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It has been notified that some Gent. (in cab): "I say, why don't you off the wheels? This squeaking is horrible."
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DEATH.
The "Moth's" Triumph.
CORRESPONDENCE.
"NATIONALISM."
To the Editor of the "China Mail" Sir,-In observing at the com-
neither a pro- nor an anti-nation-
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On reaching the spot the new- hand, was shown what had happen- ·
"That's no' my waggon," the in-- dignant Sammy exclaimed emphat!-- cally-"Ma waggon had wheels on the bottom; that one has wheels ont the top!"
The additional facts cabled to
The manager was a new broom,. Kai Tack make the wonderful mencement of your editorial of
August 16 that "It is not the policy and had broad views regarding the feat of Captain Broad, in his
of any newspaper of standing to relations between workers and Gypsy "Moth," all the more in-enter into arguments with indivi-officiala. ́Calling the men together, teresting to us For so small a dual correspondents" do you mean he talked to them of the mutuality machine to accomplish what to imply that it is the policy of of interest between all grades. Capt. Broad seems to have had most newspapers to have the last
He wanted to see, he explained,' no difficulty in doing makes the say in any matter; if it is so, then when he entered the workshops, all
there is no comment that the the men working happily together: feat indeed remarkable, even public can make without being ask- and doing their best. though we bear in mind the mared to shut up.
He invited any practical sug-- course, to cause as much anxiety vellous performances to be placed Your leader of the 16th August gestion for ensuring that end. in Washington as they possibly to the credit of the "Moth." For may have closed further discussion "Don't wear those rubber soles ont can; and that is why they are example it was in a "Moth," and but still I cannot help expressing your boots, guy'nor." came the laying stress on the fact (which, one apparently very similar to my views on your just criticism of morose advice of the most hardened " however, when the real facts are that used by Capt. Broad that "Nationallem;" but before I do this of the matcontents. known may easily prove to be Capt. Hinkler made his notable let it be understood that I am fancies) that such an Agreement trip from England. to. Australia. aliat, but what you would call an man): "I have been here ten
Capt. Broad's endurance flight is os that now entered upon by the all the more remarkable when uninterested party.
years, sir, doing three men's work British and French Governments consideration is taken of the fact | I have carefully perused the let-for one man's maney, and now I seems to have entered into is, as that officially he had fuel suff-ter by "Nationalist" and I believe want a rise."
Employer: "I doot I canna gie- atated, in violation of the Naval cient only for twenty hours, and he wrote. it as a sort of defence to
that he actually remained four the accusation which he supposes ye that, but. if ye'll tell me the Agreement of 1922. It is very hours longer in the air. Evident you to have made against the names of the ither twa men, I'll improbable that such will prove to ly there is a great future in store Nationalists in general.
In your leader of August 16 you be the case; very improbable that for this wonderful little machine,
which is already a prime favour-have, however, vindicated that in either the French or the British ite with flying men. We should the publication of "Nationalism'a" Government, particularly, in these not be surprised to find it as letter the latter was doing Nation- days when so many agreements of popular in the air in the course alism as the word in understood one kind or another are being en- the smaller cars we see every would however like to know, Mr. of a few years as are, say, some of here more harm than good.. I tered into, will run the risk of where about us these days. offending against any previous agreement. Neither the British
Workman (employed. by a Scots-"
sack 'em."
Ing money just now; I know. It."
"Yes, sir, it's pretty hard collect-
"Have you tried and failed?” "Oh, no!"
DR. YING KWAN TO-At No. 15/chief is attempted to be set afoot Public Mortuary, having been foundpendence.. The Easterners, espe-for a leg.
1928. The funeral will leave the residence on August 23, 1928 at 4.30 p.m. for the Chin ese Protestant Cemetery.
ANGLO-FRENCH NAVAL
AGREEMENT.
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In
at the your assertion when you Intimate
Two tourists stranded at a coun- that "Nationalism" is doing nation-
try inn were told they could play," aliam a deal of harm by rushing billiards in a shed down the yard. into print.
They brushed the dust, spiders, and As I have said "Nationalism" had cobwebs off the ancient table, and no intention to be obtrusive when played a few games. he gallantly took up the cudgels for ning they left the inn. his party against your injudicious Two years later they called at:the charge that."the Nationalists.............. aame Inn, and again inquired for " are not to be trusted." I am sure billiards.
Next mor
money is hard to collect?"
"How then do you know that
Editor, how the word Nationalism is
"Because several people, huve tried: understood here. Perhaps it would to collect some from me." enlighten matters if I might be The forthcoming marrlage is an- permitted nor the French Government hasnounced of Mr. A. L. V. Remedios, Westerners and Easterners under-skinny three-bound chicken, while to explain it as the The landlady was carving the yet begun to regard any such of No. 10, Morrison Gap, and Miss stand it.
a dozen hungry boarders sat around obligation as but a mere "scrap E. F. Elms, No. 144, Robinson-road.
From the Westerners' point of the table eyeing it anxiously. of paper." So it all comes to the
view Nationalism means the policy quick succession she asked cach The body of a coolie, about 25 of a national. Independence or to boarder what part of the fowl he simple point that before mis- years old, was removed to the strive after national unity or inde-would prefer. Ten of them called by the police in the public square cially the Chinese, understand it as her knife and asked, Indignantly: Mrs. Skinem dropped Babington Path on August 21, one had better "wait and see.”
It may be assumed as certain in Shaukiwan
defined by the late Dr. Sun, in hlaWhat do you think this is, a cen-- that neither the French nor the
"Three Principles of the People" tipede?" Only one boarder replied... Two Chinese, a man and British Government will
as "that precious possession which He had been served, and said, cause woman, who were carrying a pig enables a state to aspire undue delay with regard to so with its legs protruding through gress and a nation to perpetuate its was a giraffe by the piece of neck to pro- softly, "No, ma'am; I thought it the bottom of a crate, thus causing existence." I therefore fail to ap- I've got." important a matter. All along unnecessary cruelty, wore each fined prehend the true significance of Hong Kong. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1928. both the British and the French sa by Mr. W. Schofield,
have consistently shown that, Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. subject to adequate defence for
A sentence of three months' hard their possessions; they are at
labour was imposed by Major C. least quite as eager as any coun- Willson, at the Central Magistracy Though only the most meagre try to minimise the risks of war yesterday, on a Chinese who was of de details have, so far, been made and to do all, in their power to found guilty on a charge public with regard to the naval bring about effective naval dis-manding $80 with menaces from a
tailor at No. 18 Stanley-atreet. · agreement or "compromise," (asarmament. But it will take much it is now being termed) between more than the sentimental Charged with hawking without a France and England there need vapourings so frequently heard licence, a small Chinese girl, aged about 9 years, appeared before Mr. be little doubt but that a full regarding the outlawing of war (R. B. Lindsell dressed in a coat of statement will be made in good to cause Englishmen or French-light blue with large brightly time. It is doubtful, however, if men to believe that they may not coloured flowers. She admitted the it will allay the perturbation that enter into any agreement which offence. In imposing a fine of $4, the announcement seems to have they regard as good for their re- Mr. Lindsell remarked: "With such a smart coat, is it necessary for caused in Washington, Berlin and spective countries: and it may you to hawk at all” perhaps elsewhere. Very wisely, further be concluded that when President Coolidge has suggested such an agreement is entered into
An accident occurred yesterday morning near the Hing Kee Wharf that so far as the United States it will be altogether for the good on Connaught-road West, when a Government is concerned further of other nations. In our opinion wooden truck collided with a motor
The bricklayer's labourer.. ant steps should be deferred for some what could be more absurd in lorry resulting in the former fall-
leisurely on the handle of his wheel- little time, doubtless with a view such matter than to say, as the ing Into the harbour. The lorry
barrow. Presently the foreman to the signing of the Kellogg German newspaper above quoted truck with 20 sacks of rice, valued
approached him and inquired. In Peace Pact in Paris in the most is reported to have stated, that in at about $250. One of the men. TWO CASES BEFORE KOWLOON sarcastic veid
"Well, Jack," he began, "are you: harmonious circumstances. The his share of the new agreement who was thrown into the water,
waiting for the barrow, or is the principal cause of the mild flutter Sir Austen Chamberlain "side-
barrow waiting for you?" that has arisen evidently is based tracks the Kellogg Pact by cor-
Two cases of potty larconyNeither, boss. We're both wilt- Tsun Ting (80) a cook on board were called at the Kowloon Magising for the clock, came the prompt upon the belief entertained in cluding contrary to its spirit an the 8.8. "Haruuda" was yesterday tracy this morning when a Chinese response. certain quarters that the Anglo- alliance which gives Britain an removed to the Kowloon Hos-youth, described as a stone break French compromise violates the important naval superiority overhead and arms, alleged to have been charged with the theft of two office looking very anxious. He had pital suffering from injuries to his er, and a Chinese woman,, were Hubby came home from his elty Naval Agreement of 1922. Ger America and which appears to caused through his being attacked shovels and a pair of trousers res-engaged a new chauffeur and left maxy, of course, is interested in guarantee to Britain the supre with a chopper in the course of a pectively him to drive the wife 2 round shop- the new agreement just as much macy of the seas in a new form." Eght amongst om cook boys' on The first mentioned, at prezenting, while he went to his dally, as the United States (possibly A emi-official communique being detained by the police.
board the ship. Three men are unemployed, admitted the theft
from a matshed in Prince Edward- duties,
was loaded with fronware, and the
was rescued.
he only hoped you would be more "Ah! I remember you," said the sparing in your remarks for, being landlord wrathfully. "You came I went down to confirmed nationalist, as you have 'ere two years ago. said, he must have felt greatly the shed this very morning and! humiliated by the allegation. found you'd left the gas on!".
However, whatever the contro- versy between "Nationalism" and yourself is, I do not wish to im- plicate myself, but as one uninter- ested I feel that I am justifled in voicing my opinion.
Yours, etc.,
"UNINTERESTED."
LARCENIES.
COURT.
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Green: "What are you doingTMTM nowadays, old man
Brown: 'Oh, I'm running grocery business.",
"Are you making a success of it?"
"Oh, yes, In a small weigh.”: -
more so)--and judging by the to hand throws much more light
road and was fined $10 or 14 days, "Well, dear," be greeted his wife, latest comment in "Germania,"" upon the subject than the guess Mrs. H. Norma, a Japanese lady while the woman said, "If I am and how is the new chauffeur ?" the Government organ, Berlin work of Berlin's "Germania. In it living at No. 10, Nathan-road, accused with stealing, what alas Oh, he's a splendid driver seems to be disposed to discuss we are informed that it is regarded to the Government Civil Police evidence indicates that she
Kowloon, was yesterday remov- have I to pay
plled she, "but he's such a raw country lad the subject - in detail and passed by the signatories. Judgment upon it before the facts compromise that is mes haye been made
The as a basis of settier futility of such course is 011 whole disa sment pro man 6 Govern”: ove
mentia Mimary
doubtful if Berim
Hospital suffering from a fractured stole the article from a flat in serve left wrist. The injury was Aus- Tai Man-street. When arrested
tained through the lady accidenta pawn ticket was found in her pow. | falling, whilst alighting from
ricsha outside: No. 230,
road Central, at 1280 p.m. yester
"Well, what does that matter sald habby: N
Oh, not much was the reply.
to an session which proved to be for the Only told him to del stolen trouser
establi
She was fined $16 with the al-some ternative of 8 weeks' iniprisonsant me to the N