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In view of Hong, may hope, however, that the kong's one and picturesque statues representing only kiosk, the him and his pet, such as the one following from a on Highgate HII, will be allowed London paper, is to carry
undisturbed the shattered romancel
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1921.
SAILOR'S BRAVERY,
RISKS HIS LIFE FOR A COLLEAGUE.
Heaping coals JUMPS OVERBOARD FROM SCHOOLS IN, of fire on his head"
ARMED LAUNCH, means giving it
TRAGIC DEATH OF YOUNG MAN.
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an
institution he owed his education, and the early foundation in the knowledge of a profession that Batisfies the ambitions of most ordinary men giving them as it does the means to`n livelihood and
Will the Introduction of kloaks a beneficent influence on mankind. into London byt he telephone Sun might easily have become the authority determine at last the
as a to him hot. | practitioner of a village, or a town possibilities of London
has never --looked
city? It up to influencing, been khoai
George quite clear why it is
Washington directing, and being the model that kiosks should be almost in American and told the truth; exemplar. But that was not for dispensable in Paris and other him. It is a Britisher who comes continental cities, and yet alien The Pyramids are a range of to his aid in the spectacular Sax from time to time, but they Spain.
to London. We have had kiosks mountains separating France from Rhomer-like incident of his kid-endure in a certain atmosphere of napping by the London Chinese Legation; and if for that alone Sir James Cantlie, who probably taught Sun the a.b.c. of his medical profession, finds his name on the pens and tongues of thousands. But another Britisher is neccied effectually to make the saving more or less permanent and the dour Lord Salisbury is needed to apprise the Legation of certain matters. Then the scene! shifts to Canton where it is the uid of a British Admiral and a
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Hongkong's Evildoers.
Following the policy of saying good things where such are justi- fied, let us once more commend the activities of the police which which so far have resulted in a diminution of serious crime and
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PIRATES ROUTED.
RANSOM CAPTIVES FREED.
LATEST KONGMOON NEWS.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
PAKKAI, KONGMOON, May.13.
A number of men, women and children, previously captured for- ransom by pirates in the Wang Chung locality, have been brought back by the San Wui magistrate who, as last reported; proceeded to attack the pirates in their strong hold. The pirates have been
The tragic death of Abla Seaman Webster, of the H.M.S. "Carlisle "who fell from the armed launch" Wing Lee and was drowned, brings to light the story of a heroic attempt made by a petty officer to save him.
The circumstances of the events
to the accident are routed. leading up.
It has been established that one pain-vague according to reports received
gang of pirates las been responsi- by the Naval Authorities.
Webster, a young man of twen-ble for the, attack on the Canton- ty-three, was one of a party of Kongmoon junk "Ping On" and the eight men, who under the charge Portuguese motor-boat "Porto" of an officer work the new anned (whose captain was killed recently) launch "Wing Lee" which recent and Canton has issued strict orders ly started patrol duty under the to Li Fook-lam' (commander of Last week. Honam), Lam Yeuk she (com- convey system. Webster was on duty between 8 mander of naval forces) and Chow p.m., and at 11.30 pm. when the Chi-ching (Shuntak magistrate,) to boat was nearing Sansui, Webster disperse the marauders. disappeared from the side. It is presumed that he overbalanced while resting on a gun.
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suspicion, when they endure at all. The circulation of the blood was They are always and only on pro-invented by Martin Harvey. bation they may mean well, but | we are not sure that wo want them. The Tropic of Cancer is a We may tolerate them on railwayful and incurable disease. stations or (with some misgiring) in Hyde Park, but we have always been on the look out in order to check at once any attempt on the part-of the kiosk to think that it
(Passing Pleasures.). can stand where it pleases. The approval of the G.P.O:may remove Why, why ropine, iny pensive the ban.
At pleasures slipt away? Some the stern Fates will never
lend.-
Details are given in a M. P's. Supplementary- Ea timate of the arrange ments for M.P,s free travel tickets to their constituencies to be decided by a free vote of the House of Commons.
Tickets will cost (yearly) £70,000 M.P.'s salaries and ex-
penses now cost £329,813 Total (if plan adopted)
will be...
£399,813
A footnote to the Estimate states that the additional £70,000 is for travelling, expenses of members by railway or steamship between London and their constituencies.
It is proposed in the first instance to issue youchers entitling mem- bers to receive free of charge first class (nonslcepar) railway or"stea- mer tickets when required, whether Parliament is lo Session or not,
of vouchers for actual journeys is The question whether the issue more economical than the issue of season tickets will be reviewed in the light of experience at the end
of the 'present Session.
To-day's Poem.
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friend,
And all refuse to stay.
I see the rainbow in the sky,
The dew upon the grass; I see them, and I ask not why.
They glimmer or they pass. With folded arms I linger 'nol "To call them back-twera vain In this or in some other spot
I know they'll shine again..
--Walter Sayage Landor.
C017-
Lam Yenk-she paid a visit here last week. He called a conference of shiping merchants at his Petty Officer Miller was waken- Pakkai headquarters and has given ed up by the shout of alarm and instructions that all junks, tow- leuring Webster had fallen over boats &c., must proceed in convoy. bord, he bravely dived into the with a gunboat escort as in the water and swam in the direction case of the Hongkong steamers.
There has been no river com- in which the young able scaman had fallen. At the same time munication between Canton and another British seaman and a this port Since last week. It is Chinese pilot at once got the skiff said that un'oss Dr. Sun Yat-sen- into the water and followed. abolishes additional inpost
The "tragic part. of Miller's of 20% the will be a
stopp ige of all river attempt is that when he was picte within five yards of the un-shipping between the various delta current ports. The seventy-two guilds of fortunate scaman, the became too strond for him and merchants are reported as likely WEATHER CALENDAR. Webster was drawn under the to follow in the footsteps of, and surface and disappeared. The back up, the action of the mer skiff picked up the Petty Officer chants. Although the 'Clyfl Gov- in an exhausted condition and ernor has announced that the continued in its search for the proposed tax has been withdrawn,
It is felt that unless Dr. Sun per 1711. I went to town to-day by unfortunate sailor.
The armed launch "Ing Lec" sonally countermands the order, water. The hail quite dis-had to continue on its patrol duty the levy will still be collected as couraged me from walking, and after discharging a Verey he originally gave orders for the and there's no shade in the light get under weigh. In answer extra tax. greatest part of the way to signal a Customs launch was Swift.
MAY 15.
ETHICS AND RELIGION.
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FIVE YEAR HOUSES.
FI
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CORRESPONDENCE.
PITY THE RICSHA COOLIE.
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Shek-ki (a port in regular tow- attracted to the spot and together boat communication with Hong- who have not killed
with other boats helped in the kong) is getting lawless. Soldiers are levying squeeze in broad day. search for the missing sailor. MOTORISTS anybody are likely
to get medals,
The body was picked up later light and armed robbery is com The surprise of Mr. Wilberforce,
by H.M.S. Robin" and retumed mon at nights even inside the city to Hongkong. The last remains boundary. the Marylebone magistrate, that
A utilitarian system of ethics of the Able Seaman were laid to
Ex-Admiral Chan Chak has been motor-drivers should receive
requested by medals for not having killed cannot at present be rightly rest at Happy Valley yesterday telegraphically somebody," has drawn a reply thought out even by the select and in due reverence flags in the General Hsu Shung-chi to return
and he is expected next week. from the Safety First League few. The value of the inherited harbour were flown at half-mast.
On Sunday next, the Commis». Council.
and theologically-enforced code is Webster was a notive of Derby. In a letter, sent to the magis-that it formulates, with some a single young man and with a stoner of Customs is entertaining trate, they point out that 50,000 approach to the truth, the mother his nearest relative, to the Pakkal community to dinner at the. Kongmoon Hotel to celebrate drivers have entered their careful accumulated results of past mourn his loss. driving competition,
Commander Worthington, in- the opening of his residence on the human experience. It has not Of these 25 per cent. have kept arisen rationally but empirically. formed a China Mail representative hill behind the Customs House. are making it more difficult than free from accidents while driving During past times mankind has this morning, that as soon as the ever for desperadoes to carry out in the streets of London and have eventually gone right after trying inquiry will be held.
"Wing Lee" returns to port an their designs The iw, we obtained awards from the council all possible ways of going wrong. pointed out yesterday, has been "These entrants, by their care The wrong-goings have been strengthened, but without in and their skilfulness in driving," creased vigilance on the part of the letter adds, "have avoided habitually checked by disaster, our police, this would have had no accidents both to other vehicles, and pain; and death; and the effect. If the system of housing and, where possible, to themselves, right-goings have been continued and have entered the competition because not thus checked. There which operates in Chinese circles for no other reason than to obtain has been a growth, of beliefs SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST could be obviated or brought less this distinction. No award of any corresponding to these good and within the term over-crowding kind is inade to a driver having evil results. Hence the code of the work of the police would be accidents, or who may have been somewhat. easier. It seems easy the cause of accidents." for the criminal element to hide
Hongkong seems to be in need itself in the labyrinthine cubicle of a Safety First League Council. system that dominates the place/}, In that connection should not the searching system whereby anyone nny be stopped in the street and searched, be extended to houses, raising funds and suiden searches made, when Haigh's appeal for ex-Service ever and wherever it is deemed men of all ranks. There should advisable? It is, only by exercise a great sale for the British
Legion Album. ing unceasing vigilance, and untir- ing energy that the criminal element will be made, to be don- tinually on the hop, and to have it dinned into them that so far Hongkong is concerned, the game is scarcely worth the candle. Whether the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen is likely to lend to galm in and around Capton, or to
Legion at Home THE BRITISH has hit upon a happy idea for to swell Earl
conduct, embodying discoveries slowly and almost unconscionaly made through a long series of generations, has transcendent authority on its side.
-Helbert Spencer.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
Coming Events Advertised In The Mail
ENTERTAINMENTS.
LANDLORDS.
SUMMARY COURT CASES,
To this Hiltor of Tie Chan Mall.)
Sir,-"Ricsha' coolies are more often than not generously treat- ed," and they would need to be. seeing that while within the past few years, other workers have had one or more substantial increases of pay, ricsha fares remain unchanged. Chair coolies are in even worse plight. Ten If large damages are not given cents for two men carrying some in these cases there is nothing of our Hongkong 200-pounders to prevent landlords pulling down
SOLICITOR ALLEGES "A PURE RAMP,"
all the houses in the colony" from the foot of Garden Road to, said Mr. G. A. S. Russ at the Sum- say, Union Church, is nothing mary Court this morning when short of slavery.
Have you or your readers ever Yam Kam and Cheung Kwa sued Everybody who is anybody “ has contributed an autograph or a
Tang Keng Po and Wong Tsz, the reflected on the lot of these men' landlords of houses in Second in cold wet weather such as we drawing. You can study the Prince of Wales's erratic slants or
Street for damages and an injune. had some time ago-how they dry (In note the
tion.
their wet clothes, etc., etc.. determination and
May 15.-Coronet Theatre; "One
That the houses were five years hot weather their lot is not directness of Princess Mary's final Ambian Night.
old only and that the landlords enviable either)." dash-it cannot truly be described May 15-Star Theatre 30 did not wah for the expiry If the authorities could put up as a Bourish.
p.in. "Drifting"; 9.15 p.m. Ro- of the notices to quit but sent work some sort of a building or club Politicians, scientists, stage |
bert Bores and his World-famous men who took off the roof of the for these poor creatures where favourites, musicians, public men Variety Compuwy.
continuance of the chaos to which from Mussolini to Bernard Shaw, May 15.-World Theatre; Mr.house concerned in the action and they could have some of the
most our criminal acts have been uscribed, remains to be seen. We can only hope for the best, urging an our police authorities in their methods of repression with right good will.
all are represented in the album. and Mrs. Johnson's Trailing African
Augustus John, Orpen and D. Y., Wild Animals." Cameron have sent drawings, May 15-Queen's Theatre "The W. B. Yeats writes "The Lake Isle Indy of Moriereau". of Innisfree" so that you will wonder how the printer ever read
ages.
- SPORTS.
removed furniture was alleged amenities of life where they against the landlords, one of the could bathe, wash their clothes, tenants stating that the house offered practically no shelter from and dry them in wet weather, the rain and the goods he tmded then there would be something in, which were perishable, had "refreshing to note," a "pleasure
to commend," and Hongkong u suffered considerably.
'In the cases of other houses would indeed "become the envy of in Second street it was stated the Far East.” that the landlords had sent
Yours, etc..
FAIR PLAY. workmen and erected scaffold
Hongkong, May 14, 1924.
roof had been removed from this) particular house but that the scaffolding had since been remov-.
SOCIAL May 17-Dance at Feak Club, it, and there is a wonderful page 910 p.m. on which Thomas Hardy, Sir
May 81.-Dance at Peak Club, The following appears James Barrie and Rudyard Kipling 9.18 p.m. NICE. in an Americau paper: have written characteristic pass- 'Juno 12.-Mr. William Heughan,
well known Baseo-Baritoney will ing on the same day that thei There was a most encouraging As far as actual penmanship is ring at the Peak Club, 9.30 p.m. his career with an analysis of his note in what two British clergy-concerned the prize for neatnese character and the bearing it has en said to President Coolidge and legibility goes to the scientists, MRS. LEE MONG KOW and
[the other day concerning the with musicians and actresses tying family beg to thank their had on the destiny of the country strong opposidon of opinion for the fast place.
nothing. This was due to the Ons delightful entry is made by numerous friends for the he sought to serve. By the very among the better element in the
action of the tenants in going to a kind sympathy shown in their
British Isles to any participation Mary Anderson (Mme. de May 16-Lammert Bros.. at solicitor who, together "with recent bereavement and also nature of his escapades, Sun Wen by British subjects in rumrunging Navarro), who, in signing under Sale Rooms, a choice lot -for, their; presence at the has stamped his name on. the activities off the American coast. Ellen Terry's beautifully written liqueurs, etc., noon..
autograph, writes, "I like to be minds of most people as an This is how they put it:
Hear you, kwort Nall." exceedingly romantic person. he China Rarely, outside books is it possible
funeral.
›lavoxuna: Thursday, May 16, 1924
Rumrunning is a case of men in the United States who want to defy the law co-operating with men of Great Britain who have no sympathy with law. Between them they thwart the purposes of the law.
The cost of this album is 5-. We hope the local branch of the Legion will import some of these books. They should command a ready sale
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Mov 24.--Third extra Race Messed and the workmen had done HONGKONG'S ing of the Hongkong Jockey Club.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
of
COMPANY MEETINGS. May 30.---Fifty-first annual meet. ing of Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., at Head Office, Unlos Building, DOOR.
detective, had visited the premises. When they arrived, said Mr. Russ, there was danger of a riot.
HOUSES.
COMMISSION'S RECOM-
MENDATIONS.
The China Mail, understands Mr. Russ claimed that this was a that a number of the recommenda- case of pure ramp to get over the tions of the Housing Commission Rents Ordinance by pulling down with regard to the erection and five year old houses and erecting cheapening of building costs in the Colony have already been new ones.
In the course of further evidence put into operation and that the specific claims of $200 damago Government is considering others. 10 furniture and clothes, $300 for With regard to the recommenda
to come across an individual whò
May 16.-Fifty-eighth ordinary came so near death on so many)
mesthig of British Traders' Instr ́occasions, ‘only to be snatched
poor Dick Whitington has snce Company, af. Head: Ofiles, So lost his cat'l And what is Union Building. 12.15 p.m. from it and thereby allowed to
more, research, we are told continue în efforts that must have From such a standpoint it should han shown that May 10 Fifty-fifth Emmal meet-board and lodging, $250 for merli- tions for the opening up of new ing of the Ching Fire Ineupados Co. cal expenses and go for soollesshomea,Mr-Bestored Boats given diplomats and the nations not be long before this problem is associated with him until nearly Ltd., at Hend Ofico, Union Build hire were made by the tenant lease scheme was in hand.
200 years after his term as Londing, 12.20 p.m.
of the first door but. Mr. E. H. Now that Dr. Sun Yat-sen has they represented some anxious completely solved. ·
Mayor of London was ended. As May 28-Forty-third meeting of Davidson, representing the land quitted the stage on which he had moments. In the necessarily It only remains now for some a matter of fact, it actually appears the Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., lorde, objected to them in view of appeared, so long, and as it seems, senttered accounts which are to American clergymen to visit H.E. that the phrase, "Whittington and at Jardine Matheson's offices at their not being enumerated in the
original claim, kajt ways in the full glare of hand, we find how close an the Governor and say something of his cat, originated as a corruption a smiler natüre, regarding those of the word acut or achat, used in publicity, an attempt will be made asociation there was between who attempt to smuggle arms and the fourteenth century to signify shareholders of Lane Crawford up lateria di
MAY 26-Second meeting of It was agreed to bring the matter, to give the world a full account of Sun and the British To a British oplum into Hongkong.
"trading or barter One' still at the Hongkong Hotel, noon
Case proceeding.
noon.
European firms, were providing houses for their employees, in accordance with the Commission's recommendations, and the Govern- ment Were doing the sacie.
The Goverment had also provided assistance in special cases to tenants of moderate means,