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is to be praised; his inflexibility is typical of the man. The future now depends upon the at- titude of the troops still loyal to General Chan. Unhapply, it is still the case that political and administrative power in Chios in dependent upon military backing.
DAY BY DAY.
MUCH OF THE WRONOPOENG OF THE WORLD RESULTS FROM BUSYING ONKARLE WITH THINGS DON'T MATTER - Dr. THAT Lyttelton.
CHARTER PARTY ACTION.
Judgment for Local Steamship Co.
RUGBY INTERPORT.
Hongkong Unable to Ralie Team
Keen regret is being felt in local Rugby playing circles ovEK
A langtky judgment, of interest the fact that Hongkong has been to shippers and charterers, was forced to send a telegram toTM delivered by the Chief Justice Shangbai calling off the proposed Two Chinese cases of cerebro-(Sir William Ross Davies) in the Rugby Interpart. The cable was If Chan loses that, there will be spinal faver were notified yester-Supreme Court this morning dispatched the day before yester.
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HONGKONG, 12th Jan, 1923
THE CANTON CRISIS.
high-principled official, but with lout funds or troops no man can hope to hold Caston, however lafty his aims and motives may be
Mr. Paul Hodgson and Mr. M. Maas were passengers by the Shingo Maru, which left yester day.
The action was between the day. Cheong Yus Steamship Company, In an interview this morning, \ Ltd., of Hongkong, and Hirji with • prominent Rugby Kulji. Lolji Mulji and Ehemiplayer, Telegrapā representative Shami (trading as Dbacsi Narii was informed that the Hongkong and Company) of India, and was players had been foread to for the recovery of damages on make the decision' noi to send a The Italian radio messages der an award made under a sub team to the north on socount of which the local papers are now mission to arbitration contained the inability of Hong kong to raise able to publish are received join a charter party, -
ja team. Certain essential mon Peking and forwarded to the
The facts of the case were that could not be spared from their Italian Consulate-General hare. on November 17th, 1916, a obarter offices and there ware also ̈à party was executed in Hongkong number of “crooks ” as the result Mr. Allister Macmillan. by which the plaintiffs agreed to of recent local games. Is had We need no excuse for return FRG.5, from the "City Press," let the steamer Singaporean to been reluctantly decided to de- ing to the question of reats, Loaded, arrived here from Singa- the defendants for 10 months stelios Shangbai's invitation. particularly house-rents. There
The next local game in connec-
Rents.
is serious trouble brewing at home pore by the s.3. Soudan, sod is the rate of $23,000 per month. owing to the old Reas Restriction/staying at the Hongkong Hotel. Whilst the steamer was in the tion with the Cup will be played Act being almost time-expired He is touring the Far East (defendanta' possession it was re-on January 20th, when the Club in connection with a volume on quisitioned by the Government, meet the Army. The match with no adeganie substitute form the ssaporte of that territory; and on March 31st, 1917. Consider which was postponed on January olated by the legislature. A
one of the most interesting as tween the parties, the plaintiff February 3rd. respondent yesterday mentioned the "considerable alarm" fell to well as useful of the many declaring that in such correspond- well-known productions bearing leace the defendants agreed to take the Straits Settlements owing to
Mr. Macmillan's name.
tha steamer on a ten months' the withdrawal there of the
Jabarter whenever the Governmsat Ordinance protecting tenants.
Mr. E. B. C. Hornell, Hon. released her. On the other hand, We can well understand this aların, for one of the crying Secretary of the Peak Residents the defendants said that a certain shames of the East is the Association, forwards us corres-telegram they sent only amount- rents pondence relative to the sanusi ed to an agreement to take tbs exorbitant
donation to the staff of the Peat steamer, when released, for the exacted by property owners. Tramway. A sum of $561 was residue of the time cbarier. The
telegram from our Singapore cox/doubtless the new book will form able correspondence passed beib, will now be played on
of scale
world
is
with various resultant evils, both point of view, that need not be
B
ANGRY ROBBERS.
י
Throw Bound Man Into Basement.
Enraged at his giving the alarms, gang of robbers Visiting a prick
PLAINTIFF NON-SUITED.
"Done in the Eye” by Somebody.
The case in which a pantry
This part of the a get rich quick place for most raised from members of the As defence was that the chartering shop at No. 22 Wellington prople, and the five per cent.sociation and others. In forward-party had expired by effluxion of Street last night, pushed the a return on houses that landlordsing the sum, spacial mention was time; that the objects of the countant through a window into frustrated the basement. The drop waE ONE in other countries are usually made of the name of Inspector charter party were content with is spurned as pitiful Smirke, who rendered conspicu. and the arbitration class at an of thirty feet, and the action was ly inadequate. One result of highous service during the strike last end; and also that the arbitrator especially brutal in view of the fact that the man had previously
· Once again Canton is to the rents is that poorer-class families yes regarding the conveyance had exceeded his jurisdiction.
The arbitration was held in been bound up with ropes. The Hongkong, with only one of injuries received ware serious and throes of a crisis. It is the old. crowd together in the same house, of food supplies to the Peak
Hotal depot.
the parties represented (His he was removed to the Govern old story of a struggle betwest
from a moral as well as a sanitary Our Picture Page to-morrow Lordship, ia the course ofment Civil Hospital by the police. conflicting parties for possession
bearing. described the It is stated that the injured man of the city, and, as usual, it is to more folly indicated, as they will contain three scenes from the be presumed that the people, who must be obvious to all observers, the recent A.D.C production of proceedings as a farce) as a re- was seated behind the counter We had the opportunity of exam- The Tempest: "groups taken at sult of which an award for when the robbers, who might want peace and quietude above ining conditions in Malaya not the weddings of Mr. J. de J. damages in plaintiff's favour was numbered six or seven and were all else, will be the sufferers. The long ago, sad gleaned some truly Sanchez (Vice-Consul for Mexico) given. The plaintiffs brought the armed with daggers and revolvers. fokis into the kitchen. They had loss of Wuchor by the Cantonese startling facts. Reats in many and Misa Rosa Zuckermann-present action to enforce that entered and bundled him and his In the course of a 22-pigefstolen a sum of $1,080 before the troops has been followed by a canes were absorbing the greater Duarte (daughter of the Mexican Award.
A Consul, and Ma &. M. Gomes part of a man's earnings.
which falar given by the accountant series of withdrawals practically senior Asiatic office clerk, whose and Miss F. M. Lims; photographs type-written judgment, all alcaz the line, and the invad salary war, say, $250 to $300 of Mr. Chan Chik-yne (Civil took nearly one hour to read, his forced them to beat a badly
wife Governor of Canton, now in Lordship examined all the argu-retreat. ing forces are getting uccam-month, and who had fortably near to Canton city. I and family to support, would be Hongkong) and General Chanmaots raised in the case and paying as much as $120 to $150 for King-ming: as well as sa interest-quoted at length from authorities. the forces in the region of miserable four-rosmed house, ing photograph of Hongkong He found that the charter party Kwongli are the same men who about two miles cat of town. The central district and barbour over had not expired by effluxion of recently came into occupation of "office boy" type of wage-earner, forty years ago, when the City time, and also that the objects of with a salary of $30 to $40, paid Hall was situate on the seafront. the charter party had not been frustrated. His conclusion on Wachow, their advance has been as much as $20 for an upcountry
two points, he added, Four hundred of the Japanese those surprisingly rapid. It is possible, shack or two small rooms in a however, the the vanguard is suburban tenement. Cooties earnaval ratings now visiting the made it unnecessary for him to drawn from bandit gangs whiching a dollar a day had to herd Colony were entertained to lunch deal with the question of the
in cubicles in order to maske ends at the City Hall yesterday, a jurisdiction of the arbitrator, in-boy, formerly employed on the British bluejackets as much as his findings on thous* 3. Now Chica, which met with have bean operating in the local-meet and at the same time leave hundred
The party issues were that the agreement ob a chapter of incidente in ity for some considerable time, something over for dependents acting as hosts.
In many cases an extra $3 marched to the City Hall headed in exercise of the option in Mexico, sued a man said to be the ard which would be quite pre oath for rent spelt debt and by the band of H.M.S. Hawking, the charter party was in exis- [compradore of the ship for the pared to fight for any side
defendants Gomperta in the Summary Court worker. Landlords are general-for King George and the Emperor jurisdiction under the charter was settled by Mr. Justice
the senior party which the In any case, there is not the 15 substantially increasing roats, of Japso, whilst
The pantry.boy, named Cheng least shadow of doubt that money and in some cases have trebled Japanese Daval officer present challenged. The Chief Justice this morning.
thero," wires our correspondent expressed thanks for the bospitalty proceeded to examine the point has been talking in the present The outlook for the poor tenants shown to the visitors. In the regarding the jurisdiction of the Yuso, had alleged that the de- afternoon the party proceeded in Hongkong courts and said that fendant, Chan Bing, was the com crisis, Sun Yat-sen's agents well must be truty appalling.
special trams to Happy Valley, the court's jurisdiction had been pradore who bad engaged bim knew that the Cantonese troops Hongkong's Interest. to witness sports, whilst at night established and that it was the and that 161 months' wages Mr. Leo D'Almada represented were disgruntled because of ar-
We specially stress this subject H.E. the Governor entertained court's duty to decide the issues were owing.
He gave judgment for the the plaintiff, and Mr. REA rears of pay, and apparently of rents because of the interest it the visiting Admiral to dinner at before it.
Webster appeared for defendant. plaintifs with costs. liberal supply of cash has been bas for all tenants in Hongkong. Government Bouse.
In June of this year a mere five
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, E. C. In giving judgment, the Puisse sufficient to effect the easy
months heace-the local protec-
(who, with Mr. McNeill re- Judge said that he bed come to capture of Wuchow and also totion Ordinance is due to lapse, un-
presented the defendant) applied the conclusion that the defendant for a stay of execution beyond was not liable. In the ordinary induce the expeditionary troops less it be renewed by the Govern
He way he was only a clerk in he usual 14 days. the ment. There is apprehension lest to refrain from offering BDY OF
the authorities, with the other
said the defendants were in India compradore's department and lad position. Incidentally, it may be precedents-bad enough ones-
The foal of the K. O. Y. L. I. and 14 days would not give him not sagaged the man for himali. remarked that the presence of before them, might let things
engagement he did so on behal of Yunnanese troops in the "enemy" slide and leave the unprotected Cup will be played tomorrow enough time to communicate Even if he had made the actal holders), and the Civilian team. Mr. Eldon Potter (who, with the compradore, and the dou- ranks must not be taken to imply rent-payers to the tender mercies between the Army (the present with them and get instructions.
Mr. F. C. Jenkin, represented thements signed by him were not of of unscrupulous that Yunnan Province is against There are some landlords who are The teams will be:-
Army-No. 1, Lieut. E LE plaintiffs) opposed the applica-much value. The man who ta Kwangtung in the present crisis.not out to exploit the general These troops, we believe we are public at every opportunity, but Davies: No. 2. Capt. C. S. Fisher; tion, saying that plaintiffs would responsible was a certain B.
number, No. 3, Lieut. C. P. Moore; Back, now bave to bring an action in Wong, who had been mentias they ATO few in right in saying, have been mor- unfortunately, and are merely Major-General Sir John Fowler, ladia, based on the judgment, la the case. If he could not b and if defendants wished a stay, found, his Lordship did not thin ing about as an independent the exceptions that go to prave K.C.M.G., C. B., D. S. O.
Civilians No. 1 Mr. J. G. pending an appeal, they could anything could be done. He be force for some considerable time, the rule. What we wish to indi- and, like others similarly circate is that the withdrawal of Lyon; No. 2, Mr. W. H. S. Dent; apply to the Indian Courts to lieved that plaintiff "had bee rent control, even four years after No. 3, Mr. C. C. Boyd; Back, Mr. stay the new proceedings. There dons in the eye" by somebod
J. Bartholomew.
was no object in staying the and deserved sympathy. In a cumstanced, they can easily be the war, would still be cause
The match will commence at judgment now delivered, because the circumstances, he would nor bought over. These isolated of grave suffering to all but tha
on which to recovar. military groups and the numerous wealthy people of the place. In P., and a good game should there was nothing la Hongkong sait the plaintiff,"
fact, it would be an injustice, and result. bandit gangs scattered all over almost a crime. A newcomer to the country are the curse of Hongkong not long ago said to us China at the moment. They "Your food is fairly cheap, your HARMSTON'S CIRCUS, ed for two counsel. have no national feeling what prices for clothing not too high, but your reals are terrible." Were
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His Lordship decided to grant
a slay of one month, granting liberty to apply. He also certifi-
The management of Harm ston's Oircus must be gratified at RUBBER STILL STRÓNG, the success of their season here. Crowds continue to patronise the Further Advance Expected. show nightly at Kowloon. complete change of programme has been introduced and is prov. Jing quite is popular as the first
one.
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(Our Own Correspondent.)
Singapore, January 12.
At the rubber auctions, most of
CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE.
Sues for Wages Due. In the Bummary. Court LI morning, Mr. Cameron, of 4 Carlton Hotel, was, qued by employee of the ho named C, Muttiah, for $29, balance of wages due,
Mrs. Cameron appeared tad
who pays thom. Sun Yat-sen poor fellow would probably not be has banked on that fact: hence able to find an adjective to express
his view of the matter. the fresh trouble for Canton.
Apparently, General Chan King-ming could have retained the support of the troops who have deserted him had he been
The following will represent the|
Clab on Deli ponies trained in various grades are selling readily affowed the money. The plainti willing to permit commanders Hongkong Hockey to ran gambling houses, as most Wednesday, 17th instant, at 5 manoeuvres, proved exceedingly advanced prices. Londou quotes was only at the hotel fe
P.ra. at the U.S.R.C., Kowloon, the clever, as also were the jumping 1s. 3.3/8d., firm. London stocks month, and was engaged
Es was paid before he left an of them bave been accustomed to Club to play in colours: W. dogs, The revolving and break-remain heavy, but this apparently look after the dining roo doing. But he has stood firm in Hamilton, G. Murray, P. G. Eng-away ladder item was well re-will not affect the market.
There is every indication of had signed the book
The solicitor who appeared fo this matter and has more than laud, Rev. F. Evans, Rev. E. W.ceived, whilst the famous " Aroon
future. Share quotations have plaintiff, asked for an adjour once declared that he would L. Martin, B. J. R. Mitchell B. D. Trio" won well-deserved applause further advance in the near
Evans (capt) F. C. Miller, W. for their daring trapese work. rather surrender office than give Woodward, F. H. Holdman and There will be a matines to advanced substantially, without ment, and the case was fixed fo
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