CABLES
LATEST CABEES (THROUGE REUTER'A AGENCY. } COMMUNISTS IN ENGLAND.
FOUR MORE ARRESTS,
Laynos. October 2nd, Two more alleged Conumunists were arrested by Scotland. Yard officials Inst night
They were Mr. Hannington and Ms Robert Arnot, both described as members of the Communist Execnitive,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FR OCTOBER 23RD, → 1925
ULTIMATUM TO BULGARIA. SEQUEL TO BORDER SHOOTING INCIDENT.
Sort, October 21st.
A semi-ethicial statement in regard to the incident at Relles declares that Greek soldier fired on a Bulgarian sentry who killed his assailant. A fisillade toh lowed.
THE GREEK DEMANDS.
ATHENS, October 21st. The Greek Government have sont an ultimatums to Bulgaria in connection with the frontier incident, giving a time-limit of 48 hours, and demanding an indemnity of two million French franes, an expres xion of regret, and the punishment of "those responsible,
FAR
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
NORTHERN WAR CLOUD. HSU CHOW FU EVACUATED BY THE MUKDEN TROOPS.
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PEXING, October 21st. "The Makden, garrison has evacuated Hsu Chow Fa in favour of the allied troops.
FENG'S WIRE TO CHANG
GOVES FAREWELL TO
DUNCIL.
APON OF MEMBERS'
C SERVICE.
CHINESE COLLEVOUES. May I, in conclusion, address a few words specially, to my Chinese colleagues i I have valued very highly the confidence And friendship which has been accorded to me by Mr. Chow Shou Son and Mr. Kotewall and their predecessors. They Fase always been ready to come to me when asked to give me their advice on matters affecting the Chinese community, busi-and they have done great service both
SIX STEADY PROGRESS
LAIMED.
Ation of the routine ress slative Council yesterday that community and to me, by bringing personally to my notice anything in which afters The Governor took the Chinese were specially interested and format of the members and paid on which it was important that I should
high the assistance they had know their views.
You, Mr. Chow Shou Sou and you, Mr. given what he claimed to have Ketewall have rendered invaluable service been of steady progress for the to the Colony during the troubious times of the last few months I know, better Calen
than most, the difficulties with which you have had to contend and the tremendous of thative Council-It only re-amount of work which you have done, and in gratitude it I did not, on the occasion into perform a duty which I feel that I should be grievously lacking apph a keen consciousness of
of this my last appearance in Council, marrow, when they will be brought ping Bulgaria, but are only stationed nlang saring that he hapes for peace. He is my in do justice to the occasion, take the opportunity of publicly testifying now at Pro Tou Chen and when his that leave of this Council over to your services and expressing the thanks
PROCEEDINGS IN COURT.
Loxtos, Dctober
Four Communist leaders, Messrs. Mur- phy. McManus, Arnot and Hannington, were remanded at Bow Street un to-
with eight others, charged with conspiracy al incitement to mutiny.
TOLL OF FRANCE'S WARS, REPORT BY M. PAINLEVE
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PARIS, October 2nd.
GREEK PREMTEK'S STATEMENT.
ATHENS, October 21st.
The Premier, Geveral Faugalos, states that the troops are temporarily not enter The initiative Yor further the frontier,
other of the Third Army Corps.
PEKING. October 21st. Yang Ya Ting arrived at Tientkin, early this morning and left for Mukden at noon. Makdenite circles in Peking state that Feng Yu-siang has wired to Chang Tao Lin calling him." dear brother" and
Hier said: Hon. merubers
0000-BYF
measures has been left to the commanding arrangements there are completed will! which had the honour to preside of the Colony to you.
GREEK MINISTER RESIGNS.
ATHENS, October 1st. The Foreign Minister, M. Rendis, bas resigned The Naval Minister, 3. Find- jikyriakus, temporarily replaces hini.
According to the summary of the French Lisses in the present warlike operations reported to have been given by M. Prin-}· have before the Finance Committee of the Chamber the total of killed up to August
1st in Mörnern was 1.253. including French officers and 300 French soldiers.
The wounded totalled 5,400 among whom were 160 French officers and 1,350 French soldiers.
From August 1st in October 15th war the period of the greatest activity, and So were killed including 31 French officers
go on westward.
200
for thx years. You will I trust
"Now, gentlemen, I have nothing more forgiv do not take the opportu to say than to bid you good-bye and The wire declares that Chang Tao Lin nits before you a full account wish you the best of all wishes for your may use Feng's troops which are in mship. 1 am, as you know. future and for that of this honourable Peking if he so desires
no frong speeches and I do not Council. I need not, I am sure, solicit on behalf of 'ny successor a continuance think present juncture, when wo lave apelled to abandon for the of the kindness with which your have time any of the works which I treated me and of the assistance which had see begun during my term has been in readily given to me during my
tenure of office. Good-bye. (Applause.) suitable time for such a
TRIBUTES TO HIS EXCELLENCY Tathat no great work has been
Hoc. Mr. P. L HOLYOAK: Sir.-On the social Meiubers of behalf of to r successors of my Governor- affee Colony which will serve ship hoped to see the Praya Enat
Mukden.
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and French soldiers, Foreign Legion were in trouble for having.. as alleged started it, for it would not be recognised | gresiarrears due to the period of Colony and at the moment I am confning
WE AND BOLSHEVIKS. -
PEXING. October 21st. Ingoing and outgoing messages are LAWN TENNIS SENSATION.
strictly censored: A ̈enble from Hankow states that Wu Dei Fu, interviewed, dr. of CRACK PLAYER SUSPENDED.
clared he was opposed to Communists ALLAHABAD, October gist.ami Bolshevists as destroyers of the It is announced from Lahore that the country. He would not be surprised if Council of the All-India Lawn Tennis Feng Yu Hsiang acted in conjunction
Council I desire to express our st Association has suspended Jacob until
with him ami launched an attack or Real practicals finished, and I regret that this is the last meeting at had hoped to see the Military which you will be residing over our deliberations which have been character- Detohen. 1st, 1996, for contravening the rutes of the International Lawn Tennis
Wa Pri Fa declared most emphatically Landon settled, hut unexpected ised throughcu: by the utmost harmony Federation. This is apparently a sequel that unless the country was put in dela former case and unforeseen to the incidents of April 20th and 24th
proper order, the lowers would be uneven latter have resulted in dis even during critical debates. There will us to refer to your great services to this and May 5th last (when Jacob and
wise to hold the Tariff Conference. It app I can only claim that the shortly be a more suitable occasion for six tain a record of steady pro Fyzee, the Indian Davis Cup entrants, would be better for them if they never irregularly necepted hospitality from a
string the war have been made my remarks purely to our relationship us legal.
for a little over six years in this Colony Paris.club).
Marshal Wu Pai En arrived at Hanheloment of the Colony has upon the Council You have now served Butt few months been regular and we have leamed to appreciate the kow yesterday. HUPER TUPAN'S PROCLAMATION.ds, and my successor will be fas and open mind which you have in- hhon as the present period of variably brought to the seasideration of depuver, to procted confidently the various problems with which this Colony has been faced during your time withworks which I had hoped to seeted in my time....
with us, as well as the tact and courtesy with which you bay handled the debates npion them.
aries are counted as Frenchmei
The wounded in the same perjod Totalled 2,991.
Those killed in Syria totailed 39 for the irst six months of 155, but from ther to October 10th the winner was 353. The Morniceooperations roNE DEE000, DON francs
STRIKE OF SEAMEN. VESSELS TIED IT IN AUSTRALIA
AT PRESENT.
'MELBOURNE, Öctober 2nd. Fort, a vessels throughout Australia are at present idle through the strike.
The overseas strike comunittee has do
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LATEST CABLES.
GREEKS ENTER BULGARIA.
Soria, October .
“Announces
HANKOW, October 22nd. Hupch Tupan has issued a proclama- A semi-official statement that a detachment of Greeks, with artition declaring the independence of the
Province, lery, entered Bulgarian Territus. The l Bulgarian sentinels, when attacked, re- taliated. Five Bulgarians were killed. The remainder of the Bulgarians retiral. The Greeks occupied three posts.
BARLIER CABLES.
"RED" ROUND-IP CONTINUES.
It adds that Chaug Tro Law plans to proclaim himself Emperor or to restore the Manchus.
A message from Tsingtao states that the Fengtien lender Chang Sung Chang Kas established his headquarters at Hau chowfu.
Chang Tso Lia has dismissed Admiral
clared at all British ships at Brisbane Two MORE ARRESTS IN LONDON ftriguing with Marshal Wu Pei Fu.
are black. Thirty of the stokehold rew if the steamer Einwir from Melbourne' struck. Efforts are being made to bring ent a crew from Port Campbell. Ship Bers have begun advertising for volun
COMMUNISTS IN POLAND.
WHOLESALE ARRESTS BY WARSAW POLICE.
most
WARSAW, October 2nd. The police have been
active gainst Conudunists. One hundred were arrested at Bialystok and stonin, includ- ing the entire executive committee of the Communist Party of White Ruthenia,
FOREIGNERS IN MEXICO.
Mexico "CITY, October 9. The Senate took the first reading" of Senhor Calles Bill, enforcing Article XXVIL of the Constitution, under which foreigners will be forced within three years-unless they become. Mexican citi- zens-to sell their property in land or on the water frosts.
This Bill particularly effects oil nad nining companies. Its final secins favourable.
разалие
VIENNA GETS -CREDIT,
The Rodenkredit Bank. has concluded negotiations with American bankers to long term loan of several inillion dollars for the development of Austrian agricu sture The first instalment loan, amount ing to twenty-four hundred thousand dol lars has already been received,
1 Colony to my great regret at a trouble and dificulty, but ! at that this shadow will soo pasat Hongkong will resume the patgress which will lead it to a prear surpassing anything that it has
A REVISIT.
ak has kindly expressed the shou Trn who is suspected of in-homy wife and I may some day Ad. regkong, I am afraid that for mita Pi Shou. Chen succeeds to the the years. I shall be at a dis tarch will render a casual visit vacancy. LONDON, October 21st.
im Two more, Communist leaders, Messrs. Mellanus and Murphy, were arrested in London this afternoon.
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FARLIER CABLES. [REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
ITALIAN SAILORS' ORDEAL..
GALLANT RESCUE BY AMERICAN VESSEL.
Nova Scori, October 1st.
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The Italian steamer fynnzie Floria from Montreal to Avenmouth has been abandoned in a sinking condition. The crew are, safe aboard the President Harding,
SECOND OFFICER PERISHES.
NEw York, October 21st Reports are to hand that the Ignazio Florio suffered terribly in the high seas of the mid-Atlantic which swept over her. She lost her rudder, and all her boats were smashed. The second officer was swept overboard, and the first officer had his leg broken.
The ship being in danger of capsizing, the President Harding stood by, The first attempt to get boats alongside was
seven were finally rescued.
U.S. BANKERS.
but in some sixteen years tiakong will be celebrating the cert of its foundation. May I ex- in bune-that the Government of thill then invite me-if I am still all be one of the oldest surviving G of Hongkong- take part in thations and to see for myself hofthe reality corresponds with my exs
WHAT WE SAYS. Marahat Wu Eri Fin an interview with enter, states that he previously advacated the use of force to suppress mal-administration and uphold law, but when his policy cried for peace, the people since had had 'n term of so-called peace wherein "conditions had become so bad that an appeal had now reached him from fourteen provinces, to which it was hisLATIONS WITH COUNCIL duty to respond.
not want to take up your time "He is opposed to Communism and discussing the Colony and its thinks that farshal Feng Yu Hsiang (thefu should wish on this occasion Christian General) will en operate with fly with my relations to this him; and he would not be surprised ife Council. We have worked Feng launched an attack independently
gainst Mukden.
In conclusion Wu Pei Fu hoped that Shantung and Chihli would join him with
In-your first adress on landing here, you stated that you invited criticism and advice from every quarter and the record of your term of office here proves that you have not only sought such advice but that you have been at all times open to arguments and willing to change your mind as new factors were brought to your notice. We venture to think that this factor alone has played no. small part in the remarkable success of your Adminis tion here.
LOCAL SPORT.
ORICKET.
UNIVERSITY AP
"FOXGLOVE."
DEFEAT
The University "A" tram defenteď HM.S. Forglove in a friendly crickas match on the University ground, Pok- falam, on Wednesday. by 4 wickets and
100 runs.
Scores:-*-*
e Vicajee, b
R.M.S. FOXGLOVE." Osborne, b Balhatchet Lieut Hubback, Peterson **** Jones b Balbatchet Dearle, e Ng, b Peterson. Lieut. Adams, b Sudan ..... Dirtchaelle Sudai, b Peterson .... Bate, b Gitting
Manville, b Sudan....
Surg. Lieut. Kirwan, net out ...... Skilling, b Gitting! Gilbert, © Vicajg, b Gittina .......
Extras
Balhatchet Peterson Sudan Gitting
Total'..
Bowling Analysis.
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36 R.
7
2,5 1
UNIVERSITY. C. A. Peterson, c.. Osborne,, b
Dearles
11
E. Zimmero, e Jones, b Osborne ... 18 W. II. Sling, Bate; b Osborne ... 1 H. N. Balhatchet, e Skilling
. "Dearlo
10
J. L. Youngsaye, kb.w., b Dearle..” ✪ W. M. Gitting, e&b Birtchneli B. N. Sudan, not out B. P. Ng, not out
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45
Total (for 6 wkts.)...15
V. F. R. Vicajor, 1. Tajinan and H. T. Barma did not bat.
Bowling Analysis,
Dearle Osborne .... Birtchnell
Hate
O... M.
2 47
B
0
0
31
0
24-
GOLF.
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INTERPORT SINGLES AT MANILA,
The Interport aingles were played at: Manila yesterday, when Manila wamZE four of the six matches.
The Hongkong, players who won their matches were Mr. Andrews and Mr. W Douglas.
The Hongkong tenn visiting Manila. comprises: Messrs. N. L. Smith (cap- tain), J. M. Walker, L. R. Andrews, C. Bulmer Johnson, W. Douglas and D. G The foursomes will be played to-day. Bruce.
WATER POLO:
There was
one game played at the Victoria Recreation Club last evening in the Water Polo League.
This was between H.M.S,. llermes, atk H.M.S. Ambrose, the first camed team winning by two goals to n
FOOTBALL.
TO-MORROW'S K.F.C. TEAM. The following have been selected, tà represent the Kowloon Football Club in their League games to-morrow:
During the first part of your time you were fortunate in dealing with times when the prosperity and revenue of this Colony were steadily increasing and everybody appreciates the fact that instead of taking a well earned, much needed and overdue. home leave you remained on here what we have had your guidance and counsel adverse conditions came upon us and that during the somewhat trying conditions of the past few months. It is common know. ledge that we would have been well con tent if your terms of office amongst us had been extended and on no less than three occasions strongly urged this, but the Secretary of State has disposed matters gentlemen, for more than six otherwise and it therefore now only re while I cannot claim that we mains for us to wish you every buccess hays been in entire agreement and happiness in your new sphere of may justly claim that we have action in Jamaica and in any other sphere that worked in the completest of service with which you may he entrust
2nd XI. H.K.F.C. Res.. at Kowloon hand that, where we have differ-
ed by His Majesty the King. Needless to say we shall all follow your future kick-off at 3 p.m.-Raroussen; Guest eave realised as clearly as I have Tthat on both sides the only career with the keenest personal interest, and Urquhart: Street, Brown (capt.),
Hon. Mr. CHOW SHOE Sox: Sir,-I WATCH COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'Shat has netuated us has been a
EVIDENCE.
do what each has believed to most heartily and sincerely entorse every and Pasco: Morris, Latham, Vickara, best for the interests of the Colony. word that has fallen from the honourable Fitzgerald and Eastman. Reserve: MIL 1st XI. . Police at Kowloon, kick-off Ivalued ny association with you senior unofficial member. It is with the
4.30 p.m.-Vickers: Wheeler and in I can say and it will always greatest regret that my Chinese colleague
my proudest memories that you and I are now bidding Your Excelency Read: Turner, Caveille and Hayes,
(capt.); Taylor, McBride, Linaker, nimously and repeatedly shows farewell in this Council. You have always
Austen and Mason, Reserve: A Dan- fidence in me by asking that my been kind and considerate to both of us, the face should be extended. If your and have been a real friend to
that has most profoundly impressed my colleague and me, if we may say so, d Your Excellency's readiness to seek and hear advice, and when you are convinced of the reasonableness and honesty of such advice, to change your own view, if neces
out Eghting.
SHANGHAI ENQUIRY.
SHANGHAI, October 22nd:
Mr. V. G. Lyman, Chairman of the Municipal Council Watch Committee. giving evidence, admitted that he did not know what limits, existed to the
lard.
At
unsuccessful, but the crew of thirty-building of the Council's roads in Chin-had been granted I should have Chinese. One of your traits of character VIENNA, October 2nd.
ese Territory. He considered the pre-appy to remain. but, as this has cautions taken by M:. McFuen suficient found possible, I can only ex- to cope with any situation. Further cor.
you my heartfelt thanks for pay: roborative police, testimony was given.
No atriking a compliment. PUBLIC HEALTH INFE,
·HYGIENE COMMITTEE STARTS WORKS AT TOKYO..
The Bodenkredit Bank is giving in exchange dollar mortgage bonds.
AN INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE.
Lospox, October 22nd, The branches of the transport genera workers" union overwhelmingly accepted the proposals formation of an industrial, alliance, mentioned un September 1st.
EARLIER CABLES.
ABD EL KRIM'S ADVISER.
NOT BLOWN FROM THE MOUTH OF A GUN.
TETUAN, October 21st "The report that Abd of Krim's Foreign Minister bad been fred from a gun, on suspicion of treachery, is baseless.
Mohamed Zerkane is in excellent health mand so is Abd el "Krim's confidentin! adviser.
NOT IN FAVOUR OF "LOANS TO FRANCE.
GENEVA. October 22nd.
Nations, which began jo Tokyo on
on December 4th.
Seventeen officials are involved from
PUBLIC SERVICE
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HOCKEY.
H.K.AC.. PUNJABIS.
the Club.
The Hongkong Hockey Club defeated also to thank you gentlemen,sary.. Apart from the numerous acts the 5/3 Punjabis on the United Servicen all, for the invaluable help which beneficial to the community that have Recreation Club ground, Kowloon, or WASHINGTON, October 21st Further indications that the Govern
e given me during these years by characterised your administration, the Wednesday evening by five goals to ment is scrutinising all proposals for
dvice and criticisms. It has been great stroke of statesmanship which you three.
The Club led by two goals, to nil in of admiration and wonder to me have made in regard to the £1,000,000 private loans by American financiers to Franec, were forthcoming alter confer The exchange of Public Health Officers Colony such as this, where there loan has proved you to be one of the the first half, both goals having been ence between President Coolidge and Mr. the Far East, instituted by theeisured class, it has always been greatest benefactors of the Chinese, and scored by Evans. The scores were level- The led early in the second half, after Wood- Mitchell, president of the National Citygiene committee of the League of to find nhle and hard working will for ever endear you to them. Bank of New York,
ho will sacrifice their time to the various services which you have rendered ward had scored for the Club and the October 19th: will be concluded at Dairenous service of the State. Member to the community in general and the Indians in quick succession scored thrice this Council has been no sinecure, Chinese in particular, will be referred to Woodward and Evans scored again for e Colony Ims cause to be grateful at the public reception to be held at the the public health departments of Ausof you and to those other former City Hall in your honour, and all that tralia, China, Malay States, Hongkong, rs of the Council, who have been I will now to do is to wish Your Excel India, the Dutch East Indies, Indo- from us-such en as my dear lepey success and prosperity in the new" China, Japan, New Zealand, the Philip- Alexander Stephen, Montague sphere of usefulness in which is Most pines and Fazerin
Arthur Lowe, Lau Chu Pak, Ng Hon Gracious Majesty the King has been pleased to place you. Your generous And Chow Siu Ki..
remarks in reference to my Chinese col EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
league and myself have deeply touched us. If we have been able to render sume we special debt of gratitude to
of you who have served on my useful service to the Colony since our
Arrangements are being made with the ative Council, for I fear that I have appointment on the Council, particularly Hongkong Football Club for the use of any occasions taxed your patience during the last four and a half anxious tha ground between November 1st and Enprecedented extent by long sit- months, it was because we have at all ath, and provided the materialize, the I have, often felt that, although tines received such kind encouragement
Mr. Mitchell subsequently stated that until France settled her war debt, she need expect little sympathy from Ameri- gan bankers in the way of private ipars, and added that American hanking officials were solidly behind the position taken an by the Government. He asserted that an American banker attempting to float a private French loan in the present circum- stances could only have a Faith, Hope, and Charity" proposition to offer the public
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The object is to acquaint the officials participating with the organisation of the working of public health services in Japan.
BRITAIN AND CHINA,
PROPAGANDA NECESSARY TO UPHOLD TRADE.
TROUBLE IN SYRIA.
U.S. DESTROYERS RECEIVE ORDERS.
WASHINGTON, October ist. Two American destroyers have been ordered to proceed from Gibraltar, where an American destroyer fotilla has just arrived, to Alexandria for possible service in Syrien ports and to perform any action He emphasises the America, German considered necessary for the protection of and Japanese activity in this respect. American lives and property against He says that trade statistics prove that possible attacks by the revolting Syrian Britain is losing ground in China while other countries are gaining it. We
INTERNATIONAL WIRELESS.
CODE CHANGES CONSIDERED.
Paris, October 21st. The International Telegraph Conference have decided to appoint a committee to report on the matter of changes in coda language. This means that the present tribesmen." zules as regards code cypher will remain in force until the next conference, in three years' time. Hence an increase in the telegraph rates has not yet come up for consideration at the plenary confer ence, but it has been virtually adopted.
GIRLS' BASEBALE" TEAM. "
TO PLAY AGAINST LOCAL MEX.
"The Bobbies," the famous Philadel phian girls' baseball team is coming to Hongkong shortly in the coarse of a tour
of the East.
teams of men selected from the six clubs l not say so, you must have thought and generous support from Your Excel girls will play a series of gases, with was wasting your time in long dis-lency. In bidding you, sir, farewell, may here. ons and by bringing before you mat- I sak you to convey to Lady Stabbs the which there was no statutory obliga high esteem, regard and good wishes of to refer to the Exerative Council the Chinese community.
LONDON, October 22nd. A correspondent, writing in the commer cial column of the Manchester, Guardian, arges the need of British trade pro-I can only ask you to forgive my for paganda in China.
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Before Mr. B. A. D. Forrest at the four Central Magistracy yesterday, Chinese arrested in a gambling case forfeited their bail of 8250 each, on non-
g advantage of your goodwill. My or has been that I have always be
d that it is better to disense things re they are done rather than alter, whenever poashle to janke sure that spects of a question are considered appearance when the case was called. are in danger of losing the China trade père a decision is taken. I'm not so
In the case of a fifth man who was prin The request for the destroyers came for ever: The British Government;
cipal tenant of the floor, and was in es to believe that I have made no from the American Consul at Beirut.
The State Department offers hope nates of the country, must take imined.
supported by big trade federation mag-akes, but I do feel justined in claiza dicted on a count of being the keeper, that it will prove unnecessary to send iate steps to organise a very complete
that I have avoided many by this Mr. C. A. 8. Russ defended and a dis- the vessels to Syria from Alexandria
cy and that those long meetings have charge was ordered, the bail of 8250 being propaganda in China to avert disastered the public weal
LATER
returned,
SCOTTISH BASSO,
WILLIAM HEUGHAN COMING SHORTLY.
William Heughan, the well-know Scottish dramatic basso, is again to visit Hongkong and will give performances, at tha/Theatre Royal on November, 19th and 13th. He hus met with great success in Australia and New Zealand and in all
an enthusiastic reception. the places which he visited he was given.