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POSTPONED.
(From Our Own Correspondent, Chefoo, September 20
Erzinger, local Mr, Theo.
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COWARDLY MURDER
TORTURE TO COVER CRIME,
The Outlook. Politically, things are rather qulet apart from the fact that the Tuchan I consolidating bi position, and a few bands of notorious scoundrels have been driven into the mountains for the present
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TRAGEDY AT SCHOOL.
Writing from Slanfu, on Septem-
The Autumn crops are largely ber 12, the correspondent of the
a failure, and I have seen lately, London, September 29,
'Central China Post' says:
the farmers rooting up their cotton, Discussing the rubber position, We have had another lesson in because it had gone rotten la the the "Times City editor paints out militariem in this far Island pod for some reason, possibly the that restriction, if dustic enough Province during these last few long drought We have just had and continued" long enough, must days. At dead of night a call two days of heavy rains which improve the statistical position and came to the window of one of our gives some hope that the wheat cad to a rise in price, but the con-school bedrooms asking for a may be sown, but it has been so sequences vary with the method. certain individual. The servant very dry that unless we get a few It is not economically sound to of the man called responded and more days of rain before the eliminate the factor of efficiency by presently opened the door, and Autumn ends, groat fears treating all planters alike in the was met with a knife at his throat entertained of something matter of production. Secondly, itind a throat that, if he spoke he famine condilons this Winter
It is distressing to see how little is an unsound policy to give a for- would be ingrdered. One of the eign rival business an opportunity to wo men to "grey" then slipped those in authority are interested in annual Swimming Sports at the secure a larger proportion of the into the room, and slit open the, the pitiable condition of the pler near the second bench. Quite trade than formerly held. It neck of the sleeping man inside a large number of spectators were seems in the circumstances, that whose name they had called. present and thoroughly enjoyed when restriction finally ends, the The deed was quickly done, and to the fine exhibition of swimming British industry may find that expedite thefrescape, they led the and diving given by the boys. The although they live larger reserves ervant away from the room and Swimming Cup was this year won of bark than their neighboure, the tied him to a tree near by with a by Andrew Hazeland, a very Dutch have a larger area of newly farewell threat as to wit would popular and well deserved win. planted rubber, which will give happen-If he made a sound The runner-up for the Cup was J. them a bigger proportion of unde When feeling safe presently, the Pote-Hunt, who was only-a-small than in the restriction era. Such servant gave the alarm and awoke margin behind the winner. Careya result would not have occurred the school, to the horror of the House gained the most points if striction had been brought tragedy towards the House Shield, with about solely by the price factor. Paton House second.
In the evening of the 8th a con- cert was held in the Memorial Hal when the school children and their friends were present. Dr. F. H. Judd was Chairman, and during the interval presented the Swim- ning Cup to Andrew Hazeland.
The Chefeo Autumn Gyrakhana run under the auspices of the Chefco Race Club was held on the West Beach on Friday, 5th, and Saturday, 18th inst. The original intention was to hold them on the 5th and 6th, but while the 5th was a fine day and the first day's races were able to be run off, on the afternoon of the 6th it was pour- ing hard. The races were post-held in the Chefoo Club the pro poned to the 7th, but as it was still raining they were postponed till the 19th.
On the 9th inst. a concert was ceeds of which, free of all expense, were sent to the Temple Hill Hos pital here, which is in urgent need of funds to pay for a new boiler that has been ordered for this winter.
GENEVA.
To make matters worse,
Restriction wonki then Jave company of soldiers arrived early ffected equally the British and in the day to enquire into who had nurdered their frend, and Dutch.
pprehended the servant as the sole witness of the deed. They had a purpose in this, as presently becanic apparent. The servant was fed off, and subjected to Cross-examination as we would call it, but lacking a trained advocate, they applied a few red hot irons, and other contrivances of their own to make the man confess this when Chiva is
ANIMATED DISCUSSIONS..
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WARM WELCOME IN SINGAPORE,
poor.
(From Our Own Correspondent:)-
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SINGAPORE, September 29. The King of Siam left here. for Kuala Lumpur to-day.
Before his departure, he sent a cable to King George, expressing the warm welcome extended him here.
King George replied and hoped that the Siamese Monarch's stay at this outpost of the British Empire, had in every way been agreeable.
TU-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
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As the Hospital would prolonged anal animated disenssion humane code! ment most of the U.S. Fleet had left before the 13th, and the have to close down for the winter adopted the Chairman's report on examination was that he confessed attendance was much less than if they were unable to secure this the juridicial portion of the proto that it was not 1wo soldiers as he had been anticipated for by the boiler, the residents of Chefoocol. An unexpected onteone was bad at first stated, but two of the Stewards in charge, and conse- were asked to assist; and the the Japanese exception to Aritiel scholars in the school
Two Poor Scapegoats quently the meeting was not the Misses Laura and Eleanor Bushix-not five relating to the action instigation of one of the teachers. financial success that was ex-arranged this concert to help raise of the Connell dealing with an ggressor. Mr. Adachi in a serious"
This led to further arrests, and and further peeted.
The hall was crowded; and those one read a declaration of the further tortures, The meeting itself so far as the racing and the arrangements were present enjoyed what was un-Japanese delegation, the substance confessions, and the two poor boys informed that all Goods are being of which follows: The ideal of In the early years of their Middle landed at their risk into the hazar concerned were all that could be doubtedly the best concert ever the League is to retilo pacifically school course, have got branded dous and/or extra hazardous Go
put up in Chefoo. Among the all conflicts between nations, the for life.
downs of the Hongkong and Kow many fine items on the programme fraft Protocol, however, does not Of course, this kind of thing loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., it is difficult to single out any for make good the gaps in the Coven- could not be taken lying down, whence, and/or from the wharves comment, but Mrs. Kennedy's int in that connection, inasmuch and as the result of a vigorous delivery may be obtained. Violin Solos were probably the s Article fifteen of the Covenant personal protest to the authorities, most appreciated. Mrs. Kennedy
desired...
A nasty accident occurred on the first day when Mr. Don Kay was badly thrown, breaking his collar-bone, fracturing two ribs, und straining and bruising him- self in several places. He is, how ever, recovering rapidly and we
trust will soon be about again,
The Chefoo Champions,, which was a very fine and close race, was! ably won by Mr. Villers on Christ- mas Morn, Mrs. H. E. Railton on Sand Snipe being second, and Mr. Swaney on Survivor a good third: In the Champions Sweepstake the first prize, $999, was won by two of the U.S. Navy Officers, the second prize by Mr. A. La Jones of the 8. "Huichow," and the third by Mr. J. S. Soden of s.8. Kaho."
: funds.
player, and is said to have played before Royalty.
Social Notes.
As you have probably heard from cable reports the case in which Mr. Firth, the chief officer
Consignees of Cargo are hereby
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the wife of one of the U.S. Naval continues to permit a State to and investigation by them the the goods have left the Godowis officers, is an exceptionally gifted pe rational investigation boys have been let out on bail, and and all Goods remaining undeliver ander pretext, that the insiter is now the crowd who did the jobed after the 6th Oct. will be subject within its exclusive competence, are chasing around un, a fresh to rent. even if the matter infringes the scent, and all to cover up their All claims against the steadier honour, prejudices and vital inter-own cowardly traces.
must be presented to the Under According At present no mutive seems to signed on. or before 15th Oct., We have had the pleasure of sts of another State. congratulating Mr. and Mrs. A. E. to Article seven of the Protocol, the be suggested for the crime, other
All broken, chafed, and damaged Clayton, of Messrs. Holyoak and League while abstaining from lend than that the murd fed ran had
a Stale given offence to a particular goods are to be left in the Go Massey, on the birth of a daughtering its pacific action "to on the 8th inst.
wronged, threatens to consider that section of our Shensi soldier downs, where they will be exa ain State an aggressor should it adopt brigands. It is not a new thing to
No Fire Insurance has measures in defence of its legitim- us for it happens frequently all theed on the Gh Oct, at 10 am.
intercats. Thus the draft time, but it is the first time, it has
effected. te
Bille of Lading will be counter of s.8. "Fausang" was arrested on Protocol will lend to the protection happened within the four walls of
signed by consular warrant and charged of a State which rejected the school, and one wonders what it with "assaulting one Wong Shi-supremacy of international justice portende
The incident doesn't tend to teing by hitting him with a leather and condemn a stale which snap convince us as to the wisdom of asked for an impartial application The following are the results of baton and threatening him with
The Japanese delega-withdrawal of Extrality! revolver whereby he was put in of justice. bodily fear of his life and by some tion, which already experienced in accepting means fell into the sea, thereby great difficulties coming to his death" has been Article fifteen of the Covenant, dismissed. The case was tried greatly regrets it is unable to adhers before Mr. J. L. Smith, HM to the illogical aggravation of the stipulation contained in Article six Consul here.
of the Protocol."'
Results of Races,
the racing:-
Friday, September 5.
1. "Scarry. Stakes."--1⁄2 mile, Christmas Morn... (Mr. Viitere) 1 Nigger Snipe
(Mrs. Railton) 2 Jacksnipe
(Mr. Swaneys) a 2-Tina Limit."-1⁄2 mile.
(Mrs. Hovey) (Mr. Hogg)
Fonnie Boy
The Rat
Prince
3-"Calories Fiata."--1⁄4 mile.
Band Snipe
Chin Chin
Survivor
(Mr. Railton)
(Miss Sugdan) (Mr. Swaney) Ladies Cup."- alle.
(Mrs. Railton) (Mr. Hovey) (Hrs, Clarke)
Nigger Entpe
22 Karat
Grey Snipe
5Salt Gabello Cup.
Pony No. 1
.Pony No. 2
Funy No. 0
mile.
6-"Non Winners Cup”—1⁄2 mile. MIK
(Mies Sugden) Survivor Sweet Surprise...... (Mr. Villers)
7-"Criterions,"—I milc.
Mr. Swaney)
Sund Snipe... (Mr. Railton) 1
Christmas Morn.... (Mr. Villers) Jack Spipe........ (Mr. Swaney) Saturday, September 13. „1-"Cheloo Plato."— mile, Nigger Snipe.... Survivor
Port.
Violin Recital.
WORDING OF ARTICLE TOO RIGID. M. Fernandez (Brazil) confended the Japancee amendment did not favour the attainment of the object the Committee had in view and
Mrs. W. Knight, Principal of the CIM. Girls School, arrived (Mr. Kay) 3 back here on the 18th, having spent the summer at Pei-tai-ho, after having undergone a serious operation at the Peking Union therefore appealed for its with- Medical Hospital.
drawal. The Chairman, M. Rev. C. McDouall, who has been acting as our Port. Chaplain for Politis, favoured the amendment. pointing out there had been exag- the summer months, left on the geration on both sides, The pro 18th inst. Rev. B. M. Macowan sent wording of Article aix was too! arrived back the same day from rigid. M. Rolin (Belgium) de- home leave, and will now resumeclared the amendment was not his duties here as Chaplain of the destructive. Each State had the
The Chinese gunboat "Hai Chright to settle its own disputes.
There were several heated intor-3 after spending the summer here ludes in the course of the discus left yesterday for Shanhnikwan.
sion. M. Scialoja (Italy) suggested the examination of the Protocol in On Monday evening, 15th inst., a calmer ateosphere by w Com. M. Loucheur Mra. Kennedy very kindly agreed inities of experts. to give a Violin Recital for the declared if the council did not do ite benefit of the children of the duty, and provisions of the Protocol CIM. Schools.
The proposed The Recital was would be in vain. held in the Memorial Hall, and a Japanese amendment would be re a sub-Committee. large number of grown-ups were ferred to also present as well as the Thereupon, the Committee rosa, children.
the delegates dispersing animated- Dr. Dilley introduced Mrs. The Protocol will now probably (Mrs. Smart) 1
Mr. Hogg) 2 Kennedy to the children in a few not come to the Assembly before Geystcam ***** (Miss Sugden) 3 well chosen remarks. The appre. Tuesday,
J"Deefsteak Cup."—51⁄2 mile. ciation of the playing was im-
ATRAGIC SITTING. ..... (Miss Sugden) 1 mense, as was demonstrated by
París, September 29, Sand Snipe
(Mr. Raston) 2 the rounds of applause after each The newspaper emphasise the The Rat
(Mr. Hogg) B
piece, and at the end.
critical, nature of the Japanese "Union Stakes."-- mile.
Mrs. Kennedy played the follow attitude at Geneva. L'Echo Jack Snipe
(Mr. Swaney) 4
ing piecus
de Paris" declares the Protocol. is (Miss Hovey)
1-Nocturne in El. by Chopin, reached. Le Matin's" special Sweet Surprise ...... (Mr. Villers) 8
2-Handel's Menuett, adapted correspondent at Geneva refers to
Burmester.
the tragic characted of yester day's sitting, and the indescribable After this ploce, little Missinotion evoked by Aduchi's de Hope Hewett, one of the youngest claration, und opines that the girls in the Girls School, went up Japanese will remain adurgant. to the platform. and presented Mra Kennedy with a bouquet of ferns and flowers on behalf of the scholars
Jack Enipo
(Mr. Railton) 1
(Mr. Hovey)
(Mr. Swaney)
2.- 'Hardly_Race.”—-16 mile.
Prince
22 Karat
22 Karat
over six hurdles.
Extra Race for Horses mile. Ulotka..... (Mt. Sookin) 1 Morry and Eright (Mr. Burke Clone) 2 "Chefoo Champions."—11⁄4 miles, Chrismas Mora... (Mr. Villars) 1 Sand Snipe (Mrs. Railton 'Survivor'
(Mrs. Swaney) Nil-Desperandum? V mile Sweet Surprise ... (Bt. Villera) 1 Boxer) * Mr. Kitson) 2 King ***** (Mr. Stephenson) 3
apiens $5.00 Non-selling Sweep: No. 11; 2nd prize, No.:484; 3rd prize, No. 468,Quallied ponies tickets No. 74, 104, 856; 899 mail (1455) Swimming Sports:
On the afternoon of the 8th init. OLM. Boys School held their
Thais by Massenet.
Canzonetta by Ambrosin
5 Humoresque by Dvorak, de Here Mrs. Kennedy obliged with an ancore, playing by special re- quest, Berceuse from Jocelyn by. Godard
B➡Traumerie by Schymann.
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