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MOTOR CARS COLLIDE.
ACCIDENT AT CASTLE PEAK.
CAPTAIN ROBERT DOLLAR HAS A NARROW ESCAPE,
Two motor cars which, meeting one another, left the road and climbed the hillside at the same spot is the simplest
DISTRICT WATCHMAN COMMENDED. '
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that he kicked the weapon with his foot in the street. He picked it up and pro ceded on his way, which was to crpes
accident which neeurged two miles on the 87
Aman charged with having been in Kowloon side of Castle Penk on Thursunlawful possession of
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The Magistrate: How came you to arrested in Koshing Street at 11 clock that night The defendant: I W128 visiting a friend.
Inspector Grant; There were two men together. One of them made off when the defendant was stopped.
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Mr. R. F. Gunn, the local manager of the Robert Dollar Company, was taking Captain Robert Dollar and Mrs. Dollar (now on a visit to the Colony) and a Party of friends for a drive to enjoy the scenery of the New Territory. Mrs. L. E. Ensign, wife of the vice president of the Vegetable Oil. Co... Hongkong,
on business), and her mother nnd daughter, were returning from Castle Peak in a Dragon Garage ear.
Mr. Gunn's car was mounting a gradi. ent with the sen on the left and a step bank on the right when the Dragon car rounded a curve ahead and came into CHINESE GENTLEMAN, with highview A few moments inter both cars English education, formerly Compradore had turned towards the bank-the to well-known. Shipping and Impert and Dragon car to its left and Mr. Gunn's Export firms, seeks position; guarantees to bring earth its right-and met at the bank, very good business connections--can fornish the two hornets pointing at the same security if required.
Spot. Neither car was much damaged but the sudden stop threw one of the ladies to the ground and injured the other occupants more or less severely. Mrs. P. Cook, who was in Mr. Gunn's enr, was the most severely hurt: her cheek was badly eat and had to stitched. Mrs. Gunn was cut, about the
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The Magistrate : What is the police
The inspector: We think the circum- stances point to the planning of an
armed robbery. At that time of night. The men's movements were suspicious. it is pretty quiet in. Koshing Street, The watchman stopped then-buth. One took to his heels but the defendant was held and the dagger was found in his possession.
The Magistrate passed sentence of six months hard labour.
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A steward from HL.M.S. Bluchell, who' Dollar both received contusions.
was- eglering fish from the Central Market, yesterday morning, alleged that Mr. Gunn states that the reason he was robbed of a drave over to the right was that he con- Waterman
silver-mounted 2 fountain sidered the Dragon driver was not giv.H.P." by a youth whom br charged engraved ing him sufficient room to pass in the before Mr. R. E. Lindsell later in the ordinary way and that, as he had no wish to go down a steep place into the
morning. sen, he made for the bank as the lesser evil.
The steward said he caught the de fendant and got the pen back from him grasp. He pursued, and a constable but the boy then wriggled out of his
ultimately stopped him.
asked
"Was his breathing normal } the Magistrate of the constable, seeking confirmation of the story of the chaser
The reply had local colour though
'ut first it was not clear to the Euro-
Mr. Lauritsen, of the Dragon Gurage, | says that the wheel tracks show that there were ten feet four inches clear on the Dragan driver's right. the road at this point being 20 feet wide. Six feet is the overall width of most cars.
The Dragon driver steered in to the DAIRY FARM NEWS left on sighting Mr. Gunn's car and both pean mind. The constable said. (ne in- ears skidded for some distance, with wheels locked, until they met at the bank. Terpreted); : * Like enrrying a load."" By that time, momentum had been Whatever do you mean?" inquired greatly reduced or the accident might the constable meant that the boy was the Magistrate. It then appeared that Pasily have had fatal consequences, The cars were still in position yesterdayanting, as one who had been carrying afternoon and the scene was photograph- heavy land.
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Another Dragon car pasked the scene shortly after the accident-which occur red at 5 p.m.--and brought the injured ladies to Kowloon. A second car was dispatched to bring in the rest of the passengers,
THE OPIUM TRAFFIC.
ANOTHER STEAMSHIP COMPANY SUMMONED.
The opium, alleged to bave been seized in the chain locker of the steamer by revenue officers sometime ago, consisted of 88 lbs. of the drug raw.
The boy, whose defence was the one frequently heard is these cases, that he
had an explanation was a casual passer-by, and not the thief, the heavy breath ing. Giving a cough, he explained that he had hid a cough and a cold for years. Asked for his accoubt of the case he prefaced his statement by again clear ing his throat noisily. He then said he was a visitor from Cheung Chau and was living with friends in Bridges Street. The case was adjourned in order to see if the boy's friends could be found.
SPORT.
GARRISON TENNIS LEAGUE.
The results of the matches played dur ing the week are as follow:- R.E. beat / Wiltshires by 5 vets to 3.
S31. Smith and H.Sgt. Haniblio' (RE) heat Sgt. Wells and Bdsm. Jones (Wilta) 6-0, bent Bitr, Eatson! and Bdsm. Dubsad 7-8, lost to Bdsm. Murant and Bdsm. Rogers 1-6. .“
C.S.M. Pearson and Cpl. Hallam (RE) beat Eatson and Dobson -3, lost to Murant and Rogers, 1-0. beat Wells and Jones 6-2.
Spr. Pilling and Spr. Coupland (R.E.) lost to Murant, and Rogers 1-6, beat Fatson and Dobson 7-3, lust to Wells and Jones 8-10.
R.A.0.C. beat 2/Wiltshires by 5 rets to 4.
Capt. Spinks and S.M. Haynes beat Bdsm Murant and Bdsm. Rogers) (Wilts) to 4, beat Sgt. Wells and Pte. Menham 6 to 3, beat Bdsm, Jones and Bdsm. Dobson 6 to 0.
S.M. Foster and Staff Sgt. Bradley' lost to Marant and Rogers 4-6, beat Wells and Menham 6-2, beat Jones and Dubron 6-3.
S.M. Swinburn and S.C. Nicholas Jogs to Menham and Wells 7-9, lost to Jones and Dobson 1-6, lost to Murant R.A.0.. beat R.A.S.C. by 8 sets to 3.
and "Rogers 2-6.
Capt. Spinks and M. Haynes bent Major Humphreys and S. Stroud (R.A.9.C.) 6-2, beat Condy." Davidson and Pre Landsley 63, beat S.M. Me- Carthy and S.31. Carter 6-1:
SM. Foster and S.Sgt. Bradley beat Davidson and Landsley 6-3, beat Me. Carthy and Carter 6-0; lost to Hum- plneys and Stroud 28.
Mr. F. Spinks and Pte. Collie beat McCarthy and Carter 6-3, lost to Hum phreys and Stroad 2-6, lost to David- sou and Landsley 2-0.
Wiltshires bent R.A.M.C. s sets to 1.
Major Timmes and Bdam. Jones beat Capt. Tomory and S.M. Thompson (R.A.JPG), 0-3, "beat Cpl. Stone and Cpl. Saruge veze beat 8.Sgt. Jane and Sgt. Hollands -
Busin. Murout and Bdsm. Rogers beat Tomory and Thonipson 6-2, brat „Stone and Savage 8-8, beat Jane and
Hallands 6-2.
Sergt. Wells and Dobson beat Temory and Thompson 6-0, beat Jane and Hol- R.A.1.C. bent R.G.A. by › sets to 1.
lands 3-4, lost to Stone and Savage 57.
Cpl. Savage and Stong beat B.Q.M.S. Clarke and Sgt. Shipley (B.G.A.) 62;! beas Mr. Gr. Thomas and S. Sgt. Gillard 6-1, beat Mr. Gr. May and Gr. Clow 8-1.
S.Sgt. Jane and Sgt. Ricks beat Clarke and Shipley 8, beat Thomas and Gillard s-, beat May and Clow 7-5. Capt. Tumory and S.M. Thompson beat Clarke and Shipley 6-3; beut Gillard and Thomas 6-3, lost to May and Clow 3-7.
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The following is from the Canton Times
LABOUR OUTBREAK IN JAPAN
KAWASAKI DOCKYARD PREMISES CAPTURED BY WORKMEN.
FREE FIGHT IN THE STREETS.
Toxio, July 8th. Resenting the dismissal of the men and foremen who took an active part in the last disturbance, more than 13,000 work- men of the Kawasaki Dockyard entered career of sabotage, yesterday. A portion of them seized the offices of the dockyard, to which they are refusing tes admit members of the company. All side with the Cantonese in opposition, tổ the works are now absolutely under the supervision of the workmen.
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General Shum Hung-ying, said to be one of the most trusted generals of War Lord Lu Yung-ting of Kwangsi who met defeat at the hands of the troops under General Tang Heng in the northern section of this province, realising that it is futile to invade this province in view of the repeated success of the Cantonese troops, considers it best ta
The
A summons at the instance of the
his former chief," War Lord Lu Yang- Superintendent of Imports and Exports
ting. was brought against the Indo-China To-day, some 4,000 men, with a view In a long telegram to President Sun Steam Navigation Co., Ltd.,
at the to encouraging their representatives who Yat-sen, Shum Hung-ying announces his Magistracy, before Mr. G. N. Orme, were to interview the representatives of independence of War Lord Lu Yung- yesterday morning, for allowing one of the company, marched to the company's ting. and bis sincerity to obey the their vessels, the sa. Kunrany to be premi in a procession, when they orders of President Sun Yat-sen. used for the transportation of illicitncountered about 900 cut, or political President is urged to order General Popium.
bullies. These had been employed by the Chen Chiang-ming not to send any company in the events of an emergency, troops against him as he is now work- and they rushed at the procession, way- ing in co-operation with the Cantonese ing Japanese swords and clubs. A melée Army against their common enemy Le ehsued, resulting in a large number of Yung ting. The Magistrate said that he had re- casualties among the workmen, but by Be also announces his assumption of ceived a letter from Mr. Webster, the dint of great efforts on the part of the the post of "Commander of the Aring solicitor representing the company, ask police the fracas was quelled at "last to Have Kwangsi," post which was ing that the case might be adjournedThe indignation of the workmen is bestowed upon him by the people until July 30th.
running high, and they have decided to of Kwangsi," Mr. N. L. Smith, Superintendent of curry out a general strike from to-day, the Imports and Exports Department, and the Yukai, the most influential who was present in court, explained that Labon Union in Japan, bns formally " he had attended in case the Magistrate declared war upon the company-Eastern
desired to know anything of the circum News Agency. stances of the case..
The Magistrate adjourned the case in accordance with Mr. Webster's applica tion.
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A TAIKOO RECEPTION.
for the Jurid oi ridding the Kwangsi provines of the despotic militarist, Lu Yung-tang, under whose rule, the people have been forced to suffer untold hardships and poverty.
In conclusion, Shumi Hung-ring recam- mends that the mah forces of the Cantonese Army should concentrate in a general attack on Num Ning so that the lair of War Lord Lu Yung-ting can be speedily, destroyed, while he himself Before leaving the Colony for the with his troope will move toward the United States and Europe, Mr. John northern section of Kwangsi to attack BRITON MURDERED IN Swire entertained the European, and Kweilin and Liuchow where" other, senior Chinese members of the staff Kwangsi troops who are loyal to Lu JAPAN.
associated with Taikoo, and thoir Yung-ling are stationed. By this means, REPORTED ARREST OF BUSPECTS. night. The party was a large one, pam-
wives, at Repulse Bay Botel on Thursday Shum believes that the fall of the mili ́ary rule of Kwangsi under Lu Yung- bering nearly 300 from Taikoo Dock, the The foreign community in Yokobame is Taikos Sugar Refinery, the head office and ting can be bastened. deeply stirred over the murder of Mr. officers of any ships in port of which the Rosad Hill, who was stabbed by Firm are owners or agents. A feet of burglar on July 6th. Strong representa motor-cars was placed at the disposal Lions are being contemplated by the of the guests and Repulse Bay was up Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., will be As from July 22nd an Agency of the foreign Board of Trade and ex-service proached from both directions the Stad- men to the authorities for more adequate ley route being the nearer for the opened at Nagoya, Japan. police protection. Suspects are reported majority. Mr. and Mrs, Swire received
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to have been arrested but the police are the guests at nine o'clock; the hotel had regret very much that owing to the lack The management of the World Theatre been specially decorated for the occasion; The funeral on July 7th was attended there was sapper and dancing and moon of seats at the 8.15 p.m. performance of by practically the whole foreign com- light walks by the sea. for those who did the opening night a large number of munity, who appeared very deeply moved. not dance; in fact, everything conspired to ladies and gentlemen were turned away. The body was carried by members of the make the evening a complete success. The Seats will, therefore, bo reserved for British ex-Service Men's Organization, of party broke up about midnight and the them on Monday, at 8.15 p.m., and the which the deceased was a member, and a guests motored back to Hongkong. Mr management trust they will accept this mass of flowers covered the coffin. The and Mra Bwire and their daughter sail ceremonies were most impressive.
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