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WHAT THE KAU SING ACCOMPLISHED.
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FLOWERS AND FUNERALS.
[TO TEN IDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PREAS."]
Sin.-May through
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be permitted, the columns of your paper, to pass a few remarką un. any further details as to the pros-der the above heading. pects of salving the Lok Sun which I have no wish to start any con- is still aground on the rocks off treversy or to hurt the feelings Samun Island Apparently a lot of any bereaved relative of any of depends on whether or no the wea; our friends who have passed on to ther keeps fairly calm, but a state the "unknown," The sending of inent will probably be made to-day. a floral tribute is the last respect we can show to one who has been The officers, Captain Edmundson, loved and esteemed; but could not Mr. Smith, and Mr. Middleton, to this be done in some better way? gether with the entire Chinese crew, I refer to the sending of flowers to the funeral of a well know and are still on board the vessel.
respected man, or woman, as is done is this Colony. How is it usually done? The office-boy, or servant, is often seat with a few dollars and a card to one of the Hower sellers in Wyndham Strees and told to order a wreath, etc.,
flower-seller required. The 49 does the rest, and the wreaths are deposited at the Monument at a stated time to await the arrival of the cortege. They are then piled on the bearge one on top of the
The Taikoo tug was back yester- day for a short period but left again with more gear."
Kau Sing's Good Work.
By courtesy
of the Harbour Master, the Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole, RN, the following extracts from the official log-book of the Kau Sing are available:-
The Eau Sing.received a message at 2.30 am. to the effect..that the 3.8. Lok Sun was ashore at Samun Island, the position given being Lat. 9 30 N. and Long. 114° 01' E.
The tug was already under banked fres at the time, in case of emer gency, and it did not take her long to raise steam. She left the har- bour at 4.29 a.m. to go to the assistance of the stricken Lok Sun.
She proceeded under full steam and was alongside that vessel at
3.50 1.01.
It
Mr. R. J. Nana, the officer in charge of the Kau Sing, boarded the Lok Sun at 8 am and at 7.08 a.m., over an hour later, H.MS. Somine was sighted.
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Arrivals
The following passengers arrived by the s.. President McKinley from S. and Shanghai: For Hong Kong: Mr. and Mrs. Au Chay Mist Clare Hung Chay, Master Petrick Chay. Master Wifred Chay, Miss Rose Kin Chay, Miss Mary Hung Chay. Miss Fo Chin, Mr. Jack Chan, Mr. He Chan, Mrs. K. C. Fung, Mr. A. S. Gubbay, Mr. Herbert N Gray, Mr. H. Hale, Mr. H. E. Heacock, Mr. S. H. ....... Johnson, Mr. P. T. "Kwan, Mr. Swen Chun Lam. Mr. and Mrs.
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PEPING LIBRARY.
STILL THE CULTURAL
CAPITAL.
A great Government library in Feping, with a comprehensive liss of books, in several languages, in- [èluding Chinese,is assured by the decision of the Chian Foundation, the organization formed to adminis Hogywood, CaBE, Juíg 4., A living statue recently endured ter Boxer indemnity funds return- the rigors of a trip from Chicago by the United States to China. to Los Angeles with the purpose of at its summer meeting. becoming an autor in the motion pational library in Peping, which pictures. Charles Loeb came from is still the cultural capital of Chicago "nailed inside a packing China, by the amalgamation of the crate and several days later found Peping library and the Metropol
tan library, which was started himself in the Culver City jail several years ago by the Founda awaiting qu interview with Federal tion. The new library will be lecat authorities, rather than within the centre of Fening, and will be ed in Pai Hai (North Lake Park). known as the Peping Government Library.
movie casting director.
This a
Loeb, like many another youth, was attracted to Hollywood by the lure of the motion picture indus try. He told the United Press of his film struggles since his arrival here four years ago frein Germany. He came during the Christmas Eoli- days and for weeks he visited the studios of Hollywood, a suburb of Los Angeles, His visits gained nothing for him.
Several weeks ago be gave, up his quest of eecking fame in the motion pictura world and returned
voted for the construction, fund ef An additional 8950,000 Mex, 'was the library, and an additional $300,000 set aside for the purchase of mere books over a period of four
years.
Grant for Nanking.
The foundation at its summer meeting made new grants totalling 82,310,000 toward the cultural do velopment of China. The largest grant was one of 8300,000 for the construction of buildings for "the try of the National Research Department of Physics and Chemis Academy in Nanking the first im portant work done by the Founda
other until it will hold no more, and the remainder carried on poles to the grave-side all to wither and die in a few hours, and so we feel that we have paid our last res pects, and what is due from us to our dear departed. Also the death of a well-known person is made the occasion for the fover-seller's Chicago, and there conceived tion Academy in the new capital.
the idea of consigning himself to By a unanimous vote, the Foun touts to go around accosting people the Pathe studio as a statue. It dution decided to withdraw its to buy their towers, One of these
was his idea to force his way into support from the China institute approached me at the corner of the studio and show his wares to in the United States, which has Pedder Street on Saturday after the executives who would recognize Leco under the direction of Dr. P. noon last with the information his ralents.
W. Kuo, former President of the that "one European man makee
South-Eastern University at Nan- die, you wantchee flowers?"
trustees felt the China Institute has king. It is understood that the Leen used too much for political purposes, which is outside the raugo of the Foundation's activities.
This sort of thing to my mind is all wrong, and I think there are many others in the Colony who think likewise. I know the matter has been openly discussed by in- dividuals.
At the funeral of the late Mr.
no less than 147 wreaths were sent by private individuals and families, 35 by various firms and associations, and 13 by Masonic Lodges, making a total of 185, and more, as stated in the columas of the newspapers. .. Taking this total at an average of 83 per wreath we get a sum of 8563-alta- ply thrown away on a few towers, How much better could this amount be spent by some of the Charitable Societies who are badly in need of funds, and how much more good would be derived from it to the living, at the same time still showing our respect to the dead.
Standing on His Head, Friends of the movie-stricken lad nailed him in a box and consigned the crate to the Pathe Studios, Hollywood, California. Alter he had been on the train a few hours
Dr. Hu Shih, the greatest living the box in which he was concealed Chinese philosopher, was again was placed on end and he was elected to a place on the Board standing on his head. This was after some time of retirement. Fe despite his painted signs on the took the place of Wang Ching Wei, erate, which were expected to secure leader of the Left Wing of the Kuo- for the box a degree of exceptional miatang, who failed to get re-elec handling.
tion. Three Americans were "I was just about to yell for elected as members of the Board. help when someone moved a box They are Dr. Paul Monroe, of and let my crate fall over," he said, Columbia University, chairman, and although the fall was hard Mr. Charles R. Bennest, manager it was better than standing on my of the Peping branch of the National City Bank, treasurer, and Roger Greene, director of the Peping Union Medical College.
head.
crate
He arrived at Culver City and the station agent called the studio, but the crate was uncalled for that evening. Consequently the was brought back into the freight house for the night, and Loeb thought that the moving brought him to the end of his quest, the interior of the studio.
He gave a yell and passed out a note which said, "I hope that show what I can do." this will give me an opportunity to
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CONSTABLES CENSURED BY MAGISTRATE.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY
SCOTLAND YARD. "
Police-Constable Watson 688, M Division, who was censured by Mr. Marshall, the
West
London Magistrate has been required by Lord Byng. the Metropolitan Po lies Commissioner, to resiga" from the Force. The charges against him. were discreditable conduct com- plained of by the magistrate as the West London Police Court, for pre- ferring an unfounded charge of na-
uit against a bookmaker, and giv ing unsatisfactory evidence: fur- the improperly charging a person with ussanting him, he having pro Yoked the assault while off daty in plain clothes: further improperly assaulting a bookmaker and de manding from him the sum of £i Ts ed., in respect of a bet which he had not made.
and the appeal was dismissed. The He appealed to the Commissioner," Watson was required to resign.
officer can, if he so desires, appeal to the Home Secretary.
The official announcement issued. at Scotland Yard with regard to the above case also stated:-
"Another ease which Mr. Mar-
shall complained of concerned Po-
lice-Constable Smith 838, T. Divi- sion, in connexion with a charge of using insulting language and be haviour. He also appeared before the Disciplinary Board charged with falsehood or prevarication: did wilfully or negligently make a false, misleading, or inaccurate statement in connection with an. arrest. Further, unlawful or un: necessary exercise of authority; did without good and sufficient cause make an unlawful and unnecessary arrest. He was dismissed from the Force, but, if he cares to exercise it, still has the right to appeal to the Secretary of State."
THERE'S A LONG, LONG TRAIL
of
Bugs, Fleas, Flies, Beetles, Mosquitoes,
etc.,
all. killed by
KEATING'S
BRITISH
MADE
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.
"ISAB"
Something of this sort is I un- derstand being done in Shanghai. Just how I do sot know; but per haps some one of your readers could enlighten us on this, mat- ter? I simply make the sugges tion. Cannot some of our leading business men get together and do something It is only a matter for organization, and should not be altogether impossible. Yours,ciale and casting directors. He was
& welcoming group of studio off-bea roof garden, where refreshments the Steamer "ISAB etc...
can be obtained.
THE Steamer ing been completed, the Sun Com-BURG and Parts, Consignees of Cargo Work on their new premises havhaving arrived from BREMEN, HAM- pany will move in to-day,
are hereby notifed that their Cargo An imposing building of six is being landed at their risk into the Police were called and when Loeb storeys, the new Sun" headquar- Godowns of the Hong Kong & Kowloon stepped from the box he stepped era is a vast improvement on the Wharf sad Godown Co.,
Kowloon, into their arms, rather than into have been installed and there will
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Several of the leading hotels of Chicago have just put into effect a new rule under which ginger ale, carbonated waters, and ice will not he served to guests in their bed- rooms, The reason is that these ingredients are often used in com. bination with intoxicants, and the hotel-keepers are seeking to prevent
Wong, Mr. Wa Fey Wong, Mr. Yau Yeung, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Tip. For Manila: Miss Frieda Appel. Mr. Domingo Aviado, Mrs. Mar garet R. Bryant; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Burke, Mr. Wm. Burke, Jr., Mrs. Lau Tai Tai Chin, Mrs. Har iey F. Cope, Miss Nancy Cope, Master Harley F. Cope, Jr., Miss Phoebe Davis, Mrs. S. W. Du Bois,
Da Bois, Mr. G. R. France, Mr. Hugh Fraser, Mrs. Fusa Fuku- Their motives are not in the least moralistic; drastic penalties may be shima, Mrs. Chas. L. Gay, Miss Bernice Gay, Master Chas. L. Gay, inflicted on a hotel it its guests Jr., Mr. Lew Kaplan, Mr. Benito consume alcoholic, liquor, whether Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lynch, the proprietor was aware of the H. B. McCullough, Mias transgression or not. An entire
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS Master B. W. Du Bois, Jr., Misa C. the violation of the Prohibition
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prepared to go into action immedi- ately as he was covered with grease paint, powdered, clad in checkered trousers, weating a stiff collar and tapped off with a derby, not to mention soft-soled dancing shoes Te which he was wearing.
Loeb was held on charges of con- mirney to defraud the National Government. The Pathe casting director said that after Uncle Sam was nished with him an endeavour would be made to place him.— United Press.
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or year because a single violation of the law, and this fate actually befell a large hotel in Milwaukee,
接 Wisconsin,
months ago.
few
Chicago has taken many steps to- ward reform in recent months, the business men having united to drive out the bootlegger, gunman, and The following passengers arrived "racketeer,' and stricter enforce by the a.. Siberia Maru from Los ment of Prohibition is a part of Angeles andy" way
this crusade. ports:-Mr. Eldrid R. Moser, Miss E, R. Moser, Mr. A. Albans, Mr. Senkichiro Mr. and Mrs K Torii, Mias J.
"One of the large hotels, which has not gone so far as to cut off the supply of ice and ginger ale to
Torli, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Neaf, its patrons, supplies with each or M., M. Gregory, Mr. Yip Yen der sprinted pledge card which Wing, Mr. A. W. Brady, Mr. and the guest must sign before he is Mr M. P. Orlanes, Mrs. Olga permitted to quench his thirst. It James, Master Carl V. James, Mr.
Bays: "The undersigned agrees R. L. Orr, Mr. Andrew Y. Wu, not to use this water to mix with Mrs. A. Wu, Miss Gloria Wu, Mr. intoxicating liquors, and Mrs, C. J. MacMeekin, Mr. Tack E. Ellis, Mr. Mario Rocha, Mr. A. Biriukoff, Mr. 8. M. Alara- kia, Mr. P. Tennochy, Miss Elfrida Rocha, Miss C. O. Porteous, Miss Edna W. Lack, Mr. H. E. M. Ledgard, Mrs.
Mary Ledgard
The refusal to send ice to the rooms of patrons does not work such a hardship as might be expected. These Chicago hotels, and every other in America which makes the least pretension to being better than second-rate, supply running filter riation on all subjects of enquiry, and R. A Ladened, M. Fuiled icewater to every room through
be placed at their app
W. Leon, Mr. D. C. Bantes.
programme to get rid of tramways on the main routes and to do away. with tramway termini in the centre of Paris.
M. Jayot, the Director of Traffic at the Prefecture of the 'Seine, ex-
plains that wherever it is possible to substitute a service, of motor omnibuses for tramways this is be ing done, and every effort is being made gradually to restrict the lat ter to the areas outside the outer Boulevarda. The opposition comes from the suburban dwellers, who are, however, gradually becoming used to the new methods of locomo tion..
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