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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1926.
CANTON PORT.
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blem that the arme In his Subject to audit the directors possession were not his own was of the Green Island Cement Col, not sufficient justification, said His Ltd., will at the forthcoming SPECIAL OFFERS Peking, Feb. 22.
Lordship in the course of a Crim-meeting of shareholders to be held Consul, reports that he has re-which four Chinese were charged mend the following allocation of Mr. Chapin, the American Vice Inal Sessions case, this morning on Wednesday, March 17, recorn- moved to a position of safety with robbery seventea Americans who were
profits: outside Hain Yang bardment of the city hus, con-
The bom tinued since the 18th inst.
One of the men pleaded guilty
said that it was not his own. to having a dagger on him but
His Lordship commented that for the safety of the publice It must be held that anyone in possession robbery intended to use the weapon of arms who went to commit
Meanwhile the if occasion arose, ?«
In the absence of any. Naval wireless intelligence, it la pre- Prospects are exceedingly good sumed that nothing untoward has for another successful meeting occurred at Canton following the next week when the Hongkong closure of the port (and that of Jockey Club holds the annual Whampoa) as from yesterday. by Lack of rain at first made the Chinese Maritime Customs
The absence of other means of course,fairly hard. With the ad communication means that there vent of ruin the turf is now ins nothing else to report but that splendid condition. It is only the refusal to issue clearance hoped that the weather on Mon-papers to ships is still in force.
The position on the Shanhai day will be favourable.
kyan front is unchanged, although There is practically no change cidence that a "labour and mer-reinforced there and also in the It may be more than a coin the Fengtien forces are being In the arrangements. Pari-cantile goods examination bureau" mutuel and cash sweep provisionų į
Jehol region.. are the same as before and the was to have been started as from yesterday. Representatives of usual entrances will be used. The the boycott and committee and the stewards", crow's-nest #t, the last Canton merchants, so it, is stated, turn will be put up as in recent were to have been représented on years to "watch out for riding this bureau. The object was, of irregularities, if any.
into Canton. However, according course, to examine cargo imported to the intimation given yesterday Maitland has been here for a good the closure was brought about by advantage of holding the interior first charge hut three denied the
Of the Shanghai jockeys who make their annual invasion. Mr.
D
First Kuominchun Army s The men fa question were reinforcing the Third on the charged with conspiracy to rob on the Second in Honan.. Chibi-Shantung Border and January 12, (the incidents talting place at a house at Quarry Bay); house in Yaumati on January 15. also with conspiracy to rob ata
possession of arma. Each was also charged with the
4 To pay a dividend of 80 cents: on the old shares and 10.686 cents on the new shares, $362,66666;
To place to reserve for new plant, $100,000.
To carry forward to credit of next year's account, $63,342.92:
[Total $516,009:58.]
HUMAN SACRIFICES.
SLAVES RELEASED IN BURMA.
(Reuter's Service.)
Yu-hsiung are conflicting, but the Reports regarding General Feng
entered the fighting lines where belief is growing that he has re- his adherents have the great
They all pleaded guilty to the many days, riding the various she non-return of goods seized, lines, where their opponents are
possession of arms. Jurdine strings in training.. while in the custody of Custome, so widely scattered that co-opera-Crown, said that he would be con- made for the release of nearly all
Rangoon,, Feb. 22 On Sunday three more arrived and prior to Customs examination
Mr. M Hazlerigg for the
Arrangements have now been Mr. Eric Meller leto don the the latter recessarily meaning countersignature to the punitive the case of arms possession against.
tion is difficult. Tuan Chi-ji'stent with that plea and not press the slaves in the Hukwang Valley. "strov and white" of Sir Paul; Mr. · Haimovitch will do duty for Mr.that revenue had not yet been mandate has caused general sur-
puich).
A local Chinese merchant who prise, but the explanation prob- claims to have "inside informably lies in the mere fact that the
Kueminchun dominutes Peking. tion alleges that the projected
Peking and Wu bureau was likely to be the first step towards a separate "Cus-
Dynasty and Mr. Roda, and Mr./ Sokoloff for Messrs. Toeg and Priestley, Two others who left
Shanghai yesterday "are
Mr. "Teddy" McBain (coming also for
the others.
The man who pleaded guilty to arms possession was sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard Rbour, His Lordship Commenting. jon the gravity of the offence."
with regard to the others, the
The owners are well satisfied with the prices for the redemption of the captives, many of whom are remaining with their masters, to whom they have become attached. It is hoped that the the expedi- tion will convince the Naga Chiefs
Sir Paul and Mr. Dallas for the tems." such as that threatened by expedition against Wu Pei-fu was entering of a plea of guilty would of the Government's determina- |
Dubur stable,
the surplus.
A rumour in circulation, given
Peking, Feb. 22. A mandate ordering a puuitive the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen when He Sucy Sue. a chestnut marexed wroth over the disposal of
issued yesterday afternoon..
Alleged Assassination. owned by the Toeg and Priestley interests, has been freely tipped as:
Peking, Feb 23t The evening vernacular papers a likely winner of the"Derby, the blue ribbon of the Hongkong turf. for what it is worth in the absence 'carry 4 report, received from Before the rain came on she was of confirmation, is that several uominchun circles, to the effect credited with having, done the ships from Shanghai, with cargoes that Wu Pei-fu has been gusassin- distance (a mile and a half) in 3 of rice, were due to arrive in Carated at. Hankow by Hupah troops minutes, 22 seconds, with the yesterday but it is not exon the cecusion of a memorial ser-
pected that permission will be vice to Hsiao Yanan. given for the shipments to be landed!
going fairly hard. She is very fit
to-day,
Another rumour is, that the port
Minister Resigns.
CHIEF SCOUT.,
FIVE HUNDRED BIRTHDAY MESSAGES.
(British Wireless Service:)
་་
be taken into consideration in the tlon to stamp out slavery and sentence of two years' imprison-human sacrifice.
A. Rangoon cablegram of ment with hard labour ench..
December 16 reported:—A small, official expedition has been de- spatched to effect the release of allt slaves in the Hukwang Valley (Northern Burma): Arrange- ments will be made to compensate the slave-owners generously, The: expedition will meet the Naga Chiefs and express the Indian Rugby, Feb, 22.
abhorrence Government's
of Sir Robert Baden Powell. Chief Scout, received 500 meanages of human sacrifices. It is anticipat. greeting on the occasion of his ed that the expedition will result birthday. He is 69 years of age in supplies of victims for sacrifice Sir R. Baden Powell is from this side of the frontiér
Peking, Feb. 22, It is reliably reported that Chiato-day.
Bhealth:
Commenting on this the papers. Messrs. Dyer and Beith own the
say that such rumours are often One of the vernacular papere efrculated by interested parties in best subscription griffin in train, jing. Total Abstinence, expected by says that the Canton merchants war time, but the dead nearly
some to win every race of that have requested the Canton Gov-always mon come to life class, bar accidents, and to beernment to negotiate (diplomatic-
ally • quite up to the standard of the fastest Derby grifing. Also be- fore the rain he was credited with Kengmoon has also been affect-Teh-yao, War Minister and Acting convalescing after a breakdown in Being completely cut off:] 3.18 for the distance. Sir Paul's. ed. "It is worded rather curiously Premier, submitted his resignation Fantastic Dahlia is also reputed to in that those responsible for the to the Chief Executive yesterday have gone round in the same time, closure are the pickets.
Pretty Polly; a stable-mate of Sancy Sue, went wrong in training fand is now a little short of work Faithough quite sound.
Two other subscription griffins that have pleased are Home Call and Dobbin. The former did the 1 miles in 3.24 'about ten days. agu. The latter has been describ. ed as "not too bad," as has also The Geezer
were .sum-
evening because the latter was willing to countersign the mundute of Chaban agulist Chang Thung chang although he did not object to the appointment of the new Tupaf and Shantung without impenthing Chang
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creat-
TRAFFIC CASES.
Several Europeans. moned and others gave evidence in traffic cases at the Central Magis- tracy this morning.
This development has Charged with driving motor ed a crisis in the Cabinet, the members of which are divided cycle in Kowloon Road without a permit, Mr. A. May, of the Hong-some thinking that Chia has unduly kong Electric Company, was fined pressed an unnecessary point, whilst others contend that Marshal Tuan should have bowed to the
A similar fine was imposed on a
Mr. Dunbar's Bay of Biscay should win one of the longer dis- tance events for subs. while San Diego is his best Derby pony.
Glorious Dahlia might do well in the shorter races for griffins. Evidence of dangerous driving Kaominehun. the leaders of which, while Sunbeam Dahlia should not by cutting in front of his car was therefore, are urging Feng Yuh- be allowed to run loose up to a given by Mr. A. R. F. Ravenstang to take command of all the
De Kuominchun armies. mile and a quarter but they do not against a Chinese driver. appear to be Derby winners.fendant was fined $10,
In the case of another Chinaaë Stalwart Dahlia, a big bay, has not proved too adept at turning the driver charged with disobeying sharp corners and may be seen attraffic signal at the Pedder Street a disadvantage: Sir Paul's sub, function, Mr. A. R. Cox, of the Beacon Dahlia, is very useful; and Hongkong Electric Company Lady Chater's sub, The Golden stated that a collision was narrow- Pheasant. should perform well Cover moderate distances. -
Of the old ponies, Kagashima (spelt Kagoshima this year) is still running. He won the Chal-
$5.. Frenchman, M. Tourrer Eugene, wishes of the Cabinet. for driving a motor cycle at an decling moral
There are other indications of a among the excessive speed.
а
STOLEN WATCHES.'
ABSCONDING OFFICE BOY
averted by the defendant's dia- regard of signals and excessive- peed. The case was adjourned for another charge to be added.
*}
CAUGHT,
EUROPEAN FIRM'S LOSS.
A Chinese office boy of the China Export-Import and Bank Company,
AWARD TO SHANGHAI SCOUT
(Reuter's Service.)...
London, Feb. 22. Sir R. Baden Powell has award-. ed the bronze cross, the highest": award
Scout can receive,} Loader Alexander imchouch ), of Shanghal for risking his life in assisting the French police to capture an armed
to.
robber
Patrol
TRIPLE CONCORD.
ITALY, AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
REMARKABLE CHANGE.
(Reuter'a Service.)
London, Feb. 22.
BUSH FIRES.
TUMBARUMBA MOUNTAIN
SAFE.
(Reuter's Servios.)
Melbourne, Feb. 22 Conatdorable relief is felt that rain has extinguished many bush
According to the latest reports fires. Others are smouldering. received in Sydney from Wagg Wagga the efforts of the fre fighters have averted the "dan-
threatening. ger
Tumbarumba
Mountain.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
GOVERNMENT'S REFORM PROPOSALS
(British Wireless Service.)
A remarkable change has come over Italo-German and Italo-
Rugby, Feb. 22.. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Prime Auatrían relations during the post few days as the result of reciprocal Minister stated in the House of explanations by the heads of those Commons that the whole question of the reform of the House of three Governments, according to the Daily Telegraph's diplomatic Lords was being carefully explored correspondent, who says that by the Goverment, whose pro- Signor Mussolini assured the posals would be presented some lenge Cup last year and it will be tion for damage to a cycle, wased in July last year with 120 Austrian Chancellor that he never time before the end of the present | imposed on a Chinese motor driver silver watches and six platinum intended the, invasion of Austrian for failing to report an accident watches was brought before Mr. adil. The latter repudiated any Mr. D. H. Jones gave evidence of R. Lindsell at the Central Magis intention how the defendant ran into the trucy this morning and charged Germans Treaty. Similar reassur of violating the St. cyclist, stopped a while, "and then with the theft of the articles. drove again.
up to the Hongkong ponies to prevent him annexing the trophy for good. Local Option le very fit as is Saligia who did 1% miles in 3 minutes, 59 seconds, while Grey Morn's time for the same distance that morning was 4.04,
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JOCKEY CLUB MEMBERS.
Mr. Ho Kwong and Mr. Ho Fook have been elected members of the Hongkong Jockey Club, the first Chivicse to be so elected, saysia Beuter telegram published in the North China papers.
ATA TO-DAYS, DOLLAR,
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2/4 5/16.
A fine of $15, and $6 compensa-of. Asfatle Building, who abscond-
CATHCART CASE.
RELEASE UNDER A
PERSONAL BOND."
evidence
::
DUKE OF YORK.
It was stated by Sub-Inspector ances were made with Germany. Mr. G. H. M. Bannerman Was Fallon that the defendant pawned when Germany's application for It, la now not improbable that. fined $6 for leaving his car off the the watches and spent the money admittance to the League comes up stand at Pedder Street.
interiotous Eving The pawn at Genova in. March Italo-German tickets had been thrown away and collaboration may be very much in only one watch was recovered
'Defendant said that he was forced to run away with the watches as the compradore of the Arm refused to help him with an advance of money when he was in trouble. This statement was dis- proved by Mr. Feliz Hills; repre- sentative of the firm, who said the The Countess of Cathcart has defendant had an advance of a beer released from Ellis Island, month's wages about a week be for ten days under a perfore he absconded. sonal bond of $500. She landed at New York at midnight
(Reuter's American Service.)
New York, Feb. 22.
Defendant was sentenced to four months hard labour,
VISIT TO FAMOUS SILK WORKS.
(British Wireless Service,)
Rugby, Feb. 22
Parliament.
CRICKET.
M.C.C. ¥.. DEMERARĄ,
(Router's Service.)
Georgetown, Feb. 22.
"The return match between the MCC. and Demerara was drawn... E¤The M.C.C, in their first innings, scored 885, of which Hammond made 111 and Calthorpe 04.
Demerara scored 348 Fernandes contributing 120.
The M.C.C., in their second innings scored 124 for two wickets.
runa,
In an attempt to commit suicide, H.R.H. the Duke of York, con- a Chinese woman jumped into the tinuing his round of visits to ime harbour at Yaumati yesterday. portant factories, paid a surprise She was rescued and sent to hos- -visit-today- to-the-slik-works-of-
The theft of four electric fans The jury found not guilty yes-| Courtauld's. - His Royal Highness total value $200; has been detected torday the Welhalwel, constable by the South China, Athletic Asso- charged with the manslaughte of ciation. The fans were left in a an Indian constable on the Yolun ||box on the verandah of the China teer parade, raund on the ni of Building (seventh floor) and were April J. He was therefore die stolen, between February 18 and 21. charged
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