THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1928.
JAPAN DISASTER.
INTERESTING INSURANCE.
STANDPOINT,
THE HEAL FACTS.
COUNCIL MEETING.
THREE BILLS READ FOR
FIRST TIME.
S.S.
NAMSANG."
THE CHINA MAIL.
MAY BE EMPLOYED AS
RELIEF SHIP.
A Bulletin issued by the Hong- kong Relief Committee yesterday states:
The Legislative Council met this aftenwoon. There were present
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Following the authquake dis- R. B. Stubbs, R.C.A.0.
Telegraphic correspondence is uster in Japan munch interest is now
His Excellency Major-General | passing between the Committee natantly being taken in viving Sir J. S. Fowler, C.D., x.c..., and the Commander-in-Chief re the catastroplie from the insuraner 1.8.0.
garding tentative enquiries re the point of view. Yesterday we re- printed & Nagasaki message stating
as a relief ship. The Commander employment of the s.s. "China" That Japanese insurance cepans are legally absolved by virtue of a clause relating to their responsibility arising from fixes due directly or
the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, The Acting Colonial Secretary, C.M.G., C.B.E.
Mr. J. H. Kemp, R.C., O.B.E.
The Attorney-General, the Hon.ment of, the s.5.
The Secretary for Chinese Affairs, the Hon. Mr. B. R. Ballifax,
Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving,
The Director of Education, the
The Director of Public Works, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Mr. C. Mel. Messer, D.B.E.
The Colonial Treasurer, the Ilon, The Hon. Mr. II. E. Pollock,
The Hon. Mr. A. B. Lowe. The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. The Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang. The Hon. Mr. P. II. Holyoak. The Hon. Mr. Clinu Biu-ki. Mr. S. B. McElderry, Clerk of Councils.
indirectly from earthquake. The policy-halfers will inerely receive a refund covering the “mespired period of the policy. Following the example of the American ander writers at the time of the earth quake atl San Francisco, the Japanese underwriters will probably voluntarily offer erytain adaliita Besides the unspired portion. AR.C." decision regarding wint action they will take is shortly expected. Wej added the we equld not believe that the message referred to correctly represented the position. We have, j however, to-day had a call from the i Manager of one of the inrre London Insurance Compsunies and he in- forms us that there are no grounds whatever for doubing any of the fucks referred te in the message seeing thei praebeally every Insair ***** Klie whether Porrigat Japanese Chinese works ton a uniform set of polips conditions one of which sherifically excludes from the policy the risk of fire aris ing directly or indirectly from earth- qurlar. The risk excludent evar be provided for by paywant of an addi- ; tional pre minit which varies neprod. ing to the keality lad as far as we can learn this extra, protection ¦ has caily len- inkan advantage of i to fisited estent in Japan. Prior
i
Before the Orders of the Day were dealt with, the Hon. Mr. A. R. Lowe laid on the table signed the statement of the copies of grunds of his dissent from the opinion of the majority of one only which defented the motion for the abolition of the chit restrictions, Which was under discussion at basd meeting
in-Chief recommends the employ. "Namsang" with accommodation for 20 first class and 36second class passengers, as the hest qualified solution of the
question. The ship is in Japanese waters and instantly ready for use.
A Committee of local ladies, has Euronean clothing at the City Hall been formed to collect secondhand for despatch to devastated areas.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Company's Ufices, 20, Dea Voeux Road Contrat on TUESDAY, the 2nd of October, 1923, &
at 11 A. M.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 22nd of
September to 2nd of October both days
inclusive.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.. General Managers. Hongkorg, 13th September, 1923.
POSITION WANTED
ECOMMENDING
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
он
THE Undersigned have received in- stractions to sell by Publis Auciton
SATURDAY,,Foptember 15, 1923, at 12 o'clock (noon) their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street. Quantity of High Class Havana,
Maa'is & Dutch Cigars (Well Known Brands) Thais ---Cash on delivolj,
at
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Arogkong, September 13, 1923.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS..
ALL Preliminary notices of forth.
coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion In the news columns of the China Mail, reliable i are charged for at the rate of $1 each.
that galvanized Japanese Boy to Private Mess, or (as announced in May and June, of ]]
The Japanese section of the com- sheets, wire nails, and roofing com mittee submit
position for re-construction of temporary buildings; also supplies of Winter singlets for adults and children, flannel shirts or Bannel piece-goods to make shirts, sewing. reedles and cotton thread might · be despatched direct to Yokohama. They have undertaken to ship free and cover insurance thereon.
WORLD THEATRE.
of the Legislative acil.offered The Chalers of the They were as follow:-
First reading of a Bill to amend the Prison Ordinance, 1881.
First reding of a Bill to repent The Recreation Sireands Ordinance, 1908.
"THE FLIRT."
screen As
it
Booth Tarkington's "The Flirt"
the on Universal-Jewel production, stands alone among photoplys of the story of the folks year as the next door," "The Flirt" in about the kind who ask a blessing at the folks-typical American folks of dinner table and dress up on Sun- day and laugh with life through First raling of a Bill to provide tears. The story opens with the to the earthquake in Su Pausen for the management of the Chinese Madisons at the dinner table. this exclusion, although alway Bereation Ground and the expendi- Father at the head, daughters on intended to apply, was not stated inter of the revenue derived there either side and a kid brother where suliciently splin bogge with, and to repeat the Recreation we could almost reach out and box # result that all British; Ollies Groml- Ordinners, 1914 and 1922. his impish little
ears. Coru, waived the coalition and settled Seront reading of the Bill to pro-"The Flirt," begins her conquest thair losses in fub- some individad vid for the incorporation of the for hearts and her quest for power. Companies paving as touch us one; Trustees of the War Memorial; Eileen Percy plays the role and a quarter millions sterling. In Nursing Hotne
brilliantly. Lauri her sister, is
one or two instores all concerns Stroiul reading of the Bill to pre-established as the sacrificing girl were afterwords obliged to anula-vent certain fritalent transfer of of hidden emotions. Helen Jerome hate with the larger Cammies insinesses.
Eddy is admirably suited. Gov. Nichols, as the father, is heroic. The unfolding of the story finds him battling against Cora's selfish greed and brutal pride for enough money to keep his home together and his name clean.
ties to the Full
but in po single instance did this The Attorney-General address great strain on the resintress of the "of the renting and moved the British Ingman epitel find any adings of the Bills. The Colonial Company noble to meet its findili-¦ Sexretary seconded and the nations
baare meaninnusly earrivť.
His Excellency the Governor rad Before the Council akarned, 1s the umbers a letter he had esived from the Japanese Consul Geneal, and the copy of a telegram from the Bereign Minister of Japan, sincerely thanking the Governor COMMENT. Legislative Council and Colony for their expressions of sympathy in Japan's went temible disaster.
Although Japan is subject to frui quem tbyunke Burks there fris not been en of sufficient vinlence, to ennen av mutlak of fire for very
BRIN VENTS.
COMMERCIAL
METALS
TRADE.
Large or even moderate orders i for metals on, ladent have been few and far between this week. A small volume of business was clone locally but no big lots changed hands.. Metul mea are
COLONY'S FINANCES.
LATEST COUNCIL VOTES.
82508 FOR TYPHODS HAVOC,
generaby busy, prices are fair, bat The Following financial minutes the outlook is not particularly en- submitted by H.E. the Governor courging.
were considered by this afternoon's
Galvanised Pain
Sheets--A (un, ting et the Legislative Comm- sale of 50 cases of 3 x 7. 396, is re-eil - ported at 165 ce as per I ex $11,700 on account of Sanitary godown one month's clearuce,
Departur at, special expenditure, Corrugated Sheets-Stocks und werden refise lighter. the Colony are rather serce and
the price for 24G to 260 has advanced from 13 cents per the 16 cents per th
Wire Nifis-Sever thousand kegs are reported as having_heen sold at between Sto 30 and $10.50 basis 330 usar assortment
Roulid Steet Bars-It is stated
!
$2,500 on gewonnt of Botanicat.
"The Flirt" perhaps will prove the year. to be the outstanding picture of production, and will contine at It is a noteworthy
the World Theatre until Saturday night. In short, it is a picture that should not be missed.
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVALS.
L
Yoshiaó Maru, (N.Y.K.) from Manila-Kowloon Whorf.
Hok Canton, (Hong On) from Fort, Bayard.-Co.'s Wharf.
Haibong, (Douglas & Co) front Swatow-Co.'s Wharf.
Sinking. (B. & S.) from Swatow, Biz
Chipshing, J. M. & Co.) iram Wei-hai-wei-C33.
Kwonsang, UM. & Swatow-C43.
Co.)
Uanan Maru, (O.S.K.), from, Karatsu-Wanerai.
and Firestry Department, special from Saigon.-C36. expenditure, typhoon dainages.
Frominent, (Fok Tai Cheong)
Van Overstraten, (J.C.J.L) fron Amoy.-B7.
King O., (P. & O.) from Hoihow.
$25,000 in aid of the vote Public Works, Extraordinary, Hongkang, Waterworks, (53) new workshop-C17. !uod plant.
$3000 on account of Public that a number of offers were Works Extraordinary, Hongkong, cahied to Jim at prices ranging Miscellaneous, motor sanch for between 56 00 and $650 per picut taking soundings and making cur- for " to " but without effect, rent observations. Piecegoods Business La indents $10,000 on account of Kowleeu- for next spring's goods is reported Contos Railway, special to be duch, Cai iese dealers' prices¦ture, Bridge No. 14.
for witter goods have recoded slight y un accomst of difficulty i making shipments 10 the in-
terior.
Since the Japan disaster there! lus been some demand for white! shirtings, English goods having advanced about 10% and Japanese about 5%.
DEPARTURES.
S.) for
for Singa-
Achilles, (B. & Nagasaki. September 12.
Janus. (BIS.N.) expendi-pore. September 12.
MRS MAY SAVED.
RESCUED AFTER NARROW ESCAPE IN QUAKE.
A message has been received here reporting the safety of Mrs. G. H. Mw, wife of Mr M:y, of
Yoshino Maru, (NYK) for Nagasaki-September 12.
Taming, (B & S) for Manila.- September 12.
Kashing, (B. & S.) for Saigon.--- September 13.
Soshu Maru, (O.S.K.) for Swalow. -September 13.
Kisara, (Lue: Fat) for Swatow. -September 13,
Kiung Chow, (B. & S.) for Amoy. September 13.
Szechuen, (B. & S.) for Swatow.
Y. M. C. A.
ACTIVITIES.
On arrival of the M. M. s.s. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, who is "Cordilliere" in port yesterday, still missing. Mr. May, is well--September 13, the police were asked to take into known in Hongkong, having custody a small armoury dis- formerly been Messrs. Kelly and covered by members of the crew Walstr's manager here fore some in a bathroom. The arms com-time. He was recently transferred, prised 64 revolvers, 26 automatics, to the Yokohama office, now totally io Mausers and 9,279 rounds of destroyed in the earthquake, amunuaition.
Mrs. May had a remarkable Friday at 7.30 p.n. Essay- escape. She was in the street reading.
Nos. 2 and 4. Whitfield, oc- when the earthquake began and Sunday at 8 p.m. Address on: cupied by the China Electrical was soon buried in the debris of "Christianity and Social Progress." Manufacturing Co., were gutted by falling buildings. Fortunately she Monday and Tuesday
Tuesday Chinese Debating Club discusses "Finances."
a fire which broke out at 440 this was speedily rescued, with some Cinema Display morning. The Brigade were on bad bruises and a few burns. Mrs. the scene almost immediately after May was among the refugees who the alarm was given but conditions reached Shanghai by the “Empress were against the fire men. It is not ❘ of Canada."
known if the property is insured or
not and the damage has not been assessed yet,
A Good Suggestion.
Ty Chamberlain's Tab'ets when bilious or copatipated. You are rettai, to be plows with them. they easy to tako and leszand in effect. For sale by all chomiate and Storckropers.
DÓ YOU.
BEE
SHADOWS?
The Hongkong Y.M.C.A. has secored, first place in the senior Hexathlon results for China, and second place in the junior.
Treatment for Dysentery Chamberlain's Colio and Diarrhoes Remedy followed by a dose of cantoroi! will of ctually euro the most stubbarn a of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in chilorü. For sale by ali Chemists and Storekeepers
Club-Houses as Houseboy-Clean, Clever and Quiet. Please address Dox No. 1448, c/o "China Mail.”
1922) providing that they do not occupy more than four Imes. In future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the-prevailing TALES
COMMENCING TO-DAY till B&TURDAY
WORLD
5 and 9.15 p.m
You mus born this di ary Laura and forged
that you ever
cared for mel"
A SCENE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET! "LOVE CAME TO ME TO-DAY" SHE HAD WRITTEN IN HER DIARY, BUT RICHARD MUST NEVER KNOW IT"
And now he stood before her, returning this diary which her 13-year-old brother had stolen, from her mom and left at Richard's door. Believing it to have come from her, he tells her that he cannot return her love; that she must forget her passion: that she must burn her diary which he has rond- while everything seems to grow faint and the whole world seems to collapse and crash down upon her poor, innocent head!
OF
JUST ONE OF THE BIG MOMENTS IN THIS PICTURE THAT MAKE IT THE GREATEST DRAMA
AMERICAN LIFE EVER SCREENED.
TARKINGTON'S
BOOTH
The
MASTERPIECE
FLIRT
Prices of Admission :---
9.15 p.m. $1.50 & $1.00 5 p. $1.20 & 80 cts.
THE STAR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
TINA GERALD
at -9.15 p.m.
&
in
TOM FENWICK
A Repertoire of Criginal One Act Plays.
"Only Amateurs”
A Comedy by Earold Montague.
Stiffy Wins"
A Farcical Comedy of the Turf by Vincent Esmond.
"The Intruder'
A Mystery by Tom Fenwick
Unwilling Wilfred
▲ Comedy of Lovers by Tom Fenwick. Prices: $8, $2 & §1.. Booking at Moutile's
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