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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 1923.
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
GERMAN COUPLE'S DEATH.
.
MIS. AMBURG BUCCOMBS IN HOSPITAL
&
RICH - STOWAWAYS:
TRAVELLING FREE TO
JAVA.
BAD ELEMENTS AND IMMIGRATION RULES.
--
Following the report that German lady resident of the When the Java-China-Japan Hongkong Hotel had been admitted in s.s."Tikarang" was about to to the Government Civil Hospital C. J. Quarles van Ufford, was called sail yesterday, the manager, Mr., suffering from. poisoning, her bus-into the engine room where he band committed suicido by leaping tunne! leading from the engines to found seven Chinese in a shaft over, the first floor verandah at the stern of the ship. Central Police Station yesterday!
They were charged before Mr. afternoon, and the lady died in hos J. R. Wood this morning with at pital at 2.20 this morning.
tempting to stow away and admit- Yesterday's account was that the ted that they had concealed lady whose name is Mrs. Hugo themselves on the ship. Amburg, was believed to have of the men had 300 gulders and It was related in Court that one attempted suicide by taking the some U.S. money on him while an- poison, or haul accidentally dininis-other had $32 US, currency. They tered an overdose of a sleeping had also provided themselves with dmught. Her binabant was requent-luggage in the shape of five rattan ed to nuke a statement in the baskets and three rolls of matting. Criminal Investigation Department Mr. van Ufford told His Worship and he proceeded thither accom panied by a German interpreter, While waiting on the verandah, ho, is believed to have learnt of authorities. message to the effect that his wife was not expected to live. Without the least warning, he jumped onto
Six of the defendants were sen. bench alongside the railing of the verandah of the Criminal Investigt each, while the other one got off tenced to three months' hard labour tion Deparwrent, above the Central with six weeks' on account of his Station charge-room and overlook-youth. His Worship stressed the ing the Police Compound. Although point of defendants having a large the interpreter managed to grab the sum of money and still wishing to man's trousers he was too late defraud
that several ships had left with. stowaways which resulted in con- siderable difficulties with the Java To keep out bad elements, a tax of fifty guilders was imposed and measures governing. immigrants were very strict.
to pull him back as the latter al passage-money. made a plunge over the railing.
Police Superintendents and offi- |
ARMISTICE DAY.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Bailors' Home, Hongkong, 6th November, 1929. To the Master, Officers, Engineers and British Members of the crow of 8.8.
Sir The mbjoined letter has been handed to us with the request that it be made known to all nen. hers of the Mercantile Marine,
desire to express the hope that you In bringing it to your notice we will all endeavour to assist at the Marine may be worthily represent- ceremony, so that the Mercantile
ed at this tribute to our "glorious dead,"
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE HONGKONG CANTON A MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
DURING the temporary sbsence
Mr. JOHN ARNOLD-from the Colony M GEORGE E ELLAMS will set as Secretary to the Company.
P. H. BOLYOAK.
Chairman. Hongkong, 6th November, 1929.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS. JU: Xodelgodd have feselved ins structions.to sell by Public Anation
TUESDAY, MAvember 13, 1999.
RequirDoing, at 248 mm,! at No. Il Babington Path, "WESTLEY" A Quantity of Valuable Heneghald Furniture,
Comprising
Tank hat stand, chesterfield coach and armchairs (cretoune covered) book COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO. | osse, carved blackwood ormamantal with bevelled mirror, standard lamp, brass Teak extension dining table, obairs, teak side board prith bevelled dinner wages, crockery and
Ships.)
This is addressed to all British (Operating United States Governmentments, carpets, ruga, slo Bailors and is not confined to the members of any Society.
further information on request.
We shall be glad to afford any From PORTLAND, ORE, JAPAN pieces of EP. ware, ate.
FORTS, ETC.
To:-
Yours faithfully,
T. T. LAURENSON, THE Steamship
W. J. STOKED.
C.R.C.C. 11374 (A). Headquarters,
China Command, Hongkong,
5th November, 1923.
The Representative,
Mercantile Marine,
(Commdr. Beckwith, R.N.)
Hongkong.
"WEST KADER" baving arrived from above ports, Consignees are requested to present thels Bills of Lading to exchange for Delivery Orders, and take, immediate delivery from alongside steamer,
All Cargo not taken delivery from steamer by 7th November, 1923, will be landed into the hazardous and/or non-hazardous godowns of the Hong- kopy & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd., at consignees' risk, whence delivery may be obtained.
All broker. chafed and damaged cargo will be examined by Messrs.
at the godowns on 12th instant, at Anderson & Aske (Marine Surveyors)
has approved a brief ceremony tak Sir,--The Colonial Government the company of theing place at the Cenotaph on So-10a.m.
day. 11th November, at 12 noon. The ceremony is as follows:-
Hymn :--"Oh God, our help
in ages past" "Last post. His Excellency The Governor
lays a wreath. "Reveille." "God Save the King"
PROSPECTS,
NO REASON TO DESPAIR YET.
cars were on the spot in a few] GYMKHANA moments and everything was done for the unfortunate men, first-aid being rendered in the chuge-roun It was realised that the man's skaitļ had been fractured and there was little hope for him. He probably expired in the ambulance Whilst on the way to hospital.
DECISION TO-MORROW.
[By Argus.)
(to be song). Wreaths to be laid by the General Public.
No claims will be admitted ofier the goods have left the steamc: or godowns, and all goods remaining
after. undelivered
13th instant, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 20th November, 1923, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD.,
Agents, Hongkong, November 7, 1923.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON & STRAITS.
This morning the police reported that Mrs. Amburg died in hospital.
If there be any truth in the old! The grass on the West Side of It is stated that Anburg made nurse's yarn told us in the days of the Cenotaph will be occupied by Bever attempts to end his life our childhood, the ears of the Clerk Soldiers and Sailors, and it is pro- after the police had sent her to of the Weather must be burning posed to keep that on the East side.
this morning. "His predictions for men of the Volunteers, British hospital, but was prevented from doing so till he got to the Central are about as dependable as tips by Legion .A.S.M.A., Mercantile
Argus," said one irate racing Marine and Ex-marinea. Station
man when asked what were the Investigations made by the police prospects for the holding of the noon on Thursday, 8th November I shall be at the Cenotaph at 12 do not reveal much. Differences gymkhana on Saturday. One to discuss the details. Failing this, aro binted in some of the couple's astute trainer, when approached, I shall be very glad if you will Tho Steamship correspondence but this is con- said "all idea of holding the races inform, your, mombers of the pro- tradicted by one of Mrs. Amburg's on Saturday is little short of mad- letters to relatives in Germany.
ness, the meeting should be post-posed ceremony and instruct them report, Amburg is a film agent. He From the safety of the top side of the Cenotaph at and after was about 20 years of age and is of a tram I shouted back: 11.45 a.m., 11th November, I will wife's age is put down at 26. 'By which time your ponies have an officer there to allot them Their death is all the more tragic as may be fit." My visit to their places.
"BENMOHR"
Tonk bodgiends, toak wardrobe, chest of drawers, drewing table, marble top wash stund, eta, eta!
One Grand Piano by John Broad- wood & Soda,
Sohn.
One Cottage Piano by F. Doerner &} One Baldwin Balrigerator.
pote.
And Quantity of palma and plants in
On View from Monday the 12tb. November 1923.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instrne
tinus to sell by Public Auction, for account of the concerned,
ON
SATURDAY, November 10, 1828,
commencing at 11.
at their Bales Rooms, Duddell Street, 3 Cases Overcastings.
1 Cano.Tweed.
5 Bales No. 2 Cotton Canvas,
1 Bale Pager.
1 Case "Dilz Lao" Auto Paint,
120 Contractor's Pulley Block
1 Case Copper Paint.
1 Case Klacine.
Allo
1 New Electric Lighting Set Capacity
600 Watt, 110 Volt
2 Suction and Delivery Diaphragm Purope.
Mining Tools
And A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods. Terma-Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,"
Апомориет Hongkong, 7th November, 1923.
As was mentioned in yesterday's poned for at least two weeks" that if they will attend at the East JONSIGNEES" of Cargo are hereby MIXIN. IINIE
.
Your obedient servant,
Sgd. W. N. NICHOLSON,
Trieut.-Colonel,
they were only married about Tai had made me optimistic, so I
the course and a chat with Ah I suggest that medals be worn. year ago. Amburg had previously sought out the Clerk of the Course
I am, Sir, been in the Colony and from superficial examination of his docu-assured of sympathy. The official and one of the Gymkhana Stewards, ments, did not seem to be in any report is to the effect that last financial difficulty. Amongst the night's rain has added but little to dezi couple's effects were found a the Stewards' difliculties, and that rge batch of correspondence in a final decision may be expected German, written. in green ink on after they have paid a visit to the P. & O. atationery. In one of Mrs, course to-morrow morning. Ambury's-letters she stated that-the- Personal inspection reads to the was very happy and from the lettera belief that postponement will not it was learnt that she had gone out be found necessary. At noon to from Dusseldorf to her father in day there was a certain amount of Javil.
D.A.A. & Q.M.G., Chics Command. Copies have been sent to all British Companies and have also been delivered to all the other British-vesselar
Informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of
the Hongkong, and Fowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whance, and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda bays left the Godowns, and all Good: romauing undelivered after the 14th instant, will be subject to rent.
be presented to the Undersigned on or All claims against the Steamor, murt before the 21st instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chated and damaged Goods-are-to-be-left-in-the-Godowns,” whore they will be examined on the 14th instant, at 10,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersign
The Post Office intimate that D After being married in water on the course at the bend Belawan, Deli, Dutch East Indies, passing the Police Club, but by bags of mail containing registered ed by
Saturday, unless rain falls, that and unregistered articles on board
the couple visited Manila before should have disappeared, and the the French mail "Angkoi" base coming to Hongkong on the sprinkling of a little, sand round been damaged. "Davanha." Against the state the turn and over the damp spots ment in the letter referred to where will make racing possible. The Mrs. Amburg said she was happy Stewards, for various reasons, are £6 is other correspondence which sug most anxious to avoid any post- gests that she had been remorseful ponement, so there is no need for over something which had occurred the pessimists to commence crow. some time back and was inclined to ing yet awhile.
be hysterical. The only theory advanced for Mr. Amburg's action is that he was very fond of his wife and lost control of himself when hel learnt that she was not expected to
recover
WATCHMAN'S WAGES.
SANG LEE SUED.
Messrs. Sang Lee and Co, the well-known contractors, were sued:] in the Summary Court today, by an Indian watchman who claimed a sum of $27 representing two days" pay and a month's wages in lieu of notice.
COLONY'S HEALTH.
SMALL-POX CASES HOLD
PROMINENT PLACE.
The returns of the M.O.H., for the week ending November 3 contain the following reports of fresh cages
Small-pox... Diphtheria. Enteric.-- Meningitis. Influenza
During the period, 43 persons 'died from smallpox, one from diphtheria, one from meningitis and one from influenza.
For the 24 hours, ending: Nov ember 5, 21 cases of small pox and 2 of dibptheria were reported.
Today's returne.contain-15 fresh- cases of smallpox, for the 24 hours | enteric. All the patients are ending yesterday, and one case of
The story told by the plaintiff, for whom Mr. C.A.S. Russ, appear ed, was that he was engaged on the recommendation of Police Inspec tor Mohanda Singh to act as cross ing keeper on the Praya East clamation. He served for about Chinese. eight months and then, on October 2, the Inspector told, him his services were no longer required by the defendants. When he saw
PEKING SOLONS. the foreman the intter confirmed this and instructed him to return ASSAULT BY SPEAKER'S his uniform, which he did. His
BODYGUARDED application for a month's wages in lieu of notice was refused
PEKING, November 6. The defence, as presented by Mr. It appears that Wa Ching-lien's RE. A. Webster, was that the bodyguard yosterday-afternoon plaintiff because he wanted over-consisted of twenty secret service time became Kissatisfied and said men who were stated to be anot he wanted to leave. This the In- with pistols. One guard assquited poctor told him he could do, as a Member of Parliament, on the there were plenty of other men to floor of the House. Other mem- take his place. AANGEET
| bers arrested the guard and handed
appear
After hearing the Inspector's him over to the police. evidence Mr. Justice - Gompertrou o me decided that he could qulu mir determined that this guard abwikke judgment voorlays, pazeeble's publicly tried, i
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