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ough that State is though
them in
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hostilities on the fron
coincident with the
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER
SHREDS AND PATCHES.
brenty between Bulgarin and Turkey and would appear to be JAMAICA very much in the nature of a
goverment in Jarda fera is an example of the art of is in course of being thing mated to Mona, Callaux on brought one step nearer bis landing in America as heal, of
"We know you were Hot con- victed of furanon, but will you toll
us just what you were convicted
ofpir
"
M. Caillaux threw up his hande in obvious disgust. I am the Tinance Minister of my country. he declared, and I refuse to answer mehr a question.*
flaunting of newly acquired con- to realisation. The administration France's War-debt commission: fidence as a result of it. The has fatherto been in the lands of treaty itself was not unexpected, British officials who control a and in its effacts, apart from the majority of votos in the Legislative deplorable outward expression Council certain limited Enanoind referred to, there is no reason why and other powers only being, ve- it should not work for good Inserved for the elected members the belief that such defensive subject to a procedure under which "alliances will act as an insurance the British Governor caft resume, against inter-Balkan conflict the them himself; Now: &, now. system League of Nations has lent assist is to be tried under which fiva ance along these lines although elected members of the Degislativo. We are told that the Minister the fate of the Greco-Bulgarian Council are to be admitted into the was visibly perturbed by the Alinorities, Protocol goes to show Government. The composition of question out to him, and the that the international atmosphere the Legislative Council is to be re- Shreds man can quite believe it, Fat Geneva is rather too optimisticvised so as to croute a permanent. Fortunately not all American new!. for enduring good to result "of non-official majority in that body.¦ paper-men are like the un agreements there when there is a The chief point still to be denied known one. quoted. Nor are ak majority in the countries concern-
The
ed of stormy ultra-nationalists, understood to be that of the American papers yellow." This Convention was rejected by powers to be extrcised by the Christian Science Monitor is to the peoples of the States concern Governor in overruling the now be congratulated on referring to the
The question, here is mutter in the following strain: ed and presumably its place so far Council, as Bulgaria is concerned has been whether such powers should be. The visitor has been highly taken by the friendly alliance with general, as the British Goverment mured by his own country; de Turkey. And what of Greece?ure understood to have proposed, or spite the stigma put upon hig Negotiations wore at one time well whether they should be restricted during the period of bitter political advanced for an alliance with as has been advocated locally, to halves incident to the World War.. Yugo-Slavia and such an alliance matters becinity certified us of Fe was greeted at the dock by the is considered to be a vital neces-paramount importance. In any United Hintes Ambassador to Paris, stay unless another ally presents case, an appreciable afvanos in the the Franch Ambangulor to the itself. They broke down tem-direction of democratisation uppeurs United States, and au porarily at any rate as a result of) to be assured. Sir E. Stabbs seems secretary of the Treasury Depart Fa difference of opinion as to whe" to be in for another interesting ment. At Washington he will be
ther certain differences of opinion time. which had arisen should be settled
by direct negotiation or by sub-
mission to the League of Nations.
under-
welcomed is the tiplomatic repre- sentative of a sovereign power. De- Amerieni, and Japan! spite this, a representative of the In the meantime there is stated to AN APOLOGY 15% reporters sem to American press, ofered him
DUB hold the palm-hewanton insult at the very gateway be a marked improvement in Greco-Ralian relations. and M., Cuidas lattor for getting at to the Nation. The incident ca
their "prey at si mnly at to the disrepute'm... whiche
#L
jagainst this has to be sub what is i Etercidase "Mirlaston" at Genesest the former for asking all American journalism is held in
between Turk and Yugoslav, sorts of gitestions. It is not a new foreign countries. The Christian" Talks of a rapprochement in this for visitors to the States to Segence Martitor feels that an, ex- direction are considered to be have questiĝis, alwowiat-they pression of regret is the least that illusionary, however, and prob-jhaving nothing at all to do with fun by doua o make amends for so ably originated in pique on the their visit, in many ele, qiese großs' a breach of journalistić pro- part of the Yugasdays at the tam ih exceedingly bad taste. priety. action of Greece rather than in
any point of contact between these,
two States with such differing CHINESE CHAMBER, EXPORTING MONEY.
YESTERDAY'S COMMITTEE
MEETING."
YESTERDAY'S MAGISTRACY-
CASES.
À BUROPEAN'S PLEA.
national outlooks. Now that the treaty between Turkey and Bul garia has definitely been signed, however, it is extremely probable that Greece will be moved by a l'oblivions of the implied obliga-realisation of the danger of isola-
LOANS, PROPERTY, &C. * tion pressed on every British intion both from her own point of view and that of others interested the Far East. It seems a fact
in the maintenance of peace in the That the Government had re- At the Central Magistracy yes- that such ephemeral matters Balkans to drop emaller differ fused to grant a moratorium of terday afternoon, Mr. S. B, B. as the doings of sportsmen, cause fences and join with Yugoslavia in two months to local property McElderry disposed of a large more interest and enthusiasm an alliance which will make it owners whose lots had been put number of cases dealing with the easier for both the Greek people up for public auction by mort-exporting of money from the than anything else unless. It be and the Serb element in Yugo gagees, was communicated to the Colony. Others, besides Chinese money that can be named slavia to regard Balkan affairs monthly committee meeting of the were charged with the offence. Hongkong is not alone in this with "more detachment and with Hongkong Chinese General Cham-g The first case was against Mr. respect. Physical human achieve-consequently less strained rela-ber of Commerce held yesterday. A. W. van Andel, who was tions. Such an alliance, it is a letter from the Secretary for charged with attempting to ex- ment or the play of physical thought, will stabilise Balkan re-Chinese Affairs being read to that powers-attracts and interestslations so as to assist the gradual effect.
port $65 in Hongkong notes. Pleading not guilty, defendant here and elsewhere. Such a improvement of the relations be- Apparently, those who had said that he was going to Sha- sound and convincing journal atween each State and Bulgaria.. asked for the extension of two meen on business. On seeing the It is regarded as the first step to months had pointed out the desir Chinese searched on the wharf, he the “Round Table” is certain that Balkan peace, although it goes ability of maintaining the pro- told the Inspector that he had British trade in many lines is without saying that it is not neces-perty market and suggested that money and asked whether it was slipping backward and is losing sarily the last.
ite enterprise and vitality, The atmosphere of the Treaty ports, it says, is mainly responsible for this weakening in the British position. "Hard work has ceased' to be fashionable, the amenities of
Hongkong, Wednesday, October 28, 1995, life come too easily, there is too
A MESSAGE NEEDED.
LOCAL POEMS.
LIMITED COLLECTED
EDITION.
MRS. JACKSON'S VERSE.
gagees..
foreclosure be deferred till mort-right to go on board. His money gagore obtained loans from the was then taken away, and he Government to pay off mort-was allowed only $20, which he considered insufficient to mees his A letter was also read from the expenses. The case was dismiss- Hon. Mr. Chow Shou-son and theed the defendant being advised to Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall stating get a permit the next time he in- that the Government will itself tended visiting Canton. value property offered as security
Macao boat had his money for- feited.
for the Trade Loan, instead of tempting to export $120 on the A Chinese charged with at- accepting architects valuations.
The meeting decided to request the two Chinese members of the Legislative Council to oppose the proposed increase of (Govern- ment) school fees next year on the ground that such increase would moderate means.
a hardship on parents of
be
An appeal for relief for 5,000,- province was referred to the Tung 000 famine sufferers in Kwaichow Wah Hospital
Another, represented by coun- sel, was found guilty of a techni cal offence and fined $5.
The charges against two others. were dismissed, the defence being that the defendants had no inten- tion of leaving the Colony,
but owing to their absence in Two Indians were also charged,
Canton the cases, were adjourned. To-day's Cages.
Two further cases came for hearing before the same Magis- trate this morning when the de- fendants claimed ignorance of the regulations.
much money to be made in com- missions, speculative investments and dealings in land." Perhaps.
In many a passage of "Under we ask too much in suggesting the Banyan," the local reader will H.E. the Governor has one that His Excellency's last words find crystalised into poetry his public opportunity before he should be a clarion call to mem- moods as a dweller in this Isle of leaves to convey a searching bers of his own race out here. In Fragrant Streams. Pride in her message to this Colony. He has perning these lines we had no in beauties, veneration and love for controlled its destinies sufficiently tention of dwelling at any length dedication have acquired signi- spots which by association or long enough to appraise the forces on such material matters as trade, ficance, also the longing for Home that go to make bur interesting and its development. We had in land institutions finding expres- The meeting also discussed the Life. Human nature, in all its mind the relationship between the sion in celebrations of them even restoration of communication varied forms, must have passed British and those of other races the chief notes struck in the poems retaken by the anti-Red party.
on an Oriental shore-these are with Swatow now that it has been before him as does a huge who are subject to British rule in of Mrs. Gladys Jackson, a local caravan before the wanderer in this Colony. We have neglected writer of verses who needs no the desert. Has all this taught the opportunity of getting to introduction him anything on the big question know these classes or to apping are such that a certain
The subjects chosen for versify
In the first case a Chinese was of the human needs of this ciate their views or their feelings. amount of sentimentality is un-
charged with attempting to ex- port $200 fo Macao. Defendant Colony? Has he a message for | Efforts of fellowship have been avoidable but for anything that
stated that he was an employee of the British race living here, based made, but indifference, and in may not be quite to the taste of
a Club at West Point and the money represented his savings on his own experience? The Bri- some quarters, ridicule, have kill those who dislike displays of feel- ing or anything even in the direc
for a number of years. He was tish are in possession here. Theyed the efforts. Els Excellency's tion of a suggestion of religious
on his way to Macao to see a rela rule. Do they guide Of the Gov-mind has reacted to opinions, leaning there is much to compen-
The discovery of 884 taels of tive with whom he expected to re ernment's position there is very advice and experience. Out of all Bate in the style and dignity of
praw opium in a store room of the turn to Hongkong. The casa little to be said that may be con- this there must have evolved cer-expression that marks the verses, gaAmekusa. Maru had its remanded till Monday to ens sidered derogatory. There is tain and definite convictions poems of Mrs. Jackson and a yesterday when a boatswain was the other charge. The defendant This book contains the collected sequel at the Central Magistracy his statements to be investigated. A sum of $188 was involved in sufficient evidence to demonstrate which it would do the British printed privately. It can, how charged with unlawful possession the benevolence, wisdom, toler people good to have. We trust ever be obtained from Messrs. of the drug
was fined $20, which ance and justice of all that applies that the farewell meeting will he Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., at the price. The accused pleaded guilty, and deducted from the money seized.
of $1.50, The limited edition was fined $5,000, or five months to British administration.. It is used to leave
message of no un-should be disposed of very quickly hard labour
Something is
an example which others might cert
kind
well fellow. But we are not con neede concerned here with matters of
Government We are concerned
BALKAN
ROUBLE.
From
Managuas, October 27-As sequel to the recei Prest
with those who have the home country in pu
OPIUM TRAFFIC.
JAPANESE SEAMAN
"GUILTY"
$5,000 FINE IMPOSED.
In another search 252 taels of raw opium was found in a lifebelt locker on the same boat No madeing connection
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