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EASTER MONDAY.
The G.P.O. will be opened on Easter Monday, the 9th inst; from 8 am to 9 a.m.
day.
The Branch Post Offices will be open from 8 to 9 am. on that
ESTABLISHED
1845
HONG KONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1928.
SUN YAT-SEN. ·
Almost Forgotten In N. China.
CHANG'S ATTITUDE.
THREE TO DIE.
The Tientsin Telephone Outrage.
Peking, March 24.
GENERAL'S ORDERS.
Soldiers Who Attacked Operators In An Office.
Tientsin. Three
soldiers!
No Official Representation At Death Anniversary.
OIL SCANDAL.
Sinclair To Stand' His Trial.
TEAPOT DOME CASE.
Unlikely That Full Will Appear As Co-defendant.
Washington, April 2, The late Dr. Sun Yat-sen may of the army of General Chairman Nyc, of the Senate be a patron saint, almost a divin- Chu Yu-pu stationed here, Teapot Dome investigating com- ity, in South and Central China, will be put to death and mittee, and Senator Walsh, prose- But in North China he is being their superior officer, who ordered cutor of the inquiry, announced forgotten as rapidly as the them to carry out the attack, will to-day that the committee would authorities can manage.
be dismissed for the recent as not attempt at the present time to This fact has been amply 'sault on operators of the Chinese obtain testimony from Albert B. proved on the third anniversary Telephone Administration at its Fall. of his death. Chang Tso-lin's offices here.
Fall said at El Paso, Texas, Government has altogether ignor ed the occasion.
On the first and second anniver- saries, the North China officials! ioined with those in Nationalist — territory in paying homage to Dr. Sun's memory. At that time, Chang Teo-lin did not dare to ignore the "great man."
Orders to this effect were sent last night that he would tell all by Dictator Chang Tso-lin to Gen- he knew of the oil acandal, either eral Chu Yu-pu and have been re- in a. deposition or in testimony on the witness stand at the Fall Sinclair criminal con- spiracy trial which is scheduled to open in Washington on April 4. Physicians believe that Fall will be unable to attend the trial. He is ill, and as a result, is in a weakened condition both physic- ally and mentally.
GOOD WEATHER.
N.E. or variable winds; Moderate: Fine to Cloudy, is the official forecast for the twenty-four hours ending at noon to-morrow.
New York, March 22.
But it is now apparent he has decided the pretence is no longer necessary. The common people in North China may still regard Dr.]
That the trial would proceed as Sun as a saviour, but Chang Tso-
scheduled became a certainty to- lin's immediate followers no long-
****** day when Justice Bailey ordered er feel the need of placating the layed here. It is reported that Harry F. Sinclair. Fall's co-defen- people by public observances. the soldiers already have been dant, to go on trial alone, in the A few admirers went to Dr. taken into custody and will be put event Fall is unable to be there. Sun's resting-place in the western to death when official investiga Roosevelt's Condemnation, hills, to bow respectfully before, tion now going on closes. his coffin. But no official repre- The military officer responsible. Theodore Roosevelt, assistant sentative was sent from Peking. is said to hold a high rank. He secretary of the navy when the It is believed here that Chang jordered three of his armed guards Teapot Dome lease was consum- Tso-lin never had any real sym-to create a riot in the telephone ated, to-night described the pathy with the idens or ideals administrations when he had dif- acceptance of Harry F. Sinclair's of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. He was com-ficulty in making calls, due, it is campaign contributions as "all pelled by circumstances to ex-said, to the inability of the opera- wrong." press admiration for Dr. Sun, but tors to understand him.
His attitude toward the contri- obviously now feels that such When the soldiers invaded the butions. was expressed in an ad- hypocrisy is no longer necessary, telephone office, they destroyed dress before the New York -United Press.
some telephone wires and furni-Young Republican Club. „ture and thus rendered the service Senator La Follette also spoke, unworkable for a few hours. criticising the attitude of Pre- It is said that in order to serve sident Coolidge and Secretaries as a warning for others the Hoover and Mellon toward · the three soldiers will probably be Teapot Dome investigations. shot after trial by General Chu The club tabled for future dis- while their superior is to be discussion a resolution condemning missed from his command shortly. Will H. Hays for receiving and handling the so-called Sinclair fund while he was chairman of Special services were held at
the Republican national. com- the various churches in the
N.E. or variable winds; Moder-mittee. Associated Press. Colony yesterday and to-morrow ate; Fine to Cloudy, is the official special Easter celebrations will forecast, for the twenty-four hours be observed,
ending at noon to-morrow.
SPECIAL SERVICES.
EASTER AND GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCES.
AT THE CHURCHES.
At St. John's Cathedral yes- terday, the Rev. H. V. Koop con
There will be one collection from the pillar-boxes and one de- livery of ordinary correspondence as on Sundays, and one delivery of registered correspondence at 9 a.m.
The Money Order Office will be entirely closed during the Holl-ducted a Children's Service at 10
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a.m. which was well attended and on "Love Triumphant," (the the service at 11 a.m. at which Easter Message of George there were Shortened Mating, Frederick Watts).
Communion was held..
RUBBER SENSATION.
(Continued from Page 1.)
London Press Comment,
London, April 5: That the abolition of restric- tion is the healthiest palliative for the Rubber Industry is the
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Ante Communion and Sermon,' At St. Peter's Church there will was also conducted by the Rev.be Holy Communion at 8 a.m., H. V. Koop. The Dean conducted Choral Eucharist and Sermon at the Three Hours' Service from 11 a.m. (preacher the Rev. N. V. 12-3 pm, whilst at 6 p.m. Even- Halward). son and preparation for Easter! At St. Andrew's Church, Kow- tenor of the commenta in this loon, there will be Holy Com- morning's "Times." The British At Union Church, Kennedy-munion at 7.15 a.m. also at 8.15 industry will be no longer at a dia- road, there was a good attendance a.m. and at 11 a.m. there will be advantage compared with its at the 10.30 service, the Rev. J. Morning Prayer and Holy Com-competitors. It will now be free Kirk Maconachie preaching on munion, Preacher, the Vicar. At to regain the supremacy which it
"The Innocence of Christ,"
2.16 p.m. there will be a Young should never have lost. At St. Peter's Church, West People's Service and at 6 p.m. the
The "Daily Telegraph" con- Point, Matins and Ante-Com- preacher will be the Rev. C. B. munion were observed at 10 a.m. Shann.
siders that the best hope is that Dutch interests should now be whilst a service of preparation
persuaded to enter into a working į for Easter is to be held this even-
Good Friday observations at the understanding with the British rubber interests are considering fvelopments as a result of the pre- ing.
At St. Andrew's Church, Kow-day were aimple but impressive.
Roman Catholic Churches yester- interests in Ceylon and Malaya. their action to meet the generally sent weakness.
Plantation Interests This will allow stabilisation of
:
Catholic Observance.
A1 9.15 p.m.-The Wilbur Players in “HER WEDDING
hope
loon, the Rev. W. W. Rogers was In the Cathedral of the Im-rubber at a price leaving the anticipated slump. General sur- continued and uneconomic prices the preacher at the morning ser-maculate Conception, Glenealy, the growers a reasonable margin of prise is expressed at the short will be avoided by combined act- vice yesterday and Mr. P. Sands offices were read at 8 am., in the profit.
ness of the interim period but ion with the Dutch East Indies. in the evening. At 6 p.m. to-day, place of the usual Mass, the service, The "Financial Times" thinks there has been no panic in the growers to maintain a reasonable there is to be preparation for lasting about an hour, Communion Service.
that a fine bargaining instrument market which opened 14 cents be selling price. In the evening there was the has been placed in the hands of low yesterday's price of 48
Dutch Views. Ta-morrow's Services. Tenebrae followed by the "Way of British growers, who are at pre- Straits cents and closed at 3214.
Amsterdam, Yesterday. To-morrow's observances in-
the Cross", an impressive incdi- sent only producing 60 per cent. spot. The tone is uncertain and The Telegraaf" publishes a clude the celebration of Holytation on the sufferings of Christ of their full capacity. With so some authorities are of opinion summary of interviews with a Communion at St. John's Cathe-being read at each of the fourteen large a reserve capacity of pro- that a
number of the smaller number of prominent Dutch rub- dral at 7 a.m., Choral Eucharist at stations.
duction, the Initiative must estates will close down or merge ber growers with regard to the At St. Margaret's Church, again pass into British hands. into the larger companies, while British Government's decision to Ba.m., Matins and Sermon by the Broadwood-road, Happy Valley, the This experience, however, cost- many concerns will be hard hit abolish restrictions, and says the
Rev. the Bishop Victoria at 11 A.HI.," Holy Way of the Cross" took place at ly it may be, says the "Morning Briefly, it is thought to be a case decision has shocked the market Communion at 12.15, Children's 9 am, whilst at St. Joseph's Post," will not be too. dearly of the survival of the fittest... and the stock exchange because of Service conducted by the Dean at Church, Garden-road, the same bought if it brings about a volun- 1a. 7-8th of a penny, rubber is pected; but it is realised that Contrasted with yesterday's more gradual abolition being ex- 3 p.m., Evensong and Sermon by This was the only Good Friday supply at a reasonable price, low price since 1922 when it was 6d. Dutch producers
started at 10 ceremony
tary scheme for ensuring a steady now 94d, per pound, the lowest speedy abolition will make Anglo- the Dean at 6 pm.
At Union Church, Kennedy- observance carried out at these two enough, to extend and encourage To-day's relapse is due to the sooner and reach an understand- road, there will be a general ser- Churches
consumption. vice and K.O.S.B. Parade at 10.30 **The Seven Words", the utter-
partly lower close in New York ing as both parties will be free a.m.; the preacher being the Rev, ances of Christ whilst on the Cross the decision and declares that the speculative commitments. The
The Daily Express" welcomes and partly to the liquidation of from Government interference. F. P. W. Alexander, C. F. In the were repeated and meditated upon
New York's Big Turn-Over.
get together
evening, there, will be a special at the Rosary Church, Kowloon, at Booner the industry stands on its market is nervous and a settled corrected statement reports.
condition is not expected for a
musical service led by the band of 3 p.m., yesterday. own feet the better way 12.80 p.m. the K.O.S.B.'s and at which Mr. To-day Holy Saturday, was Restrictions were always an considerable time. Lower prices that the total business done on the H. Glover will be the soloist. The observed at both the Cathedral and "Daily Mail," but when they have slumped to 1s. 6d. from 28. but of the announcement amounted to economic mistake, thinks the are predicted., Plantation shares New York Bubber during the day Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie will be St. Margaret's Church with the been imposed by State action, speculation has been reduced to a 8,985 tone, valued at £961,200. the speaker.
php Blessing of the Paschal Candle and' At Union Church, Kowloon, the Forte, both ceremonics started at proper caution in regard for the minimum, and there is reason to eclipsing all records in the history Rev. J Horace Johnston will 6.80 a.m and were followed by shown before the removal of
vast interests involved should be fear unfavourable financial de of the Exchange. preach at the 11 am, service from High Mass.
|them. The Government's handl- the text, "If it were not so, I Easter Sunday will be celo-ing of the matter has been mud,
Empress of Canada 8.30 pm. would have told you," the soloist brated to-morrow at the Cathedral died throughout Router.
President Pierce
Chaksang
Hanyang
4.30 p.m.
8 p.m.
Bp.m
being Mrs. Younghusband. The with the Pontifical High Mass | Sacrament of the Lord's Supper starting at 8.80 ́m.m., to be follow- will be dispensed at the close of ed by the Papal Bleysing. *** the service,The Minister will Lordship Bishop FL. Valtorta will also preach at the evening service officiate at both servi
"Straits Anticipates Slump.
Singapore, Yesterday, Everyone is discussing the Govern
rubber decision
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