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and secondly, once these two war lords come to grips, serious danger arises that General Wu Pol-fu and General Chung Tso-lin, with their satellite.militarists, may soon become embroiled, thus involving the whole country in bloodshed. It requires no saying that besides wreaking havoc with the country's
would mean tremendous blow to the Republic's already badly shaken prestige. Accordingly the events of the A__Chinese, named Wong next few days will be awaited with Kam, on a charge of unlawful possession of a blanket at Queen's the greatest interest, since they Road Central this morning, was might easily give a new turn to fined $10 or a fortnight's hard |
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LADY ROBBED.
SNEAK THIEF CAUGHT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1924,
COURT OF APPEAL.
"TAI LEE PIRACY IS —RECALLED. · ·
FORFEITURE OF BOND.
CANTON SITUATION.
́IS STRIKE OVER?
Other Features Crop Up.
ON STEAMER...
DESPAIR OF FATHER,
DR. SUN'S WINDFALL Ma Ying, a son of the compra- The circumstances of the piracy A Chinese girl, aged 15 years, dore of the 8.8. Kwang Sal," was of the "Tai Lee in the West over-balanced and fell off this morning charged with larceny River (between Kongmoon and Although the Canton general balcony at No. 44, Tai Yuen Street, from the person of a European Wangmoon) in the early hours of strike is for all purposes an event a second floor yesterday. When the lady traveller from Canton to the morning of January 21 of this of the past, disquieting rumours girl was picked up, life was Hongkong, before Mr. R. E. Lind year are once more under con-have been current that complete
sideration sell at the Hongkong Court,
law with restoration of peace is not an He was alleged to have stolen particular reference" to the ob-accomplished fact.. a leather handbag,-containing servance of the Piracy Regulations There are, reports of disagree- S90 in Hongkong and Shanghai on board at the time of the piracy.ment between factions of Dr. Sun currency.
The owners appeal against the Yat-sen's army of regulars over Wong Ling. watchman, on the forfeiture of the $5,000 bond enter the attitude taken by various
"Kwong Sal" stated that led into under Section 6 of the
extinct.
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д consequence o! report Piracy Prevention Ordinance open-leaders during the strike. made to him at 3 this morned this morning before Mr. Justice there is the rumour, current in Hongkong has been enjoying ing by a Burpocan lady he H. H J. Gompertz and Mr. Justice. Hongkong, and mentioned by our fine weather for a few days and two other watchmed made A. Dyer Ball sitting in Appellate Canton correspondent that for some reason or other, Dr. Sun Steamers, which arrived yesterday a thorough search of the ship but Jurisdiction.
About 6 a.m, The Hon. C. G. „Alabaster K.C. Yat-sen may yet decline the sum At the meeting of the British and this morning, report generally with no result Medical Association in mail week,good or fine weather, or favourable when passing the tallyman's and Mr. H. S. Fitzroy were for of $500.000 which was to be paid cabin door, he met defendant appellants (the Sze Zap S.5. Co, to his war chest as a contribution ominous portents were sounded monsoon.
coming out, he stopped and and Li Nan-kal and Ng Kin-cho) from the merchants, and that he regarding the human being's diet.
searched him and found the hand Mr. Eldon Potter K.G., was for the may return the arms to the Volun It has been said that "we dig, our "A City, Sparrow." the new bag tucked away under defend Crown
teers without payment, in about graven with our teetha nohe Paramount flim which portraysant's inner jacket. He took him Mr. Alabaster read the judg-three weeks' time.. too cheery remark to bear in mind Ethel Clayton
Apachs into custody. ...
ment of Mr. C. D. Melbourne, · A strict censorship and the when about to partake of a hearty dancer will be screened in the
Miss Alice H, Skinner, pas given on June 17, in which he gave cessation of regular communica- meal, in that careless mood best Slar Theatre for the last time this senger s.5. Kwong Sal stated as his reasons for ordering the tion were probably responsible for HOMÓMEO||||ONÖRO fitted to promote good digestion. evening.
that she had sat on a chair, on the bond to be forfelted the The doctors have done well to
upper deck, all night with the failure of the ship's officers whilst the time that has elapsed since warn us; but there is always some-
certain ugly events happened in Lo Sze, a Chinese woman, strap of the bag twisted round her in the danger zone to carry thing unsavoury, in these well- suffering from injuries to her head thumb, the bag resting between revolvers and twenty-five rounds Canton city and their being known meant admonitions. They depress said to have been inflicted by her her head and the back of the chair each of ammunition, the failure outside. Last week we hesitated us, frighten us, poison bur minds husband at a house in Shanghai At one time, the defendant was to keep locked the grill door at to publish a report that the riff- Ltd. and affect our bodies almost Street, was removed to the Gov sitting on a chair behind her. the entrance to the hatchway and raff of the city under the guise of readily and easily being members of the Labourers' evilly as the diet to which modern crament Civil Hospital for treat About 5 am. she felt a jerk, to keep
which awoke her. On turning avaliable for immediate use "Red" Volunteer Corps, had been civilisation has condemned us. Itment yesterday.
round, she found the bag gone equipment prescribed by the looting shops. and openly holding- and defendant was not in his regulations. His point would up pedestrians. Confirmation has chair. She had a good search be that the regulations now reached Hongkong about through the ship but failed to find were ultra vires, said Mr these occurrences and even, so it the purse or the defendant. Alabaster. He claimed that the is stated, bloodshed. Disorder of Court and stated that he could not because under Section 3 if they indelible impression in the minds Defendant's father appeared in band was forced upon owners this sort is bound to leave an control his son's hands and feet." refused to enter into it they were of those who have suffered. He asked the Magistrate. to deal | Hable to a...year's imprisonment. with defendant in accordance with and a fine of $500. It should, the law. His Worship said "even | therefore, be construed very cares your father says you are a bad fully as it was not voluntary at all; boy."
and, even on the terms of the bond Defendant was sentenced to the only regulations to be made were those in force at the time three months' hard labour.
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CIVIL WAR AGAIN?
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is not suggested that we should The dead body of a Chinese be omnivorous to the extent of man was found this morning on assimilating all that comes our tree in Chan Ting-un's garden at way. But while food reform is Ngau Shiwan. It was hanging bound to come, it would be wise by a piece of cloth round the neck. not to worry too much about the The man is believed to have dangers lurking in the average committed suicide. tiffin which we must eat because we can command nothing better.
Careless Smokers.
"Spiritualism" will be the subject of this week's Public Lecture of the Hongkong Lodge The Theosophical Society, 16, Queen's Road Central, on Wed nesday September 3rd, at 5.45 p.m. All are welcome.
Reuter's cable of a bus catching fire at Nuneaton, through some body striking, a match while the! driver was filling his petrol, tank, |
At an early hour this morning recalls to mind the dangers that two saloon waiters on the 6.2. "Empress of Canada." whilst on beset places in this Colony where their way from their homes at motor vehicles are filled up. True, Kowloon City to their ship, were "No Smoking" notices are conwaylaid by two men armed with spicuously displayed in the
revolvers at Ma Tau-kok. The garages; but how often are they waiters were relieved of $18. flagrantly ignored? Does the Ordinance prohibit smoking and match-striking; and if so is any Station yesterday by the Captain There were taken to the Police attempt made to see that this of the ss. "Andre Lebon," now in regulation is carried out? Many harbour, four Lugar pistols, seven a visitor has been startled by the revolvers and 2.280 rounds of nonchalant attitude of a chauffeur ammunition. They were found with a cigarette in his mouth on board the said ship, without while pouring "juice" into his any claimants coming forward. petrol tank. It may be that these risks are run in ignorance; but! there is no reasop because' a
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At an early hour this morning, Chinese named Li Wing-hang. disastrous fire or explosion has living at No. 9, Caine Road, was not overtaken us, that nothing said to have been fired by a accidentally injured by a bullet, should be done. We suggest that Chinese officer named Li Fook-ting posters-similar to those issued The injured man was sent to the by the Traffic Police explaining the Government Civil Hospital for most common traffic dangers-treatment. with instructions in colloquial';
a
Chinese, should be issued so that The "Empress of Canada" even a "wash-up coolie" will ave which arrived from North, reports no cause to endanger his life and that at 11.25 a.m. on August 27 Chinese steerage passenger, the safety of others who may be unfortunate enough to be in kis pamed Sim Tun-ken, jumped vicinity.
overboard and was drowned. Lifebuoys were thrown to him, the skip immediately turned to, life- boats put out but were of no avail.
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Canton, September 1. Many of Canton's thinking resi- dents are of the opinion that the strike cannot be considered over "I calm," said. Mr. · Alabaster, 88 anything may happen to set that in so far as regulations fraposeaside or render void the terms of conditions outside the limits of the the settlement.
Colony they are nugatory and not The aftermath includes in force. The regulations differ breach between the Honanese from the Ordinance which imposes troops (who supported the Gov- regulations on people not in the ernment and placed cordons
Colony
Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning unlawful possession of 12 diamonds tions outside the Colony and still mained neutral two of its leaders Wong King-cheung charged with ture has no right to impose obliga- the Yunnanese army which re- "Further, we say that the legisla around the Western Suburb) and
valued at $900 and Ki Hing, with less to delegate that power to successfully acting as mediators. two diamonds valued at $300, were another body-the executive body Civil Governor Liu Chung-ol remanded until to a.m., on Thurs-which has no power to make and Commissioner of Police Wu day.
The two defendants were seen the crown of its special reserve right fallen into disfavour as the result regulations and thereby deprive Te-chen are reported as having: trying to pawn the diamonds at of dis-allowance. Mr Alabaster of the positions they are alleged a pawnshop at Queen's Road finally claimed that the regulations to have taken up and their Central, this moming by Sub-which they were charged with antagonism to the merchants dur Inspector C. Cotton. Defendants having broken were repugnant to ing the strike. Mr. Chau Loo, a stated that they had won the the Merchant Shipping Act which former Civil Governor and Mr. In, table in Fukien last year, when crew and passengers and dealt ment, are mentioned as the likely precious stones at a "Fan Tan" regulated the conduct of officers, head of the Public Works Depart- they were soldfers at that place. with their safety. It limited the successors respectively.
extent to which legislature might. Mr. Wu Han-min, Dr. Sun's deal with Merchant Shipping.
chief secretary, is reported to be recuperating in a santorium.
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The Government of India has
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INTERPORT CRICKET.
NO DECISION FROM SINGAPORE.
LOCAL NETS UP
Mr. Fitzroy's Address. Mr. Fitzroy then addressed the court and argued that the regula- The Optional Sweep Stakes tions did not apply, because the Competition played at. Happy boat was in a zone where a piracy The attack Valley on August 31 was won by was impossible. A. E. Lissaman 93-18-75- occurred in occupied Chinese territory. A pirate was defined Passengers coming out on the fas * person who satisfies ‘Atsuta Maru" include Miss Chan his
personal Shan-chan, Mr. N. G. Fairburn, robbery, or murder in a place be-
greed
Prof. W. J. Hinton, Mr. W. Pithleyond the jurisdiction of any slate" "Her Sacrifice," the all- Chinese screen play of modern
-on the high seas.
Mr. Fitzroy quoted the case of Chinese life in Shanghai continues
This morning a letter was to draw full houses at the Queen's Issued, the following commun- an attack made on a boat on a received by Mr. L. S. Greenhill, Theatre 2.30 and 7.15 perform-qué:"Their Royal Highnesses small river, banked on one side by honorary secretary of the H.K.C.C.. Prince and Princess Arthur of Brazil and on the other by Bolivia. Intimating that Singapore wern September 2-Coronet Theatre; ances. For the 5.15 and 9.15 Connaught will come to India for In this case it was held that the doing their best to get up an "Humoresque."
performances, "Judgment of the September 2-World Theatre: Stormi," featuring Lucille Rickson Highnesses the Royal attack was not a piracy and as interport cricket team to play and Lloyd Hughes, will be the Highnesses' visit will be of a the attack on the "Tai Lee" Hongkong, and in all probability "Straight from Paris."
purely private nature, and there occurred in the channel, leading Shanghai, at Hongkong, between September 2-Queen's Theatre; main attraction.
will be no ceremonials or public to the West River, he held that November 11 and 15. However, "Her Sacrifice" "Judgment of the
functions. Details of the tour are the same judgment applied. 'Storm" at night performances.
nothing definite could be decided Mr. Keating, manager of some being worked out in consultation brick works at Deep Water Bay with the Viceroy."
Mr. Fitzroy was still addressing till the end of this month and it September 2.-Star Theatre has informed the Police that at
the Court at the adjournment.
was hoped that Singapore would A City Sparrow."
Lable Hongkong at the beginning Concert at Volunteer Headquarters Deep Water Bay to Kowloon, Mr. D. G. Burleigh, Mrs. and Mrs.
Friday, Sept. 28.-Promenade 630 p.m. on August 31, his car
No. 1730 was proceeding from Passengers for Hongkong by the
of October. P. and O. ss. "Kashmir" include:
Yesterday, nets were put up for be traced to the jealousy amongst 9.15 p.m.
COMPANY MEETINGS.
the first time, this season at the when, turning the curve near the the rival war lords. The military
Hongkong Cricket Club. Invita- brickworks, it came into collision A. D. Borton, Mr. A. Cameron September 10.-First ordinary
tions have been sent to all the governors of Kiangsu and Che-yearly meeting of shareholders of with a Mercury Garage car, aum-Lieut. R A. Chidson Mr. T. S. PLANE EN
ber unknown. Nobody was injured, Cleary, Mr. G. M. Eady, Dr. J. L
other clubs to send along interport kiang are at loggerheads over the F.K. Realty and Trust Co., though both cars suffered slight Febiley, Mr. A. Flaherty, Mr. M.
"possibles" and it is proposed to put Issues springing from old Ltd., Li Hongkong Hotel; noon.
Flaherty, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. damage. September 16-Extraordinary
up four nets at the Law Courts Gibbons; Mr. A. C. Howell, Mr. J.
TO RESUME FLIGHT, anmities. That is stating a some-general meeting of The China
side of the ground for the special Because he placed his craft Hargreaves, Mr. L. G. Holloway,
use of Interport condidates, but ,Another civil war seems what complex, position in its Sugar Refining Co., Ltd, at the alongside a row of five junks Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis, Mr. A. Major Zanni's spare plane this innovation is not to come into imminent in China, another civil simplest form, a wise plan if the Registered Office of the Company, which were lying abreast along Johnston, Mr. A. Kinnear, Mr. and arrived in Hongkong to-day, from force till about September 22, or
Pedder Street, "noon. war which may quite easily impending conflict is to be viewed
side the s.6 Feng Lee, the folt. Mrs. F. C. E. King, Miss King, Yokohama, by the Admiral Line three weeks hence when the trial October 8-Second meeting of of a funk was ined by the Mr. R. McKay, Mr. S. M. Mitchell, President Madison." It is packed games will have about commenced. develop, we are told, into the aright. All the perfervid cratory the China Sugar Renning Co.. Marine Magistrate this morning. Mr. R. W., Mel Russell, Mr. P. in two cases and these will be By the end of this month, the -biggest conflict since the revolu about protecting the rights of the Ltd. at Co.'s Office, Pedder When cargo is being worked on McG. Stewart, Mr. M. Whithy. transhipped to Halphong by the interport selection committee will
Indo-China 8.5. tion.
"Mingsang" | have been appointed and the actual Exactly why the country people and furthering the best October 18. Extraordinary boats can tie up alongside each Dr. Gertrude R. Brigham, art which Icaves on Sunday, werk of choosing will begin. should be plunged into further interests of the country, all the General Meeting of Douglas 8.5 other awaiting their turns to be critic of the Washington (D. C.) September 7 and is due to Until Slogapore's decision is bloodshed is a question doubtless professions of high idealism which Co., Ltd., at the Registered Office next the steamer. A sixth link is "Herald and Post reached arrive in Haiphong about announced and members of the
of the Company, 20 Des Voeux an infringement.
Shanghal in the R. M. S. Empress Wednesday, September 10. It Is proposed Shanghai tears asked if quite beyond the weary masses to both leaders have poured out Rosd, Central, noon..
of Canada? on her way to Hong believed that Major Zanol together leave can be obtained, no pioneer understand. The immediate count for nothing against the fact October 20.-Third meeting of]". The following is from a Ceylon kong Dr. Brigham will leach, with his observer and mechanic work can be done towards getting trouble is between Kiangsu and that their motives are entirely The China Sugar Refining Co., paper: At the next meeting Englah at the Canton Christian-era staying at the. Hotel up a combined Shanghai Hong..
a Shanghat selfish, Were the motives not Street, noon.
Litd.at. Co.'s Office,, Padder of the Finance Committee for the College and also on the repres Metropole, Hanol. “ "Cheklong, but as
**Tig kong team to visit Singapore if it Ceylon Legislative Council the sentative of the Art Promoters It will be recalled that should prove necessary. paper points out, the common entirely selfish they would at all November 5-Further extra-proposal to grant StrHeary Club of Washington. Interestske Argentening-world-fliers-have- people of these two provinces are costs avoid risking a crins which ordinary meeting af. Douglas 8.3. Gollan, who has been appointed the Chinese art students in been held up at Hanoi for. not hostile. Along with citizens can only do China the greatest Central, noop.
Co., Ltd., at 20 Des Voeux Road Chief Justice of Hongkong half Western art while herself studying a fortnight through the machine. salary from Ceylon funds for the Chinese art and sending back turning over and crashing pre- from Kwangtung, Fuklen, Anhwel, harm In the eye of the world.
OTHER MEETINGS,
period of the voyage to thas speclinens to Washington. Dr. paratory to taking off for Canton. Chibli and elsewhere, they are That any conflict between these September Extraordinary Colony will come up for considera- Brigham sald that the recently Major Zanni decided to continue The fire Brigade received a call going about their business in two rival war lords must have the Jockey Club, at Mesars Jardine will draw full calary, as Attorney Christian College, Mr. James Mc his spare machlie to be sent on to Hollywood-Road but when they General Meeting of the B.Kon. As Mr. L. H. Elphinstone appointed President of Canton his fight and gave festructions for at two o'clock today, to No. 15 Shanghai, meeting together in the gravest, results, arises from two Matheson's Board Room: 6:30 General from the date of Sir Henry Cure Hope DB, will reach Cane him from Yokohama This arrived found that the occupants tea-houses, dining together in the facts. Firstly, a new civil
* Gollant departure from Ceylon tonsin December and that the machine, and stated, hirshow had extinguished the fire which September -Fourth;__ yearly no funds wil be available to make Associates to PresidentWing arrived at Hongkong where it le had broken out in the kitchen restaurants, meeting in the guilds quite unnecessary from every
the the payment of half salary and Sell America, will return soon there being no direct line between alight Only a few dollara, dan.. Kong chung, who is at present in toj i trushphed to Halphong, through a backet oftioll catching and Chambers of commerce. Why standpoint, except, as we have
the Club supplementary Woto
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