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SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1922,
TO-DAY'S
CABLES.
Akruier's Service to the China Mail.)
I. BJUR TROUBLES IN L'.S.
PRESIDENT HARDING'S PLAN.
WASHINGTON, Joly 29.
OBITUARY.
MR. L. G. BAPTISTA.
The death occurred at the family residence, No. 25, Caine Road, early yesterday morning, of Mr. Luiz Gonzaga Baptista, the youngest son of Mr. M. A. Baptista, after a long end painful illness.
The young man who was only 21 years of age at the time of his death, was one of the fortunate survivors of the disastrous Racecourse fire in
At the conclusion of the conference between President Harding and the labour leaders this afternoon Mr. Franklin, President of the Boilermakers Umen, announced that Alr. Harding bad evolved proposals for ending the railway strike which will be preacated to meetings of the union and the rail-1918, but the shack which he had way executive representatives next week.
MURDER,GF HERR HABEN AU
:
RELEASED SUSPECTS REARRESTED,
BERLIN, July 20, Dr. Stein who is alleged to have abetted the airderers of Herr Rathenau was immediately rearrested by order of the Attorney-General and an ax-Daval Captain named Dietrich, also suspected of aiding Bathenau's murderers and similarly released bus been rearrested. The Rathenau murde trials begin at Leipzig in September.
SHIPPING STRIKE EXTENDS.
BERLIN, July 28. The shipping strike has extended to engineers and three hundred ships are idle.
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POPULAR POLICE INSPECTOR RE CIRES.
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
ARHIYALA.
received undermined his health, and ho sank gradually until a few months ago when he was confined to his bed as an invalid.
The decensed is a member of an old
and well known local Portuguese family, the present head of which. and his father before him, hava die tinguished themselves in artistic circles, and both have painted sceneries for the City Hall. The yunger members of the family have also shown promise with the brush, particularly the deceased and his brother, Mr. M. F. Baptists of Mesero. Shewan Tomes and Company, who was responsible for the firm's artia- tically executed Roll of Honcur, and for the picturesque cover design of the Rock, the local Catbolic magazine. The deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the father, brother, sisters and other relatives, of the deceased in their sad
Huiohow, (B. & S.) from Canton.-bereavement. 034.
Georgii, (B. V. Flest,) from Canton Passat, (Kaiyu.) from Haiphong,
Pakhoi.-Off Stonecutter.
Senior Detective Inspector James! J. Watt, one of the best known and Wanchai. most popular members of the Hong- kong Police Force, is severing hie connection with the Colony after nearly 25 years' residence here. He Buils for Home by the a.a. "Kashgar"
to morrow on well earned pension.
Kishu Maru, (0. 8. K.) from Kee- lung-C34.
Chibaya Mara, (Suzuki) from Kec lung.—Wanchai.
Sungshan Maru, (N. Y. K.) from Canton.-039.
James J., as he is affectionately Java (Manners & B'house) from cafled by his numerious friends, Copenhagen, Singapore.-Kowloon was 46 years of age last January, and Wharf.
is a native of Aberdeershire, Scotland,
whore he was a member of the
Aberdeen City Police for two years prior to joining the local force in- February 3, 1898.
Не Raile! From Blighty in Novmber 1897 with four other recruits for the Police Force, the only remaining one of which after James J'a retirement will be Inspector W. G. Gerrard in charge of the Police! Training School. The others are Mr. J. Noble, who is now owner of the Kalga Dairy Farm at Shanghai; Mr. W. Cameron, who OWD 髯 biring establishment st
Graye, Essex; and Mr. W. Ritchie,
who is a prosperous rancher in New Zealand.
DEPARTURES.
Alipore, (Mc. Me, & Co.) for Kobe. -July 27.
Palembang (A.P.C.) for Miri.-- July 27.
Hot Piag, (Hung Lee) for Hai phong.-July 27.
Amakna Maru, (0.8.K.) for Kee- Lg. Swaton-July 30,
Jade, (Kai Yu) for Haiphong.--- July 30.
Kwai Wah{Wa Hing) for Tourane. ~~~July 30
Choy Sang. (J. M. & Co.) for Can ton.--July 30.
that.
"Our Chinese fellow citizens are Starting in the Force as a young greatly concerned over the trouble in constable, James. soon attracted] Cauton and gravely condemn the in the attention of his superiors as terference with businese caused by it. an intelligent and capable oflicer and the resort to inwlessness writes and promotion came to him Topicist. The average of law abiders rapidly. He WAS promoted among the Chinese is probably as high Lanos Sergeant on February 1, 1000, as in any nation, and their attitude and on January 1, of the following confirms the impression year, eleven months later, he was Bolshevism will not succeed in China- made a fall Sergenat. Ten years The question is where is Sun Yat Sco? later, May 13, 1911, saw him promoted It was reported that he was leaving for to 3rd Class Inspector and a few Hongkong. Once before, twenty years meaths later, on January 1, 1912, ago. Dr Sun resided quietly in Singa- promotion again came his way and he pore for many months, not many 8 made 2nd Class Inspector, knowing about it. From the fact that ultimately reaching his seniority as Dr. Lim Boon Keng in disposing of his lat Class Inspector on June 16 1914.house, it is presunied that the Amoy Inspector Watt who had been sta University is going to ecupy all his tioned at nearly every district in the attention. He was a Queen's scholar Colony, knowing every inch of the and his later carter exemplifies the soil, had been for many years old saying that a prophet is not with- on the Detective Staff in which out honour, eave in bis own country. he was Chief Detective Inspector
Murison'a right hand wan.. He is!
also a good Obinese echolar, holding
The
first class certificates for Cantonese during the 26 years. and Hakko. In his cap city as Senior five had been separated, but he was Detective Inspector, James J. had pleased to think that their friendship charge of all extradition cases which had lasted throughout the quarter ha very ably bandlod. The last case century and was now very closely he Wad Connec'ad with was cemented. Ja conclusion, In- that of the kidnapper Chan spector Gerrard wished James Kwai-song who was charged at the J. a happy reunion with his family, last Crimitini Eessions. Fur valuable who had preceded him home two servicza rendered in connection with years ago, and hoped that he would some very intricato cases, Inspector live long to enjoy his well earned Watt was awarded the 3rd and 4th | pensiou at Uday, in good old Aberdeen, Claas Police Medals.
where be intend to settle down.
officera
for
At Police Headquarters yesterday, Inspector Watt who was greatly Inspector Watt was honoured by his affected by bis old friend's brother officers and presented with a words, replied suitably thanking beautiful silver tea service and a his brother suitably inscribed silver inlaid blank their beautiful present which he and wood tray.
his family would greatly treasure as In making the presentation Inapec a connecting link with beautiful Hong- tor Gerard spoke in glowing kong, which he had learned to love terms of Jarses Ja ster almost like home. He reciprocated ing qualities nj Д colleague Inspector Gerrard's expressions of un-
and
อ friend, and remarked failing friendship and ended up by touchingly as to how keenly he felt saying that if any of the gathering his position as the only remaining should happen to be in Uday, he member of the five who left the "good hoped they would look tim up for ́ ́old country" together in '07, to domuid lang syns," and he assured daty together in this distant outpost them that Mrs. Watt and himself of the Empire. Time had flown would give them a right royal wel- and there had been many changes como.
The funeral took place at the Valley, yesterday afternoon and was Roman Catholic cemetery. Happy
largely attended. There was a large
collection of beautiful floral tributes.
THE CHINA MAIL.
PEKING NEWS.
MINISTERIAL CHANGES,
LI YUAN-HUNG'S GARDEN PARTY,
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
INDIAN RECREATION CLUB.
OWING 19 the inclement weather the
"AT HOME" to-day la poet- poned until SATURDAY, Sih August.
AD. RUMJAHN,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, July 20, 1022
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PEKING, July 28, Mandates bave been inaned to comply with the request of Mr. W. W. Yen to placo a Vice-Minister at Bhen Jui Ling in sharge of affairs at Wai- chisepu owing to the Premiership preventing You devoting sufficient. also request Chang Kuo Kan, Minister time to the Foreign Office. Mandates of Commerce, concurrently soting as Minister of the Interior, to place the Vice-Minister at Bun Yan Ling in charge of the affairs of the Ministry larger car. Apply Box 1395 c/o where. Any trial. Owner buying for the Interior as the affairs of the "China Mail." Ministry of Commerce occupy all Chang Kuo Kau's time.
Li Yuan Hung is entertaining all the members of the Houses of Parlin- ment at a garden party this afternoon. Members of the Cabinet and also the Representives, Tuchuns, and Civil Governors are attending.-Reuter.
GIVING THEM BACK.
CHANG TSO LIN AND THE RAILWAY CARS.
TENTAIN, July 28. Chang Tso-lin is returning large numbere of passenger cara enabling normal traffic to re ume as cool ne possible. It is understood that he is also returning many freight cars in a few days.- Reuter.
CONSIGNEES NOTICE.
FOR SALE. 5 Seater Chevrolet miles per gallon. Top gear any
Car in perfect condition. 26
PUBLIC AUCTION,
1998 Undersigned havo received in
structions to sell by Public Auction
ON
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 1928
at 11 am.
at the Taikoo Dockyard *FOR ACCOUNT OF THE DONCERNED),
ex 8.8. "Chiyo Maru" 3 Bollera
dimensions:-
Diameter over all Length
16' 2"
11' 8"
weight about 65 tons *Kaah on delivery, Inspection orders on application to LAMMERT BROS., Austioneers.
Hongkong, July 29, 1929,
CAN YOU AFFORD THE RISK ? Were you over seized with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea with. Gods by the .. "Halcric" will be cut a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and subject to rent after August 1 when Diarrhoes Remedy in the house? Don't damaged carso will be examined. Agents, take such risks. A dose or two will cure will be subject to rent after August 3 on most sovero and dangerous casos
The Bank Line 1.td,
you before a doctor could possibly be Cargo arrived by the M. "Java'alled, and it never fails even in the which dato damaged goods will bo sale by all Chemists and torekeepers.
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