THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1932.
THE CHINA MAIL.
UNLICENSED HAND FREE STATE QUARREL NEW YORK STOCK
TRUCKS.
Police Raid In Wanchai
15 MEN FINED.
As a result of a raid made by, the Police in Wanchai on Tuesday, upon the owners and drivers of amall trucks which were being used without licences, 15 Chinese were charged before Mr. Schofield at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
The trucks in question, accord- ing to the prosecution, are of the
TRACED FROM BIRTH
SERIOUS AFFRONTS TO GOVERNOR-GENERAL
CHURCH'S ATTITUDE
MR. DE VALERA IS LOSING
MANY SYMPATHISERS,
The story of the Free State's affronts handed four wheel type and not fitted with to the Governor-General, the commencement of the a steering system, thus causing altercation which has recently come to a head in His heavy wear to the road. During Excellency's threat to resign unless he receives an the recent water shortage, the use apology, is colourfully told in the following article of this type of truck was permit in the "Daily Telegraph ": —
ted, and they were not licensed.
Owners of trucks were each. fined $10 for failing to take out
EXCHANGE A.O.F.C. Quotations.
New York, Yesterday.
Last To-day's Changes Aver. Aver.
+ 2.20 ++,50
44.88
CAT THAT KNEW
200 WORDS.
Mistress Saved From Night Attack.
LEAP AT BURGLAR,
30 Industrials 42.68 20 Rails....:14.20 14.70 20 Utilities ..17.09 17.98 +.89 The most intelligent, affection-i
Mesars. E A. Flerce & Co. re-ate, and bravest cat in the world port:-The market is strong. has just died. She knew 200 words. Business dona: 1,000,000 shares.
She was a Siamese called Peri Last To-day's Nympsie, and she belonged to Miss
L. Norris, who lives alone in a cot-i tage in the hills of Worcestershire, This is what Miss Norris wrote About Peri-Nympsie in "Fur and Festher"":-
Auburn
American Tobacco "B" 51% Borden Company Canadian Pacifie Consolidated Gas
New York Druga, Inc.
General Electrie Genera! Foods difficulty, and will require all the General Motors Dubila, June 20. The Irish Free State deliberately political Anesse he can achieve to International Harvest.
$
Price
Price
Air Reduction ........09% Allied Chemical & Dye 45% American Can3234 American Telegraph &
Telephone
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354
71%
74%
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Eastman Kodak
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of the King in Southern Ireland, and the more hot-headed republicans Liggett & Myers "B" 424 from the State reception night to of the IR.A. and Saer Eire, who Loow's Inc..
a complete break Pacific Gas & Electric 1944 the Papal Legate, who was attend-jare demanding
Pennsylvania Railway. 71 ing the Roman Catholic Eucharistic with England. Their parrot ery Radio Corporation ... 37%
which runs like a hymn of hate Sears Roebuck Congress in Dublin, recently.
The
of their re- Standard Oil Company
"An Pho- of New Jersey
..254 Socony-Vacuum Corp.
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England,
so-called
Carbon
Union Carbide
7%
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Union Pacific
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United Aircraft &
"Forward to a United Republic."
Irish
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-Reuter.
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licences, and drivers were fined $4/excluded Mr. James McNeill, the prevent open warfare between the International Tel.
Governor-General and representative moderate supporters of Fianna Fail. Tel.
each,
BRITISH SPAS.
Health-Giving Climate and Curative Waters.
London, May 30. The medical advisory committee of the British Health Resorts As- sociation, in a statement just issued in appreciation of the British Spas, declare that it is not sufficiently re-i
decision to exclude Mr. through the columns McNeill was taken, in spite of repre- surrected newspaper, sentations by the Ecclesiastical au-blacht," calls for:
"No bargaining with thorities, who pointed out that the.
"Down with the Congress was international and
Treaty. non-political..
"Mr. McNell is a representaṛ tive of alien interests," a member
of Mr. De Valera's party said.
"Were. he invited the majority
of Mr. De Valera's lay supporters,
"Not a penny tribute to Bri- tish Imperialism.
This is the policy of the extrem-
and probably some of the clergy,ists, the men whom Mr. De Valera would leave the building."
released from imprisonment under Public Safety Act
This and other examples of Mr. Mr. Cosgrave's
cognized that these 12 spås con- tain four or five springs that are quite remarkable, and that England De Valera's attitude are alienating as soon as he achieved power. But
of
A
ал
some
to
from that enunciated by Mr. De
LOCAL SHARE
The official summary issued by
There were few insignificant Valera in his recent conversations changes only this morning, but the and 'notes.
market still shows an easier ten- dency:-
Fianna Fail and
Sales.
Hong Kong Banks, $1,590/1,600. Raubs, $382.
H.K. & K. Wharvas, $189. ' Ewo Cottons, Tis. 13.30. Yaumati Ferries (Old), $34. China Lights (Old), $17.60, Telephones-P.P.), (22————— M Hong Kong Government Loans,
3 per cent. Premium,
Buyers.
Hong Kong Banks, $1,690. China Fire Insurances, $600. H.K. Steamboats, $202. Union Waterboats, $19, H.K. & W. Doska, $182.
"On the contrary, the real backers and at the same time to political act would be to invite prevent the pistol pointed at him-Providents (Old), $4.80. Mr. McNeill. He is not a mom-by the extremists from being fired. ber of the diplomatic body, but is
Ewo Cottona, Tla. 13.20. Hong Kong Trams, 422, Star Ferries, $89.
and Scotland possess waters and many of those who supported him it is not very different, in essence, the Stock Exchange to-day states: bath establishments as valuable as'in the General Election, any to be found abroad for most of For
days, I understand, the ailments commonly treated at representations have been made on
Labour's Attitude. such places.
behalf of the religious authorities
There is no likelihood that the The British Spas, the committee in attempt to reverse the state, are distinguished from those Government decision not to invite questions of the Oath and the on the Continent by their invigorate the Governor-General to the re-annuities will lead to a break in the ing and tonic quality, imparted by ception
the Papal Legate in Dail between the Northern island climate. They Dublin Castle. But I am assured Labour, whose support is essential comprise most of the waters which that the Government will not charge to them. Labour's attitude, as ex- plained to me by one of its leaders, should be
service in its mind. preventing ill-health and in "An invitation to the Governor- is that, so long as Mr. De Valera relieving the disorders asso General was
impossible from the carries out the social legislation. ciated with
northern cli- first" a government party member which is the price of its support, Labour will not worry about mate. In the North. Strathpeffer assured me. Spa, Buxton, and Harrogate offer a When I pointed out that the troubles between the Free State and frankly tonic summer treatment. Congress was international and non- England, although it prefers that Woodhall Spa is more sheltered. At political, and that the exclusion of the relations should be amicable,
At the moment, therefore, Mr. the Welsh Spas and at Leamington, Mr. McNeill introduced an atmo- Cheltenham, and Droitwich in the sphere of political controversy, he De Valera is able to hold together Midlands, the tonic and sedative in-replied:
his own supporters and his Labour Ruences are combined. Bath is the warmest and most sedative of Brit- ish Spas and eminently suited for The hot reatment in winter. springs of Bath, rising at 120 de- grees Fahrenheit, were used by the Celts and the Romans and there was à Bath hospital in the sixth century. Their diuretic and solvent effects! are enhanced by baths of various! kinds, Deep pools of thermal
"The ac 11 of Mr. Ryan, the His Government's tariff policy water, besides douches and whirl-1
o. Agriculture, and Mr shares the responsibility for this pools, are under for the relief of Minister
feeling. It is being pain and stiffness in many chronic Lemass, the Minister of Industry, in changed rheumatic, affections and for the walking out of the French Embassy strengthened by the fear that his treatment of wasted and paralysed six weeks ago because Mr. McNeill action against Britain will further was present, has been applauded by cripple the Free State's financial limbs, as well as injuries.
and economic position. At Bridge of Allan, in the Low-the entire party. lands of Scotland, the calcium salt "The Governor-General's presence The tariffs have merely been the waters are used for rheumatism at Dublin Castle on Tuesday would means of sending up the price of an already impoverished
“TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS, and, by inhalation, for catarrh, and involve semi-Royal honours, and goods in the mild and equable climate makes considerations of precedence which country. The drapery trade, which it a resort for all seasons.
On London-in The are outside the Government's con-[has been the hardest hit, is parti- warm blue waters of Buxton have ceptions. Moreover, I solemnly ascularly angry, and its losses are Bank, wire
... 1/3/% been used for the rheumatic poor sure you, the majority of Mr. de being reflected in the woollen indus- Bank, on demand. 1/3% since the sixteenth century. Bux-Valera's lay supporters, if not all, try, which is unable to get orders Bank, 4 months' sight 1/3 ton is a natural "centre for con- and probably some clergy, would because drapers cannot afford to Credits, 4 valescence." Cheltenham and Lea-certainly leave, the building.
Wells "Such unedifying scenes would Among the farmers, too, Mr. De mington, with Tunbridge
On Paris (no longer a spa), were fashionable altogether ruin the harmony of this Valera is losing friends. Many of On demand
event. Mr. centres for water-drinking 100 years exceptional
McNeill them complain that they have been Credits,
badly let down over the annuities.
Growing Unpopularity. Nevertheless he is arousing great a representative of alien interests,
"To invite him would amount animosity among moderately mind- to a complete reversal of the Free ed people, many of whom voted for Slate's present policy, and this his party at the election, "just to would be unthinkable.
Embassy Incident.
Seats in Danger.
ago. The salines of Cheltenham and must surely see this himself.". Leamington are suitable for spa
Mr. De Valera's, adamant attitude treatment at all seasons and for delicate and elderly persona and on the two questions he has deliber those returned from tropical counately raised with Great Britain is alienating many of those who gave
tries.
give the other fellow a chance," after nearly 10 years of Mr. Cosgrave's Government.
buy.
Yaumati Ferries (Old), $98%. Yaumati Ferries (New), 323⁄41⁄2. H.K. Electrica, $72. Malabon Sugars, $20. - Dairy Farms, $274.
Selitra.
Hong Kong Trams, $221⁄2. China Lights (Old), $17.90. Cements (Combined), $171⁄2. Dairy Farma, $284.
sight
EXCHANGES.
U.S. POSTAL RATE Credits, 60 days' sight, 28%
Passed on April 24, Miss L. Nor rie's Siamese queen, Simparavel, affectionately called "Perl Nymp sle," aged five and a half years. Misa Norrie's beloved and trusted
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sympathy for her human "mother"; who returned all in full measure— yet aloof to strangere-tolerant though gracious with the everyday folk around her. A devoted and self-sacrificing mother to her two children, "Perky" and "Solly," and an agreeable pal of Biddy the Ter- rier. Human in her intelligence, fierce in her loyalty, her passing has caused anguish. that time will not heal, and she be lastingly re- mebered in love, pride, and grati- tude by her human "mother."
the "I have kept a diary of
Miss words Peri-Nympsia knew."
| Norris said, "but that I am afraid does not do her great intelligence justice.
"She could understand whole sén tences, would answer her name if I whispered it, and knew every in- flection of my volee.
"When she saw that I was 'un-) happy she would jump on my lap and put her paws round my neck. I would say, 'You are 80 kind, Perl-Nympsie, and her paws would tighten. Then I would say, "You are so sym-path-et-ic, Perie-Nymp sie. Then she would kiss me.
"I Am Lonely." "People might think I am silly to be so fond of my cat. But they should remember that I am lonely, and no child has ever loved me like Peri-Nympsie.
"Once I saved her life, and once ́she saved minE
"I came back from the cinema one evening and found my cottage in flames. My first thought was for my cat. I found her locked in an upper room, half choked and badly burned. But I nursed her back to health.
I was attacked Tater by an in truder in the middle of the night. Peri-Nympsie jumped on the man. tle-plece, took a flying leap and bent off the intruder with her paws. "She could understand 'Come in- like to the kitchen,' 'Would you some fish?' 'Come to comfies (bed), 'Don't do that,' 'I am an- gry,' and 'No, you mustn't go out!'
"I have three other cats but none of of them has the intelligence Perl-Nympsie. and none can replace
her.
"She would watch everything. I did and pretend to 'help' me cook her dinner. You may think me) stupid-I don't care if you do but she seemed so interested in house work that I made her a little apron. and tied it round her neck when he felt domesticated.
"Then we would have supper to- gether and I would say, 'Come to comfles, Peri-Nympsie.
"She would rise from the fireside like an obedient child and walk solemnly to bed."
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The brines of Droitwich are ten his party their support at the gen- times as strong as sea water, and eral election. It is
aafe to
are used externally for many kinds that, if he were to go to the country of rheumatism. Harrogate has aut the present time, Flanna Fall remarkable outcrop of sulphur, (his party) would lose many seats. For this reason there will be no saline, and iron springs, and the apa claims with some justice to appeal to the country on the Oath counteract the effects of a sedentary Bill.
July 1 On demand. life. Llandrindod Wells has a plea- Though the Senate have held up The United States government Ox Manila- sant moorland climate and its anti-the bill, under the Free State Con-on June 6 inaugurate its new post-On demand. catarrhal salt waters are of cura- stitution, the measure will auto age rates, it has been announced. On Shanghai. 'tive
value. The neighbouring matically become law in twenty-one By order of the postmaster gen-On demand Llanwrtyd, too little known, posses months, if it is passed again by the eral at Washington, D. C., all the On Tokoh ses an abundant source of sul Dail,
BUM 15,000 American post offices will On demand phuretted: water; Trefriw has a This will enable Mr. De Valera sell postage stamps on first class Sovereigns nearly unique acid-iron water; to satisfy his own desires and those mail matter at the rate of $0.08 buying rate Strathpeffer provides some of the of the ardent Republicans who sup- per ounce or a fraction thereof, In-Silver strongest sulphur waters in Europe, port him, while at the same time stand of $0.02. The rate on US Bar as well as an iron spring; and the affording him a breathing space in airmail tomorrow will be raised. Fong salt waters of Woodhall Spa, with the present critical situation be from 30.05 to $0.08 for the Brat Copper a little bromine and lodine are tween the Free State and Great ounce and from $0.10 to $0.18 for Copper Cents diluted for drinking, and are used Britain, from which he de not each additional ounce.
The Increased registered, postal rates in America fookeneet on Chin. His position in one ofà maat July
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Paris, June 10. Something of a sensation has been caused in Holland and the Dutch East Indies, says a Hague dispatch to the "Petit Parisien," by reports that natives in the Roka district of Sumatra have killed an animal of the female sex known to the natives as an Orang Pendek, which it is believed may be the missing link between man and the
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