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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8; 1926.
'BIT QUIETER." A FORGED ORDER. "SUNNING" PIRACY.
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FLAPPERS OUTNUMBERED ONĮ BRUNNER MOND & CO. LOSE
SUIT.
"CARINTHIA”
WORLD TOURISTS HERE..
Ftion."
SUMMARY COURT CLAIM,
CHIEF OFFICER CONCLUDES EVIDENCE.
A PIRATE SPY ON BOARD?
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"A bit quieter, but none the lens A delivery ordor which WAR At the resumed hearing, at the enjoyable" was the opinion on this stated by solicitors on both sides Central Magfatricy yesterday after. year's "Carinthin" tour hald by one to be a fraud figured in a Summary noon. blu. Tom Parke Beatty, Chief of the cruise oficials approached by Court case this morning in which Ofoer of the 8.8. "Sunning" "con a "China" Mail" representative this Brunner Mond and Ch. naedinued his thrilling narrative of the morning. The "Carinthia" arrived Mesars. Cheung Wo, of 183, Des piracy of that vessel on the after- from the north this morning.
Voeux Road, Central, for $67.81. noon of November 15 and its subar- The key to the more sedate at balance of the price of goods sold ought recaputre by the ship's off- mosphere aboard Res probably and delivered.
cers at midnight, [the abaoner this year of tourists of Mr. H. J. Armstrong appeared for
the "apper" and adolescent upliftiffs, and Mr. L. D. Turner for said that the man whom he had Continuing his atory, Mr. Beatty the 320 tourts comprising chiefly the defondants.
whot was lying at the foot of the adults and children.
Mr. Armstrong said that on June ladder. Covered by Mr. Harst, the The party is divided into three 14, the defendants ordered from the Second Offleer, witness went, down groups ench of which, during the plaintiff's salesman 100 lengths of and took the revolver from the händ two days visit here, will have the inch galvanised, Iron piping. or the dead man. Shots rang out opportunity of visiting the Peak and Defendants had dealt with plain-from all parts of the ship and wit Repulse Bay of riding round thes for many year and had ness returned to the bridge, where New Territories and having one Hought large quantities of goods he saw the Chief Engineer's head afternoon for private "explorn-from them. The usual proceduro lappour at the top of a ladder.
was for plaintiff's office to ring up Witness zaves großhic.descrip cognise
la two Governments
Great Wall Visit., * their godown and ask their man jaion of his movements during the The party comes fresh from there to measure out a number of following minutes, telling how the China and be prepared to make.
tourist "victory" in that it is the lengths, the price then being fixed Chief Engineer had been used my any concessions consistent with Arst to have visited the Great Wall and delivery invoice made
out a screen, the pirates assuming that such dual government of the during the last four years. condi- This procedure was followed on those, on deck would not open fire tions having been unfavourable June 14, the man at the, godowns in view of their comrade's position. country,
hitherto owing to unsettled con-being instructed to put the piping The No. 1 pirate was immediately Natumlly certain things are re-tions in North China. The success on one side for the defendanta, behind the Chief Engineer and as quired of the Cantonese Govern-of this part of the tour is in largo delivery order being made out at soon as he get in front of witness, muns. It must restore peace and mensare due to Mr. P. Bourne, the head office. Shortly afterwards, the latter Ared down in the direc
or the Hong Kong and Shanghai this order was handed to the defen- tion of the No. 1 pibe and the order in the territory it governs Hotels Led, who made the arrange- dants who took delivery on June 22 man behind The Chief Engine» It must terminate all boycotts ments for their record train
run en presentation of the chopped de- fell backwards, also the man fol and strikes against "foreigners. from Chin-wang-taolo Peking and livery order.
loving, Witness believed that the from there so Nankow and thei The defence to the action, it was latter's shoulder Was ripped by the When these requirements are fal
Great Wall H
indicated by Me. Turner, was that shot. filled-and not before the Can-
Owing" to advice from the con delivery had only been taken of 65 Through the Skylight. tonese Government should be ressular authorities it was decided on lengths.
Continuing his story, Mr. Beatty The plaintiffs' employee at the said that he then went to the sky- the arrival of the "Carinthia" this morning to abandon the trip togodown gave evidence and, in ans- Night behind the smoke stack and, Canton which had been arranged wer to Mr. Turner, said that a smashing it open, told those down. for to-morrow. The tourists are though the general procedure was below to "come up as we have re naturally disappointed at this but only to give delivery of goods on captured the bridge," Mr. Beatty delighted with the beauties the production of an order from added. "We had previously. ar which Hong Kong, has to offer. Brunner Mond own office he had franged that they should stay down the sole Government of China. It
The party leaves Hong Kong on sometimes given "delivery on the below. The Secor Engineer went might insist on the withdrawal of Friday afternoon.
production of a Chinese delivery up by the ladder. I pulled the recognition of the Peking Gov- Lady Lawyer Passenger. order not bearing Brunner Mond's others up through the skylight.
Among the passengers On the signature. Witness denied that ( ernment. But it would be better.Carinthia"
The Captain guarded the port is Miss Ethel w.this was what had happened on this side of the bridge with an empty Hong Kong, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1926. advised to advance one step at a Donaghue.' described AS "New occasion or that he hub acted thus revolver as he had given me his time and to make the most of York's leading lady lawyer.".". in accordance with the instructions loaded one. We were masters of the Other passengers include: of a Mr. Leung for Mr. Cunning bridge. bus, the pirates "showed each development as it arises,"
Mr. Charles H. Thorne, formerlyham), since-deceased.
(themselves occisionaly and intr- Recognition by the Powers of the presklent of the Montgomery Ward In the course of further Prossimittent firing began and continued " Cantonese Government within Company of Chicago.
examination, witness denied
that for a while. Out of the welter of conflicting the territory it actually adminis-Mr. Henry Wiltmer graduated he had only given delivery of 65. Dealing with the lowering of the Spinions on China something ters could. hot but represent known in college circles.
from Princeton University, well lengths to the Cheong Wol
boats, Mr. Beatty confirmed tho Handed a delivery order, certain evidence of Captain Pringle, adding tangible and concrete has eman subetantial gain by the Cantonese Ms. Daniel A. Hill, accompanied alterations in dates and other parts that he noticed one of the pirates ated at last. At a meeting of Government in connection with its by two daughter and her son. were pointed out to witness and he wearing the Master's jacket, members of the House of Com- aspirations for the subjugation|
Mr. Prinkan K, Hill, of St. Louis, was asked if it was usual for him
A Pirate Spy? mons and the House of Lords, Mr. of the whole of China. But, untilent banker of Milwaukee, Wis.
My Edward H. ribusch, promin to give delivery on such an obvicus- Asked to identify any of the de ly. altered note. Witness replied fendants, witness pointed to No. 1, Leefe, on behalf of the China peace and order are restored and Mr. Goelet Galasin, of New York that so long as the number tallied adding: “I think he is a pirate spy. Association, indicated the course boycott and strikes against for-and Wyoming; well known in ranch with his own and the signatures I am convinced that he has travel of action which the Committee
appeared to be alright he was not led frequently on board the ship. Mrs. Minnie Olds Pay, accom-concerned with anything further. I have spoken to the compradore had suggested!
tcnése Government cannot expect panying a party of women World's |
Mr. H. F. Westlake. assistant in and other officers about my This suggestion is that the Bri- the Powers to take one solitary tourists on the "Carinthia.” Mrs, the plaintiff. Arms gave evidence as auspicions of the man on previous tish diplomatic representative in action implying recognition. It Fay is well known throughout the to making out a delivery order. He trips. I believe that he was the man
pofta of the world.
I was doubtful as to the genuineness who came to my room complaining Chiña should inform the Carton is essential that the lives and pro-
Mr. John Glenn and Mrs. Glena of of the" signature, on the order proof toothache on the afternoon of ese Government that directly, it perty of foreigners be adequately Philadelphia. Mr. Glenn is the duced and there had pertainly been the attack He then had a good restores peace and good order in safeguarded. When the Canton head of a large chain of ten atores, other alterations since he had made look round my cabin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clarkson, fit out.
In reply to Mr. Holmes, witness. the territory if governs, and ter-ese Government meets the Powers
Mr. Clarkson is among the most His Honour gave judgment for said that he could not say for cer minates all boycotts and strikes on this common ground it will prominent relators of Los Angeles. defendants, remarking that he was tain whether No. 13 took any actual - against foreigners, it should be find that it has hitherto grossly
Fulare Plans.
of opinion that the delivery order part in the piracy. recognised by the Powers. Pek misrepresented the policy of the The "Carinthia" is up to schedule was a forgery. ing and Canton should be inform-Powers-or, at least, been misted in spite of the fact that a gale was experienced off Cuba which ed simultaneously that the exist by outside parties into suspecting necessitated heaving to for a day. ing Treaties will be revised when every action by the Powers as responsible Governmenta
are inimical to the aims and aspira- "Carinthia" will go to Manila, New established in the North and tions of the Cantonese.
Guines. The Antipodes, thence to
Questioned by Mr. M. K. Lo (de- Java-where she will be on the re-
fending II of the accused men) wit- South; but, until these Treaties The cable referring to the suggular Cruise route.
$46,000,000 HIGHER THIS YEARness said that three or four appear are revised, both. Governments gestions advanced on behalf of Next year the Raymond & Whit-
ed to be amateurs, and not experi- New York, Dec. 7. anced pirates. shall be required to recognise the the China Association is silent as comb Co. will operate the
"Samaria," also of the Cunard "Dividends of the Standard Oil Mr. Lo: In the circumstances existing Treaties. Further, tariff to its reception by the meeting Line, around the World. The Companies for the fourth quarter would you draw the inference that autonomy should be extended to of Parliamentarians. As emanat-"Samaria" is well known in Hong of 1920 were $61,166,456, or real pirates would rather go away" North and South China from the ing from such a powerful body, Kong, having been here several 19,062,207 more than the final in the boats than stay behind and beginning of 1928 or 1929 or some however, it is worthy of very seri the month of March, 1928.
timee. She will visit China during quarter of 1925.
be captured? The total dividends for the whole Mr. Beatty I don't see any ad- convenient date, and both Gov-ous consideration by all who de-
of 1926 are thus slightly under vantage in them taking to the boata, ernments should in the intervalsire to see the relations between
$200,000,000, or roughly $46,000,000 They ware a long way from their take the necessary steps to abol-China and the Powers placed on a
above the total for 1925-Reuter's base. A fishing junk might have American. Service.
come along at any moment too." ish internal taxation. "Lastly, if more substantial policy than at
The case was adjourned until to both Governments desire. the present.. The time for recrim- QUEEN'S THEATRE'S CURRENT
morrow
morning. Powers should be prepared to can-inations is past. The time for
PROGRAMME. cel forthwith the sanctuary now mutual co-operation has arrived. TWO EXCELLENT COMEDIES extended to Chinese in the for-
SOMETHING CONCRETE."
لوم
eign Concessions and Settlements.
eigners are terminated, the Can- Ling circles.
THEFTS ON LINER.
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After leaving Hong Kong" the
GOOD FUN,
9.9.
Sheer good fun, with one or two slightly daring situations-- such is "Lovers in Quarantine,"
HUGE DIVIDENDS.
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STANDARD OIL COMPANIES PROFITS.
RAND SHAKEN.
A SERIES OF VIOLENT -
TREMORS.
FATAL MINE ACCIDENTS.
Johannesburg, Dec: 7.,.
A series of violent earth tremors
Mine-Reuter."
This suggestion, it is note- worthy, implies the recognition, The Dollar Steamship Com- [the feature film showing at the in due course, of the Cantonese pany have reported to the Police Queen's Theatre for the last shook the Rand this morning. Re- Government as well as the Peking Van Buren" was lying alongside Daniels fills the leading role.
that whilst the s.s. "President time thia evening.
: Bete
sidents were greatly alarmed. Government. Thus the scales are the Hong Kong and Kowloon first as the young tomboy, and killed and seven natives were One European and three natives" held evenly between the two Gov- Wharf and Godown Company's then as the very feminine ernments, thus disposing of any
wharf on November 28; a "bride." The complications seriously injured in two severa idea that the British-or any and money of the total value of the wrong lady provide some
quantity of jewellery, clothing which follow an elopement with rock bursts in the Wolhunter Geld other of the Powers for that mut- G.$798 was stolen from differ-diverting situations, and altoge- ter--are predisposed to favour ent cabins on the saloon deck of ther "Lovers in Quarantine" can
COLONY'S HEALTH. the vessel. one against the other. Realities
be relied upon to keep the au- The theft was not discovered dience thoroughly amused.
Notifiable disease in the Colony fare faced in a manner discreet until after the vessel left port
The supporting picture in the last week comprised-- and diplomatic. Two separate and last week, hence the late arrival current programms
Enteric fever (typhold): 8 cases is also distinct Governments exist in of details from Shanghai. Every a comedy, perhaps the best from the city (2 Imported), China at the moment.
effort is, of course, being made that has been made yet by "Our Each to trace the stolen property, but gang." these clever little urchins holds"
away over a considerable up to the hour of going to press making great capital out of a truct of territory. Whether even the "China Mai" understands cannibal island scene staged in tually the tail will wag the head that the C.I.D. have not aucceed- the palm garden of a fashionable ed in tracing the miseing goods.hotel. The latest topical gazette, or the head control the tall does
and excellent music, including not matter one iota to the Powers
selections from Sullivan, com-
deathe.
Cerebro-spinal fever 1 case, 1 death...
[All patients were Chiness.]
CHINA LIGHT.CO.
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Cross-Examination:~~
In reply to Mr. Gordon Leask (de- fending the 19th accused,) witness.. isaid that No. 19 was a good carpen- Iter, but simple minded—the butt of
the crew;
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ISAKO'S CIRCUS,
OPENING IN, HONG KONG SHORTLY.
80 EUROPEAN ARTISTES.
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which 18. well known. Circun throughout the Far East.
The troupe, consists of over eighty European artistes, including a ballet of eighteen pretty singers dancers. ari accomplished and orchestra of fifteen talented musi-.
ciune, a world-famous troupe of 7ying trapezista, jugglers, gyn
nasts, and a 'quartette of mirth- provoking clowns.
over
The stables accommodate twenty pedigree circus horses, which are put through their: paces by a well known trainer who,is at present in Hong Kong.
The Circus has had a lengthy The 8th annual meeting of the at present. That probability has The annual exhibition of Chi-plete the programme.
China Light & Power Co. (1918) and successful stay in Paking, been wisely ruled out. As two of the General Chamber of Com
Ltd. will be held at St. George's Tientsin and Shanghai, and Te nese products under the auspices
Building at 11:30 am, on Dec, 23 expected here within the next week. Governments are recognised in merce opened in Shanghai
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