SATURDAY: SEPTEMBERÁ NOT 1823
S.S. "YUEN SÅNG.”
ANOTHER INDO-CHINA
STEAMER.
The single screw steamer "Yuen
AWORTH WHILE SACRIFICE.
BRITAIN'S DEBT TO AMERICA.
HAPPY VALLEY BLAZE.
MATSHEDS DESTROYED.
THE CHINA MAIL.
of saving the buildings. However, two engines from Wanchal and one from the Central district were immediately dispatched to the There
scene of the conflagration and was great excitement assisted in preventing the fire down Happy Valley way last extending to a wider area. For PRESIDENT COOLIDGE'S OPINION night, when a fire destroyed half three hours the matsheds burned Sang," sister ship to the s.s. "Sui
a dozen matsheds on the hillside before the blaze was extinguished. Sang," built at the Kowloon estab-;
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28. above Worgneichong village. President Coolidge received Sir The blaze started shortly after storing line and were owned by The masheds were used for lishment of the Hongkong and Roderick Jones (chairman of eight o'clock and soon reached U Tsim-wah, a contractor who is Whampoa Dock Co. Ltd., for the Reuters) at the White House and such dimensions that the whole of engaged in building operations Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. conversed an international affairs the Valley was illuminated and near Wong Nei Chong and Stubba in the course of which the Pre- the fire could plainly be seen Roads. An upset keitle used for Ltd., was launched this morning. sident spoke very deliberately from over the other side of the boiling water in the shed occupied The christening ceremony was about the way in which Britons water. Before the Fire Brigade by the foreman caused the out performed by Mrs. C. C. Boyd, the were dealing with their debt to the at the call the flames had rapidly break. The damage is estimated vestel gracefully gliding off the would files He believed they extended and there was little hope at $2,500.
would find what they were dolag slipway to the accompaniment of well worth the efforts required to much cheering and cracker-firing.co iclude the repayment of a After the vessel had been suc-Kat 17. Equally he be-
Heved.
the cessfully launched, an adjoura United
people of the Stiles would ment was made to the reception well worth while to make the fi id it room above the offices, where light sacrifice they had in connection refreshments were served.
with the refunding of the luan. He added that Britain's action in set- ed the United States and it could ting her debt had greatly impress
not but result is good. President fecting towards the British people Candidge evinced a very friendly Jaunching of the "Sul Sang cluse acquaintance with the Enr
and displayed great interest in and sister ship of the "Yuen Sang," which we have just seen launched "pean situ xion.
Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, in thank ing the guests for their presence, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is just a month since the last gathering here to celebrate. the
It is hardly necessary for me to say that we are delighted to wel- these occasions. come you There is something peculiarly impressive in watching a new NO vessel glide into the
water,
and there is an added interest: if we hear in mind that this!
ANOTHER JAPANESE
QUAKE.
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DAMAGE THIS TIME.
OSAKA, September 29.
A somewhat severe vertical
morning at 5 55 and at Kole. The centre is believed to be in the neighbourhood. No damage was done and Tokyo and Nagoya were not affected.
ship embodies the latest ideas in earthquake occurred here this construction for safe navigation of the seas, and for-handling cargo in the trades for which she is, design- ed. In fact, she is the 'outcome of all the experience gained in ship building since wonden vessels began to be superseded by iron and steel hulls.
The Yuen Sang" has been built for the Indo-China S.N. Co,
AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL
GOLF.
In the semi-final of the American
defeated McLean hry 12 up and II shank by 7 up and 5 to play. to play and Sarazen beat. Cruik-
and replaces a steamer of the same NEW YORK, September 28. name which rendered the Comprofessional golf contest Hagen pany excellent service for a great number of years, and I feel con- fident this new ship will give com ⚫plete satisfaction in every respect.
in fact, as Chairman of the Direc-i 1ors of the Indo-China, I shall have a good deal to say to the Dock Company if it doesn't!
I wish to thank Mrs. Boyd most heartily for coming here and so kindly performing the launching
FRENCH NAVAL CHANGES.
ADMIRAL FOR FAR EAST.
PEKING, September 28,
A message from Paris states that
ceremony this noraing, and the French Far Eastern naval-die-
I have very inuch pleasure inision which during the past year asking her to accept this Small souvenir of the occasion.
I will now ask you all to joia me in wishing prosperity and success to the s.s. "Yuen Sing," and all who sail in ber.
MR. BOYD'S SPEECH.
has been under Frigate Capitaine Esteva will henceforth be placed under Admira! Frochet who sailed from Toulon on September 27 aboard the cruiser "Jules Ferry." The "Montcalm" and other units from France will shorly be strong- ly reinforcing the squadron. Ad
Mr. C. C. Boyd spoke as follows:miral Frochet is specially entrusted Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gen- tlemen,
with protecting French nationals and interests in accord with the
On behalf of the Indo-China Minister to both of whom a very
S. N. Co., Ltd, I have much large freedom of action is grants
pleasure in thanking the Hanged.--Reuter.
ADJUSTING FINANCES.
HOW JAPAN WILL DO IT.
kong and Whampoa Dock Co., for the very magnificent gift they have so kindly presented to Mrs., Boyd to mark the occasion of the Jaunching of this vessel. The "Yuca Sang" beats a Dame familiar to all of as in Eastern
OSAKA, September 28, Waters. She starts life with n While the extraordinary ordi handicap in so much that ance anent the re-discounting of it is up to her to main-bills by the Bank of Japan has not tain the tradition of her yet been published the subi predecessor. The old "Yuen Sang" learns that the Government's was launched in 1889-34 years ago. guarantee to the Bank after the She was for some time on the moratorium period will extend to a Tientsin run, and has successfully hundred million yen. Bills dis completed 749 round trips to Manila contable will include those pay. a record any veisel might be able within devastated areas or proud of and certainly a tribute to drawn on business men whose pre- those men and that concera who mises were situated in those areas, were responsible for her construct-those discounted by bankers not ion. It has been said that Stevenson later than September 1, those drawn did not necessarily build the first on the security bills first mentioned steam engine, but he built the best or negotiated or discounted not one of his day, and maintained. Jater than September 1 against shall we say, a 100% supremacy deposit call loans and those drawn as regards efficiency; and so on renewal bills discounted not through the history of British En later, than September 1. It is gineering that wonderful efficie ley expected the ordinance will re- is maintained, and we who live main in force till March 31, 1924, in the East are proud of our Dock-Reuter.
Companies and feel that they are RECONSTRUCTION BOARD. worthily carving on the high
TOKYO, September 28. tradition of efficiency in their de- A Reconstruction Board is to signing and constructional work: relieve the Cabinet which on Sep- We have here too, Mr. Baker, the tember shouldered the tremen- President of the Engineers' dous burden of the catastrophe as Shipbuilding Institute: Mr. Baker well as national and international was Jargely responsible for fairs-Reuter. the construction of the old "Yuen Sang" who she was launched 34 years ago in the Aberdeen Dock, i He is here to-day intimately con- nected with the new" Yuen Sang," surely an incfesting fact and a re- cored to be proud of, forging as it does a link with the past.
BOWEN ROAD CRIME.
SCHOOLBOYS HELD UP.
After R pleasing absence of several months, a highway robbery That the new vessel will be aon Bowen Rood has again beon egedit to her builders we have per-reported. This occurred at about) feet confidence-o a long and half past one yesterday afternoon prosperous life to the new "Yen when five Chinese schoolboys, Sang" and a health to the Hong-mostly youths in their teens, were kong and Whampoa Dock Co.. held up and wibbed.
the
Mr. Cock, on behalf of the Dock They were Heer the reservoir Company, briefly replied and when two footpeds omerged from thanked the previous speakers for the hillside. Ono of then held a their kind references and revolver which he pointed at the guests for their attendance,
boya. Powerless to resist, the boys| had to submit to a search. A gold ring valued at $10 and a silver wrist-watch priced at $1 comprised the bag. The robbers made of to- wards the w
THEATRE ROYAL
Monday, and Tuesday next see the concluding, performances of the Russell Comedy Co. when two plays of note are to be presented, Those who have booked seats are
Mr. James Kerr has been gazetted;
official Justice of the Peace.
The name of Dr. Cheng Kung"]
advised to obtain their ticketschen M.B., BS. (Hongkong) has without delay as there is a big been added to the Colony's register
demand for seats,
of medical practitioners.
Florence Vidor Alice Adams
...
Booth Tarkingtons
Pthe Novel
Encore
Pictures
*TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE STAR
SPECIAL CHILDREN'S
MATINEE: 2,30-p.m.
TOPICAL FILM
— | BUFFALO BILL
"I KNEW YOU'D
BE CLEVER and
DIFFERENT".
Alice Adams, once the most popular girl in town, had been a wall flower all evening- snubbed by one-time friends who had become richer than she.
Then
Arthur Russell had asked to be introduced. He was Alice's ideal of the
'perfect fiancé.”
Oh, if she could only attract his interest and hold it! She was nicer than Mildred Paimer why couldn't everybody sec that?
Florence Vidor has made her promise; Her Alice Adams is Booth Tarkington's Alice Adams.
BOTH MASTERPIECE |
Showing for the last time at the WORLD To-day.
THE STAR
3 NIGHTS ONLY!
Commencing
WEDNESDAY night, Oct. 3.
FORBES RUSSELL
COMEDY COMPANY
Direct from their record breaking engagement at The Theatre Royal, playing by popular request their three biggest successes. WEDNESDAY night
ROMANCE.
THURSDAY night
Bluebeard's
Eighth. Wife.
FRIDAY night Farewell performancė :
Peg O' My Heart.
Popular Prices $3, $2, & $1. Booking at Moutrie's and Theatre.
PRACTICAL
Eps. 12 and 13.
HAROLD LLOYD
in
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Catalognes will be issued,
Op View from Monday the 1st October 1923.
Terms: Cush on delivery.
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ON
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EDUCATION!
By arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities hundreds of school children have attended special morning performances of this superb picture.
ON MONDAY NEXT
we must reluctantly withdraw
ROBIN HOOD
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