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THURSDAY, MARCH.11. 1920.
ANDERSEN, MEYER & CO., LTD.
69089 四拜禮 號昼十月三英港香
THE L.M. S.
APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL
AID.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
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CHINA STILL MARKING TIME.
Peking, March 10.
The Government has shown neither the inclination to direct negotiation with Japan in regard to the Shantung question nor the
EUROPEAN LADY'S DEATH.
It is with very sincere regret that we have to record the death
We have received the following of Mrs. George Grott, which took place this morning at her home for publication :---
in Stanley Terrace. Taikoo, from an internal complain. The
decision to have the matter put before the League of Nations, but Sir.As is well known, the high has ordered the question to be again investigated, and asked thei various provinces to send representatives to take part in the rate of exchange is placing all deceased lady had only been ill discussion so as to gain time. pending the final decision of the Mission Boards.in a very serious for a short while, and widespread position. May I therefore, through sympathy will be felt for Mr. The conference in regard to the Foochow incident will be opened the courtesy of your columas Grott, who is left with one young
make a special appeal for the child of the marriage, as soon as Japan is ready.
funds of the London Missionary Society. for which collections are
American Senate.
PREMIER RESUMES OFFICE.
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Shanghai. March 10. Kan Wan-pang, the Premier. has, on Tuan Chisui's persuasion, resumed office.
AMERICA AND SHANTUNG.
Shanghai, March 10. Yung Kwai, the Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Legation in Washington, has reported tha: on the recommendation of the Republican Party, the Senate has had the words "China and
Japan in the Shantung reservation to the Treaty deleted.
EARLIER SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
(From Our Fun Correspondents.)
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THE AERIAL DERBY,
Singapore. March 9. Major Glidden, the Executive Secretary of the Commission organising the First Aerial Derby Around the World, is in Singapore, and is arranging to continue the tour through Siam, Burmah and India. The rest of the Commission are at present in Java.
STRAITS DEFENCE FORCE BILL.
Singapore, March 9. The Defence Force Bill, with the amendments reducing the conscriptive clement, passed its second reading at the Legislative Council yesterday.
Y. W. C. A.
CHINESE WOMEN BUSY ORGANISING.
- A FISHY" CASE.
to be taken next Sunday at the
Union Church?
no
Its basis is as broad as possible, denominational restriction being laid either on its agents or its converts. bristians of all Pro- testant Churches, including those established by law, united in its formation more than 120 years ago, but since then most of the denominations have organised mission work of their own which naturally absorbs their interest.
of
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MARIE TEMPEST.
NEXT WEEK'S VISIT.
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DEPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA.
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IN HONGKONG PENDING REMOVAL TO VLADIVOSTOK
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sharply told that I could not see anyone, neither was I permitted to communicate with anybody at
all."
Continuing. Mr. Alexander said:"At last, after many com- plaints to the Chief Inspector, I was removed to the Brisbane Gool in a very low condition. On my arrival there, I asked the Super- intendent if I might be allowed to see a solicitor and also if I The
the faintest idea."
"How long were you kept in Brisbane Gaol ? "
"Well, on February 2nd. I was
The next MOTA-
I was made the
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 59/21⁄448.
THE WEATHER. Forecast-Cloudy. Barometer 29.84. Temperature 2 p.m.---78, Humidity 2 p.m. -79.
NEW COMMODORE,
Commodore
Bowden-Smith saw considerable service during
From outbreak of. the war.
Commodore Bowden-Smith, in
THE DOLLAR-
DROP OF TWOPENCE.
Exchange is down to-day, the
tiffin recess. The weak.
market is
Yesterday there called at the might write some letters. Telegraph office a Mr. Charles requests were granted, and Mr. A. Alexander, who, on deportation Down, solicitor. of Celtic Cham
COMMODORE BOWDEN. As Miss Hardwick, daughter from Australia, was brought here bers, Brisbane, came to see me.
SMITH APPOINTED
TO HONGKONG, of Mr. W. Hardwick, of the Tai aboard the Tango Maru and bas To him I stated my case and also been given accommodation by the gave him certain business instruc- koo Sugar Refinery, the deceased was very well known in the local Police at the Tokyo Hotel tions. When he learned that I
We are officially advised that Hongkongowes more to the Lon- Colony and was only married a pending decision as to whether he had been refused legal advice don Mission than perhaps to-day little over two years ago. Mbe sent on to Vladivostok, as whilst detained at the Police Commodore V. G. Gurner has been intended by the Australian Station, he could hardly credit informed by the Admiralty that is generally realised. It was here Grott is in the Drawing Office, authorities. Mr. Alexander, who it. In my instructions to Mr. the period of appointment of on the ground almost from the Taikoo Dockyard.
claims to have been born of Down. I asked him to get the Commodore, Hongkong, has been outset of the Colony's history. The circumstances surrounding British
at Mitau, in Commonwealth Government to shortened from three to two and maintained Christian ordin- her death are particularly sad, Courland, was, he saga, placed allow me a specified time so that years. Commodore Guaner will, anges for Europeans, as well as and a wide circle of friends will under detention as an alien in could fix up my business mat-therefore, be relieved in May the evangelistic, medical
and hear of the news with deep regret. Australia, was refused legal ters and also to allow me to take next. educational work which still
advice and was shipped for what such property as I wished with The new Commodore appointed continues.
at the time of bis deportation was me. I offered to pay my fare. is Commodore William Bowden
passport. On Smith, C.B.E to him an unknown destination, provided I got with merely two suits of clothes January 26th. I received a letter and a small sum of money. He from Sydney which told me that was put aboard the Tango Maru some money bad been wired to amongst the steerage passengers me but that it had been returned hostilities till May, 1916, he com- and on his arrival here he con-1again to Sydney why. I haven't manded the battleship H.M.S. "Russell" and served as Flag tracted influenza which necess- itated his remoral to hospital
Captain to the then Rear-Ad- A theatrical event of historic where he remained until Monday
mirals Stuart Nicholson, M.V.O. importance will be the visit Miss last. A well spoken man, of good
In May, 1916, he served as Flag and Sydney Freemantle, "M.V.0. Marie Tempest is making to appearance, he expressed himself again removed back to the Central Captain to Admiral Sir Geo. A. Hongkong under the Aegis of the to us in terms of indignation Police Station and was told that Callaghan, G. C. B., G. C. V. O., To every such effort in its place Middle East Films, Ltd. She will regarding his treatment at the I should be put aboard a vessel in Commander-in-Chief at the Nore. all of us wish God-speed, but the lopen her season at the Theatre hands of the Commonwealth the morning. catholic claim of the London Roval on Thursday, 18th March,authorities, and pleaded that if he aged to hear this and he came command of the cruiser "Car- My solicitor man In August, 1916, he assumed Mission ought not to be overlook-in "Penelope ", $ delightful were to be sent to Russia it should down to see me, but he was not ed, particularly in China where three-act comedy written by Mr. be to European, and not Asiatic, allowed to come near me.
DAYVON and in May. 1918, he it was the earliest of Protestant W. Somerset Maugham, Miss Russia, as he was born in Cour-ever, I did manage to see him "Satelite."
How-commanded the light cruiser Missions and held the almost Tempest will be accompanied by land, formerly a part of Russia, once (evidently through a mistake) impossible ground for long single- a worthy associate in the person but now forming the new Lettish and the Customs officials took recognition of his services, was handed.
of Mr. Graham Browne and a State. He pitterly complains at care to see that. I didn't see awarded the C.B.E. in May 1919. Every Mission at work in China carefully selected company fresh the prospect of being sent almost him again.
a triumphant town of penniless to Vladivostok, withing, I was put aboard the Tango is indebted to its pioneers for the from South Africa first hinese grammar, dictionary Australia,
and the scantiest of clothing, and says Maru, some five minutes be- and translation of the Bible. These India.
he is sure the Russian authorities fore she sailed. On getting have been the foundation of all In looking at the distinguished there will have nothing to do with aboard, I enquired where my subsequent work: in develop work of Marie Tempest one is him.
cabin was, but the steward was BANKRUPTCY COURT-ments from it the Mission has al-observing the very highest of its
"My parents." said Mr. quite surprised to sec that I was ways taken on honourable share, kind in the world. Her mime is Alexander, "died whilst I was very European, es he said the and literature at large is under as delicate as the mime of Genee, young and I left Russia soon Customs people had booked me rate of the pound sterling drop- infinite obligation to a distin. When she is amused she is after when I was 16 years of age. for Asiatic accommodation. There guished agent of the Society in deliciously fresh. When she is That was in the year 1902, and were some 150 Japanese men and Ping in the morning a penny and Before Mr. Justice Gompertz Hongkong for what is still brusque it is with the brusque-from then until 1908 I was in the women in this department and it to an equal extent after the After three or four years of this morning. the
English edition ness of a butterfly that suddenly British merchant service. I then was amongst these that I had to Oficial the standard
the Chinese Classics. flits out of the danger
zone. went to Australia and remained remain. I had a mat to sleep on, morning 2.5/8d. lower. Business Silver was quoted this preparation on the part of a Receiver (Mr. J. D. Lloyd) ap-
speaking voice The Home Churches which Her
com- there -until my deportation, and no blinkets, soap or towels was done locally in the morning group of representative Chinese plica for an adjudicating order]
of following various occupations, were provided. You can imagine at 13. under the rate. There women in the Colorly, the Chinese against Chen Yuk Shan, trading suppor; the Society are making mande the whole
noble Young Women's Christian As-as Yung Han.
efforts to meet the comedy's varying tones so latterly that of a restaurant my plight.
were buyers in the morning, but laughing stock of all the European no scllers. created by effortlessly used as to be notice keeper." sociation is this week being: The Official Receiver, in mak-parlous situation organised. The Y.W.C.A. move-ing application, said a creditor's the doubling trebling of able only in its effect upon its
Asked what he did during the passengers on board when they
same sitting amongst the Japan, of the rates caused a further In the afternoon, the weakness ment is some sixteen years old meeting had been held but pass the sterling value of the dollar, listeners. When now and then
Alexander said: ese attempting to eat their diet in China and has city Associated no resolution, electing the but the trouble is and must still she lightly touches a serious war, Mr.
When the war started I tried to which consisted of rice, pickled slump of a penny. tions organised in Shanghai, Official Receiver to do as
I cannot but think chord it seems almost as if she he be severe. He wished to ex-that if the facts were realised could have been a great actress enlist but was rejected by the seaweed, atc., with the aid of a rate between New York and Shanghai is down 3d. The cross- Peking. Tientsin. Canton, Foo-thought fit.
In 1916 I chopatick. However, one chow and Changsha as well as plain the circumstances to His this Colony would do more for in tragedy. Every student of the medical authorities.
London was 3.60 yesterday, but student. associations-branches Lordship. On the 14th day of the its oldest and broadest Mission stage should hang upon her again endeavoured to get into the the European passengers who has gone up since to 3.67. of the World Student Christian eighth moon a Bre took place in than is possible by the some every movement, word, gesture Army, but again I was turned spoke Japanese fuently interven-
There is a corresponding drop Movement-in some seventy-two the debtor firm's place of business what casual method of a Sunday'e and expression. She has learnt down by the medical authorities ed on my behalf by pointing out mission and Government schools. and the whole of the firm's assets collections in a single congrega-and evolved each dificult art so and issued a reject' badge which to the Chief Steward that I could in other departments. India was
The Association has for the went up in smoke with the ex-tion.
perfectly that to her they have
my possession. not possibly exist on such diet. quoted at 20616 this morning, but become prosaic.
On several occasione during the As a result, I was allowed to have in the afternoon the Banks were present taken rooms at 59. Caine ception of a small amount of tea. I do Not overlook the Road, where the various meetings Very heavy insurance had been support given locally to the
war I tried to get a passport my meals with the intermediate, offering only 202. The rate on Miss Tempest's history is a to Russia, where I wanted to go,
the Straits Settlements, which third-class passengers, for Of and classes which have been effected and $14,000 was collected Alice Memorial group of procession of successes. In her but this was always refused as planned to begin during the week from variousinsurance companies. hospitals.
which I was very thankful.
stood in the morning at 22614, That, however, is early day she took bronze, silver was of military age, besides which
closed to-day at 223. The rate on It was then," said Mr. of March 22nd will be held and The petition as drawn up showed all. locally expended and amply and gold medals at the Royal there has lately been no author-Alexander,
New York also dropped a point, that I learned for opening at 961⁄2 and finishing at where two secreteries. one foreign two partners, "Chan Yuk Sim and returned to the locality in Academy of Music. London. In ised Russian representative in the first time that I was being and one Chinese, are already Wong Yeung Po. At the pre-Ministrations to the poor, the her early twenties she succeeded Australia”.
9512 sent to Hongkong, and I arrived giving full time to the work. Aliminary enquiry held by the training of nurses and other Miss Marion Hood is the name Questioned as to the circum-bere in due course. After though up to the present the Police, they stated here were ways. The general funds of the part in "Dorothy" and played stances of his deportation, Mr. we left Manila, the weather programme arranged is entirely of eleven partners. On looking mission do not benefit from this it for 931 consecutive per Alexander said that whilst in became very cold and 83 a religious and educational char-through the books he (the Official source, and es there seems formances-the longest run Sydney he acter. it is expected that as the Receiver) had discovered that no
several times I had no warm underclothing one else to appee! опов record for 怨 comic asked if he were a naturalised with me, I took a bad chill and work develops the organisation since the fire took place at least their behalf at this time opera. Her name has been as British subject, and he always was feeling very ill when 1 may be expended to meet various two of the partners had received of strain
The passengers who left this 'venture 'to do sociated with a number of well-replied that he did not think it arrived here on February 20th. braing needs of Chinese women and their capital back.
by the Empress initiative, known popular productions such necessary to take out naturalis- The Police here put me into the of Russia included. own girls which may arise. One
Messrs. His Lordship:--You found and shall be glad to acknowledge as "The Geisha," "Greek Slave," rather pressing need at present there were more partners?
Charles Buyers, H. F. Campbell, any contributions, large or small. "San Toy." It was after playing ation papers, seeing that he was Tokyo Hotel and the next day is accommodation "for transient
"On collapsed and was forced to stay H. M. McTavish, Mrs. Paula born of British parents. The Official Receiver:Yes; which may be sent to my care...
in this at the Lyric Theatre that December 18 last, whilst I wason in bed. On the Sunday I became Davis, Lieut. Col. G. B. Crisp, Chinese women travelling alone. I have discovered that two other
Miss Tempest decided to adhere a visit to Brisbane, I was seen by worse and the hotel people rang Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, of whom there is an ever-growing partners besides the two mention.
to comedy, and since that time a Customs official and questioned up the Police and told them that Rev. F. G. B. Hastings, Dr. cumber and to whom the hotels ed were paid out shortly after
she has appeared in nothing as to the place of my birth. When I was sick and could not possibly and Mrs. C. W. McKenny, Mr. are the only places open. It is the fire. They were not big hoped that when the Association partners.
Union Church. March 11th, 1920. else. One of her notable ap-I told him that I was born in remain at the hotel. I was then and Mrs. R. Negro, Mc. and Pert" in Mitau (Courland) and was not taken to hospital. where Mre. W. E. L. Shenton, Mrs. F. A. outgrows its present quarters) The various claims date before
an all-star revival of "London naturalised, I was politely told remained until Monday last." Redmond and Mrs. W.B. Walker. doubt no
will in the fire? Yes. I have also dis-
Assurance" given in aid of King that I would have to pass a "What is to happen to you the near future, some arrange- covered that the petitioning
George's Actors Pension Fund, ment may be made for this. I creditor is a brother-in-law of Yesterday afternoon, a meeting Chan Yuk San and his business
"I don't know," replied Mr. His Lordship:-It looks as if which took place at St. James in language test, the language to be now?" we enquired.
any European language that they for organisation
To my surprise Alexander, "except that I am Russia, where I was born. That which the Board was formally debtor firm. Therefore, I think under the Bankruptcy Ordinance. in America as in England and and amazement, they made the supposed to be sent on to Vladi would be infinitely preferable to
was held at premises are just opposite the an offence had been committed elected and the members received; it must be taken that he knew
India, and China's opportunity test in Italian and as that was a vostok. But you will readily un-Asiatic Russie. As a matter of The Official Receiver: Yes, on Friday a large general meeting the details of the composition of it does.
has been the result of a wish to language of which I had no derstand the plight I am in. All fact, the place woare I was born 820 the world of oversea knowledge whatever, I was the clothing I possess is the suit is not Russia is to be held to which ropresent the firm. Since the fire took
any longer, Will you be in a position Dominions.
promptly told that I would that I am wearing, another trop- as it is ад ative Chinese and foreigners have place, $14,000 insurance has been to
Independent persuade any of the been invited; on Saturday a received and they have also col- creditors to put in a petition
"Penelope" will be followed be deported to Russia by the first ical suit, the underclothing I State with its own Government. meeting for students from lected about $5,000 book debts. against the firm -I have done by "The Marriage of Kitty" available boat. So I was given have on and a raincoat. So you Indeed, I don't think the pre- girla schools Two Summary Court actions may best in that respect and which will be staged on Friday into custody and taken to the will see that I could not possibly sent Government at Vladivostok and on Sunday afternoon a were brought against the firm and nothing has come of it.
and Saturday nights, and on Brisbane Central Police Station go to Vladivostok in such a con. will have anything
There I dition. It is cold in Vladivostok with me, because the Russians Thanksgiving and Dedication in consequence this petition was
Saturday at 5.15 p.m. a matinee without further ado. service at which the Rev. Cheung brought by a creditor. I have If I dismiss this petition now, will be given when "Penelope "lived for three weeks and five right up to May, and if I have to have been fighting the Latte. I Chuk Ling will give an address. been able to collect so far $1,000 it would be inadvisable because will be repeated for the last days on semi-starvation diet, go there as I now am, I might as have not receivel justice in well commit suicide, as I should Australia, from which place I A Board of twelve Chinese in book debts and perhaps I may you have some assets ? It would time in Hongkong. An early locked in a cell day and night," women was elected with the be able to collect $100 more. A be against the interest of a large application for seats is desirable, "Were you not permitted to see be frozen to death there. The was illegally deported without following officers: President, aum of $18,000 has been deposited number of creditors who have for the season is limited. The anyone during that time? we only money I have with me con- any chance of putting up a Mrs.
sists of about three Australian defence. My only hope now is Ma Ying Piu;
repertoire of plays will be found enquired. Vice- somewhere or other. As far as I proved. Prezident, Mrs. Wong Kwok ses it has been paid away to
that I shall get in Hongkong was His Lordship: I am not going in our advertisement columas Nobody stall. The day after pounds.
"What I want to know is why I was denied in Australia-fair Shuen; Secretary, Li Tai Koo; various people who were part to make adjudication, and it would and the plans will be opened at I was arrested I asked to be, Treasurer, Mrs. Ma Wing ners,
European play and a straight deal.” or wore alleged to be be inadvisable to dismiss the case. Moutrle's on Friday morning, allowed to see a solicitor, but was 'I wasn't sent Choon.
creditors.
I will let it stand over.. sine die. 12th Inst.
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