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TUESDAY AUGUST 28 1928.
COMMERCIAL COMMENT:
THE LIGHTER COMPANY,
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A FEW HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
Under "Commercial" in the Ching Mail of June 8 it was sup that "Handing over the transport to one of the public companes means a slightly higher rate but all worries as to loss in transit, faulty assortment, breakage &c. can be eliminated."
Traders, shipping men and others leve felt the need of a company jarely devoted to transport work ju the harbour. Aggravating questions like pilferage and careless handling have always been a sore problem with people
who have to handle cargo and it must be admitted that there is ruom for more improvement in the port's methods.
Refuting the allegation that we are boosting an advertiser before it is made-we have referred to the Colony's transport problenis on many occasions-we would like tocommend the enterprise of the men responsible for
FIGHTING.
ATTACK PROJECTED.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
THE CHINA MAIL.
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, Bentiam Road.
There is a touch of the Dr. Jekyl Through his suddenly emerging and Mr. Hyde about Douglas Fair- from hidind a fram when near the link's interpretation of Zorro, At THE Next Term will begin on KONGMOON, August 27. Wanchai Fire Station at Praya one moment he is a simpering. There will be
MONDAY, 10th September. The gunboats "Kong Kwoo" East, a Chinese, 60 years old, des foolish Anudee of Spain, given to EXAMINATION for New Boys at да ENTRANCE and Kong Tai" left here this rihed a house-coulie of 176, conjuring tocks: at another the 9.30 am-on- SATURDAY, 8th Sep morning with Commander Chan Wallington Street, way knocked dashing, mysterions Zorro, who
Chak for Chin Shan (on the Macao down by the motor-ambulance which leaves his mark on the countenances apply to
tember. For information please
(The gunboats mentioned are small river craft of an obsolete type built in the Manchu régime.)
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CHINA'S PRESIDENT.
BRIBERY OF MEMBERS OPENLY EMPLOYED.
PEKING, August 27.
THE WARDEN. Hongkong, August 28, 1923,
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. MEMBERS are notified that the. for the Annual Race Meeting 1924 close on FRIDAY the 31st Inst.
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horder) to attack the pro-Chanmediately took him to hospitul. of the bully and the oppressor. In Chung-thing leader who effected the un received injuries to his both parts he is the same likeable surprise attack some days ago. head and one foot.
personality, but it is in the Zomi, Shek Ki, the capital of the district is under martial law but no fighting hind the Pai Ping theatre at Queen's banks spirit breaks loose. There is While going down the incline be- part that the bubbling of the Fair- has taken place there.
Roud West near the Gas Works, o no-one at the moment the equal of richu coolie who tried to stendy his Douglas in the cinema work. W vehicle by tacking to different siden should like to say that there is m of the road, ran into s pole, the one in the world with the spirit of impact enueing him to be severely dare-deviley that Fairbanks injured.
Faessea. He has a "way" with him A workman nu Junk No. 1195V that is infections: the spirit rises in was accidentally struck on the head, accord with whatever he is doing: by a crane while unloading eargo at it is all so clean, so full of good the Shum Shui Po wharf yesterday humour and gol nature. One and was sent to hospital.
cotnes away from a Fairbanks pie- ture feeling that money has not been wasted that time las not been un-
Fairbanks picture we would give all the "sob stuff ones that we know of. It is not to be wondered at that the Coronet is playing to big houses and that the rafters ring with Mr P. M. Hodgson, Honorary laughter loud and long. Incidental Secretary to the Hongkong music from "Carizen" is beautifully Automobile Association, under played by the orchestra, adding to whose auspices the Hongkong the enjoyment of it all. Motor Trials were organised, scen by a China Mail representative this morning, stated that the con- tinuation of the niceting had been postponed. The committee had decision had been reached, Mr. Hodgson stated. A public announcement will be made to-morrow. It has been, however, definitely decided that no trials will take place at Chin Wan next Saturday."
It is reported that, as a result of LOCAL MOTOR TRIALS. Pitably spent, Mud that for one THE Steamship
the new company and at the → consultation between-Wu Ching- same time, place at their disposal | lien and the Senate. Administrative information gleaned from sources Committee, September 13 will be which have been actively engaged i transport work for years.
No doubt sobie frnis can reduce
chosen for the preliminary meeting for the election of a President.
This may probably be followed their expense slightly by handing by the regular election within three over their lighterage to
small days. contractors but it must be admitted that the service is not as satisfac- tory.
Even at higher rates, it would pay to give the business to
responsible
It will be remembered that in the rase of Hsu Shih-chang, the re- gnlar election occurred the day after the preliminary meeting. Company. One Much depends upon whether a could fall back on it for claitas ifquon can be formed.
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part
NO EVENTS SATURDAY
AT CHIN WAN.
justified. One is relieved from the It is stated that at present theremet last night, but no definite apprehension that an employee are 444 members of Parliament in Peking, which is 100 short of the required number, but some have arrived at Tientsin from Shanghai and more are expected who are coming on to Peking.
abscond with
of a valuable cargo. One feels satisfied that due protection will be given to merchandise in transit and pilferage prevented as far as is humanly possible. There are other advantages which are too numerous to list,
Bribery is being openly en ployed, and it is commonly reported that each member will receive $900.00 for his vote on the Presidential election.
There seems possibility of Tso Kun's party outbidding the others, thus bringing sufficient members of Parliament back to Peking for the election.
As an offset against the higher rate (if any) there is the possibility of handling in bulk or large quanti- ties which would tend to reduce expenses. One large fighter could easily carry ten small lots which if shipped individually would re- quire ten small cargo-boats. The Kao Ling-wei is at present at Chinese cargo boats are all veryTientsin discussing with Tso Jui weil in their way but Hongkong the fate of the governing Cabinet reptires sumtething more modera.in case the election is held before AL up-to-date lighter with September 13, when the authority
-holds would ensure of the Cabinet legally expires: adequate protection from the ele-Courtesy Daily Bulletin. ments while tarpaulins are the only
snug
covers on cargo-boats,
Closed
ICHANG, Aug. 27. Steamers report that Chungking is again besieged by the Szechuan First Army, and that business is difficult, as labour is unobtainable,
down after work with a watchman FALL OF CHUNGKING. on duty, there would be no chance for pilferage of contents the one Horny problem that is continually cropping up in connection with these boats. It is believed that a modern lighter will be more easily Jowed than it cargo boat with its necessary accessories.
PEKING, Aug. 27. Proper cargo-working apparatus
be installed
Reports reaching here announce on the decks of lighters but there is no the capture of Chungking on the room for such on the cargo-boats. 23rd inst. by the Kweichow Gener When demurrage is considered, al Chow Hsi-sheng. Yang Sen's whereabouts are unknown --- it will be found that mechanical appliances are worth installing for Courtesy Daily Bulletin.
the quick handling not to mention neat work.
In some ports, lighters have been built with a view to capacity and standing strain. Transport ex-
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PROTECT FOREIGNERS!'
PEKING, Aug. 27. The Government has wired to
peris believe that the first point in
lighter's construction is suitabili Hsiao Yao-nan instructing him to ty for quick handling of cargo and protect foreigners at Tzechow easy movement. The way in which where the Italian Roman Catholic batches are made and where Church was burned last week, and
it. would be best to instal also to send delegates there for an mechanical appliances should be investigation Courtesy carefully considered.
Bulletin.
The arrangements for the tugs have not been announced but we would point out that this is worthy of minute study before making decisions. The disposition of the tugs and in what parts of the har huur the most business is to be found will require some attention. Also arrangements for calling up the company's tugs will have to he carefully considered.
OPIUM.
OLD WOMAN FINED.
Daily
In spite of a pica by Mr. R. E, A, Webster for leniency and his sett- There is a vast Chinese transporting forth extenuating circums- field to develop. At present cach tances, Mr. J. R. Wood this morning firm makes its own arrangements. imposed a fine of $3,000 or six If it could be pointed out that co-months' hard labour on an old operation to bring about work in Chinese woman for possession of volume would be beneficial to all 30 taels of raw opium. concerned, Chinese merchants may realise the advantages of keeping
up with the times.
CANADIAN MINING,
INDUSTRY RECOVERS FROM
SLUMP.
THE STAR.
"VIRTUOUS MEN.'
POTTED WISDOM.
THE FLIRT'S "BOOK OF PROVERBS."
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CITY_OF_NORWICH "___. having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her aro informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardans Godowns of Hotl's Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goode have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 3rd September, 1923, will ho subject to rent.
All Claime against the steamer muet be presented to the Undersigned on or before 10th September, 1923, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to bo left in tho Godowns
where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridaye, between the hours of 10,45 am, and Noon, within the free storage period of one week.
No Fire Insurance has been offected
A niss is us crude as her. Bills of Lading will be countersigned anile,
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These bits of wisdom are from:
The big picture in the Star's change of programme, to-day is a production entitled" Virtuous Men." The title is rather a misleading one, for it is neither a society nor a sex drama. "Virtuous Men is a melodrama, with some unusually interesting scenes and plenty of action. It is a shipbuilding story and deals with the efforts of a band of criminals to prevent the launch-The Flirts -Book of Proverbs" ing of vessels built for the Govern- suggested by Booth Tarkington's `ment at a very necessary the. | masterpiece," "The Flirt," the film One of the big scenes shows an veraion of which comes to the World actual shipyard, there is another Theatre soon. depicting a forest fire while the ballroom set is said to be the most expensive ever exhibited. "Virtuous Men" has been well received everywhere it has been shown, and it has the promise of being a really fine production.
COOL" THEFT.
ELECTRIC FANS TAKEN.
TU-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
RATTAN GOODS.
THE two undermentioned guilds beg to announce that the prices bitherto charged have re- mained the same for years. Owing to the increased cost of living all manufacturers, stores and workmen Arthur Whittle (30), a Jamaican are reluctantly compelled to raise Mr. J. R. Wood this morning to employers and employees it was un- negro, appeared on remand before their prices. At a meeting of face a charge of theft of $95 and animously agreed that prices of two electric fans from the Soldiers goods be increased by ten per cent. and Sailors' Home branch at Kow-and that workmen's wages be raised loon on July 31. It was stated that by seventeen per cent." This was Whittle had served in an Indian ratified by the delegates appointed regiment till a year ago when he to the meeting. was discharged.
Sergeant Portallion informed the Court that when arrested defendant only had 45 cents on him and His Wordship imposed sentence of three months' bard labour.
GUNBOAT COLLISION.
"PATRIA" AND JUNK.
Yesterday morning, the Portu Mr. Webster, in defending, said guese gunboat 'Patria" and a that defendant was ill and had junk (cargo-boat No. 1625Y) were arrived from Saigon where the con-involved in a collision in Hunghom traband had been entrusted to her Bay. There were no casualties by a man. Mr. Webster remarked but the cargo-boat master states that his client did not seen to be that his craft was damaged to the of marked mental ability and asked extent of $470. -The accident His Worship to view the case in a occurred near the Cust Rock when lenient light on account of defend- the junk was sailing towards Kow- ant's age.
loon Bay. OTTAWA, August 27.
After the Revenue Officer in Statistics show that the Cana- charge of the case had stated that dian Mining Industry has re- the opium had been found secreted covered from the slump of the in some cocoanuts, His Worship previous years. The gold produc-imposed sentence as mentioned. tion for the first six months of 1923 amounted to 530,000 fine ustices, valued at $11,000,000; and the silver to 8,000,000 oitnces valued at $5,500,000,
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Ib. and a rise in spot quotation to The total products have increas 15%d. ed 44 cont. compared with the The figures received by the Rub corresponding period last year-her Grower's Association show Reuter,
that America's consumption of rubber for the second quarter of RISE IN RUBBER PRICES. 1923, was over 80,000 tons, apart
from 15,000 tons reclaimed. London, August 26-An Inter- Stocks held in America on June esting event in the commodity | 30 amounted to over 100,000 tons markets last week was the re-entry, besides 18,000 afloat. after an interval of some months,The consumption-figure the of America as a considerable buyer. Times points out, makes America'a
of rubber-chiefly for delivery total imports for the first month of
WHEN BABY'S TEETH ARE
COMING THROUGH
Baby's Own Tablets Save Pain and Tears, The bing time not only is a trying period to baby but also mean much become swallon and tender; he is cross; worry to mothers. The little one's gums does not sleep well; is troubled withi constipation, collo or diarrhoes, and sometimes even convalsina noize him.
Puring this period nothing can equal the use of Baby's Own Tablets, the Canadian childrens remedy. They regulate the bowale and stomach, and make the teething so sy that the other scarcely realizes baby is getting his teeth,
Those Tablets are helpful and barinicos to even the youngest inlant, and sta
omedy for constipation, Indigestion, worms. From clearance also post free colic, diarrhoes, simple fever, croup and
January, February, March 1924-1923, namely, 190,000 tons, look costs the vial from the Dr. Wilksma thereby causing a rise in the Janu- less excessive than at one time | Mediośno Co, 69 Klangse Road, Bhang- ary and March price to 1534d. per seemed to be the case.
bat.
THE WING HING TONG
(Rattan Musters' Guild). THE O KWIN GENERAL GUILD (Manufacturers' Masters' & Workmen's Guild). Hongkong, August 28, 1923,
fongkong, August 28, 1923,
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REDUCED RATES
FOR CAR HIRE.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL GARAGE
have pleasure in announcing that they are enabled to reduce the rates for car hire to:
SMALL CAR 4-PASSENGER $4.00 per hour. LARGE CAR 6-PASSENGER $6.00 per hour,
to be effective on and after the 1st SEPTEMBER Next.
Waiting time will be charged at half rates.
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