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SATURDAY, JULY. 28, 1923..
HIGHEST IMPORTANCE.
PRINCE'S EMPIRE FAIR APPEAL
MIGHTY IMPERIAL. IDEAL.
"WILY TURK."
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR
DESPONDENT.
"WITH HANDS TIED."
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE LOCAL WEMBLEY.
PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT.
[By Argus.];
GOVERNMENT REPORTS.
SOMETHING ATTEMPTED SOMETHING DONE.
EDUCATION.
- WEST RIVER PERILS,
AMERICAN GUNBOAT FIRED ON.
·U. S.S.
KWANGSI TROOPS' ATTACK.
According to a wireless message made available through the cour tesy of the U. S.S. "Helena, the Pampanga patrolling river protecting American interests was fired on by artillery and rifles Wuchow by Kwangsi troops, at Dosing, twenty-seven miles from although the ship was flying the American colours.
Better late than nover" seeme to be the motto of the Governmont The suggestion made in the regarding the issue of its depart (Reuter's Service is the China Mail) (Reuter's Service to the Chins Mail.) China Mail for a local Wembley, muutal reput, a latch of which judging from the support promised for 1922 av inst reached nu. We LONDON, July 27.
at Wednesday's meeting, should, suggest. "Better bever late." Here WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS, July 28. With a view to enlisting the even Mr. Morgenthau, former Amforniation of an international in- things which have been done by our in due course, develop into theure a few running comments on the stronger interest of the Press than bassador to Turkey, opening an stitution which will be of Insting ant-like officials who are ever busy already exists in respect of the institute of politics, deplored the henefit to the youth of the Colony, on the go work which they are British Empire Exhibition, the United States' failure to enter the The Hongkong Football Associa-appointed to đỡ. Prince of Wales, as President, en-Lausanne Conference except as aution, the Hongkong Football tertained a small party, principally observer. He declared it was al Club, tlie Boxing Association representatives of the great news most pitiful how "we Americans and all papers, at lunch at Wembley.
Baseball Clubs had to sit with our hands tied, had previously promised their His Royal Highness in a speech
The four British Schools had an creation Club, with its large mem-209, in 1921: The increase is in bership, the Lusitano Recreation Kowloon Thorough revision of Club, the South China Athletichool curriculum was made and Association and the China Recreation Club have signified stuff strengthened during the their intention to
support the year,
The Jauior Lokal examination scheme, there is no sound reason. why the new stadium should not was not productive of much succEAR, become a "lighthouse for sport in due, according the "Inspector of THE BASEBALL LEAGUE. China"-to paraphrase the words Schools, to too rapid promotion. of Dr. C. G. Wang,
the
described the project as one of the though our eyes were allowed to support. Now that the Victoria Reaverage attendance of 238 us against |
sec
how the wily Turk had triumphed."
Mr. Morgenthau urged the United States to assume full duties as a world power.
ISLAM'S BRIGHTEST STAR,
LONDON, July 27.
highest Imperial importance. He eniphasised that the exhibition had a definite and important purposefully worthy of serious continuous support, and if it achieved the anticipated brilliant success, it might well mark a new era in Imperial trade. He gave a A. manifesto by the Aga Khan, confident assurance that the leader of the Indian Moslems, is organisation of the exhibition was being published throughout Istom, now on a sound basis. The exhibit emphasising that the Lausanne tion would be a great pageant in Treaty reveals the earnest desire, of which the economic resources of all Britain, France and other Western the territories and peoples of the Powers to be good friends with Empire would be fully illustrated, Turkey and Islám. The treaty
Lord Burnham, in reply on be-confers complete freedom half of the guests, said that the Turkey, whose leading statesmen Press recognized the Empire now wist to be
gool Exhibition was not
a business terms with Britain and France. venture but a mighty Imperial The Aga Khan is sure they will ideal. The exhibition would attract eagerly welcome the renewal of an unprecedented throng of trade.
Turkey is on the threshold Dominions subjects and the great of a new era. He urges Moslems exhibition would be the embodi-to help the new State which will ment of that ideal. He assured the assuredly become the brightest star Prince that it was the desire of the in Islam.
success desired.
His Royal
A WRONG IMPRESSION.
Since the first suggestion was made, I have been in close touch with those in favour of the scheme on and can
there never has been any intention state emphatically that
"to interfere with existing clubs," has there been any idea of commercialising the whole scheme and floating it by a syndic ate that will look to the gate
ceipts for its reimbursement and for profits." The promoters arc mast anxious that all, who care to, shall have a hand in its establish- obtain sufficient money for the up- keep from the entrance fees. The
Press to make it the magnificent { The Aga Khan, Sultan Mahom-ment. Naturally it is expected to
Highnessed Shah, is head of the Ismailiah
Moslems, settled in India.. H was created KCIE. in 1897 and G.C.I.E. in 1902.]
RUSSIA'S WIRELESS.
WARSAW, July 27. The construction of a new wire- less station, one of the most powerful in Europe, will be come pleted about August 15. This will be in direct communication with New York.
DAVIS CUP TENNIS.
MILITARY HOSPITAL.
ENJOYABLE CONCERT. »
This is the first time in history of the West River that an Ameri- can Gunboat has been fired on...
The "Pampanga" was forced to return fire. There were no Ameri- | can casualties,
·
Lieut-Lovette demanded and re- ceived apologies from the Chinese.
to and
39,214 pupils were in attendance. Owing to two wet week-ends in the different selfools, an increasi has not been possible to play off" of 3,992 over 1981. The increase in any ganies in the local Baseball the Vernacular Schools of the League. The schedule how Colony is 12 per cent, and 10 per ever, will be adhered cent. in the schools in the New the four unplayed games will be Territories.
played later in the season as Seventeen. temporary British opportunity offers. wonen teachers were employed. These are being replaced by trained teachers from Honie.
The cost of education amounted
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
to $6,797 (after deducting school fees) an increase of $50,000. due! partly to employment of adilitional British teachers, increase in build- HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE. ing grunte.
considerable.
-P. W. D.
Land sales restined
actual
& mere
of their polo or that the playing $1.828,490. The amount voted to area should be reduced. There is the Department was $8.884,838,
good deal of adjacent ground the
expaditure being near the Polo Field which there is $5,471,950.- reason to believe can be obtained exontributor if it is decided to establish a
OWING to weather conditions the
JULY SETTLEMENT la post- poned till MONDAY, 30th inst, and until-such date no OFFICIAL QUOTATIONS will be issued.
By Order,
P. TESTER.
Secretary.
Hongkong, July 27, 1923.
TIRE
PUBLIC AUCTION
TE Undersigned have received in- strations from Mrs. G. A. Sachse to sell by Public Auction
necessity for some system where- by crowds can be controlled at
Plans approved in 1922 tatilled football and baseball matches is 2,027-219 for European houses obvious. An enclosed-ground is and 1.258 for Chinese houses, an the first step.-
increase in the figures for 1921. The suggestion that the Polo 67 European houses in Hongkong Ground would be a suitable
were completed: 91. in Kowloon. site, as was. only to be
Work was coticneed on 46 Euro- expected, arcused strong oppo- sition from the delegates of pea houses and 18 in Kowloon. By permission of the Officer (am the Polo Club. There was, how- The building of Chinese houses was mauding, a highly successful con-ever, never any suggestion that gert was given on Thursday even. polo players should be deprived ing last to the Patients, the Hos AUSTRALIAN VICTORIES.
pital staff, and a large number of guests. Commencing at 8 p.m. NEW YORK, July 28.
and lesting until 19,0, there was In the Davis Cup opening rounds, not a dull moment during the whole
CHINESE AFFAIRS. Anderson (Australia) bear Dietrich grine, every
local" Wembley. The statements A lengthy refetence is made to (Hawaii) 6-1, 6-3, 6-3, ami Hawkes being excellent in their various (Australia) beat Eckland (Hawaii) is. Mr. B. C. Helliwell who that it is quite impossible for the Seamen's strike of last year polo to be played on any and a hope is expressed that some has a good barileozue voice opener round on which other games kind of Employers Federation or the Biert. Gloriuits Devon" |
are played" and "it is doubt Association will be formed in the being particulas well sang, whilst ful whether hockey could be near futufike the other re-writing tables, armchairs, Korean CHESTER PAPERS FILED: M. Bruce, a lady who has rent-played on a ground that was also ports, this is of an engrossing ly arrived in longing, and win required for football" are specious. nature. We hope to refer to it possessor a sweet soprano voice There is a ground in North China
gain. for songs, each of which was on which I have seen the US. coctis, both of whom were tion-at drill in the early morning, sameli appreciated. There were two Legation Marines-mounted sec veclit Leut, Allenek, R.G.A.. a hockey match during the noon
6-2, 6-1, 6-4.
STEAMER'S ESCAPE.
直
PORT HEALTH.
MOUNTING UPWARDS. CHINESE FOOTBALL TOUR
FUND.
The South China. Athletic Association acknowledges with
TUESDAY, August 7, 1923,
commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at the Kingsclere Hall. A Quantity of
Fine Furniture and Linen.
Comprising
Wardrobes, dressing table,woshstande,
Cabinet etc., etc.
Linco face torrela, band homestitched Towels, hematitched
Sheets, pillow cases, counterpaues, dusters, Blankets, casement cloth."
Crepe, etc, cla
A280
Several pitces Plate and Oliva ware, Canton Blackwood wate.
And
Doe Georgian Dining Room Suite. On view from Monday the 6th,
Catalogues will be issued. Terms-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,,
Auctioneers. Hongkong. July 28, 1923.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ALL preliminary notices of forth.
WASHINGTON, July 27. Copies of all records an official documents relating to the Chester concession have been filed-with-the State Department by the Ottoman empale of rising roars of hour, football in the afternoon and, The total number of cufigrants] American Development Company hier, with his facial expression polo in the evening. Ilow is it was 98,410), a decraése of 57,591 on which expect to start the pre alone, and that, combined with his done? By commonsense, and a 1921. All Asintie steenge passen. liminary work of development
However, so much the gers on outward bound vessels and Fother gifts of comedy, carned him roller. immediately. ......[Admiral Chester- acted. fur-an- inumerikas etnies, Mr. C. Tike is better if the Polo and Hockey their crews are examined, by the
American syndicate. The conces-
very happy in the choice of his players can each have a separate Port-Health Officer Those medi-August 1923. sion, which is valid for 99 years, bens, and he is an artist ground. Nevertheless if the local cally unfit are rejected and sent concerns big public works. The efficient ability to give each of his Wembley scheme comes to fulfi ass. Last year there were 1,096 new company is subject to all songs a clumcteristic touch. We ment there is little likelihood of rejections.
the different games clashing. Turkish taxation and must also pay really had at most delightful even- thirty per cent. profits to the Govg" brought down the se. Mthose keen on polo and hockey If a site was provided where erament. It may iniport coal and Olive, an actor impersonat could watch the game with reason materials duty free and employ Dickens characters, contributed five! foreign experts, but must train stualesiah Ileup, Fagin abie comfort, these pastimes would Turks to replace them and ordinary "Bill Sykes," "Grandfather Trent,'
... become more popular here. After labour must be purely Turkish.I and "Scrooge." The last character he a very keen follower of either a strenuous day's work, one has to was tunde particularly effective by
fame to become an onlooker ja choir of boys singing tarole during
under present conditions. Any The progress of this Dickens mon scheme which catered for the logue. Mrs. Clements, a lady wl Spectator in addition to NOME, July 27.
the It is reported that Soviet officials well known in the Colony, players would be welcome and of ordered the Hudson Bay company's received an ovation on her first general benefit to the community. trading vessel Baychime" to gearance. With a soprano voice The whole scheme, of course, will prevent the "Iskum" escaping, but of exive beauty, her rendering of naturally appeal more to the
"Silin Thro" was Ray- somebody on board the
exquisite. football player, the athlete chime" put the steering gear out of Mr. Murtyn of the Easma Club, and the boxer; and, in view of the order and she went aground. with the aid of a "Int" hold his fact that the Colony does not (The crew of the American audience in a continual state of possess decent sized cricket schooner Iskum, who were nutriment throughout his perform-ground, it is certain to appeal to custody at East Cape, Siberia, on ajanee, and his methods of comedy the cricketer in the long run, charge of violating the Soviet were as novel as they were elever. especially as an interport ground. commercial Jaw,
overpowered Miss Conway and Mr. A. Spary A strong committee has been ap- their guards and placed them in accompanied at the piano most pointed and when once a concrete irons. They brought the schooner elciently. Major A. E. B. Junes, scheme has been drawn up, the to Nome].
| R.A.M.C, on the conclusion of the necessary support is certain to he concert thanked the artistes on be forthcoming. The site, provided ball of the alience. The staff of it is within easy reach of Hong- the Military Hospital is to be con.kong, is immaterial but too much gratulated on the excellent organiza-that the promotershave no intention emphasis cannot be laid on the fact SEATTLE, July 27. tion with which the whole arrange-tointerfere with existing clubs. The President Harding, speaking at tents for the concert were carried meeting last Wednesday was call the Seattle.Press Club aftert, thus ensuring those who ed to obtain the views of represent- reviewing the United States fleet, attended a most delightful ovening.atives of various clubs. These were
DISARM FIRST,
declared that unfil the nations abandoned the use of armed forces,
America must find her assurance
in a navy of first rank,
· HARBOUR RESCUE.
obtained and the promoters have no reason to be disappointed. Nothing said by either the polo, hockey or bowls' delegates can be taken to signify intended opposit
- AUSTRALIA'S - MANDATE. CHINESE CHARGED WITH ion provided there is no interfer-
MELBOURNE, July 27.***
The Commonwealth government
MURDER.
has appointed Mr. A: S: Canning, The Chinese who attempted to former West Australian police commit suicide with his wife by magistrate, to investigate the jumping into the harbour from the allegations of I-treatment of Steamboat Co's Canton wharf natives in former German New yesterday and who, as reported in Guinea,
yesterday's China Mail, was re- scued by Chief Preventive Officer Clarke, was charged at the Magik tracy this morning with the murder of his wife...
The case was formally remanded for a week
ence with existing conditions. Criticism of the scheme is "to be" expected and, provided it is fair, will be welcomed. To disparage the honest attempts of men who are attempting to supply, a long-felt want is mean and despicable.
Don't Foglect Your Family, Whon you hit to provide your family. with a hitti of Chamberlain's Colle and ∙Diary's on Remedy at this spanền of tho year, you are nezlection then, na bawel omplaint is sure to ba pravalent, and if
Can You'åfford the Risk!. Were you ever seized with a sovero attack of ecamp solis of distrhea with out a bottle of Chain boridin's Colle and It is stated that Mr. Clarke In This is especially true if (hereare Dat hooa Romerly in the house Don't jured his shoulder through being chỉ dren in the fatky... A dose or two of take such like A dose or two are bumped against one of the supports the mody will place the freels with you before a doctor could possiblgha called, and it norer falls oven in theme of the wharf by the high send then front) and perhaps savam afe, de 24 revere and dangerous CPO.For Aletly rimning, but the injury is not very dégal, dodboru biti. For me by AIT
Chenifits and apotekenpaintE ail Chemisfets and Stokeepers,
serious.
thanks the following further don- ations to the above fund. Sir Robert Ho Tung$250.00 Mr. Li Yak Tong............ Messrs. Bank of Canton,
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