long queue of po ed of Messrs. T. P. M. Opvan, water carriers in the form of a large (toreman) J. G. Martin and M. A. Vas well-filled tea kong with two Chinese
CHINA AND FOREIGN- TRADE.
SOME PEKING MESSAGES,
SHANGHAI, July 26, Peking reports that the Ministry of durartment for registration of trado Commerce has established a special marks under the control of Li Cheng. C. H. Huston, the United State
held an inquiry into the circumstances/characters which read "An invitation assistant secretary for commerce, will
Conton-Reuter.
attoading the death of a Chinese to drink". And we all know; tha was,knooked down by a motor car Danied Leung Kam Wa aged 37, who Chinese have an ingrained, disinclinatly lead an expedition to the driven by Sub-Inspector P. Graut, of coquently, many prefer to hear aboard the coastguard outter Majave.
tion to drink unboiled water: American, Russian, and Japanese for seal islands with a party of scientista the Water Police, at the junction of thirst rather than relieve it by quaffing Huston, sccompanied by several Jordan and Canton Roads.
off the tap. In Shanghai, during the The Coroner explained to the Jury days of
members of the party, will subsequent Bummer, it 18 the that no medical evidence was forth practice of philanthropic Chiness to visit Europe in the interests of eming owing to the fact that Dr. Provide similar facilities, from which trade promotion. The party will be FIGHTING
Smalley, Goverment Medical Oficer, the riskshaw men, in particular, derive China from August 22, and reach had met with a slight accident. If not a little beast. Sines there must Tientsin, Chefoo, Shanghai, Rod Manila about September 16, visiting 2laust heavy fighting bas again called, it could be arranged later. of water restriction, it is the hope of Following the tail of the 20th and however, the Jury desired after hear-be as many queues sa there are public ing evidence, to have the doctor taps in the Colony during these days broken out at Siukwan and after, Mr. Landsell then read Dr. Smalley's your correspondent that his few lines long and strenuous engagement medical certificate which stated willgain the zoticn of the kind-hearted, of the Northern the centre and the right wing that the deceased was
admitted so that this laudable service to the Expeditionary to low of men. Yesterday the invaders from a fracture at the base of the were completely defeated with great on the morning of July 2 suffering water" may be extended.
the Kwong Wah Hospitalbeware of wood and drawers of were reported to be concentrating on skull. He died shortly after, admit- pushing through to Tengtak via revealed that the fracture was an ex- the left wing with the intention of Yeungyin. Fierce fighting is going tensivo one cansed by the deceased's tance. A post-mortem examination on in the vicinity of Yeongyin.
AEROPLANE BOMBS CITY.
head striking the ground. In the re- gion of the left eye there was exten- sive bruising and a deep cut.
he
Yours, etc.
COLLEGIAS. Hongkong, July 25, 1922,
CHINA COAST.
LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES.
MR. DENBY SAILS FOR MANILA.
SHANGHAI, July 26.
Jr. Denby and party sail to Manila to day. The transport Henderson” Las been, overhauled as it is anticipa- ted that she way encounter a typhoon. The "Henderson" will be escorted by the U.S.8." Haron" with Admiral Strauss aboard.
Mr. Denby will inspect the fortis- catious and naval establishmenta at Manila and Olongopo probably deter mining on the drastic reductions in
Mr. A T. Summerfield, chief officer, the driving
"Sunning," is on reserve,
The care came up before Mr. R. E. Lindsel! at the Magistracy this morn Mr. N. L. Smith, who appeared to prosecute, told the Magistrate that he did not consider the cass to be of great importance, but he would like it to be made known that it was so offence to fail to declare the nature of the goods to be exported.
Sub-Inspector Grant then went He pointed out that this was a long
into the witness box and stated standing regulation. and the firm arrival of the first train at Canton On the morning of the 24th on the
that at 9.50 must have known that it could not from Sinkwan
a.m. on the it
2nd instant was reported export anything without a permit. that This regulation was in face in every the
acroplane flew
private motor car No. 356 along over city at 7.30 in
Jordan Road from east to west, ab a the. part of the world, and Hongkong was morning and dropped several bombs. speed of about 10 miles per hour on no exception. In this case, informa- The passengers could not say whether the left side of the road. He interded tion was received by his depart any damage was done. The lat Yaumsti. When he was about 50 to turn into Canton Road towards ment of the exportation of the rice Divizico of the Kwangtung and paddy after the gods hod Army has severed its relations yards from the corner of Canton Road actually left the Colony. They had with the Northern Expeditionary wards him on a cycle from the wit he saw the deceased coming out to- received a manifest from the defend-Force ant firm, but no declaration form was Canton where it joined forces with The deceased was on the wrong side returned to ness's left hand corner of Canton Boat. Chan Kwing Ming. The Division has of the road. Witness sounded his been sent north under the leadership
attached to it.
A representative of the firm pleaded ignorance, although he admitted hav. ing been in business here for many years. He said that he thought that an exception to the regulation ex- isted with regard to exportations to
Canton..
Magistrate: What nonsense? If you were here from the country for only two days, you might say that; bat you are a business man and should have known. You are fined $50,
HONGKONG HEIGHTS.
points on the Island and Mainland is For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest
published:-
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of General Yang Hang-kai to attack horn and eased off towards the centre General Bai Shung-chie forces from of the road. At the same time the the rear at Ling Ting. Lai-les deceased changed his course, aud Chuen the premier General of Sun instead of passing the witness on the Yat-sen, is reported to have suffered wrong side crossed in front of heavy defeat at Kiangsi at the hands the car and got clear by several of General Chai Bang-ahun, divisional yards. The witness proceedid on his commander in charge of Kwangi. journey and never gave the deceased Some of the defeated troops fled to another thought until he was almost Anfei and the Governor of that city the deceased re-appear on the right has sent out a strong force to disarm
at the corner, when he suddenly saw them, General Wa Pei-fu is reported struck the cycle. Witness pulled up his car practically in front. The car
to be coming on from Hankow to take cha of the reinforcement which are being taken up to Kwangai against Sun and will per- sonally direct the fighting there.
of
in about a car's length. The car ran deceased. When he got out of the over the cycle and over part of the
car he found the deceased unconscious, Witness telephoned for a doctor and an ambulance and the deceased was
CALIFORNIA GLEE CLUB moved to the Kwong Wah Hospital.
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A HEARTY FAREWELL.
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custom which demonstrates it. It began innocently enough. Probably the language difficulty would account mainly for its origination. Ita cos- venience and ease would confirm its continuation. We allude to the com- mon custom of contracting with go- betweens for labour in batches. There are no personal relations between em-
Yesterday the Medical Officer of player and employed. The employer Health received reports of five fatal The China Mail. page the contractor a fixed sum for cases of plague and a fatal case
the services of so many labourers. The Cerebro-spinal fever.
**CRUIM, SUGIKOR, PUBLIC AVIOR." contractor makes what he can out of
18 LABOUR A COMMODITY?
Was
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
of
Office and shop accommodation
The witness added in reply to the Coroner. that it was apparent
that the deceased had completed nearly three-quarters of
Hongkong gave a hearty send-off circle when the accident occurred,
霹
at the Theatre Royal last night to There was no other wheeled traffic on the members of the California Gles the road at the time, Club at their special farewell par- Replying to Mr. M. K. Lo, who sp formance, A vandewille programma prared for the relatives of the deceas had been promised but the entertained, the Inspector said it was not a fact ment very largely followed along the that deceased, came down Canton Ines of the two previous ones. There Road and was cutting straight across were many new items, however, and Jordan Road. soms that already have come to be Mr. Lo: I put it to you that you regarded sa old favourites. There came down along Jordan Road into has been a packed house at each of Canton Road near the centre and the Glee Club's three performances that you were on your wrong side of and that alone, in Hongkong and in the road That is not so. the merit of the entertainment staged, you were by yourself in the car!- summer is a very eloquent tribute to Did I understand you to say that Farther evidence of Hongkong's Yes, I was alone. appreciation of this little casis in our show-less desert was furnished by the with which the efforts of this talented extraordinary degree of enthusiasm combination were applauded. !~
WATER SUPPLY.
A CHINESE PETITION.
Wasn't there another passenger are you quita surat--There was not.
Was it a new cart-No. Wers you trying to adjust it in any way !-No, I was going to the motor bus Company to fill up with petrol.
Assoming for the sake of argument that you were not quite in the centre of the road and assuming that the by- clist was on his left, would you agree that an mocident would have been in- evitable 1-Yes, it would.
it. That undoubtedly is to treat is now available at the old Astor HONGKONG, WADSKIDAY, JULY 28 1019 labour as a commodity, that can be House Hotel which has been renamed bought and sold in bulk. A
"Connaught House." very similar
system arose in Found in Connaught Road America, în connection with Central yesterday afternoon, with 400 Italian labour, and With very little trouble and in-
called forged Government opium labela, a Chinese was this morning charged the "padrone system." It was bad vestigation, and in any part of our
before Mr. R. E. Lindsell and fined business centre, you will be able to for both sides, because the padrone $4,000 or 12 months,
Twenty one delegates of the A coolie woman who said she was find a man who believes, who really
while squeezing the workers made
Chinese Chamber of Commerce re-an eyewitness of the accident tried to them discontented and less valuable A Chinese was yesterday after meeting yesterday to discuss the but as she did not know the name of presenting various dietriste held a explain to the Court what she saw, and honestly believes, two mutually
to the employer. The human degrad-on silmitted to the hospital sufler advisability of sending a patition, the road and could not explain the exelmive things, two irreconcileable
ing from injuries to his head and legs to the statements. You may find a man and when a istour leader called in Frays East by motor cycle No. 239, Colony be returned to normal or that a visit of the Jary to the spot where ation involved was also recognized, received through being knocked down that the water supply of the until Monday afternoon next, panding Government requesting exact spot, the inquiry was adjourned many men, in fast, who simultaneous Dominio d'Allesandro succeeded in driven by Sub-Inspector Farden. The the hours be lengthened and more the Coroner thought the woman would ly believe, (a) that labour is a com- breaking up and abolishing the man's condition is not serions." modity, and (b) that labour is not a custom, the King of Italy knighted
mains in the streets opened to avoid be better able to explain what she ommodity. This gust sound abeard him, made him a Chevalier. The
the numerous troubles that now exist. I saw. stated-too sbsurd to believe. Lot local custom may not amount to
Four of the delegaten were eventually sppointed by the Committee to draft KOWLOON SPORT CLUBS. condescend to particulars. paonage, although it would be no less
thepetition which when ready will be mbmitted to the Government.
In the world of business, it is held if the man had not their guilds; but that the poster of a commodity it certainly does set up labour as a may lawfully and properly do several commodity. things in order to get the best prica Ought we -to- go on try- for it. He may arrange with coming to have it both
way's petitors to refrain from glutting the There is no harm in employing market. He may with-hold the com- a man, as agent or interpreter, to modity until the demand for it, and find and collect a bunch of labourers. consequently its market value, is an Indeed, as things are it is unavoid hanced: He may impote special turma able. But his powers should and upon the purchasers In Hongkong, there. He should not be permitted from this point of view, it is a com-to deliver labour as a commodity, men and firm belief that labour is not profiteering in it, and augmenting the a commodi that the possessor of it menace of labour troubles.
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LET THE HEART
LEAD
"DOWN
MÁIN STREET
AB
THE MOVE TO KING'S PARK.
Mr. W
Mr. H. Gifford, chief officer, "Hangohow," has gone chief officer, "Sunning."
Chekiang." has gone chief officer, Noon, chief officer, "Tungchow." "Tungchow, is on reserve
Mr. T. L. Rasmussen, chief officer,
"Tungting," is on reserve.
Mr. J. Robinson, second officer,
Mr. J. W. Jenkins, from reserve, has gone second officer, Kiukiang."
Mr. P. R. Cheetham, second officar, "Kaifong," is on reserve.
Mr. H. H. Bolderson, from reserve,
has gone sacond officer, "Kaifeng.”
Mr. W. J. Chipper, from reserve, has gone second officer. "Fatehan."
Mr. J. Dowler, from reserve, bas
gone chief officer, "Chenen,"
Shuntien," has gone chief engineer, Mr. R. K. Burns, chief engineer, "Hen Peking."
Bir. J. Anderson, chief engineer. "Hsin Peking," is on serve. gane chief engineer, "Shuntion,"
Mr. J. B Barclay, from leave, has Mr. F. Melatyre, chief engineer, "Hangchow," is cn leave.
Mr. A. Macfarlane, from leave, hes
gous chief engineer, "Luchow."
Mr. R. Bain, second engineer, Poyang," has gone second engineer, "Hanyang."
Mr. J. Grant, from leave, has gone third engineer,, Tientsio."
Mr. J. V. King, third engineer, Suiyang," has gone third engineer, "Ningpo.
Mr.. F. N, Hopkins, from"reservG, has gone third officer, "Mansang."
Mr. A. Sinclair, chief officer "Ming- sang." has gone chief officer, Lok Mr. H. S Hurley, chief officer, "Lokwang," has gone chief officer, "Minguang."
Bang,"
raval establishment of the Philippines which are contemplated as a result of the Washington treaty,
Ruter.
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CHOLERA AT TIENTSIN.
TIENTSIN July 26.
Tienteia. There have been some
·Several cases of cholera vocurrod at
forrige family in the French conces deaths including the bouseboy of a inn. So far there have been no cases amongst foreigners. Heavy rains dar- improve the health conditions as well ing the past few days are likely to as saving the surrounding crop- Reuter
CHINESE SOLDIERS LOOT AT TIENTSIN.
TENTSIN, July 25. Five Mnkden soldiers yesterday evening raided a shop in the Japanese concession after which there was aD finally wounded and captured a ring- exciting charo. The French police
his pursuers, wounding one civilian- leader who halfred several shots on
Revicz.
US NAVY IN CHINA.
THE YANGTZE PATROL.
SHANGHAI, July 26. Rear-admiral Phelps of the U. & He is succeeding Admiral Bullard in Navy arrived at Shanghai yesterday. command of the Yangtze patrol---
Reuter.
Mr. W. W. Hipkin, sup'y chief ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERS. officer "Loksang," has gone sup'y chief officer, "Mragsang,"
Mr. C. F. Revett, sup'y second MAGISTRATE REFUSES BAIL officer, Mingsang," is on reserve.
Mr. C. M. Boas, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Loksang."
Mr. A. F. Johnson, second officer, "Loksang," has resigned.
Mr. J. E. Nicoll, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Yatahing."
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Mr. G. K. Hudson, from reserva, has gone second officer, "Chunsang." Mr. J. R. Doughty, from leave, has tone chief officer, "Kumang."
Mr. W. 8. Gee, from leave, has gone second officer, "Leesang."
Mr. A. M. Henderson, second officer, Lang," has gone second officer, Loungmang." "Loongsang." is on leave,
Mr. N. H. Bennett, second cfficer,
Two Chinesa arrested in connection with the armed robbery committed as the Wing Lee Yuen firm, No. 17, Des Voeux Road West, on the morning of the 21st inst.. were produced before Mr. E. W. Hamilton this morning.
Mr. B. E. A. Webster appeared for one of the accused and naked for a remand.
he had no objection to a remand, bet Detective Inspector Grant said that
he would like the case to be taken in time for the next sessions. There were ten witnesses for the prosecur time. The case was olsar against Mr. tion, so the case would take some Webster's client, the Inspector added. The Magistrate said he could nee
grant bail in the meantime
Mr. Webster: Will your Worship
bery, Mr. Webster ? Certainly net.
Magistrate: Bail in an armed rob-
appointedsup'y second officer, "Lok take the case until August 1,
Mr. J. T. C. Crawley has been
Mr. D. O. Laris has been appointed second afficer, "Taksang."
Mr. M. Tamer, from reserve, has gons acting shief engineer, "Loluang." Mr. J. Bry, third engineer, "Tang shing," has gone third engineer, "Kütwo."***
BEFORE STARTING A JOURNEY
..
THE STRIKE. PHILATELIC SOCIETY.
No final settlement has yet been are
Negotiations for the settlement of zivod at regarding the scheme for the
the cargo-mens disputa procended removal of the Kowloon sporting be sure to pats vial of Pinketter in throughout this morning at the The China Mail learns that the club to King's Park. The former travellather are excellent Secretariat for Chiness Affairs. It io. philatelia business in Hongkong in meeting of alabs at which it was in- to keep off sea alckness and train sick hoped a settlement will be reached by
companions Pinkettes help FAR AS SPRUCE quite brisk among members of the tended an arrangement should be neas, dispel the swatipation so y
focal soolaty which caters for stadip come to regarding sites and other
this evening. collectors here. Just recently some details, was, owing to a misunder fins and rare specimens have been standing not attended by the United ofrenaling among members and the Services Recreation Cub. Another latest lot receivel from the Straits is meeting is to be held shortly, when it valued at somewhere around $5,000. | is anticipated that the matter will be The Society holds its annual meeting cleared up. It is possible that the to-morrow. It has a membership of Bowling Green Club will retain its 24, one under the limit,
present situation."
STREET TO SEE THE
"SUNBEAM OF THE
SCREEN "-
PINKETTES
CRAMP COLIC.
on when travelling, keep the liver the stomach or interstitial pains: Cons
No need of suffering from cramps Thi strange or badly cooked foods, and serer fails to relieve the most ever motive, and prevent the ill-effects of berlain's Collo, sed Diche Benedy Olemiste seli Pinkettes, or post froo, cases. Get it to day there) will be no 60 sent the vial Team Dr. Willison time to read for it after the attack commes Medicino Ca, 96, 80ahun Road, on. For ale byali Chamate sod Bley- Shanghal
keepers.