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THE SESSIONS.
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head the work of many previous conferences affecting industrial reconstruction, much hinges upon what has been accomplished. OUR NEIGHBOUR; WHAT WE
WE CAN ALL BE ANGRY WITH Robbery Case Not Proved. Pleading that be assaultad The messages under these head- WANT IS TO BE SHOWN, NOT HIS ings have been of skeleton pro- DEFECTS, OF WHICH WE ARE TOO complainant because he refused portions, but we have Mr. Lloyd CONSCIOUS, BUT HIS MERITS, TO pay $10 which he had lost
B. L. StevensoİR.
CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Edites of the "Hongkong
Telegraph:""}
Immodest Fashions.
Sir-It is apparent that there
{George's assurance that the work/WHICH WE ARE TOO BLIND-gambling, a Chinese youth nam-fare some who are resenting the
of these commissions alone justifi- ed the conference.
Finally, there is the Russian Įproblem, Span which in a large
degree the reconstruction Europe is dependant. This is to
of
The Tennis League match be-
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WAS
ad Chan Sinski stood in the dock Rev. Fr. Banchi's little admoni at the Criminal Sessions, before tion regarding immodest fashions Mr. Justice Wood, this morning, and who cry outs "Honi sait que A Rassisa who was found to be charged with taking part in rob-mal y pense." Yet they little naspably drank in Queen's Road bing Chui Ching of a watch and know how many there are who Esat on Saturday was removed to chain and $3 in cash and assault-can resist the temptation of firing the Government Civil Hospital. ing him, on April 29th.
their eyes on the charms of any The Attorney General (Hoa. beauty that passes by. Apart Mr. J. H. Kemp) remarked in from that, the blame is always his opening statement that placed on the womenfolk, though inbe dealt with by a supplementary tween the Chinese Recreation the jury might come to the they may display their fashions
conclusion that conference at The Hague, and in Club and the Hongkong Cricket
merely to vie with their sisters. [Club, in the "A" Division, result. relation to this matter, Mr. Lloyd ed in a win for the former by debtor who would not or could and apbraid the men for the en assault by * creditor 00 There are faw who will speak up George, contrary to his usual games to 45.
not pay, but the evidence was couragement they give. custom. WAS inclined to be
that it was a case of actual dubious. The Russian Maro- A motor car knocked down a robbery on a man in the street.
Chinese near the Monument at Complainsats story was that while randum,
voluminous,
Happy Valley on Sunday. He about nine o' clock on the night of largely irrelevant, and on sustained injuries to the face and April 29th he visited a club on the msay points contentious, appears was taken to the Government top floor of a house in Queen's from the cabled summary
Road West. Civil Hospital.
Complainkat mas smoking opium there when he adopt an open attitude on the
beard his name called from the points at issue with the Powers, and the logical surmise is that such is the Soviet's intent,
to
otherwise there would be no MUSTARD & Co. object in its agreeing to the sup
Distributors.
The Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 22nd May, 1922.
GENOA RESULTS.
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plementary conference. If Russia is not prepared to conform to in- teruations! standards, the sooner we know this definitely the better. The Hague meeting will make the position clear.
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A burglary took place on Satur-direction of the staircase. He got day which resulted in the theft of
top of up and went to the $144 worth of property and
the stairs and as he could not jewellery from No. 71, Kremer
Street, Samshuipo, tenanted by a
Chinese woman.
Your etc. ARGUMENTUM
AD HOMINEM. Hongkong, May 20, 1922.
RICKSHAW FARES.
Coolie who Wanted a Cumshaw.
The question of what should be ser abody, he went back to the rightful fare for a rickshaw finish his amoke. Later com- journey from Shektongsui to a plainant left with a friend.
At point near the Fire Station was the junction of Queen's Road and raised in a charge brought this A small boy was this morning Hollywood Road were a number morning against a riotsha coolis ordered by Mr. Fraser to be of man. They rushed at complain- for asking more than the legal whipped after a charge had been ant and the friend ran away, fare. proved against him of participat-One of the assailants got hold In reply to Mr. J. A. Fraser, ing in an attempt to smuggle 1.040 of complainant's watch: but in the the coolie said he wanted five
scule which followed complain-cents more.
His Worship: Why? Defendant-Ob, I just wanted cumshaw.
cigarettes from Kongmoon.
ant managed to get away. Ha ran down Quaeo's Road, but the Saturday's health return shows others chased him, caught him, nine cases of plague (four fatal) knocked him down, beat him and
Inspector Caygill said that the and one non-fatal case each of took away his watch and some time was four o'clock in the A constable appeared morning: the period of the jour- money.
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robbery charge. On the assault
sir weeks' hard labour.
CARPENTERS FIGHT.
Did he (the fare) ask you what
the legal ters was? They always
pay me a little more.
But there must be a legal fare.
There was no reply to this. To the fare, (x Chinese):-Why did you bring the charge?-Hə abused me in Chinese.
Another Man Charged. In connection with the armed attack carried out at a West Point tes house on a number of carpen- ters who refosed to join in the etrike declared by a section of a caution.
His Worship-I think you should pay him a little more.
Defendant was discharged with
New Methods Needed.
Hongkong is gradually learn-enteric fever and scarlet fever. ing that labour disputes canc The sufferer from the last-named on the scene and took prisonerney as stated by the fare, fifteen be settled by the old methods. was a Portuguese, the others into custody.
Įminutes, and the sum paid fifteen It hasn't yet come to a full Chinese.
Prisoner claimed that he had ceats, which would be quite cor- At the foal plenary session consciousness of that point, bat,
known complainant some three rest. But the Inspector display- at Genos. Mr. Lloyd George as we say, it is learning. As the The Aberdeen motor bus wastor four years. Complainanted his scepticism by a statement sted the work of the conference writer of the articia on the under way at Pokfulam Road on owed him $10, which be bad lost that to cover the distance the when Chinese to him gambling, and because he coolie mast have run pretty fast, in exalted terras. "It was," he gathering of strike news pointed Saturday
out on Saturday, publicity is, or passenger tumbled out and would not pay up prisoner fought though some allowance must be said, "the most remarkable in should be, one of the very best received injuries which necessitat him.
made for the fact that the traffic bistory and would remain for weapons that can be used at ed his immediate removal to
The jury were Messrs. O. Eager was slack at the time and the (foreman), L. G. Remedios, roadway clear. every an inspiring landmark on time like the present. The old Hospital.
Hongkong way is the hush-
F. X. V. Ribeiro, A. H. Ramjahn, Defendant, in reply to a magis- the pathway of caiversal peace. hush" policy. That bas had its
Money. clothing and jewellery Lee Yat-choi. T. Wong and J. G. teris! question as to his opicion This is in astonishing contrast day and it is high time it was
Thompson.
on the legal fare:-Most people The jury returned a verdict of pay me twenty cents for that from the reports of a day or two completely forgotten. No good mounting to $198 were stolen
not guilty with regard to the
distance. before, which represented the cause will suffer as a result of during a burglary which occurred publicity. In the present strike.in the early morning of Saturday conference as perilously near the owners profess a belief at a house in Portland Street, to a failure. As it ie, many that the men have been kept Yaumati. The police have been charge accused was sentenced to
regarding people will think that the Premier in the dark
the apprised of the affair. actual wago offers made. So what rates the results over-bigb. Per do they do? They endeavour The World Theatre is advertis- haps the cable hardly renders to call a meeting of the mec,ing a special change of pro- Mr. Lloyd George's statement in wall knowing though they gramme for to-night, when & fae its fit perspective. The Premier, da that the majority of them drama "The Kiss," will be have left the Colony. The idea, screened. It is an absorbing it will be seen, is reported as im-as was to be expected, proved a romance of California in other mediately qualifying his optim-failure. Before the strike actual-days, and is finely produced. ism by an admission that they broke out, in the two days' currency of the ultimatum, thera Russian attitude is by no means
was surely ample opportunity to Captain Hopwood joined the these workmen, another man was wholly satisfactory, but that, on acquaint the men of the facts. Victory at Portsmouth on April charged before Mr. J. A. Fraser, the contrary, unless there is At Home during the big strikes, 18 in order to superintend the fit-at the Police Court this morning. some change in the Soviet atti. the employers and the Governing out of the new light cruiser Mr. Leo d'Almada, who repres- mant used the newspapers Diomede, which vessel he will ented prisoner. applied for bail,
The Catholic Men's Club st lude, the prospect of reaching any as mediums for propaganda ad- commission in the near future for which was refused by the Megis
trate on an objection being raised Garden Road provided the venue settlement of that big part of the vertisements. By setting forth service on the China Station.
by Mr. Webster (for the comfor a convivial gathering on European problem is remote.
facts and figures everybody knew
plainants), which was supported Saturday night, when the motto of the points in dispute. Has it ever
There was an accident, which by the A.S.P., Mr. C. Perdue. On this view of the conference occurred to local employers to fortunately was not serious, when
Mr. d'Almada pointed out that the Club, "Good Fellowship," was the ground for describing it in the make use ofthe vernacular papers one of the motor coaches operated the charges preferred at present programme of entertainment as Įstrikingly illustrated in as varied in the same way when labour by the Hongkong Hotel knocked were only those of intimidation. could be wished, glowing terms employed by the
There was troubles arise? If not, that is down a pedestrian at Aberdeen.so that unless the prosecution! Premier is not apparent Evident one modern idea that they might The victim, who was only slightly thought fit to add other charges, for which
A somewbst small attendance,
the The men injured, was prompthy taken tofan,
strike and ly Mr. Lloyd George was thinking put into operation.
for example, murder Or the curtailed services of the of the non-aggression pact when can always be reached that is, Hospital in the coach.
attempted murder, he failed to
launches were in the main provided owners wake up before he pictured the outcome of the the strikers have cleared off to
see why bail should not be graat-
responsible. A programme gathering in such high terms. At Canton.
ed in the case.
had been prepared by the Hon. Mr. Webster replied that one of Secretary, Mr. F. H. Dillon, bat present the pact has only been
the men attacked was now lying later there were many impromptu adopted in a preliminary form.
in a serious condition at the items. In Mr. Bailey, the Club Once it is established, says the
Government Civil Hospital, with has a hard-working supporter. His racy sea-ditties were finely Premier, the nations will not go
broken head and ribs.
sung Pte. Terner has an ex- back. "for the thrill of peace has
It will be recalled that bail waswell used in several sentimental ceptionally good voice which was gone through Europe's veins "
not allowed when four other men songs. Messrs. Cope and Hitabell were brought before the same were the comedians of the even-
Be Sensible.
A slide of earth and stones which occurred whilst quarryman were at work at Morrison Hill on Saturday resulted in an accident to one workman. He was injured, We regret to notice a tendency amongst & faw Europeans to not very seriously, by the falling blame the Chinese generally for of the earth, and was removed to the inconveniences to which they the Government Civil Hospital. have been put by reason of the
The case was remanded for a
week.
SMOKING CONCERT.
At Catholic Men's Club.
Recent history in Europe, and launchmen's strike. There was a Another big picture Kowloon some of the doings at the con- similar display of unreasonable sees first is "Heart of the Nortb," Magistrate on Saturday on like ing. In fact, the programme ference itself, do not altogether feeling amongst the same people a rugged love story with a Royal charges, it being held that the would barmonise with this view; but, during the seacon's strike. What North West Mounted Police case was one of which & serions
we should like to emphasise is trooper for bero, which will be view should be taken. looking beyond these ebullitions that it is the height of absurdity screened at the Kowloon Theatre
to the sentime ote of peoples themselves, we well believe that the pack, following upon the at Washington, reflects aspirations of the nations.
the to castigate Chinese in general this evening. The great forest because a certain section happens fire offers a wonderful piece.of to have gone on strika. So far as realism. peace personal inconvenience is con-
may
DRUNKEN INDIAN.
Took Liquor to Drown His Sorrows.
their
it
have been very short bad not been for ever-ready
responses for contributions. Mr. Baptista did his bit in a number of comic songs. He excelled himself in "Mr.
Booze". Mr. Jenkin's recitations were much appreciat- ed, while other items which were
One cerned, the Chinese are suffering Among the passengers arriving the more than Europeans are in here by the Pine Tree State was
To drown his sorrow over the no less beartily received and ap Mr. this particular strike, which, Mr. Issac Marcosson, world-
may be sure, is not relished famous writer. Mr. Marcossop India, an Indian watchman of by Messrs. Ringer and Osmund, news of the death of his child in plauded were those contributed Lloyd George predicts that the by the native community in will spend about a week in Hoog Hanghom resorted to liquor, with and by Master John Dillon. The psychological effect of the non-general. Blame the Unions, by kong and Canton before return the result that he became evening closed with a hearty vote" aggression pact will be electrical. all means, if they will not listening to the States. Mr. and Mrs. We would prefer to say that the petty and illogical as to have our Rabbitt and Miss Vestal Rabbitt, Street for a rest. He was still Hon. Secretary, Mr. Dillon. In to reason, but let us not be so C. B. Powrie and Mr. James incapably drunk and took to the of thanks for the Acting Chair public footpath of Balkaleman, Mr. F. P. L. James, and the pact has been inspired by an spite out on people who have had of Davis & Co., also arrived by sleeping when the police disa short speech the Acting Chair already existent sentiment, con- nothing whatever to do in bring the same boat.
covered him there and took him mau expressed their indebtednem firmed and fortified by the formaling about the strike and who are
to the Police Station."
to Mr. Dillon for the enjoyable fellow-victims with us in the registration of the bond. At
Sentence of five years' bard When charged before Mr. J. A. evening spent, and was heartily sunoyances which are being ex- that, the pact deserves to rank perienced. Happily, the bulk of labour and 12 strokes with the Fraser at the Police Court this applauded when he made the that another As an achievement of the first the Europeans are not so small- "cat" was passed by Mr. Justice morning the Indian gave the announcement
minded as to berate the Chinese Wood, at the Criminal Sessions, excuse indicated above, and put concert of the same enjoyable asture as they had that evening importance. The Premier also in general, but there are some this morning, on Chan Shai who in a ples for leniency.
Inspector Aris said that the would be arranged in a fort Isid stress upon the work who stand greatly in need of this pleaded guilty to boarding a
Their best sampan in Causeway Bay with man had been. drinking for the night's time. the Finance, Economic, little admonition.
plan, if they cannot think two other men on the night of last three days, and was sleeping Mr. Bailey, on behalf of the and Transport Commissions, and straightly, would be at least April 19th, and attacking ber and off the accumulated effects when visitors, testified to the good considering that Europe looked to keep their thoughts to them-relieving her of jewellery, clothing he was discovered by the police fellowship that they could always
and seventy cents in cash,
A fine of $10 was inflicted. : to the conference to bring to sjselves..
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