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NOTES & COMMENTS.
DAY BY DAY.
A Mis-named Act.
ROUND THE TOWN.
By "Gadabout.”
CHINA COAST OFFICERS.
The Latest Changes. Mr. L. V. Rows has been up-
PERFECT VALOUR IN TO DO We were not in the least sur-WrrkosT WITNESSES WHAT ONE prised to read in the cables yes. WOULD DO BEFORE ALL THE dear readers, take a trip up the pointed supernumerary second terday that certain sections of the WORLD-Rochefoucauld, trading community at Home have
Never again. Did any of you, Peak on Sunday to see how our officer, Shengking. Chinese frianda celebrate" the
been objecting to the Act which Over the week-end there were Cheung Young Festival? I did, I is mis-named the Safeguarding two cases of enteric fever (one Industries Act. Our surprise is fatal) and one case of paratyphoid rather that all sections of British | fever. public opinion have not`protested against the political heresy on which the Act is based. In def.
osses
Home during the war, and so wo gave the tram a miss in baulk, so
Mr. W. G. Mackenzie, second
cer, Chenan, is on reserve. Mr. A. J. Mandall has been apŸ painted second officer, Chenan
Mr. A. Macfarlane, chief en- inser, Sunning, is on leave.
Mr. J. L. Manthie, from leave, has gone chief engineer, Sunning. Mr. A. A. Jamieson, chief
Mr. D. W. P. Inglis, second
was just settling down to my usual Sunday snooze when a voice over the phone suggested a trip to the Colony's highest point to see for the what was going on. I reluctant- The health returns
sly gave up the idea of that forts week snding Saturday ance of the very clearly expressed showed that there was no death winks and a few minutes later disapproval of Britain's most Influential banking group and daring the period from notifiable saw us both at the Peak Tramway engineer, labang, is on reserve,
disease. There were seven cases Station waiting for a tram. There solely in order to pander tc a very of paratyphoid fever and two was a queue there just like those engineer, Ichang, bas gone acting small section of people whose
faves. Six outside the margerine shops at chief engineer, same ship, of enteric mistaken view of patriotism led
Mr. J. W. Kennedy, from them to seek to exclude all foreign Chinese died from influenza.
to speak, and started off to foot, has gone second angineer, goods competing with British goods, the Coalition Government! The case in which Messrs.siog it. And what a game. Bump Mr. T. S. King, from leave, bss passed an act that is doing much P.A, Lapicque and Company, asing and jostling and occasional- to create the present acute prob- the owners of the Hanoi, were ly getting shoved into the gutter, one chief officer, Luenho.
Mr. J. H. Davey, acting chief lem of unemployment. We are summoned for allowing their we toiled and sweated and panted oficer, Luenbo, has gone second now told that the schedule of vessel, to be used for the con- up that hill; with perspiration officer, sams ship. goods under the Act includes voyance of illicit opium, has been oozing out of every pore. very many commodities not made adjourned notil the 19th, instant in Britain and not related to any at which date the Hanoi is ex- key industries. It is significant pected to return here. that the Chemical Trade Associa tion and the Fancy Goods Section:
should be necessary in this age
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Ichang.
Mr. H. W. Chandler, acting master, Tosang, has gone chief
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I had dreams of a drop of some-officer, Kingsing.
Mr. O. V. R. Basham, acting] thing good when we got to the Hotel but when we at last chief officer, Kingsing, has gone of the London Chamber of Com-attack on two men and a woman of refreshment were soon dispell-
In connection with the armed reached that altitude my visions second officer, same ship.
Mr. E. F. Casey, second officer, merce are foremost among those
at the Kowloon Garage of the ed, for my companion (I can hard-Riogeing, is on reserve.
Mr. C. Alexandre, chief officer, in making the protest because, if we remember aright, it was Dragon Motor Car Company, any call him a friend any more) said
arrest has been made by the that as we had come so far we Loksang, has gone thief officer, Correspondents are requested to observe the rule which requires with the specific object of "pro- police. The prisoner was brought might sa well go on to the top. Yannis. them to forward their names and addresses with communications tecting the chemical dye and up before Mr. G.X. Orme at the So, on and on, and up and up, we Mr. M. Castello, chief officer, addressed to the Editor, not necessarily for publication, but as an toy industries that the Bill was Police Court this morning, and went and even when we got mix Yannis, bas gone chief officer,
introduced. At least it on after a statement was put in that ed up in the kites and banana Loksang. All communications intended for publication should be address-such a ground that its sponsors the male victims are still in ekin, etc. be was not satisfied Mr. E. T. Whicker, super- argued most eloquently. That it Hospital, a remand was ordered. Lying prostrate on the ground numerary second officer, Yannis, Business correspondence should be seat to the Manager.
and feeling like a man who has has gone second officer, Loksang. of unemployment and industrial
meekly Mr. C. Fletcher, second officer, Burglars last night entered an just conquered Everest, depression to preach again the gospel of free trade is somewba upper doar of No. 26 Wing-fok suggested that we should remain Loksang, has gone supernunter Mr. H. Fantham, from leave. The rate per quarter and per mensem, proportional. Subscrip- of an enigma to ourselves, and Street through the fanlight above a bit and drink in the scenery ary second officer, Yanois. cons for any period less than one month will be charged as for the most surprising part of the the verandah window and stole there was nothing else to drink full month.
recent parliamentary action at clothing, money and jewellery to in up there, any was). But do you has gone supernumerary second Mr. J.. Arnot, from leave, has Home is that the Premier. Mr the total value of $485. The alarm think that would do for him ficer, Yuengsang,
given so the barglara Oh, dear, no. We had to scramble
second Lloyd George, should have been was one of those associated with the climbed down the drainpipe, but down the hill-side, which, what gone
Mr. E. C. W. Hassall, super- retrogressive movement. Let us one of them was subsequently with slipping on bits of lichio and officer. Kumsang. be fair in admitting that there arrested by the police and when one thing and another, was about | a was a time during the war when searched, property to the extent ten times as bad as going up, and numerary second officer, Kum-
when we at last arrived at the sang, is on leave. it was vitally necessary- a of $20 was recovered from him.
Mr. W. M. H. Adam, third Station, as strangly protested
engineer, Koonsbing, has gone Mr. W. Murray, third engineer, third engineer, Loongwo. Loongwo, bas gone third engineer, Koonshing.
Mr. L. F. Raks. acting chief
coad officer, Hsiakong. officer, Kwanglee, bas gone 18-
Mr. J. Mackellar, chief officer, Kianghain, has gone chief officer, Kwanglee.
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1921.
reason
A LESSON FROM SINKIANG.
almost without food.
harassed.
Open Doors Wanted.
measure Pome
war period.
tion had been applied. The case was adjourned until to-morrow morning on Mr. Denny's applica tion.
bouses.
to Miss
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With the sports at the V.R.C. and the races at Happy Valley, 1 was a bit audecided where to go on Saturday afternoon. I men- tally came to the conclusion that the swimming would probably be a far more economical form, of amusement, but I was persuaded to fry my hand at spotting the winners at the
supernumerary
MR. RASMUSSEN
No Word for Eleven Days. Since his capture by a band of Chinase above Wuchow slaven days ago, no word has been heard locally or in Canton as to the whereabouts of Mr. J. Rasmussen, of the Asiatis. Petroleum Com- pany's up-country staff.
tho
European residents in vicinity of the place on the Bam- boo Rivar, where Mr. RasmusEETI was seized, are keeping a sharp lookout for uses of him, but so far nothing has been received by the Asiatic Patrolem Company, or the Danish and British Consuls at Canton from the interior.
Raiber a pessimistio view of the affair is held in Canton, according to a gentleman who is in close touch" with the matter. Hope of recovering the missing man has not been given up, but doubt is being expressed regard- ing his safety.
ing
an
Contrary to first reports that holding Mr. persons the Rasmussan had asked for ransom for his life, it now said that no one has ap proached any of the parties con- corned with "information likely to lead to his recovery” in return for a"reward.” Persons are speculat-
the facta of
the case and some are advancing the theory that Mr. Rasmussen is not being hald by either brigands or kidnappers, for if he were it is thought that a "go- between" would have appeared. So far, it is said, there has been BO application for ransom
and money
DI because this the Case is being considered in a different light. Another cause for worry is that
was
in an exchange of shots before actually overpowered he was be
slightly woorded in one of the legs. The wound was not a serious one at the time for he was able to walk away with his captors. Although of little danger then if it were treated, the wound, if left unattended, would become a serious one.
Mr. J. C. Laing, chiet officer, Kaiping, has gone chief officer, Kwangping-
Mr. W. E. Earle, second officer, Kaiping, has gone chief officer, sams ship.
Mt. Mr. H. Leamen, from leave, has gode second engineer, Kiangsu,
Captain E. Budgen, of the
soaping, has resigned. Mr. G. W. Ellis, chief officer, acting Kwangping, bas gone
master, same ship.
R. D. Stanley-Smith, supernumerary second officer, Kaiping, has gone second officer, game ship.
Mr. W. J. Barkus bas been sppointed supernumerary second officer, Kaiping-Shipping and Engineering.
Between Ourselves
By Robt. MacWhirter.
human the stern sex all dressed up spick big and spao, the course presented &
about My head's been full up wi' war been pretty picture. As usual, the
SLI years 0 that BOTI Q* favourites were well to the fore. all this day. Keep your seats:
were routed ment
open country. Some of them may reach Kobdo: the others back to rest upon its very best Harold. The bride will be given but always fall of confidence till the French that
foundation that of supply and away by the Hon. Attorney the last race is over and they oftenest in his boyhood days.
the
aplenty and
That
In fact it can be argued with of tenability
At the Hongkong Theatre' An article in the North China Daily Nries based upon a that the unemployment problem commencing this evening, is being
harassing the world's visit to the outlying province of Sinkiang contains matter now
shown a very attractive fim of had its roots the frozen wastes of the great for thought in relation to the treatment meted out by statesmen in
Government
Race Course. the
northwest.entitled "Bullet Proof China, or by some Chinese, to Europeans who have ceased paris
restrictions on trading dering
It tells of the doings of an outlaw What with the ideal weather and It is true to enjoy extra-territoriality. The article states that it
tribe and the pictures is a very the absence of the Sport of Kings: would seew
as if the Chinese authorities there took that the industrial depression is happy mixture of adventure and in the Colony for the last few the unsettled
romance. Harry Carey is the mouths, the fixture drew a fine pleasure in deliberately hounding Russian residents. largely due to
political condition of Europe and Peaceful members of that nation. it is said. are for note world in general, bus if all author and he has again demon attendance, and with the ladies in his artistry in the their new frocks, not to mention daily insulted,
and whatever
nations bad thrown open their strated
There should be treated like dogs." They are arrested on no demonstrable doors to admit of a natural flow Pictorial setting of ground and kept in horrible prisons in company with no of products and to admit also of 50
It is that competition which is trade's less horrible criminals for long periods, untried.
life-blood it is questionable alleged that a little time ago the provincial officials, for a
A wedding of particular local but the "it-might-came-offs" it's all right. You'll no need me thing found kids almost soldiers whether the labours of men would!
No, it was the big break loose.
came eaiser than ever. and looking for siders bribe allowed the Bolsheviks to enter Tahcheng and not have remained in very steady interest is due to take place this were in full force backing the out- to tell you when Macao starts to by instinct so the fighting game A terrible business sort of thing in early life is plunder the Russian refugees to their hearts' content demand. In the watter of prices afternoon at St. John's Cathedral. dividends, and so the pay-outs pictures.
very hard to live down and makes The interned soldiers, of whom there are a considerable the already tax-burdened people Mr. John Boskruge Wood who
Come to think of it, it's kind o' it all the harder for the League aystem fiends were there too. number, are housed like cattle and left without clothes and would have found great relief, lately vacated the post of Puisnet were not too bad. Of course, the yon, right enough.
No communication may be sent into manufacturers would not have Judge to go on leave is to be You see them wandering about weird just how in so many ways of Nations to make ony headway. As a boy when And wi' this Boys Brigade, and been able to continue reaping the married
Gladys F. making mental calculations, their war affects us.
of the prisons, nor may sick prisoners be attended by a big profits they made during the Kember, daughter Mra brows puckered and a fiery gleam we played soldiers our natural Boys Scout cul Cadet sort o were Russians. I business still going on, it doesas, doctor. Alout ".000 White' soldiers recently broke war, and trade and commerce Kember, of Bedford Park, London to their eye, having it or doubling enemies away, and, without provisions of any kind, made for tlie would have automatically gone and of the late My ember it and generally locking worried, suppose wi my father it was bring us much nearer to disarms- But I had it in mind to tell ye are likely to perish.
demand. Distressed Enrope General, Mr. J. H. Kemp, K. C. come to count up their winnings Going right away back again, the about the picture. Zululand it This state of affairs, exceedingly deplorable as it is, would have been 2
big C.B.E. and Mrs. Kemp will act as and discover they are about fifty English would naturally be the was, if a few thousand darkies does not present itself to us in quite the same light as to handicapping factor, no doubt, hostess at the subsequent receptucks" down. But they turn foe to be chased and harried back was ony proof. And the sub- titles let ye know when ye had rest of the tion.
The boneymoon will be up again at the next meeting, of hedge and green, clean ower to step off at Rorkes' Drift and our contemporary, which speaks of the reprisals in store but
with a new system (one that the Border.
The trouble with a game o' Isanduals and Ulundi. A fine for China when Russia shall base renewed her strength word and Britain in particular spent in Japan.
simply can't fail), with smiles on and be in a position to avenge her persecuted sons and would have bad the benefit of
sound working principles instead Mr. John D. Rockefeller Jr. their faces and their souls full of this kind is that ye canna' aye pictare indeed and plents o' lag be on the winning side-and flapping. The supply of Union daughters. Remembering the atrocities perpetrated by of being hampered. Perhaps it is accompanied by Mira. and Miss hope.
there had to be В winning Jacks to take yon picture mast. the Russians in the earlier years of the present century, not yet too late to hope for Rackefeller and party returned
side or the fight often ceased have been specially indsated for. yesterday and when the Amur was choked with their victims, it looks as reversion of policy. The Premier from Canton
After the races, dinner and then to be a abam. We had our Thin And every time somebody shot Lines, ODY Almas, our something out of a gun there aye if the Chinese feel that it is for them to practise reprisals. yesterday was due to meet a resumed their stay at the Hong-
deputation of Labour members tong Hotel. During their stay to the K.C.C. It was quite a jolly Red
Russians was one handy to wrap himself Sinkiang is a good many miles from Manchuria, it is true. on the question of unemployment at Canton Mr. Rockefeller took up little show, but after the concerts Sevastopols and the
case be died in but the band of the Muscovite lay heavy upon Chinese and this fact, coupled with the bis quarters at the Canton and considering that it was the never had a ghosto a chance un round in territory in the North at that time and from long before. protest of the trading community Christian College and addressed last of the season. I must confees, less, of course, it was in snow the process. And the British above, should be the students on Sunday after I was a bit disappointed. There time and some misgotten Roosky Army. Fine. The way they was not a bad crowd, considering started to insert stones in the marched in columa of route If memory does not trick us, it was precisely to counteract mentioned
Lcross you veldt like a four mile Russian aggression that Chinese. Turkestan was reconsti-enough to convince Mr. Lloyd morning service. He called on tuted as Sinkiang so as to form a buffer province. But George of the error of past ways. President Sun Yat-sen yesterday all things the dance at Repulsa middle of his ammunition.
Time went on and I mind fine long centipede was just grand--* bim Bay, co doubt robbed the Clab of Labour politiciana have been and had luncheon with our contemporary is no doubt justified in the main. for amongst the strongest advocates before boarding, the train for quite a few patrona-bat there wi' my young nephews the scene for the movies. Not a scout- two wrongs do not make a right, and Chinese retaliation of free trade, because they have Hongkong. This evening Mr. was nothing like the number that had shifted to Zululand and it thrown out on either flank, oot & is only too likely to aggravate the case by evoking Russian always realised that the welfare of Rockefeller will be entertained you see at the concerts. The Wilts. was aye King Cetawayo that got care for anything but that the What makes me flag was free and on the wiggle. action of the kind mentioned, thus carrying on the horrible the workers rests upon unha to dinner at Government House Bood excelled themselves, and the dirty kick.
pered commerce. If Viscount Grey for which invitations have been their mixed gril!, or whatever mind it fine was that the young food old flag. What lives have chain of reprisals.
joins actively in the political issued to the chief officials and they called it, was a work of art. devils used to assegni each other been sacrificed for thee! What The bird who can blend hyrans & wi'bits o' my fishing rods. Another blenders condoned so long you In addition to the common claims of humanity, group of which Mr. Asquith is residents of the Colony..
and M. with the latest jazzee is generation and the Boers were on ware safe!! Emblem of our other Europeans are concerned in this matter by reason of the head and with which such a
sure some.composer (as our the losing side, aye on the more. sacrifice and our carelessness.
Tastee, cousins across the pond would The youthful contestants took to Bat
we muddled China's insistent demand for the abolition of "extrality."well-known Liberal as Sir John
say) and I shouldn't think it was lying on their bellies, taking through, and in the end, in hollow When the Imperial regime broke down in Russia, China Simon and others are identified, it might just be that opposition to promised the Diplomatic Body that Russians should be the measure will be such that the The impending advent of trams an easy job mixing the John cover, and rubbing holes in the square, made our obeisance.
And the villaid göt his then at treated with every consideration pending the re-establish- hands of the Goverment will be in Peking has created consterna Peel" staff and military marches knees of their pants but Pretoria
Last year the same time. As Jaast said to í ne cannot study tion among the rirsba coolles. and rage. The bar did a roaring sye fell in the end. ment of relations with that country. Instead they have forced.
facta without There are 50,000 coolies in the trade, but I don't think they sold when I was Home it was Jerry the woe yin the bed man sye gets been habitually ill-treated not only in distant Sinkiang,contemporary but at such places as Harbia in the face of numerous realising that the Government capital, and it is roughly estimat- anybody enough to get 'em on who had supplanted them all. killed in the end.
women and doing the light fantastic to the Close contact wi brothers, uncles scarcely accurate on this occasion, proceeded on a fundamentally ed that 150,000 Westerners. The Peking administration, particularly the bad path when it scrapped-in children are depending upon mixture, although it is remarkable and often dad himself, gave zest for as the wee yin said herself, it enlightened Foreign Minister, Dr. Yen, is stated to the guise of special legislation to them for support. An effort is how thirsty dancing seams to to a game that often wasna far was through a hole in the disapprove strongly. but cannot effectively intervene. meet special circumstances is being made to devise means to make some people. Perhaps it is short of the real thing in it's tummy that he was made to see This powerlessness should give pause to European advoca- England's proved policy of tree improve the condition of the ricsha the little bit of salt ses air they intensity.
get coming across on the ferry, les of the abolition of "extrality."
and unfettered trade.
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PEKING RICSHA COOLIES AND TRAMS.
coolies and their families.
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Tommies there had the error of his ways.