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Cyclists Section, and Ptes. Clerk, Shewas, Jones and Morrison, these four were of the original Mounted Infantry Transport Section of ten formed in January, 1924, which together with the Machion Gun Company developed into the pre- sent Armed Car Company, one of the strongest units in the Còm- any, which during the strike of 1926 totalled over 120. Of course,
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[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.
WEIHAWEI, April 25th.
community, Mr. Russell Brown, who To the very general regret of our
take up his new appointment as I.M. Consul at Cheloo. There was need for haste, it seems, as there had been a brief interregnum at the Chefoo Consulate, and, owing to the collapse of the Northerners in the Yangtze Valloy, there was possibly still is-some danger of disturbances at that port.
There was a very happy gather- ing at Volunteer Headquarters on Monday night, the occasion being & dinner, followed by a cabaret
the Colony. More armoured cars-has just completed threa and a half concert, under the auspices of the
some, motor cycle cars for machine years' service as Officer Adminis Mounted Infantry and Armoured
guns and
themselves.. I guns. Car Companies of the Hong Kong
Lering the Government, left us in trust it won't develop into Volunteer Defence Corps, and the the tag. Hope deferred maketh
some haste on the 20th ultimo to Fanling Haut. An interesting the heart sick You must try and suggestion made at the gathering have patience. In Musketry, Pte. was that the Volunteer Corps might Mills wan the Tyro Cup, with 118 be extended to include sea and air-Only a few points behind the win eraft units. This prospect was put ner of the Corps Championship and forward by Commodore J. P. Pear-although they did not win any of son, C.M.G., R.N,
the 'Cups, our team was close be Another feature was the appoarhind the winners in a number of Cance of ** The Gay Jays," who made events.
their debut, and are certain to be- come a very popular local enter tainment party. They are under the direction of Mr. R. H. Charles. Capt. II. B. L Dowbiggin (0.C. Mounted Infantry) presided and was supported by officers of both Companies, while among the large company of over one hundred guests were: H.E. Major-General CC. Luard, C.B., C.M.G. (G.0.0 South China Command), Commo- dore J. L. Pearson, CM.G., R.N., Lieut. Col. L. G. Bird, D.5.0. (Commanding the Volunteer De fence Corps), Lieut.-Col. L. like to think all those members who Russell Brown have been extremely Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Command-dinner a success and to express our eintion of our small foreign com- have worked so hard to make this hospitable and, to the great appre ing the King's Own Scottish Bor- hearty thanks to tho ladies and derers). Lieut. Col. Hayley Bell, gentlemen with Co.-Sergt.-Major munity, that official residence has D.S.O., Major Roberts, V.Charles troops who are going to becua aucial centre where, more- D.8.0., O.B.E., M.C., Capt. C. H.
over, ill-natured gossip has been With these words, I ask you to strictly taboo.
Mr. Russell Brown's term of I hope you will forgive me if I service will be noted chiefly for the close with a personal note. The date fact that it has been under his of this dinner comes se close to the administration that Weihaiwei has 21st anniversary of my first arrival reached its high water mark of in Hong Kong, viz., May 3rd, 1906, prosperity: that the Territory is and some time during that month now self-supporting: and that sub- I joined the old Mounted Troop sidies at the expense of the British under that sterling officer C. H. taxpayer are no longer necessary. Ross. There are not many left in In Mr. Russell Brown, too, we have Hong Kong now who were in the had the typical British official, Troop, but I can name two here- courteous and considerate in his Charles Blason and the Hou. Mr. relations and dealings with the man A. C. Hynes, and Petor Potts who went on leave recently.
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tried and found wanting this twisting of the Lion's tail by a pseudo-nationalist Government na- der Bolshevik instigation of the past two yeare seems to have reach- ed the limits of even British patience.
how glad we are that so inany other THE CABARET PERFORMANCE. for the special and important ap-services rendered, but it is
distinguisher officers and gentle, men have found themselves able to accept our hospitality, General Luard and his staff are always willing to help us in any way and we can consider ourselves fortunate that we have such officers in the Colony. Major Hogg is another to whom the Mounted Infantry Com pany owe much.
pointment of Tutor to the ex-
form and reflected much credit on To a wide circle Mr. Johnston is set her house in order: and that
Mr. R. D. Charles, who has taken
[ARR]
MORE SPURIOUS BANK NOTES.
ALLEGED FORGERY MER- CILANT TRAPPED.
of:
Mr. R. F. Johnston, C.B.E. For nearly six years the Local Government has been run by Con sular officials, t.c., representatives of the Foreign Office, but by the The
toast having been duly
appointment of Mr. H. F. Johnson, honoured, Capt. Dowbiggin sub- Commodore Pearson congratulat C.B.E., the Colonial Office resumos
It is noteworthy that, since Mr. Yet another case of the alleged mitted to the toast of " Our Guest,"¦ed the II.K.V.D.C. on their all-tuli control,
Johnston's appointment to Weihai importation of forged bank notes. round excellence, and expressed a and in doing so, said:
Mr. Johnston originally caine to wei and subsequent to the Nanking was heard yesterday when A hope that the time would corre 1 would like to express our deep when their efforts would be extend Weihaiwei from Hong Kong in 1904 outrage, His Honour has been Chinese was charged at Kowloon appreciation of General Luard's ed to the naval and air branches of and, after fourteen years service as promotion is, of course, in recog-forged notes.
gazetted full Commissioner. This Magistracy with possession
He gave as hig' defence. presence here to-night and to say
District Magistrate, was seconded nition by London of important excuss that a parcel of notes had
not been planted"
Hej upon him. unreasonable to suppose that the added that he had been a nou- occurrence is also one of several commissioned officer in the Cau "GAY JAYS" IN GOOD FORM. Emperor at Peking. Further, dur straws that show which way the tonese Army, and that the Chinese: ing the comparatively recent visit wind is blowing; that the surrender detective responsible for his arrest. had been a subordinate. There had of the remaining British conces As stated above, the dinner was of the Boxer Indemnity Commissions and of Weihaiwei, in parti been trouble over a kidnapping case followed by the "Gay Jays "enter.sion to China, Mr. Johnston acted cular, is to be postponed if not, to in which a large ransora was de- tainment party. They were in great as its Secretary.
the Greck Kalends, till China has ended, and as a a result of his. (prisoner's) complaint, the other for the protection of British in- wan had been dismissed by the. much trouble to go up the troupe known as a scholar and writer on terests against Russian intrigue, General Prisoner contended that At the pinne were in turn Mr. things, Chinese. Throughout the another, policy-less fonciliatory, the move of the charge was spite W. R. Fleming, Mrs. A. J. Frank Territory or Weihaiwei he has been but more comprehensibly to Chinese against him for this action. The It was a happy thought that the and Mr. D. E. Strellett. The party, remembered with esteem and tes
mentality-is to be adopted. Chinese detective said that he knew. as will be seen by the details below,
Safety.
nothing about the incident. Fanling Hunt should join in this comprises a number of Hong Kong's pect, not only as a magistrate with
Some people in Shanghai and the case, said that on April 14th. Suti-Inspector Bhaftain, outlining dinner. Their Hupte, paperchases, leading lady artistes, and together a strong sense of justice and fairen to the safety of Weihai- the first witness a Chinese detee-
elsewhere have been expressing point to points, etc., have been they form a strong and versatile play between man and man, but it is true that bandits have live-met prisoner at the Tung On
combination. much appreciate by many member
as an official who is familiar with recently been in evidence at Shit-in Canton, but had not seen him for
wharf. He had known the After the opening chorus Mier local conditions, intimately
prisoner of the M.I. and I trust this amic- Claire Munro followed with the quainted with the language and of the Promontory. The bandit we tion defendant asked the detective BC tao at the southeastern extremity five years. After a long conversa able state of affairs will long con- ever-popular Mandalay and Mr. G. customs of the inhabitants of the always have with us in China, but what he was doing for his living, tinue. We are sorry that the Joint G. Thompson then rendered
a Territory. pretty little ballad.
it is equally true that the gentry Masters are both away and hope The Tollan Sisters (described as way connected with official appoint have good reason for regarding the asked if he could find anyone to "Self-determination" is in no who follow this ancient profession and he replied that he was a build- ing contractor. Defendant then Mr. Birkett will soon be restored the Elite Dancing Trio) provided ments in the Crown Colonies, but British Territory as distinctly un- to health and strength. Since his really capital turn and received two if it had been possible to hold an healthy and confine their depre- notes, and witnese said he would purchase, or to dispose of, the hearty encores. They were follow-election, it is certain that the new dations to districts beyond our departure the Hounds have beened by Mra, W. R. Fleming was Head of our local Government, boundary which is ten miles from Ace what he could do in the matter.
excellent in a well selected ballad owing to his past record and per
The detective immediately report- to a most appreciative houso.
sonal popularity, would have receiv- Tollan, was the little star, and
As a matter of fact, Weihaiwei-ed the matter to the Labour Main- The Gay Jay's mascot, Doted an overwhelming majority.
tainance Bureau, and it was ar is probably the safety place in ranged that a meeting should take one would have liked to have seen
Retrocession. - .
Chins to-day, and the reasons for place between defendant and three this assertion are not far to seek. more of her.
According to Kuo Won a Chinese Situated near the extreme, north detectives at a house in Yaumati, winning rides on Saturday at the The Heeby Jeeby Hobos, Messrs. has agreed to return Weilergo to west corner of the Shantung Pro-intensibly for the purpose of enter
ing into an agreement about Weihaiwei tomontory, remote from populous Steeplechases. Old
Charles and Potts, proved two China unconditionally. Mr. R. F.
When the meeting took comedians, popular
and the Johnston, former Tutor to the backed by a mountainous binter
contres, off the beaten Mouse" was drafted into the MI. Noronha Girls gave two numbers Manchu ex-Emperor, is said to have land. Weiluiwei- at any rate, that war, of course, answers that he
track and notes.
place on April 18th defendant who about 4 years ago and is still going which were very well received. been named British delegate to
companions were
were detectives, said he strong.
The saxophone dust by Messrs handle the negotiations in this con. part of the Territory frequented by had some notes to dispose of and foreigners--is as difficult to attack it was arranged that ten-dollar Duncan and Remedios showed that nection with China.” there is good musio in a saxophone
by land, as it is easy to protect notes to the face value of $100 I am authorized to contradict by sea, and naval protection The M.I. are lower in numbers when properly played, and the this statement as being absolutely overwhelming force can be provided to be bought a 130. The again. It is a unit that suffers finale of the first part was excep- untrue. In fact, the new appoint at very short notice Order is panied defendant to 116, Battery following day, the detective accom- more than any others by transfer tionally good.
ment should be regarded as a maintained by IL semi-military of men to other ports. We would By the kind permission of Mr. matter of ordinary service routine, police 150 strong under British in Street, Taumati. When he left this welcome a few more good recruita LRE Hysan, Profesor Harry Pisler,
essentially automatic.
spectors,
supported by a smaller house with defendant, the two other who can ride and who will keep who is giving nightly shows at the
detectives who were waitingi quide their own ponies. Lieut. Mae Lee Theatre, was able to appear found to be a useful paws in inter- seems sufficient protection at pre-
It is true that Weihaiwei was force of British soldiers." This arrested defendant with namaca arranged a number of in; domenyraty, the audience we aational negotiations and that five sent, but there can be no question Mr. G. B. Milne, of the Hong
our authorities could and A musical trio provided by Mrs. years ago at the Washington Con- that years, and a man will not find the work dull and he has plenty of A. 3, Frank, and Messrs. A. 3. ference the British Government would increase the garrison if the the notes were fairly good forgories.
The case was adjourned. opportunities to hunt and ploy polo. Wheeldon and G. Sharman, proved offered to return the leasehold to need arose,
Nor need there be any fears, as The M.I and A.C. Cos are in clover musical contribution on the China, but it would be an unwar-
piano, 'cello and violin.
rantable error for anyone to samo to the attitude of our local popula debted to Col, Costes, Capt.
Miss V. Jefford (classical dances) that the offer on that occasion, tion-mostly peasant proprietors, H.M.B. Magnolia in st present Middleton and officers of the 7th and Mrs. Fleming (songs) again or at any subsequent date, was to some 160,000 in number. Understationed here for the protection of Punjabi Regt, for having arranged earned hearty applause and the return the Territory uncondi. the brutal imperialium of British, British intarest in these ažera, Field Days with us. They were performance was concluded with a tionally" A few weeks ago it rule they have enjoyed a peado, a and HMB ForlovelOPAY helpful operations and valuable etch by the Company, entitled seemed probable that our Govern security and prosperity which to join her. Early in 199. lossons were learnt."
"Uncle Tom's Cabin, in 5 minutes ment, in pursuance of the policy have been conspicuous by their Ambrose and eight submarines are Turning to the Armoured Cara burlesque on the well known of patient conciliation, would absence on the other side of, subdue and will probably spans Company we have to note with story. The characters were surrender Weihaiwoi with the border, and retrocession-the ad- the summer months here, a regret the departure of a number Uncle Tom, R. H. Charles: Simon British concession at Tientsin and vent of their own rulers soldiers
To the ordinary man it would thist tell questionk na to the of keen mon on leave, or transfer, Legree, G. G. Stopani Tompson: elsewhere at an early date. But, and police de bout the last thing foun and we hope they will return to Little. Eve, 4. H. Potte; Topsy, and recent
anleky "'-öl Waihalwal in the im» show, they desire." us sooner or later,
G. W. Bowell.
patient, conciliation has been (Dontinued at foot of next column), mediate future is fully answered:
ably located by Sergt. A. H. Potts who goes Home wh leave this week. We hope he will have a jolly good holiday. I would like to congratu- late him and Capt. Lucey on their
"Country
The Two Companies,
·ocourtonéss
the shore of the bay.
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