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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN IN HONGKONG.
THE RACES.
CANTON CUSTOMS
POSED AS A WOMAN.
BANDMAN COMEDY
A Criminal's Masquerade.
£
ADY.
The Question Raised in Parliament.
London. December 20.
the thrown WAS
Replying to Mr. John Tavisen, Mr. Amery said the Governor was being asked what action be considers possible as regards children carrying excessive weights up to the Peak.
HELPING US. FARMERS.
Emergency Tariff Bill Adopted.
Washington. December 20
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER SCANDAL
Defendants Sent to Prison.
New York. December 20.
Dr. Rumely and the two lawyers charged in connection with the sale of the New York Evening to Germans in 1911, have bean sentenced to a year's imprisonment each.
TO-DAY'S CHINESE TELEGRAMS.
Details of Forthcoming Meeting.
ame.
DUTIES.
powers, the
Chines
upon:
affect the decision Magistrate.
-PUSSYFOOT" TYPES.
the
COMPANY.
"In the Night”.
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ANEUSSIN MENGA.
EARLIER
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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From Our Owe Zorresponden^%)
SINGAPORI JNION JACK C. B
Sia apore, Dec. 2.
NEWSPAPER.
ADVERTISING.
Will They Be Abolished?
If long hair done up in so We are in receipt of an advance
The Cantonese are advocating elegant coiffure, female attire
One of those unconventional programme of the Hongkong|free trade; that is, to do away indicating the tastes of a vain Jockey Club's Race Meeting for with the Customs Service and woman, and appearances which play which leaves the audience to doubt the acceptability of the In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Cope, Colonel Amery the coming year, which shows admit goods into theatry bespoke a gentle demeanour form conclusion was witnessed by said the Governor of Hongkong, was being asked what measures, that the races will be held on free of duty, says the. Canton the key to the correct judgement what was unfortunately sparse At the annual gathering of the of the sex of a person, then theudiencenttha Theatre Royallast Unico Jack Club, the General contemplated were
resolution Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday | Times. regards of tha Sanitary Hoard. which
Free trade is a big subject. What Police and the warders of the night. The characters are suppos-stated that a by February 21, 22 and 23 with an
new site had been the Legislate Counci!, demanding bye-laws prohibiting excessive Off Day" on Saturday, February is commented upon here is no: Gaol were not very much ated to be French, and the scene of found for which the Government
yesterday in admitting the play in hours of employment f children in factories and workshops, and 26th. It will be remembered that conclusive.
In some countries fault
Paris, and it was giving $73,00 out of War prohibition as regards children under thirteen.
last year the four daya racing this has been a political issue. prisoner into the female portion therefore
Causes no surprise ice funds. It would also delp to were made consecutive and there Books have been written on of the goal after sentence had that the
bean passed for obtaining a pair be a triple risque,
play should keep the Ulab self-supposting. was an opinion abroad that the the subject and pamphlets
The eternal change would be a permanent published by students of politi-of trousers by false pretences triangle is again the subject of But, in fiting its meeting cal science. The principles of But later the amusing discovery the play, and the exposure of the the local Jockey Club has to have free trade do not bold good in all Was
OPIUM SMUGGLING. made that, in spite of guilty parties is brought about by
exterior regard for the date of Chinese countries, and there is equal these
appearances, the investigations which a com was prisoner New Year so that owners and force against it as in facour of it, the
mmissionaire de polite jostitut a
Singapore. Dec. 21. act A WOMAD
A Chinese has beca tianid. §6,120 Jockeys who come down from all depending on the needs and and,
into a case of burglary which and $4,630 for-apinm sogling at he had been known under that takes place at the residence of Penas. is regular route being | Shanghai can return in time for resources of the country.
the big Kiangwan Meeting. Last The Cantonese do not see any identity in the charge sheet. The year's arrangement was an ex- good reason for rejecting free prisoner had kept up the illusion Rene Lavandier, a metropolian from L'aleussa to Madra, everland. With the object of protecting the farmers, the House of Repreception made necessary by the trade but have more cases to be when charged in the Court, and agistrate, at the same time that thence by sea to the Shraics and
he stated that he was a widow his absence to receive a young
his wife has taken advantage of China. sentatives Ways and Means Committee has approved the Emergency above consideration, and this in favour of it. Tarif Bill, placing high import duties on cotton. wool, beans, year the Jockey Club has reverted What good has been done to 49 years of age, and was deprived man. Of course, the author so
to the old practice.
Canton, locally speaking of of support by the death of a to potatoes, livestock and meat.
speak has made The Chinese Tariff has husband. It is not yet known to for the wife's erring ways by the In the matter of the progiamme course? itself, there are one or two small no definite policy. It does not what extent the discovery of the portrayal of a husband, heartless, It real sex of the prisoner will neglectful of the happiness of his changes, principally in thebring revenue to the country. amount of prize money being brings something like $3,000,000
home, and possessed of this great offered.
On the first day, the yearly only to this port, and a
fault-that be is entirely unsuited Valley Stakes and the Garrison larger pact of it goes somewhere
to madame. being somewhat
The Most Effectual. Cop are the two races in which afse and gives to local benefit.
advanced in years, and practising larger prizes figure: on the second It does ro: protec: Cantonese
towards her the same stern de- Sir Hall Caine, K.B.E writing day, the Exchange Plate, the trade. It hurts. According to
meanour that be displays to his by request on modern advertising. tiorernor's Cup, the Royal Navy existing, treaty stipulation with
prisoners. Under these circum-says up. the Black Rock Stakes and foreign
stances "yonth must respond to I think that newspaper advertis- the Gymkhana Club Cup all have cannot impose more than the five A Quiet-Spoken Sort of Folk. youth" and with these somewhat ing is generally the most effectual, larger second and third prizes; per cent, duty agreed
outspoken words the play ends the widest in its range, the most whilst on the third day larger while in practice, the importers
Up in Scotland I have been with the husband taking a back immediate in its effect, the most second and third prizes are gives, have to pay much more than that, in the Hongkong Stakes and the not to the Government, but to studging the different types of seat whilst his younger rival direct in its appeal.
establishes a firmer hold over the That, sɗcb advertising has the Champion Stakes. There is an brokers who have dealings with userfooters, and have come to affections of his wife.
Pussy-
collateral public advantage of entirely new rate this year on the Customs House, individuals the conclusion that the
In this play. the most popular cheapening the cost of news- the fourth day, this being the who hase monopolized the agency foster to whatever spe he or part fell to Carl Lawson who papers, enlarging their balk, lo- United Services Race, for all of having the goods, properit she belongs, is unmistakable.
portrays the type of burglar who creasing their efficiency, and China Ponies owned and ridden passed by the Customs.
People who picture Passyfooters
was once a gentleman". It is even making their Members now serving of 'His
existence The present tariff fonts foreign as people who bowl and rant are this character who introduces possible; and that the advantage Majesty's Regular Forces or the imports and interferes will falling into grievous error. Most into the play some of its most is only too das y Bought where Civil Service. For this event, Chinese xports It cannot be of the Pussyfooters whom I have refreshing dialogue which was in unscrupulous hands) the adjusted to improve the Chinese met (declares a Daily Graphic always received by the audience aftertising department of a post entries will be permissible.
trade without the necessary writer) are quiet-spoken, "sa5 with delight. As the Magistrate newspaper is allowed to exercise unanimous consent of the treaty nothing-to-uobedy" sort of folk, Levardier, Mr. Percy Baverstock a disproportionate influence on powers concerned. something Prominent among them is the did all that the author could the editorial department, thereby
most impossible to attain.
Mias "kirk member." He is usually a jexpect of him.
Beryl sapping its strength and inde- revenue or pintect Chinese trad who values respectability as he role with conspicous ability, and
Since it does not bring material young man of the middle-class Barrectough sustained a difficult pendence.
That a college for the study what is the use of having it? values his immortal soul. In fact, ¡Clive Thomas, as the unhappy and practice of the art of advertis- There is one rather important Moreover, it is detrimental to the these two things are the same in lover, supported her well.
fing ought to be established ander alteration in the conditions. this extension of Chinese trade, as far bis mind. His kirk or church is The minor parts, with special proper auspices, in order (s) to being in Condition 5. The news Canton 14 concerned.
Pussyfoot-therefore he is Pussy-reference to Mr. J. O. Twiss, who save vast sums of money that are conditions to the effect that Chinese all over the country foot. What the minister says ably sustained the role of com- now being wasted; (b) to elevais Jockeys who have won more than may see the same way, the gues. He does not talk much missaire de pršice, were no less the character and improve the there rates at this meeting will Cantos propseal for free trade. because he is often only a half responsible for the splendid tone of advertising; (c) to wipe off controlled by his brother. Mr. carry a 5h penalty in all races
convert; but he will vote "dry"success which the play achieved. our walls and remove from our E. G. Stewart.
run on the fourth day, except the
because it's respectable.
To-night, tost popular favourite newspapers some of the blatant handicaps, the difference being) that in former years the conditions Director of the Military Gov- Rauer a rare bird this, ba: he boards.
Then one meets the "crank." "The Naughty Wife" is on the vulgarities and even palpabla im- At sesterday's meting of the read Jockeye bo bave won rnment white having no connee-exists. He regards alcohol as Sanitary Board, Dr. Pearse re more than two races" etc. ported tha: pleuro-pneumonia A farther batch of 19 Sabo whatever with the present the root of all evil, neither more
Cantonese agitation for free trade or less. was still active at the Dairy scription Grifos is expected to in the South-west, at least, is in non-alcoholic world crime and sin He believes that in a We understand that it is con- Farm. A few days aarrive in the Colony to-day, and favour of the principle of free would be sterilised, and economic templated laying down a sewage suspicious case had appeared in these will be drawn for at the trade. So far nothing officially factors, as also human factors
the shed situsted between two Kennedy Stables this evening. sheds in which outbreaks had
has come before the Administra- don't exist for him. Also, he is occurred. The suspicious case
tive Council on the subject.
one of the few Pussyfooters who had contacts
been! and all vaccinated as a precaution. The had deaths since the disease appeared first now totalled 190 asential for some little time yet. cattle. Segregation would be
DR. SUN AND THE BOLSHEVIKS.
Shanghai. December 21
In reply to the Peking Government's under to investigate the rumour that Sun Yat-sen has concluded a secret agreement with the Soveit leader Lenin, the Saanghai Authority nu says positive proof can be secured at present.
The Japanese Government has again refused to abolish the military pact immediately, on the ground that the situation in! Siberia is still doubtful.
Old bank notes of the Bank of China and Bank of Communica tions to the amount of 21 million dollars were burut yesterday.
.
A certain important person has declared that the situation along the Yangise Valles is very uncertain, and that developments
may occur at may mom!.
(Other Telegrams ne Page
DAY BY DAY.
Today is the Chiness festival of Winter Salatice.
system on the Shameen.
Crwing to the early arrival of Bostock's Italian Circus the open- ing performance will now take place on Saturday, December 25, at 5 p.m. instead of on Monday December 27, 45 previously advertised.
of the Visayas islands, direction unknown: 5, of Guam, direction unknown."
General Chan King-ining and his mother wers present at the reception of the Army, Navy and Police Club in Canton yesterday, when many members also cook their ladies with them. It is understood that this was "the first time in the history of this Club that ladies were given equai social standing with men.
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The first race each day will be run at 12 o'clock, the price of admission for non-Members being $4 each day, or $12 for the whole Meeting. Entries close on Janu- ary 22.
POLICE BALL.
.
dancing took
now
place. The arrangement of the
DR. SUN'S OPINION.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen, an Adminitra-
rave.
BOXING.
Dempsey-Carpentier Fight Fixed.
postares which are too frequently allowed to disfigure them; and (d) to make more generally known the fixed principles of advertising upon which the great advertizars throughout the world bave built up their vast businemes.
That for the proper dignity, the jhonesty, and the honour of adver- tising, and the elimination of the So we come
charlatana, it ought to become «" to the women.
recognised profession like any B. A. T.'S MUNIFICENCE. Cherchez la femme has taken
Jack Dempsey and Georges other. No other profession spands new meanings in the Scottish Carpentier have signed articles and earns so much, and has so Pussyfoot elections. The woman to fight for a puree of 500,000 little recognition. Passs footer is one of two types--dollars. The fight must take either the quiet, cat-like woman, place before July 4, the exact who does her work for the Pro-date and place to be determined
jacket contained sum of $9.85 cents it is to be smooth presumed that the thieves more function was ensured by the FARMER-LABOUR PARTY well satisfied with their work Committee headed by Inspector when they left their hapless. J. Grant, and the energetic
victim.
Secretary, Sergeant Andrews,
STATEMENT.
TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.
LIGHTING-UP TIME
Lighting-up time to-day is 544
THE WEATHER.
A Happy Function." A Donation of $10,000%"
A market coolie in the emplos
The annual Police Ball which
The British American Tobacco hibitionists silently and effective- later. The fight may be staged The telegram quoted below was
of Mr. R. P. Hall, of No. 163. took place at the Central Police Company has donated $10,000 to 1y, andermining a little hers, in the United States, Canada, received by
The Peak, has reported to the Station last night, was attended the East River the American
War Relief working a trifle there, in the Caba, or Mexico, and must be for
club, the home, the sewing circle: not less than 10 and not more demand, to-day was 35./1 3/163.
The closing rate of the dollar on Consulate-General, from
Police that at 5 p.m. yesterday, by some two hundred members Association. the Manila Observatory at 11.30 a.m.
whilst walking along May Road, of the Force and their wives and This donation was roade through or she is the burning-eyed fanatic, than 15 rounds. Each boxer is to-day Creions or typhoon E. he was stopped by two then. Ons families. The
building, one of the Company's Directors, one of whom saw outside the to put up 56.000 dols, and asch of them politely asked him for a where the function was held, was General MacNaughton, during shipyard gates the other day in promoter 100,000 dols, for forfeit. match, and on being told that he very tastefully laid out with flags bis visit to Canton on Sunday Glasgow filling the Clydeside air A Reuter message tags:-The bad none, this man, without and greenery, and at the entrance fast, and was the outcome of an with her howlings, and incident-contract for the Dempsey- future ado, stripped the coolie of there was a mase of pot plants interview which he bad with ally collecting nearly £23 from Carpentier match was signed p.m. bis jacket and transferred and other decorations. leading General Chan King-ming. her audience.
to-day, when Mr. Kearns, as it to his own back. As to the Gymnasiam, where the this
Then we have the professional manager for the American, and man, lawyer, doctor, or what not, M. Deschamps for Carpentier, who entirely honestly, and be deposited 50,000 dols spiece as earnest of their intentions.
2 p.m. Barometer:-29 93. Ten- cause he believes & dry Scotland an would mean
a better Scotland, Under the terres of the contract,perature: 66. Humidity:-61. helps the Prohibitionists by per the half-million dollars prize- sonal influence over his clients money will be divided twenty- and by his purse.
foar fours before the contest, responsible for its success and has established itself as a con-
Dempsey receiving 300,000 ani who came in for a great deal of tending political organization,
Many of this type are soldiers, Carpentier 200,000. congratulation..
is the view of Mr. Frank J. and it is a fact that some of the
Berides Carpentier and Dom- Amongst those present were Esper, national secretary of the most distinguished fighters on the psey and their managers the
West Front have given their ser signatories of Captain H. S. McGrath, who party stated.
the contracti The Rev. A. D. Stewart, head. "The New York. courts have Governor, Mr. F.P.J. Wodehouse, undoubtedly would have elected
represented His Excellency the "Had the race been close we vices to the "dries".
included three promoters Mesra Theatre Royal-Bandman Col Finally, the Americas, like the C. B. Cochran, Tex Rickami, and present "The Naughty Wife"-- master of St. Paul's College, and granted an injunction restraining C.LE, and Mrs. Wodehouse, Com number of candidates to con-poor, we have always with us. It Brady. A clause relating to 9.15 p.m.. Mrs. Stewart, who leave-on vaca- the Aircraft Disposal sndmander Beckwith, B.N.and Mr.H. grass," be said "This campaign in usually a "she" and it is cinematograph rights provides Salon to-day, were presented lastHandler Page Companies from Green, Superintendent of the has established us a contend-asually a spell-bioder." The that these shall belong jointly p..
Coronet Theatre 5.15 and 9.16 night with two small silver Chin- fimporting into America 2,363 Foresty and Botanical Departing political organization in 1922 American is enormously per-to the two parties, who agrea-im- ese pagodas and a silver dragon aeroplanes and 34,000 motorsment
Hongkong Theatre 5.15, 7.15 What with dancing and ❘ and 1924.
suasive, exceedingly careful not mediately after the fight to form and 9.15 p.m. boat by the pupils. The pressut The Wright corporation declared supper, the function extended "Results of the election show to hurl America at the beads of corporation to distribute the atlon was preceded by songs and that the machines in question well into the early hours. The that within the very never future his or her Scottish addlence, sod film exhibitions of bidese boxing embodied Infringements on the "Zim Bom" Jazz Band, from the farmers and industrial | bas a sort of “It's all over bar the Mr. Robert Edgren has been and fencing rendered by the Wright patents and that if their H.M.S.. Ambrose, supplied, the workers will have perfected a shouting air which, in the designated as role arbitor in all pupils. Mr Stewart will be away importation were allowed, the music for the dancing much to political organization that will words of one of these imported dine once which ohla abwence the College will be ruined.
part
BRITISH AEROPLANES EXCLUDED | *PROM AMERICA. -
who were in great measure That ibe Farmer-Labour Party
levery time,h
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To-day.
To-morrow.
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the profits of the fight and 935