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SHAMEEN.
His alleged winning system is simplicity itself. He makes a note of all horses which have won, been placed or run really well on thei ONCE BITTEN first day of a meeting. Should any
CHANCES REMOTE OF FRESH STRIKE.
second, third, or fourth day of the made it will be difficult to ascer of these be pulled out on the Unless a house to house call Is same meeting he backs the horsetain the number of Chinese office.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1924.
DR. SUN'S TIRADE.
HONGKONG CHINESE
OPINION.
CANTON SAFE FOR A. YEAR.
Yat-sen's latest manifesto have Interesting views on Dr. Sun
CORRESPONDENCE.
"CEMENTS.".
[To the Editor of the Chinà Mail.]
подойти
Sir, The usual announcement
Island Cement Co. of an interim by the Directors of the Green.
dividend of 50 cents per share on
serve the spirit of the Revolution systems is attributed from utter extinction--whereas follower of the meetings" in
England. Imperialist England, sinister as ever for all its Labour rulers, is once more exploiting n wenk and disunited country, Dr. Sun, when ho opened fire on a defenceless city was advancing the cause of unity, peace nud prosperity and of Dr. Sun. Well, what would you? Dr. or horses concerned. Remarking and domestic employees dismissed been expressed by several Chinese Suri has told us that his govern-that this method has shown a con- from Shameen since the strike was gentlemen who have business con- sistent profit, he wound up by settled That there have been nections in Hongkong.and Canton
the Old shares (the same as last: ment is the only honest-govern saying, "I'm sure I don't know dismissals, there fa no doubt but
"year) was welcome reading-to-the- ment in China, and Dr. Sun is of why. I only know it does." in some cases it was claimed that and who are qualided to speak on
shareholders in general: The We are prepared to concede the termination of employment was the subject. For obvious reasons, addition of the rider, which it was wise the mercenary chiefs who claim made for this system; but, not due to the strike, but, to they one and all, do not wish their thought fit to make, to the effect.
at the same time, the day is bound all dominate the city-they are to come when the "good thing" honourable men, striving to pre- will be upset just when least serve the spirit of the Revolution expected. Out here it would also from atter extinction, that and probably pay for a given period, even with the machine to cramp nothing, more. But even if Dr. the odds, but if it was a real fool Sun's government is the only proof aystem, it would have been honest government in China, it is put into practice long ago. after all only a guerilla govern- ment surviving solely through the grace. of mercenary invaders who barely trouble to conceal their contempt for its nominal head. Therefore, when this guerilla government-or rather the mer- cenary clique behind it-threatens-
surely, it is the bounden duty, of nyone able to raise a restraining Ltd hand to use the influence at its command-the only influence which the aggressors will. under-- stand. Useless for Dr. Sun, playing
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ENTERTAINMENTS.
Humoresque."
September 5.-World Theatre; 4 Lady of Quality
September 5.-Queen's Theatre; "The Storm Daughter."
September 5-Star Theatre; To have and to hold." Friday, Sept. 26-Promenade his little game of high polities to Concert at Volunteer Headquarters rejoin that this is abetting fat 9.15 p.m. rebellion.' The proposed bombard- ment was simply intended to.cow the merchants into quietly accept ing whatever further burdens the militarists might choose to impose,
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the
whom I have spoken and who share my view.
more or
Obviously it could not really have l.. Kowloon, 33 enses shellan ittle to he gained by further! As long as Shameen was not hit all the more inexplicable when-
been designed to киргени a. rebellion for the simple reuson
other reasons. When the Sha- meen employees returned after the final settlement it was predict- "Canton will be safe from bom. that "this interim dividend should ed that some of the Chinese bardment for a year at least," not be taken as an indication that
on the concession said a principal of a department the same final dividend~(which- employed would lose their jobs and that store with a Canton establishment, some would not be paid for the "Whatever the facts may be, the must necessarily depend on the full period during which they warning will be heeded and Can- result of the working for the cur- were absent, but in the interests of ton's residents will be thankful al rent half year) will be paid," is all it was deemed advisable to though they may change their views such an entirely unprecedented refrain from comment.
They have been per-procedure on the part of the Inquiries made in Canton have secuted-so-much-in-recent-years-Directors that I. as a large share- revealed the fact that some of that a respite, no matter how it is holder, cannot refrain from lodg those now not employed have obtained, will be welcome to ing a strong protest against it. In called at the Guild headquarters, them." This gentleman refused to this protest I am supported by but the labour bosses are now speak on the political and inter- several other shareholders with
being reported as
unwilling national side of the question. to promote another strike Dr. Sun Yat-sen has bombard noted Canton twice before. With a they
It is a platitude. to state that certain that any appreciable precedent, there is nothing to percentage of the workers will prevent him doing it again. If he the final dividend will be deter- to open fire on a defenceless city. September 5.-Coronet Theatre; leave again, after their previous can fire at Cantonese soldiers on mined by the results of the cur- experiences. Further, It is felt the Bund he can also mow down ront half year's working of the
to According such that the Canton authorities, men not in uniform but whom he factory.. especially the Bureau of Foreign pleases to accuse as rebels," predict-results the final dividend may Affairs under Mr. Foo Pingeda Nam Pak Hong man who was be
it may be sheung, who was mainly respon busy reading the Chinese version less than that paid in respect of sile in prohibiting the strike of the manifesto and the telegram, the year 1929. But the inference leaders prolonging the dispute and as published in Canton one draws by reading between the in getting the rank and file to vernacular papers. He added that lines is that the final dividend may return, will not countenance an- if De Sun Yat-sen's hand was be expected to be less, rather than other strike which would have to forced, a third bombardment of more, than that paid for last year. be kept up by open propaganda, Canton could easily become an What purpose had the Directors or intimidation which would be accomplished fact. tantamount to flouting the police. A third interviewee, compradore to serve by the addition of the Hints have also been thrown to a Continental houg, asked what rider? I hold the view that share- out that the Shameen strike leaders right the British Navy had to open holders can and should claim the The Directors' attitude becomes have got all they could out of the fire if Dr. Sun opened fire on Sai right of an explanation. previous dispute and that there is Kwan, which was Chinese soil. trouble. This, coupled with the and Europeans not endangered, also against precedents - they resolute decision of the Shamcen he thought the foreign gunboats gratuitously tender the gratifying effect of causing better counsels to the residents for a month, has had the had no provocation. But there was information concerning the suc question of humanitarian cess of the new grate kilns. It is that chances of a repetition are Mail" man who referred to Britain's that live, practical. (instead of
-action--when--a- new Greek only an academic) interest-in-the- Government was threatened with face of strenuous foreign competi- cessation of diplomatic inter- tion by an ability SUCCESS- course if certain ex-ministers were fully to fight against competi shot. The compradore, however, either failed or refused to see the tion from countries with a depre paralle! and insisted that China's ciated currency and which make sovereign rights would be in- Hongkong a dumping ground for fringed if there should be inter their surplus products spoon-fed ference with what he claimed to by Governments with high tariff be an internal matter.
protective walls against British industries. Will the Directors see to it that the new kilns be erected and put into operation with greater expedition than has been done with the first now yielding such satisfactory results? The Colony is pledged to colossal public Much fun has been poked at the
and private works, e.g., Shing Mun advertisements containing the
Valley A Chinese man, aged 35 years,
waterworks and the must tempting description of The China Sugar Hefining Co. was killed by a large stone falling
TRADE IS IMPROVING. mammoth Dock at Kowloon, not houses for sale. It has been said Ltd., at Co.'s Office, Fedder from a house in course of demoli-
to mention the Harbour Improve- that one house-agent refused to Street, noon.
Uneasiness is still felt in Can- ment Works, and it will want all part with some property after ordinary meeting of Douglas 5.8.
November Further extra-tion at Shanghai Street yesterday. reading his own write-up of it. Tad, at 20 Des Voeux Road rested by the police for being in Government and the merchants. architects remain so callous to A Chinese man has been are on over the probability, of trouble the cement that the Green Island However, we have just come Central, noon.
breaking out afresh between the Co. can produce in their thousands of tons. Will firms of British across a broadsheet issued by the
possession of four revolvers, one Board of the British Empire? September 5. Extraordinary dagger and 403 rounds of ammuni- The situation is now said to have British interests, British enter- Exhibition. Of Hongkong's Wem- General Meeting of the H.K. tion at Ka Yu Street at seven reached a stage when the two prise, British capital and British bley Restaurant it says that one Jockey Club, at Messrs. Jardine
o'clock last evening. of the chefs was a cook at the Mathieson's Board Room, 5.80
Yunnanese generals who sponsor-management as to grant prefer
ence to foreign Importations Imperial Palace of Peking and p.m.
A Ciese gate coolie, at the ed the "settlement," have taken it
against products of a Hongkong that some of his recipes were
Railway Crossing at Kowloon City upon themselves to heal up the industry managed by an outstand September 8-Fourth yearly Road, was summoned for assault on differences. secrets preserved by the Im-leawing of Debentures of
ing firm of British merchants? perial family and guests of Hongkong 'Cltib, in the Club
Yours faithfully. royal blood. When the great House, 11 aan, difficulty the local sponsors had
at 11. Chathan Road, Kowloon, September 8-Tannert Bros
that there has never been any ralble housebolil furniture, 2.36 prevail and it is accordingly felt principles, pointed aut the "China up to the Directors now to show
rebellion to suppress. Therefore, Dr-Sun's-manifesto-can-be.-clis- missed with one word-rubbish. But perhaps we must not be too hard upon him. Dominated by the militarists he is shorn of his
former power and his former glory. All the world knows that he is a spent force-all the world except one man, who is of course Dr. Sun himself, And even he
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October 3.-Second meeting of the China Sugar Refining Co., Co. Office, Pedder Ltd., at Street, noan
October 18. Extraordinary General Meeting of Douglas S.8. |Co., Ltd., at the Registered Office of the Company, 20 Des Voeux Road, Central, noon.
October 20.—Thint meeting off
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One Chinese case of diphtheria possess Imperial connections, he was reported on Wednesday, would not be considered a superior to the Cantonese cook, as the Chinese have a saying that the Shanghai states that Hongkong Canton prefecture is the best place lost the interport bowls match by in the country for "chow." Of
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SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.
a motor bus driver on August 30.
CANTON SITUATION.
YUNNANESE NOW HOLD THE TRUMPS.
A SHAREHOLDER.
when the driver was approaching Hard feelings exist between the the crossing and defendant shut Yunnanese and a section of the the gate and would not let him civil authorities who are antagonis- | fic to the merchants. With their
[This letter should have appear- pass. Complainant swore at defen- numerical strength, their prestige ed in the "China Mail," last even- dant, who, in reply, threw a stone and their hold on strategic points, ing, except for an unfortunate Each was bound over in the sum it is felt that the Yunnanese leaders mistake.-Ed.] " of $25 to be of good behaviour for six months.
the
person
will prevail and that their influence with Dr. Sun Yat-sen will result in Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at his agreeing to carry out the terms
Kowloon
of the Settlement. Magistracy this
Meanwhile there is little or no charged with theft of a from morning, Wong Kanushing was
restriction to trade 36 the earring from the
gold
merchants seem be making up of a Chinese woman at Soy Street. for lost time or trying to be pre- The China Mail. That is what he says, anyway, in that they take three days to pre- fulness of Imperialist England.sharks' fins, the broadsheet says
Defendant was chased and caught | pared for eventualities by working The M. O. H. returns, for the by a policeman on duly in the as fast as they can. Vigilance in the precious manifesto he has pare and cook. Those who have 24 hours ending yesterday, contain vicinity, on an alarm being raised the western suburb is still main-
been to non-official Chinese HexpMOND, FRIDay, Sept. 6, 1984.
issued.
British dinners in Hongkong and enjoyed ported), and two British patients of six weeks' hard labour and six
one case of enteric (Chinese Im by the complainant. A sentence tained by the civil population. the impromptu menus will know down with para-typhoid.
strokes were imposed. DR. SUN BURNS HIS BOATS. protested against the barbarity of that an order for sharks' fins can
be served in less than an hour!
just
The - consular authorities, it
seems.
tring upon defenceless city under threat of naval intervention.
other crimen--what
The master of the “Arafura” from Manila reports that two Chinese deck passengers died on the voyage, one on July 18, and the other on September 1.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
SEE ME DONE."
By the P & OF.. "Soudan," CLAIMS FOR POSSESSION
OF PREMISES.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
LIGHT LIST OF PETTY OFFENCES.
Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning the following cases were heard:- For hawking fresh water fish in a prohibited area other than a market, a coolie was fined $50 or six weeks' hard labour.
Lo Yee, for earning “a livelihood
by keeping an unlicensed brothel
at No. 193, Shanghai Street, was fined $50 or four weeks" hard labour,
When Dr. Sun Yat-sen next Dr. Sun flies into a pathetic rage. stuttles out of Canton we may be This infamous suggestion from Betting Systems.
which arrived from Bombay to day, sure that his escape will not be the authors of the Singapore.
Mrs. F. Gooch and Miss Kong It is surprising what an extra
Fan Do arrived here. made aboard a British warship.
“The plaintiff in this case boars A returned banishes, who stated. There may have been a time when the irish horrors and a dozen for betting on systems. In Hong-policu, that between 11 3.m. on board the air
massacre, the Amritsar atrocity, ordinary furore there is on Eng
Hsh and Australien race-courses kong University reports to the Professor Shellshear of Hong-
Passengers for Hongkong on
the ominous name of "See me that he came back to secure work, as he could not. he was glad to take advantage of
Kalyan done," said Mr. E. S: C. Brooks, in find a job in the interior our national weakness for diding hypocrisy!
appalling kong, we believe, the custom exists Wednesday and 9 pai, yesterday, were: Miss F. R Laird, Miss M. applying for the fixing of a date of China owing to the unsettled Hie Government in a very mild form-generally, the some person stole a camera from Benson, and Rev. C. Duostos, illustrious fugitives but that time hotly repudiates the suggestion following of a certain stable or the School of Anatomy. It was
for the hearing of a case at the state of the country, was ordered is gone. Similarly when next he that it could be guilty of firing If any infallible system had been
jockey's mounts for the meeting.valued at $150.
The Sunday Evening Services weekly list fixing at the Supreme 10 work in the Victoria Gaol for
a term of one year. " 15" d passes through Hongkong Dr. Sun'
at the Peak Church will bo Court, this morning,
A Chinese lad was sentenced to upon શ defenceless city-rv-discovered, we should have hoard Yat-sen will not, we imagine,
continued during September, a list "And you., appear for him?” six strokes with the birch forbeing A huge boulder rolled down of the preachers will be found in queried his Honour, Mr. Justice A. unable to satisfactorily explain the again have ten with the Governor: pudiates the suggestion so hotly of it ere this. However, we do not from the hillside, at the back of
our advertisement columns.. * Dyer Ball SA
・・・ posscasion of a wet jacket and nor will he once more address the indeed that it quito forgets Dr. Incontinently condemn all systems, house No. 141, Queen's Rond, East, merely because we decline to which was in course of demolition,
"Yes," replied Mr. Brooks and towel in Wo Fung Street, yester University students upon the Sun himself, not less, once did believe in the infallibility of them at eleven
Among the passengers on board. I am assured that this is his real day. Mr. R. E. Lindsell remarked bombard Canton. Ah! but that We have known many systems morning
o'clock yesterday the s., Kalyan," which arrived namo and not one he has assumed that defendant probably climbed beauty of British rule as compared was different, of course. Dr. Sun that have paid handsomely for 4 were hutied alive in the earth Sydne, Barton GM-Gir-Br Mr. D McGallant (for the de clothes in
Two women coolies from Shanghai this morning is for the occasion. (Laughter).a bamboo and took them from a with the corruption in China, had only been firing at troops; you considerabe fime, but the day which was brought down by the fish Consul General at Shanghai, fondants) How may want to A fahimonger was sentenced to contrast which, he has said, first could hardly blame him--could inevitably arrives when something stone.
Mr. Barton: is bound for England change it by the line that the six wacks hard labour for stabbing suggested to him the revolution your if civilians were foolish to of the safest schemes. Of course, Whilst repairing an electric
crops up to knock the bottom outfi
on leaves
Case Is finished w
fallow-fishmongers. FAL and can thus be taken as the birth get killed, And, moreover, the chief element against night in his stall at Hung Hom, a The B. & A. Arafura," name was The Mec-dunn and bi
"It transpired that the plaintiff a of the Republican idea. No, he will
whereas
British threat, is system in places where the Chinese licensed hawker named which serived this morning from claim was for possession of
Calculated "machine" is used, is the punter's Leung Pins 31. years, suddenly Australian poris, had among her premises in Canton Road Why did Coben invite only
Inability to control the odds he dropped down dead. He is be- passengers: Mr. L. R. O. Bevan, Kowloon, on the grounds that the married people to his wedding ?” the Kus will receive in the event of his lieved to have been electrocuted. Misses M. M. and B. J. Clark, Mr. difendants had been convicted of Well, in that way he reckoned
་ only choice catching the judge's eye. The remains were removed to the S. Coding and Mr. Ching Ah-sing, tain them for an unlawful hat all the presents would be clear to pre One of the simplest winning Kowloon Mortuary yesterday.
al of whom landed her
Dirofi
do none of these things any more. – made as part of British warships, British officials, attempt...
overthrow and British rule are "all" tainted | mintáng with. "tri htfulness”—the frigi ruling body:whit
purpose.