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TELEPHONE SERVICE
BETWEEN HONG KONG AND KOWLOON.
ing in a reduction in the numbor
NOTICES.
MACAO RACES.
p.m.
THE CHINA MAIL,
•
U.S. CUSTOMS DUES.
HOW THEY CLAIM THEIR POUND OF FLESH.
THE DIFFERENCE.
JAPAN IN MANCHURIA & SHANTUNG.
AND CORDON IN PEKING.
Shanghai, Saturday. It is stated on good authority
MOMENTOUS STEP.
WHAT THE "TIMES" SEES IN JAPAN'S NOTE.
* EXTREME CONFUSION !
London, Saturday. In a leading article referring to
MRS. DE LEMOS RESTORED TO HEALTH BY POO ON CHINESE HERBS..
::
Suffered from Complication of Disease-Several Doctors Fail to Give Relief-Poo On Chinese Herbs Give Immediate Relief-Now Well and Strongly Recommends This
T No. 13A, Queen's Road Cen-D ENTRY
RAFT PROGRAMMES and tral, will shortly open for business
FORMS for the A NOVEL SHANGHAI ACTION. under entirely new management. NINTH EXTRA RACE MEETING The late Proprietress Mrs. F. E to be held on SUNDAY, 3rd June,
In the US. Court for China, last Cameron has no connection with or 1928 (weather permitting), may be interest in this Hotel.
obtained from the I.R.R.C. Macao, week, before Judge M. D. Purdy, Causeway Bay Stables and Roxor an action was brought by Mr. J. B. that, in spite of reports of the the "hew momentous step," Simple Treatment to Friends: Advertising Co., Exchange Build-Davies, acting District Attorney, in Northern troops' successes at namely, the memorandum to the Mrs. J. K. De Lemos, who re- ing.
connection with an alleged offence Paotingfu (on the Peking-Han-Peking and the Nanking Govern- sides at 518 Sixteenth-atreat, Entries CLOSE at Macao Race by Mrs. H. Reesman under the kow Railway, 90 miles south-west ments, the "Times" says that Modesto, California, U.S.A., sufer- Club on THURSDAY, 24th May,
American Customs regulations. “ of Peking) and in the south-west the Japanese Government had al-ed for many years from a complica. Mr. F. J. Schull, representing of Chihli province, the Japanese most involuntarily impelled by tion of many diseases. Doctors toid the defendant, said that she pleaded are convinced that the morale of anxiety for their interests in her she was suffering from heart guilty and he proposed to ask for Marshal Chang Tao-lin's (Man-Manchuria-spoken of "a united and lung trouble. After treating HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. leniency. Her business was the churian) forces is so deteriorated China."
with several doctors she finally de export of goods from Shanghai to that they cannot hold Poking That phrase, spoken by such a cided to try the Poo On Chineso THE FIFTH EXTRA RACE Honolulu and, the United States, and Tientsin (which is 70 miles 'powerful neighbour in a moment Herbs. She says: "I treated with TAROM 17th March, 1928, until: T FR HOUSE TO LET. From end of
MEETING will be held (wen- In the present instance she had south-east of Feking) against the of extreme confusion, should have several doctors, but none seemed further notice, Telephone Ser- ther permitting) at Happy Valley made nothing whatever by the serious threat by the allied a profound effect in Chino, says to give me any permanent relief. June, Six Rooms, beautifully situat-vice between, HONG KONG and on SATURDAY, 26th May and invoices presented to the Consulate Southern armies.
the "Times." The article points I had been suffering for a long ed, at 1000-foot level. Rent $198 KOWLOON will be restricted MONDAY, 28th May, 1928, com- and the Customs and which formed
The news is also that it out that great responsibility now time with catarrh of the head, in- owing to harbour dredging opera-mencing at 2.30 p.m. on both days. the subject of the prosecution. It
Marshal Chang Tso-lin's armies rests with Japan and the conse digestion, gastritis, constipation, tions necessitating the removal of The first bell will be rung at 2 was true that some of the mer-
fall back on Manchuria, the quences of her action cannot be nervous headache and bronchial aur submarine cables and result-
chandise shipped was under-valued,
Japanese propose to disarm easily measured.
asthma; and also suffered severe them at Shanhaikwan. The charge for admission to the which was a 'common practice in
Wise Restraint.
pains in my chest, my heart also of junctions available to carry the Public Enclosure will be $1 per day Shanghai, but there was no intent |
The attitude of the Japanese The "Times" concludes by say-giving me much trouble with pains Telephone Traffic between the for all persons including Ladies.
General Staff is that while it is ing that wise restraint on the and at times seemed to stop beat- to defraud. The only people who above mentioned places.
Soldiers and Sailora in uniform could benefit were the purchasers,
prepared to co-operate closely part of Japan, however, may ing. which seemed to give mo A full service will be restored half price.
with other foreign military greatly advance the solution of fainting and amothering apolle. I because she was the buyer. For PRIVATE LESSONS in English | Immediately dredging operations
authorities elsewhere in North the Chinese Members are advised that they | Instance, an order might be received |
problem. "Her could not eat anything that would and French; violin and plano; cense.
China, the Japanese will not (Japan's) own national interests, not give me distress, turning sour must show their Badges to obtain here for a dozen shirts. She might stenography and typewriting. Easy
brook interference with their and her position as admission to the Members' Enclo-buy them for $12 a dozen and she
a leading and forming much gas. I started conditions. Apply to 6, Aimal
aure.
would have an invoice showing she
policy in Manchuria.-Reuter. Power among Far Eastern na- the Poo On Chinese Herb treatment Villas, Kowloon.
Each member has the right to did not pay so much, and this)
tions are plainly at stake in such just in time to save my life. FORCED TO FIGHT. introduce 2 non-members to the would be enclosed with the goods.
an enterprise."
now consider myself well and am Members Enclosure, tickets for when shipped, so that it would ba
much stronger and gaining every Northerners v. Nationalists- whom can be obtained from seen by the Customs, who would
day. I am able to take care of my or Japan? Messrs. Linstead & Davis at $5, value the goods accordingly. The
household work and can work around the yard, without the lenst UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY each per day up to Friday, 25th Customs had the right to put a
Peking, Saturday. May. 1928.
discomfort. value on any goods, but they usually
This eure has been reliable According to very The charge for admission for took the invoice value, although sources, the Japanese intend to
simply wonderful in my case and The "Manchester Guardian",I have recommended the Poo On Ladies to the Members' Enclosure they were not compelled to.
prevent both the defeated Chinese considers the Japanese Note to Chinese Herb Treatment to several will be $2 per day.
Question of Price.
troops and the victorious, pursu-contain on obscure but serious of my friends who are receiving Nthat the FIFTY-FIFTII OF- application
The Judge And I suppose an- ing Chinese troops from entering menace. "One might suppose Man- the most excellent results. to the Secretary, other letter
would give the price Manchuria; and, therefore, Mar-churia is a Japanese province in- DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Badges for admission of 2 Ladles at which she really bought them? shal Chang Tso-lin must either stead of being, at least nominal- IF YOU ARE SICK, INVESTIGATE the Society will be held at the free of charge.
Mr. Schuhl-Yes. She did not evacuate quickly in good order or ly, a Chinese dependency." Head Office. Union Building, Hong
Bookmakers, Tie Tac Men, etce- intend to defraud, but only did what remain at Peking and fight des The "Guardian" also declares Kong, on FRIDAY, 25th May, 1028, tera, will not be permitted to! TESTOVER - STEVENAGE at 11 o'clock .m., for the purpose operate within the precincts of the the understood everyone else was perately, knowing that his re-that the danger of disturbances Within an hour from Len- of receiving the Report of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during doing and which she thought was treat back to Mukden is cut off at Tientsin or Peking is a matter In healthy neighbourhood. | Directors and the Statements of the Rage Meeting." SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL Account to 31st December, 1927, BOYS. A few Boarders received and of declaring Dividends, etc.
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Particulars apply to:
For
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Cumb, Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
J. P. SHERRY,
Manager. Hong Kong Telephone
Co., Ltd. Hong Kong, 17th March, 1928.
OF CANTON, Ltd. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
FOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days) inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER.
General Manager,; Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
Each member. can obtain, upon
Hong Kong, 19th May, 1928.
all right.
A "PROVINCE."
The Japanese Menace In Manchurin.
I
AND LEARN THE TRUTH.
Thousands suffering from Catarrh, bronchial troubles,
What his decision will be is a for joint netion by the Powers and throat and .lung trouble,
matter of wide speculation,
The Judge-If she had given the
"An important conference of pruper price, the Customs officials still would have the right to fix a the Ankuochun (ie, Northern) higher valuation?
leaders is to be held during the Mr. Schuhl-Yes. She bought at week-end in Peking. retail prices, but thought she had At this meeting, it is expected,
a right to state wholesale prices, the course which the Fengtien
lower. I think this is the first case
LAMMERT BROS.which were from 10 to 20 per cent. leaders will pursue will be decided.
·AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,
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COMPANY, LTD.
Auction
Peking Still Calm.
not for isolated intervention by cough, tuberculosis or Japan. Reuter.
SOUTHERN WRATH.
Anxiety Expressed By Tokyo Papers.
Tokyo, Saturday:
asthma, stomach
hay fever, malaria, trouble. Indigestion, constipa- tion, gastritis, piles, diarrhoea, fistula, female trouble, nervousness Insomnia, obesity, kidney, bladder trouble, Bright's Disease, diabetes, rheumatism, neuralgia, dropsy, pyorrhea, epliaptic fits, paralysis, dizziness, headaches and many
chronic
have discasca,
of the sort that has been before It is stated officially that Mar-
While agreeing with the prin-other the Court and I ask for leniency in shal Chang Tso-lin (in his capa ciple expressed in the Japanese been restored to Health and happi- view of the fact that the defendant city as commander-in-chief) is Government's memorandum to issuing a statement in connection
ness without poisonous drugs or the Chinese belligerents, the
did not intend to defraud.
Herbs.
Mr. Davies said that, for a con-with the note presented to him by Japanese papers express the the knife by the Poo On Chinese signment of goods. over G.$100, a the Japanese. It is expected that greatest anxiety lest the proposed YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Undersigned have received Consular invoice had to be obtain the statement will be published steps by Japan inadvertently as- THE POO ON CHINESE HERBS CO.
instructions to sell by Public such a case, that action had been
ed and it was in connection with to-morrow (Sunday),
sist Marshal Chang Tso-lin, YEE FOO LUN, Chinese Herbalist, Peking remains outwardly taken. He understood it was quite calm but the Japanese continus thereby bringing down the South-
erners' wrath. right that many other people were preparations to cope with the con-
The Japanese papers strongly doing the same thing and the in-tingency of trouble breaking out.
warn the Government to exercise It is understood that the Japan- the greatest caution.-Reuter. tention was to put a stop to it.
The Judge-Do other nationals ese are considering taking over the barracks in the Soviet Em. do the same thing?
and promptly printed, "China Mail Omee. No. 3a. Wyndham St.. Telephone Central 22,
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NOTICE
ON
FRIDAY, the 25th May, 1928, Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-NINTH OR- DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Unlon Building, Hong at their Sales Room, Duddell Street, Kong, on FRIDAY, 26th May. 1928, at 11.15 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1927.
Mr. Schub-I believe their ship- and of declaring Dividends, etc.
Teak Hatstand, Glass Cabinets, ments are stopped. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Desks, Bookense, Folding Screen, Mr. Davies-I do not believe any
inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
A Large Quantity of OFFICE and HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
Mr. Davies-I believe they do.. The Judge-It is an offence in their case?
The Judge's Comment.. The Judge said that, if it were
(There are already 1,500 Japanese troops at Peking).
Mamging Director. Over Twenty- five years practical experience in America curing the sick with Chinese Herbs.
Main Office: Modesto, California, Hong Kong Officer 62A, Queen's Road Central, 1st Floor,
bassy compound in Peking to ac- Staff has instructed the Comman-Entrance: 86, Queen's Road Central. commodate troops.
der of the Kwantung Garrison to Office Hours: Daily, 9 nm. to 12. p.m.; despatch a brigade of infantry
1.40 p.m. to p.. and a battery of artillery from
Sundays 10 a.m. lo 3 p.m. Telephone C, 5009.
Big Cordon In Peking.
It is also reported that the Port Arthur (up the South Man-
by appointment only.
European Lady in Attendance.
Company will be CLOSED from Office Chair, Leather and Cretonne other nationals could be punished Japanese intend to place a cordon/churian Railway) to Mukden, 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days Covered Couches and Armchairs, for doing the same thing as re-jo troops around a large area in after which, a part of two bat- Evening Hours: 8.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carpets, Rugs, Electric Fittings, gards the United States. They the city of Peking, the area totalions at present in Mukden will Oil Paintings, Pictures, Ornaments, might be prosecuted on a charge of
include the Legation Quarter, be moved to Chinchow (which is on the railway from Peking and Curios, etc
defrauding the United States Gov/Should it be deemed necessary Tientsin to Mukden, and will be in do so in order to protect Japanese Teak Dining Tables, Dining ernment, but whether it would be Chairs, Sideboards with Mirrors, an offence under their laws I can people. This area includes a large the route of the Northern armica Dinner Waggons, Ice Chests, Din- not say.
part of the east of the city in if they wished to retire back into
Manchuria). which large numbers of Japanese ner Crockery, Glass Ware, Cutlery,
According to a Changchun des- reside.
It is officially admitted that patch, the Japanese cavalry de- Teak and Iron
Bedsteads with not for extraterritoriality, there the Japanese intend to place a tachment at Kung-chu-ling, and Mattresses, Teak Single and Double would be same question whether strong guard at the Japanese Hos- also a part of the local garrison
· NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, Wardrobes with Mirrors, Tile and Americans could be prosecuted
"to proceed to Shanhaikwan (also Marble Top Washstands, Chests of America on such a charge. Certain-pital which is outside the Legation at Changchun, have been ordered TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Drawers, 'Side
Toiletly they could not be prosecuted in
Jon the line of possible retreat). Shanghai, and a foreigner certainly
These orders are believed to have could not be. He thought everyone
been given as a result of the tense had the same disposition, if they
situation prevailing but official confirmation of them has been un- sent or took goods to America, to
obtainable hitherto.-Reuter. value them at the wholesale price.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE, etc.,
COMPANY, LTD.
No
that the SIXTY-SECOND ON-Crockery. DINARY YEARLY MEETING of
the Company will be held at its
Head Office. Union Building, Hong
at 11.20 a.m. for the purpose
Tables,
Also
A Quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE.
Kong, an FRIDAY, 25th May, 1928, Comprising:
Quarter-Reuter.
ACTED ON HIS OWN.
When Japanese Minister Gave Advice,
Tokyo. Saturday.
Cabinets, Desks, Hatstand, Jar-even though they were bought re- of receiving the Report of the dinieres, Joss Tables. Tea Poys, tail, though undoubtedly it was a Directors and the Statements of Chairs, Stools, Marble Top Tables, violation of the statute. However, that Mr. Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Account to 31st December, 1927, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Company will be CLOSED from 9th MAY to 25th MAY, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1928.
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THE OLD ORIGINAL
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UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with order to Boz No. 619
c/o "China Mail"
etc., etc.,
And
One White Frost Refrigerator One Royal Typewriter Two Victrolas
One Morrison Cottage Plano. Catalogues vill be issued.
On View from Thursday, the 24th May, 1928,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, May 21, 1928.
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Tokyo's Official News About The War.
It has been officially confirmed ns there was extraterritoriality,į
(the Japanese Minister at Pek- Americans were Hving under
ing) has advised Marshal, Chang the American law, and, though for Teo-lin to give up Peking and re-
Tokyo, Saturday. elgners might do the same thing turn to Mukden (the capital of According to a despatch re- with impunity, in the case.
Manchuria) and devote himself to ceived by the Japanese Foreign Americans it was Lan offence. Should a foreigner who had done maintaining the peace and pros- Office, the Northern army which was defending Teangchow has perity of Manchuria. the same thing eventually go to the
Although Mr. Yoshizawa acted evacuated that city-Reuter. United States, it might be possible in this respect on his own initia [Note: Tsangchow la to charge him as having committed tive, with nu instructions from the Chihli, on the Tientsin-Pukow the offence in the United States, Japanese Government, Marshal Railway, about 60 miles south of although he had not previously been Chang Tso-lin is understood to Tientsin. there, but that would be a matter have replied that he will consider for argument. He thought that all the matter. American citizens in China should
Pressure to Accept.
in
It should be noted that the re- port emanates from an official Japanese source which has been be very careful about the state- On the other hand, according to inclined to over-state the extent menta they made to consular officers Press reports, Marshal Chang of the Northerners' plight. Pre- with regard to goods shipped to Tso-lin definitely rejected the ad-vious reports have fluctuated be the United States. He did not per- vice in spite of General Yang Yu- tween surmises that the South- sonally believe, the defendant had ting (Chief of the Manchurian erners had advanced 80 miles any real appreciation of what sha General Staff) and others in the past Tsaugchow and, on the other! was doing, but, like all practices rengtion faction pressing him to hand, to "intelligence that they of a questionable character, though accept the advice-Reuter. Northern defenders of Tsangchow It might go on for years without Note: Yang Yu-ting, and even were digging in, preparatory to being detected, eventually some General Chang Hauch-liang (who holding their ground thing would come of it. He was is Chang Tso-lin's son) are widely sure that, just as the defendant had believed to be the leaders of a
Reinforcements.
Osaka, Saturday.
not deliberately intended to do any radical sect in the Fengtien fac- General Yasumitsu and his thing wrong, so also she would not tion, with ideas leaning towards staff, of the 3rd (Nagoya) divl-{ again be involved in any similar co-operation with, or at least neunion, are embarking on the s.s. trouble, and therefore he would trality towards, the Nationalists.] "Harbin Maru" here this after- only impose a fine of G.$200. .....
The takings at band performances for a week-end at Southend's hand- stand were atated at the council to have been 28, and a proposal to erect a better stand costing £20,000 was approved.
TROOPS MOVE UP.
Nippon Orders Extensive Mobilisation.
Tokyo, Saturday.
noon.
Four other transports with Japanese troops are leaving for Tsingtao (in Shantung) and Tien- tain (in Chihll).-Reuter,
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As a precautionary measure, as there is not much else to do at the Japanese Imperial General Berkhamsted. Mr. W. W. Jacobs,
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