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THE HONGKONG ELLIKERARH
is a blend of the finest Whiskies distilled in SCOTLAND.
NOTES
THE MARATHON.
COMMENTS.
THURSDAY, AUGUST
DAY BY DAY.
A POOL WILL TURN OUT A There is no more interesting FOOL, WHETHER HE GOES TO event connected with the Olympic COLLEGE OR NOT, THOUGH HE'LL Games than the Marathon Race, PROBABLY TURN OUT A DIFFER- the mention of which will recall to ENT SORT OF A FOOL-G. H. Fall Britishers the sensational race
Loriser. that was run between Windsor
and Shepherd's Bush in 1908,
when Dorando, the Italian, just
ROSEMARY AND RUE.
(BY "TONY.")
1920.
CHINESE TROOPS ATTACKED.
FURTHER HONGKONG.
DISTURBANCES.
CORRESPONDENCE.
[To the 23-ide of the * Hong
[BATHING FACILITIES IN HONGKONG,
WAIT AND SEE
In these days whan Kwangtung| Sir--I have read with a great- Hongkong housewives continue troops are demonstrating their deal of intereak accounts of the to gloom, over the under-sized superiority over Kwargai men in beautiful beach in Kowloon, and Mrs. J. Scott Harston and pounds of food they buy from the the skirmishes near Swatow, there take this opportunity of sugge failed to finish without assistance, children left for Home by the ss. wils compradore, and they are are not wanting in Hongkong ting that something be done for
helpless. When are we to have a patriots whose courage has been bathers on this side of the water. News came through yesterday Plassy to-day.
most necessary Weight and wonderfully strengthened by the that the race at Antwerp has been
What about a petition to His Measure Act? Apparently our good news. So is came to Pass Excellenes, praying that the won by a Finnish competitor, an
Yesterday's health return legislators intend to wait and that the arrival of the Haiching The same high standard of quality Estonian baing second Andon shows one non-fatal case each of measure the cost before they act from Swatow yesterday was the present site at North Point be
still maintained.
Per case of 1 dozen $28 including duty.
is stated that a fresh Marathon!
signal for these braves" to show Permanently allotted for the use record has been created by the diphtheria (British) and cerebro-
ON HOLIDAY.
of what hard stuff they are made. building be erected instead of of bathers and that an up-to date time of 2 hours, 32 min. 35.45pinal fever (Chinese).
The sweet and invigorating A recrudescence of the distur- seca. This is certainly well
the unsightly matsheds; and air of spring
morning.bances which marked last week- proper caretaker to have under the times recorded at
Mr. Elon Potter left by the Mountains
rise to a great end occurred with the arrival of charge of same? The present Stockholm in 1912 and at London Empress of Russia for Vancouver, height away from the edges of a the staamar, there being the site is far too small for the in 1908. the previous best time on a three months' holiday. glistening river which. at usual large crowd of would-be increasing number of bathers of being that made at Stockholm by Mrs. Potter will later return with places, spread to huge stretches warriors congregated round the all nationalities who frequent this K.K. McArthur. the
South him.
of water. The smell of the foll-pier-head to accord * Warm resort, and at times it is im- African. Koblemainen, ID
age drifta to you across the water reception to the demoralised possible to secure accommodation repeat the present winner's name,
as you climb into the motor boat | Kwangsi warriors who were in the matsheds. has created a record that will take
Owing to a rather big fall of after your morning swim. The known to be coming to Hong- Here's a chance for the a lot of beating if the present earth having taken place, the screeching of cockatoos is heard tong by the Haiching. Taking Honourable Mr. Lowe to make
A.S. WATSON & CO., LTD. distance of 25 miles is adorapie Planula Bay to Shapkiwan, is fas trumpeter is sizzling in the isncas, the Police, however, were
26 adhered to.road round the island. from from the distant trees, and already their cue from previous, exper-a name for himself.
WINE AND SPIRT MERCHANTS.
TELEPHONE 616.
Cable Address: Telegraph, Hongkong.
Telephone: No. 1. A.B.C., 5th edition. Western Union- Once address: 11. Ice House Street.
BIRTH.
DEATH.
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1920.
PUBLIC SERVICE.
records. Since these games were again closed to traffic. revived at Athens in 1896 there
has been no English winner of this classic race, and this year it
Information from
Canton
would seem that representatives states that street fighting hand your companions are tanned happened, then, that as soon as than mine will take the matter
22000
events
Yours etc.
BATHER.
CAR V. CHAIR.
Early action is necessary be- frying pan for breakfast. You out in strong force and were fore the Government takes it into are on holiday on one of the most ready to cope with any fresh its head to dispose of this site. glariona rivers in the world. You disorder that might ensue. I
Trusting that some abler pen and burnt by the constant son, and signs of troubla emanated, the of the United Kingdom were well occurred in the city of Waichow, Fon feal the rejuvenation of youth party of detectives in plain clothes
up. I am. out of the running. In taking a but with what result is not in the perfect health you have closed round the passengers and glance back at the results of the known. Kwongsi troops are con- gained these last three weeks of baffled the calculations of the various events so far receivtinually retreating to Sheklangan idyllic holiday. For you. crowd. Ic spite of these Hongkong, Aug. 26, 1920. ed. Britain has not come (on the Kowloon-Canton Rail-theatres and hotels, the speed measures,
there were B few OU? so badly, though one way) in great numbers.
craze and long journeys nowho were reckless enougb HANDYSIDE-At the Government Civil Hospital, on August would have
have liked to
longer form an attraction as a to set upon the Kwangsi men" 26, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Lucas Handyside, a daughter.
seen a better showing of victories.
[spell from work. You sit on deck whilst they were under Police MARRIAGE
America has been well to the fore
Members oi the Victoria and eat breakfast with the appetite escort to the boarding houses. TAYLOR-WHITE-At the Union Church, Hongkong, on the and it would seem as though her Branch of the Hongkong Woof a giant, which in Hongkong The sigh: of a group of about CHAUFFEUR PROSECUTES 25th August, 1930, by the Revd. G. J. Williams, Robert, son Mr. and representatives are going to men's Guild and the Ministering would cost quite a respectable seven or eight Kwangsi meo
COOLIE. Mrs. R. Taylor, Port Glasgow, to Agnes Louisa, daughter of Mr. and repeat their performance when Children's League and ladies sum minus the appetite. You walking securely under the eye Dr. Marriot's chaufeur brought Mrs. D. White, Cardross, Scotland.
at Stockholm by taking away wishing to become members are marvel at your capacity for of a Chinese detective seemed to charge of assault against a tban the asked to attend a meeting at 17 stowing away unlimited quanti-infuriate one of the crowd beyond chair coolic before Mr. N. L. NORONHA-Died at 9 am on the ith August, at her presentatives of ang other Peak Road on Wednesday morn-ties of food of the wonderful messure. He sprang out from Smith at the Police Court this residence, 15. Ashley Terrace, Kowloon, Marie Stella Noronha, age country. It is interesting ing, September 1st. at 11 o'clock. springiness of your every move-the crowd, seized the last man morning- 19 The Funeral will pass the Monument at 5.15 p.m. to-day.
to note that until the present
ment and the complete enjoyment of the party and was about Evidence was heard to the meeting at Antwerp, athletes
| which each succeeding day brings. to Carry him AWAY to effact that the car dropped of the United States held 11
A whist drive was held las: And you cannot understand why punish him st his leisure. Dr. Marriot at Pedder Street Olympic records out of a possible evening by the R. N. Dockyard you have never before thought of when in his turn to was seized yesterday, and receiving the 16, all of which, excepting one, Recreation Club The fortunate so spending your vacation. You by the Chinese constable.order to wait, the chauffeur back- were established at the Stock-players were Ladies-15, Mrs.nish and lounge, smoke and read Another constable arrested aed his car towards a convenient bolm gathering. The Police at Blackford (169), 2nd. Mrs. White and swim all day. And when second man who was meditat; station, but in doing so it crashed Home have long been experts at (165), 3rd, Mrs. Burden (157) 4th, the red ball of fire the Southerning bodily harm to a Kwangsi into a chair and damaged it to the tug-of-war, and i: came as no Mrs. Harrison (157), booby, Mrs-sun-bas vanished quickly man riding in a ricksha. The the extent of 80 cents. This surprise to learn that the men of Hill (125). Gents-1st. Mr. Seaton bebind these mysterious blue ricksha coolie was attacked with accident gave rise to considerable the City Police had won the final (162) 2nd, Sgt. Holdman (159); 3rd. ranges, and the darkness comes the object of forcing him to let go habbab amongst the chair coolies Britain has long been proud of Mr, Stainer (158) 4th. Mr. Bogge. with disconcerting suddenness, the shafts, but this method only congregated in the street, and her athletic prowess but it would (158), booby, Mr. Morley, (116). the old banjo and the violin are brought grief to the assailant, threatening movements were seem that she must be content to Mr. Spanton was M. C. It was brought from below. Then, with who was promptly collared by made towards the chauffeur. He take a somewhat lowly place announced that the next drive pipes glowing and contentment the Police.
left them to see Dr.. Marriot and It is a notorious fact that in the smaller British overses among the nations of the world, would be held on Wednesday. the in their hearts, the party settles Further arrests were made in obtained from him the sum fixed possessions, and particularly in the Crown Colonies, there is not until some better oficial suppor: 8th of September.
down to the evening's enjoyment.another quarter. When the Police as compensation. On bis return anything like the degree of interest manifested in public affairs to is given to public athletics. Men
The sound of music and spices in were making a combined move to the street he was surrounded which most of us have been accustomed in the Old Country. There like Lord Desborough have been
sang carry clearly over the quie: ment on the crowd, they fled, but by the chair-coolies, and one par- are special reasons why that is so, and to some of these we will refer struggling for years to have
A search party led by Inspector;
Water. When a rubber at bridge particularly aggressive fellows, ticularly pugnacious fellow, who in a moment or two. What is trae of Hongkong in this regard is also metters placed on 蘧 better Ogg on No. 459 Shanghai Street has completed the day, you roll with a sublime disregard for the was the defendant in the case, true of Singapore, we imagine: hence the observations of the footing but bave only succeeded (Yaumati pesterday resulted in into your blankets to fall asleep presence of the representatives made a furious attack on the Governor of the Straits Settlements which we published in a cable in obtaining lip service. Con-the unearthing of a plant.for the and dream of another day of of law and order, dogged the driver. The disturbance in the from our correspondent yesterday. Sir Laurence Guillemard, as sidering all things, Britishers have coining of counterfeit coins casting out your fishing line and footsteps of a party of Kwangsi street continued unabated, and newcomer to the Colony, would no doubt be struck by the contras: done well to accomplish what which have of late been mach in the joy of giving battle to the men until rescue came from their a European blew his whistle, as in the attitude of the Straits and the Home public towards civic they base.
evidence in Yanmati. The arres: biggest kingfish that ever was. escort who managed to arrest the same time assisting the questions, and we can well understand his expression of regret
of a Chinese woman who was
the assailants.
chauffeur in the arrest of his that some firms do not allow their members to participate in public) WATCH POLAND.
proved to be the organizer of the
Following their previous assailant. The Police were com- affairs. However, it is something to the good that he believes that
We cannot quite reconcile our business. was effected withon:] There is a liability incurred by practice. the Police yesterday municated with by Mr. Tratman, the people are coming to realise their duties and to recognise that selves to believe that the Poles difficulty, and today the Police Britain. Unlimited. for services afternoon sent away all Kwangsi on the telephone, and a number there are other aims then money-making. And in a measure we really want peace with Russia derived satisfaction from the rendered by her men in the warmen by train to Canton to avoid of constables sont out soon restor incline to think that the same thing might be said of Hongkong. When there was a grave danger statement that they had discover-Multitudinous promises of pay any further disorders which may ed order. though no-one would argue that there is as yet anything like an of their territory being over-raned the source from which ament and innumerable 1.0.0.'s have resulted from a prolonged In his evidence at the Police excessive measure of civic enthusiasm being shown by the in-by the people they had unwar number of bad coins have been were given at the time. But now stay in the Colony
Court this morning, the chauffeur rantably attacked they squealed circulated in Yaumati. A sen-that the bills for payment have The three Chinese arrested in stated that the coolies whose Without a shadow of doubt, one of the chief reasons why so loudly for help and the Allies teace of three months hardbeen presented, in many cases little interest is shown in the Calong's affairs by the general public went running to them. calling labour
affair were this morning chair was damaged pretended not the liability is repudiated, and pro- brought is to be found in the archair form of government with which Hong-apon Soviet Bussis to conclude woman.
ap before Mr. S. L.to bear the warnings he gave to mises disbonoored. Soldiers re- kong is saddled. With no popularly-elected members on the an armistice and, later. Peace
turned to find their homes rented Smith and each sentenced to a get out of the car's way, and the accident occurred from this cause. governing body of the Colony, a feeling of indifference as to the way Treaty. With the aid of foreign
ine of $10.
A fine of $10, with the alter- in which public money is spent has taken root amongst residents, military advisers, Poland has
A Chinese youth who purloined by aliens, and officers and men walked the streeta bopelessly
native of 10 days' bard labour, who realise the futility of being" as in the Government and some reorganised her army and she is money orders from his uncle looking for work. "Reakers" who
was inflicted on the defendant. of whom bave small trust in the siccerity of such Unofficials as we now pursuing a routed Russian co cash them at the Post Office, aimed at remaining in the Army condition
and was arrested in attempting
of some of the bave. liwe bad a Municipality, concerning itself with purely local
concentrating upon the army.
to enjoy the fruits of peace, have Chinese restaurants recently issues and having no voice on larger Imperial questions affecting capture of the Red forces in the with the assistance of a forged been struck at by the officer and put beautiful short jab the Colony, things might be otherwise. But that time is not yet. Dantzig corridor."
chop. was the defendant in a
that often it is impossible for was the usual accompaniment of
habitants of this Colony of ours.
though it does not wholly explain the evil complained of
man
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Another cause which is often cited to account for public apathy in took like peaceable intentions case brought against him this gentleman clas9 in such a manner right to the solar plexis. There | ROYAL AIR FORCE: regard to public affairs is the assertion that we are, most of us. mere and we do most sincerely hope The Prosecuting Police Officer. It is obvious that there is to filthy business, and no doubt
morning by Sub-Inspector Cockle. them to continue in their profes-stars for those concerned in this birds of passage here to-day and gone to-morrow and for that that the Allies will check Poland said that the money orders were be a process of elimination a bowl of pain went up to the
MEMORAL FUND. reason cannot be expected to display an interes: in public work of sng desire she may now enter for $105 Gold, and the defendant combing out of the ranker officers skies. It remains to be seen if Treasureri
Mr. D. K. Blair, Hon. But we think that is less the case to-day than formerly. Fortunes aid of trying to accomplish what rashed them for $131 Hongkong or to reserve the Army this system of foul hovels, where Aero Club, infermit
the Hongkong are not amassed so quickly in 1920 as they were in the good old she failed to do before.
that days." and we should say that by far the larger proportion of the victorious Russians were asked to currency. His case was that of a for the careers of those far less public food is cookesi, to take the following subscriptions to the British residents of Hongkong spend anywhere from a dozen to stop fighting and Allied threats oath who had strayed from the
more desirable the count, and if the referee (if above Fund have been forwarded fifteen years in the Colony. Surely that is a sufficient period of were held out to
path of virtue, and was a problem competent but therm time to allow of an intelligent interest being taken in local affairs if they refused; but are the now for his parents, who were forced from the distinctive point of view. he be a sport) will bold up the to him direct: balf the time spent in a Home town would suffice to induce a
to give him money that be might These are some of the worthless hand of the winner and hand for services over the prize of clean food for victorious Poles going to be to take a band in public business if he bad any inclinations that occouraged to become even more
be enabled to pursue his bad ayrants offered wer. No: the bird of passage argument doesn't cut very much victorious? We put the questione Magistrale (Mr. Smith) ths: be of full and complete settlement many people will feel icacies Inspector Cockle fold rendered, after the solemn promise the people. It is possible that ice, after all. The masker spirit has far more to do with the matter.quite seriously because on the did not wish this case to be com. Only a short time ago I heard a the thought of past delicacies Hongkong mau contemptuously enjoyed and thought so nice. Let us briefly mention one other factor that to which the diplomats will depend a
remark, That been to the war But Governor of the Strita Settlements referred when he regretted that great deal besides the restoration accordingly sentenced to
stunt' cuts no ice now. In fact, essentials that you must be nawashed porters. Watch the some firms did not allow their employees to participate in public of peace or otherwise in Europe. weeks' hard labour.
it is a drawback." I would not ill before you can be better. private or compradore coolies affairs. We can imagine with what a shock that statement would There will be very uncomfortable come to people at Home. But the East is not England, and here things said at Home if there is
go so far as to say that that is the Therefore a feeling of public carelessly carrying the daily in the distant parts of the Empire the "frm-influence" is far more any suspicion that Mr. Lloyd have been forced
general opinion of Hongkong, bat nausea is necessary to negative chow through the streets. If it at certain no opposite statement has been this nefarious poisance, which in baskets it is frequently strong and assertive than in the Old Country. Most mea in Hong-George is not keeping his promise points to cross the Geroso made to render the assertion has been neglected, ney, one damped in most unsavoury places kong are known as belonging to "Messrs. So-and-so or as an with Labour. Precisely what is froutier and that" the disarming valueless. Assistant of" The This-and-That Corporation "apart from their bappening at the Minsk Con- and internment of such troops is Colonies that
It is to our great might almost say, nurtured for en route, or if suspended from &
Britain should so long-
string that is a little too long it business life they have no separate entity whatever. And they ference is difficult to learn, but proceeding without
sccumulates a choice collection incident." look for example. They themselves, too many of them, have been content to regard them-the situation savours something The Allies could scarcely ask for welcomed home their men with
of filth as it wasps the selves as being owned body and soul by the firm for which they work of comic opera when representa more. Germany'e refusal to wonderful receptions and bave There is an inclination to smile roads and is subsequently served No monarch ever had more subservient subjects than the men of tives of two countries are confer- allow warlike materials or troops legislated to give them practical the smile of wisdom on the part gratis with the loo this type who live in unquestioned obedience to the taipan and who ring while armies KTO still to be transported through her and sympathetic help. But in of those who have never par matter how the food is received hesitate to do anything ontside office hours for fear of what "the Blaughtering.
territory is also quite consistent Britain the indifferent attitude of ticipated in the mysteries of it will inevitably be contaminated firm" might think of it. Loyal service is to be commended; never
chow. with a straightforward policy, the responsible officials tells its Chinese
But a few through some such source, Stan was it more needed than to-day. But this "firm" microbe can get GERMANY PLAYS STRAIGHT.
even though it might be a little story: Now that we have moments reflection will quickly it is fresh in the first place, too strong a hold on us, and from it harm to the individual and to the community can spring. We have known cases in Hongkong in features
One of the most pleasing inconvenient for the Allies. Don't gained our purpose what does it serve to change the wise expres which is often doubtful. Is is whole let as think everything bad about matter? But that account must sion to one of disgust. Peep not the business of the press to which men (not mere youths) have declined to take an active part situation is the attitude of strict this late enemy country. Mr. be squared sooner or later. It into the fish and meat markets propound answers to sanitary in public life because they have feared "tafpanic disapproval, neutrality now taken That is the spirit that needs killing before we can hope for a healthy Germany. We learn that when to the German representatives at If it is not paid in one way, in the the handlers of public-food and show the cause and effect of the up by Lloyd George paid compliments cannot be ignored indefinitely, and see the abominable habits of problems, but it is its duty to public opinion. We believe that it is gradually dying out here as it the Russians were about to Spa, and it would seem that his natural process of reckoning, it the conditions, under which it almost nobelievable featness is in the Straits, but it still persists in some quarters. The existence vacaste Soldau they request opinion that the Germans are will be in another.
is distributed, For be it known which accompanies, the process of the Constitutional Reform Association and the Kowloon Residents ed German troops to support trying to do their best" is).
that nearly the fish of the distribution of foogker Association is proof that there is a desire on the part of the public them in defence of the town, but going to be justified. We hope
and a vast amount of the meat you vaine your health, look, lato to take a larger share in the Colony's affairs. But greater opportun- this fordest was refused. We Germany's present attitude will A morning contemporary to a from these places reach the tables the system for
smelly and kick
of the
ities still are needed, and the chief of these, to our way of thinking, are also told that Russian troops long be persisted in ia Municipality, Shull we ever get it ?-
* NAUSEATING.
fleadarette on the unhygienie of
FOOD.