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On Paris-
Ipoh, May 13. A tragedy occurred at Taiping on Saturday, Mr. E. Ffrench Mullen committing suicide by shooting hj- self with a revolver. The reason for the act is at prosent unknown..
was a well-known On demand Mr. Mullen planter and had been over 20 years Credits, 4 months' in the district and was managing. sight Yam Seng Estate. He was a pro-
On Berlin minent sportsman and played on demand erleket for the State for several years.
His wife is at present on her way out to Malaya. The funeral took place on Saturday and was largely attended.
NOT AWARE”.
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Washington, May 14. Many letters inquiring whether diplomatic relations are to be re-On sunied between the United States Gold Leaf, 100 ine and the Vatican are being receiv
ed by the White House and the State Department from all sec- tions of the country.
(per tael) Sovereiges
(Bank's
10.00
25
buying rate) Silver (per oz.)
In response to all of these let- Sar Silver in Hoag
*Kong ters and to those inquiring about
For further particulars apply to the "China Mail" Office. LILICECHERF9263583456FFSKEDEVRAL*****886 the American Government's atti-Copper Cash
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THE GREAT CHINESE CIRCUS
with
ITS COMPANY OF WORLD-FAMOUS SKILFUL ARTISTS
presents
Various Hair-raising Horseback Stunts, Wire Walking, Sword and Knife Throwing, Thrilling Leopard, Tiger and Bear Training, Hilarious Torch Jug- gling, Fascinating Oriental Dancing, Wonderful Boxing of Man vs. Tiger, Strange Fire and Knife Swallowing, Skilful Magical Performing, Strength and Muscle Displaying, Athletic Exer- cising, and other kinds of Rare Tricks and Features.
All in accompaniment with the Best Orchestra Available to be held
AT THE NEW RECLAMATION, Praya East.
Commencing from TUESDAY, 21st,
at 9 p.m. nightly.
MATINEES on Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday
at 2 p.m.
COMPLETE CHANGE OF PERFORMANCE
EVERY DAY.
Booking Now Opened at Moutrie's.
MENU
All from the Dairy Farm!
OX TAHL--FOR SOUP.
CANADIAN SALMON,
OYSTER OF VEAL
ROAST LEG OF VEAL.
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ROAST GAME,
ICE CREAM.
CHEESE.
CHEDDAR, GORGONZOLA,
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3% Prem. Nomius!
77 Pille
tude in the event the present con- Chinese Copper Cents 6% Prem. cordat between Italy and the Rate. of Native In-
terest Vatican, reorganising the sover eignty of the latter State, is Chinese Sub. Coin 80% dis.
the State Department Hong Kong Sub. Coin Par, sends a brief note informing the writers that the "question has not arisen."
ratified,
Following the policy of silence established by former Secretary of State Kellogg when the Italian- Vatican agreements were signed recently by Premier Mussolini and Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary of state, the state de- partment declines to discuss the American attitude on the question' in any way. It was pointed out that the agreements have not been ratified and the matter could not be discussed until final action is taken by the papacy and the Italian Government.
ex-
PACIFIC FLIGHT
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336 nj
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$4 b 4.40 a
.T178 a
.75.65 b
.T128 9
¥12.70 3
New Engineerings Shanghai Docks
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.38.80 a H.K. Lands
.362 n
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Public Utilities H.K. Tramways Peak Trams (old) Peak Trams (new) Star Ferries
.T143 n
$14.35 n
.$3.85 n
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1929,
Black Insect Called the Fly
is the cause and symbol of more disease, death' and desplation than the
sign of the skull and cross bones was ever given credit for. Pirutical gentio men of the part confined their activiti largely to the highneas. The fly, ladened with the deadliest of germs, enters our homes, sleeps in our bedsand wipes bis fest in our food. But ons generuma whiff of flyosan immediately ends bis criminal career.
Flyosan
/park ÎNSECTICIDE
SMOTHERS FLIES BY THE ROOMFUL
orguitowy Rashes, Bedbuga Firde Anita
Moths and other insect Posta
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New York, May 10. Extension of the proposed trans-Pacife dirigible airship mall and passenger service to Manila, Shanghai, North China and Japan must await the development of a.
China Lights (new) China Lights 1928 issue. smooth running air-line between San Francisco and Honolulu, Mr.K. Electrics (old) The American Government has Paul W. Litchfield, president of H.K. Electries (new) received only the most highly in the Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co. formal information regarding the and its subsidiary, the Goodyear agreement and concordat between Zeppelin Corporation, said to-day the Vatican and Italy. It is
in a statement explaining the G-Z pected in some circles hero that Corporation's plans for aerial ser- this Government will be officially vices in the Pacific. informed of
Plans for the Pacific service are the recognition Italy by the sovereignty of the going forward. Mr. Litchfield said. Vatican after the agreements are but he warned the public. ant to expert two great a rapidity in the development of the services,, which must be started one link time and which require extensive and very careful preparation.
The G-Z dirigibles to be used on the Pacifc routes will cost about G$4,000,000 each. Mr. Litchfield said, and will be equip
ratified.
of
In that case, it was pointed out, the United States would then be "aware" of the existence of the
Vatican State.
Premier
at a
Rome As New Capital
Rome, May 13. Mussolini told the chamber of deputies to-day that red with a 600 horse-power moter They will have Rome, by the Lateran Accords of on either side. February 11, would become the comfortable state rooms for pas- real Catholic capital of the world, sengers and will carry crews of and simultaneously the real pali-ahout 50 men each.-United Press. tical capital of Italy.
Describing
relations the tween Church and State, the Pre- mier said, "That there аге two sovereignties sharply distinct and different is perfectly and recipro- cally recognised. Associated Press.
A CHICAGO JUDGE
NOT STRONG FOR POETRY IN COURT
be
Chicago, May 12. Attorney Victor Frohlich is well versed in the poetry of motion.
He stood before Judge Joseph Sabath as counsel for Mrs. Anna Barcal, seeking a divorec, and spoke as follows:
""This motion, if your honour please.
"For alimony, and solicitor's jees;
"The man is strong, the woman
meek.
"I think she should get 12 bucks
a week."
Judge Sabath enjoys a bit of sident of the Mississippi River Commis- Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Jackson, Pre- poetry now and then, but in its pro- sion.
per place..
"Are yon making light of this
court?" he demanded..
"What do you mean your honour?" ALCOHOL EXPLOSION
"You just recited poetry," said
the judge, "and very bad poetry,
too."
"It
RAZES $50,000-HOUSE IN HOLLYWOOD.
"I did not realize it, your honour," said Mr. Frohlich.
Hollywood, Calif., May 12. must have been the springlike wea- An explosion which shook houses ther, joining my well-meant words for more than a block and a fire together. Let the record plainly which followed, to-night destroyed show that Lam not inclined to the a large home in a canyon residen- making of verse, nor the recital tial section. The house which was thereof."
a pretentious one, was valued at "Very well," the court said, "T $50,000. Police and firemen found entertain your motion, though your a 250 gallon still, rent by the motion did not entertain me." plosion and 65 five-gallon alcohol He continued the ease so that jeans in the ruins. Two young men, Bhavan Anton Barcal might engage an at who leased the house ten days ago,
Sabath emphasized, use poetry. bile and speed away immediately Associated Press.
after the blast, Associated Press.
The Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd. torney one who does not, Judge were seen to leap into an automo
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In view of the devastating fire in Hangchow, Gon. Chiang Kai-shek (says the Chinese press) has order- ed the Mayor of Nanking, as well as the authorities of other important eltles, to organize water supply companies and to install modera fire-fighting implements as soon as possible.
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