THE EYES OF THE PRESS-
the camera
are no more vital to the nation
...then the nation's eyes,"
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Every mother should make wire her children's eyes are well.
LAZARUS
12. QUR'A FLOAD CENTRAL
Tiny uropean toptician in the Onlớng.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
SKPTEMBER 14, 1923. 日四(4)
12,00
MILITARY REV LI IN SPAIN,
·FOUNDED 1881
五拜
三七八九
港香 •
LADY ROBBED.
Held Up by Two Men.
ONE HAS REVOLVER.
Independent Régime in Barcelona.
President of the Council.
Tanter's Service)
Barcelona, September 13,
Madrid, September 133 The Cabinet, after an all-night sitting, issued a statement that apparently the military forces in certain districts are disposed to concur with the attitude of rebellion of De Vivera. The Cabinet in permanent session, will maintain its position, and onlyylold to force H:M.the King will arrive in Madrid to-day.
Madrid, September 13.
the victim being a
FRIDAY,
FOSSESSION CLAIM
FAILS.
Summary Court Rents
Judgment
A clause in the ag purchase property in Street stipulated that
was to remain on as 0 date was to quit and a certain period, and d
INTERPORT TENNIS.
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A
L
ATE PER ANNUM
Hongkong's Probable Team."
13
"RECONDITIONED CARS
Now and then we sacrifice a new car Balo because we will not pay an excessive prices for a Used Cur. If we paid Smith as much we wou'd have to. get it back from Jones. has would be unfair and we believe in fair 999, even if it hurts.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO', LTD.
Telephone
CIGARETTE PICTURES,
Some Regarded as "Indecent."
-Central 3950.
THE TYPHOON.
Passes Near Pescadores.
":!
At 8:20 läst evening the red typhoon signal was lowered and
At a meeting of the Honkong Lawn Tennis Association held Mr. M.H. Turner appeared for the No. 5 black signal hoisted in last Wednesday, it was decided to the defence in a case in which its place, indicating that a gale. nt to send an Interport team to Shrung Chinese wascharged with exposing
ok hai sometime next month. This for sale cigarette cases on which was expected from the west. This.. or time the contingents of three appeared pictures of an allogedly morning at 9.05, the red signal or ports (Hongkong Shanghai and indecent, obscene, revolting or was again reverted to.
יון
to
south-west track. At 5 a.m." to- and Long. 119 E. Its present day it was in about Lat. 22 N. direction of motion is not known,
WATER POLO
Following disturbances arising from anti-Spaniel demonstras) tions by Catalin separatists; the Captain General al Barcelona, A during armed robbery was Primo De Vivora, has issued a proclamation annqurking that the committed at 10.30 o'clock this military authofrios have decided to take over power, and have morning. decupied the central selephone office and enforced martial law, and European lady. Miss Russell. established agensorship: claiming that the garrisons of Madrid, who lives at No. 1.A. Macdo
up in a triangular sories. Mr. J. H. heard by Mr. C.D. Melbourne on the typhoon passed near the in Tientsin) are to play one another offensive nature. The charge was The Observatory report says Saragossa and Seville adhere to the movement," and stating that nell Roud, proceedings will he instituted against the Foreign Minister and Miss Russell was going towards possession to the purchasers Taggart, Managing Director of remand at the Police Court this Pescadores, last evening on
A Government will be established under-her house in a private chair chasers discovered that the has generously donated a hand-
When the time arrivet the pur-the Hongkong Hotel Co. Ltd., morning. the military authorities. The movement is not direct against the and whilst in Kennedy Rodendo: had left in fact, had left some trophy to be kept by the
Mr. Turner said possession of King But againsethe invernment.
she was stopped by two Chinese, the Colony but there were winners for the current year. It the articles was admitted, and the They forced the chair coolies to the premises. A bank on the have the honour of winning this plained of could he said to come one of whom held a revolver. tenants on the various floors of is hoped that Hongkong will question resolved itself us
whether the photographs com- stop and then seized hold of her and from her wrist stole a gold round floor, it was ascertained, prize from the Northern Ports." bangle.. They then escaped. E vendor,between the dates of the The representatives présent at Ordinance
had become sub-tenants of the
within the meaning of the under. which the ing along Kennedy Road towards
Jast Wednesday's meeting charge was brought. completion of purchase and the the direction of Wanchai.
Mr. T. H. King, prosecuting for It is learned. from, an authoritative Ministerial source that a A description of the robbers date when the vendor had agreed approved of holding trial matches document has been distributed to the garrison at Madrid declaring has been given in the police by sub-tenants had no notice of the this purpose an extended series satisfied to abide by his Wor- U.A.C. v. King's "B."
to give up possession. These before the final selections. For the police, said he would be quite that the Government has lost all publie Confidener, owing to its Miss Russell and all,"available immorality and corruption, and disastrous policy in Morocco. The officers have, been turned out to agreement between the purchaser of games has been arranged to be ship's opinion. The cigarette Captain General of Madrid, Cubes, summoned to the Cabinet, gave jendeavour to trace the men. „
and vendor. They remained on played off commencing at 4.30 to cases with the photographs on
In the Water Polo League last" and claimed that they were day at the C.R.C. ground. The the covers were handed in for his night, the United had an easy. an assurance that the garrison of Madrid was ready to guarantee
Isecond trials will be held on Worship's inspection. the maintenance of order.
statutory tenants,
Sunday at the E.K.C.C.. ground
time with the King's "B," scoring Mr. Turner then said that as The purchasers brought "an and the others will be arranged at Mr. King had not thought fit to no less than seven goals (Kent 3, action before Mr. Justice the discretion of the Committee. rely entirely upon the appearance being responsible). Nawsholme Logan 2, Garrod and Razavet Gompertz, in the Summary Court.]
of those photographs, he should against the bank the tenants of Nine names have been sub, like to address the Court on the scored the only goal for the the ground floor to recover mitted for these trials, They point whether, those pictures
King's. Threats by "Iron and.
possession. They were represent-consist of Messrs S. E. Green canie within meaning of the four The L.R.C. failed to turn out Blood Society."
ed by Mr. M. M. Watson, and the CC) Harrington-Smith terms expressed in the Ordin-n team against the RG.A. "A" defence was conducted by Mr. M. (H. K. C. C.), T. Honda (M. B. K.)ance. Looking at the general and had therefore to concede the K. Bo
Yvanovich (Recreid), Wong Po- Dags Dan, "Oværespondenrią
koung and T. Lay (C. R. C.). O could not find anything sugges
get-up those figures he points. In the course of his judgment. Rajmahn and S. A. Rumjan, tive, and frankly confessed that The Church Missionary Siven.this morning. his Honour (1. R. C.) Ng Sze Kwong and he did not find anything in it to
Fochow, Sept. 8. ciety's Trinity College here plaintiffs have obtained an order absentees. The former is serious-were practically figures in the Could R. E. Worthington, are notable produce that view. The figures having trouble with the Students for possession against the vendor ly thinking of retiring from nude and were of the same class Union. It appears that last term had the latter remained in tennis. If this is so, it is bad as could be purchased in, any one of the students had to be dis-occupation? Secondly, assuming news, as he still is nur best bookseller's shop in Hongkong. missed, the outcome was that all the first question to be answered and the students were called out on in the affirmative, would an order utd
most formidable player In his opinion, the real objection his absonco Strike, so that the college had to fir possession be made against severely felt. As regards Wor-clad figures which were of the willbelay in the sale of pictu es of half-
China had entered the League because she was convinced of ing/In spite of threats from the "Troghe statutory restrictions DB enthusiasts will be sorry to learn that the sale of pictures' showing
closed, before the end of term these defendants?
thington, who has done much type that could be classed as Since he came here, tennis indecently suggestive. The fact the college
Martial law has been declared. Acting under "theorders of De
Vivera. General Lassarta has taken over the administation of the FOOCHOW COLLEGE, "province of Barcelona. The military have alsä seized the power in
The Catalan provinces, apparently without difficulty.
"
Madrid. September 13.
The newspapers unanimalsly describe the situation as serious. El Sol states that the Government has sent warships to Barcelona. | The garrison at. Bilbao' has joined the movement. Madrid is quiet. and there are no incidents.
THE LEAGUE'S WORK..
Sympathy For Japan.
Geneva, September 13.
In the course of a debate at the Assembly of the League of Nations on the work of the Council, the first Chinese delegate said
utility.
Geneva. September · 13,
said two questions arose.
and Blend Society authorities decided to open early the right of the landlord.
lettors:
were
aster.
of
CASE OF MR. T.T. CHING..
Death Sentence May be Commuted.
In addition to sentence of death
that he will be unable to take the undraped figure was permit on Mr. T.T. Ching, former chief of The financial committee of the League introd seed a motion for the new term, and a good to obtain possession
wumber students have return-found in section 4 of the Rents part in the Interport matches, ted to be carried on without the the Provincial Bank in Canton, in favour of a reduction of the League's budget. Mr. Fryed, but whether the parents will fOrdinance; 1921, his Honoure to undertaking work in con- police deeming it proper to inter- the Court Martial has ordered the Supporting, declared that the Indian delegation was always in the able to stand firm and not re-went on. Sub-section (1) was as nection with favour of economies provided the work of the League temimpaired, call their boys in the face of the follows: Notwithstanding any
the Japan disfere was pointed out by Mr. Tur confiscation of all his properties, The motion was referred to the supervisory committee, for ex-threatening letters they are re-notice to quit before or after the
ner. Of course, two wrongs "did for, alleged embezzlement. Wu amination and report as soon as possible. M. Reyraad (France)
Even with these two great los- not make a right, but Mr. Tur-Hou-mah presided at the Court proposed that the Japanese contribution to the League be reduced following is a sample of the and notwithstanding the terms of tains high hopes. From such that he frankly could not
ceiving, remains to be seen. The commencement of this Ordinance ses, however. Hongkong enter-ner said his contention
was Martial, in view of the catastrophe, and the proposal was, unanimously ap-
There is a strong movement in. proved. Adatci (Japan) expressed his cordial thanks,
Jany agreement whatsoever, whe exponents as Harrington-Smith, find anything lowd in the un-favour of commuting the death Dear Mr..
ther made before or after the Honda, Lay, S. E. Green and S. draped figures sold by European sentence, on the ground that Mr. "We sincerely hope that youlinance, whether oral or in writ-10.
commencement of the Rents Or- A. Rumjahn for the singles and booksellers in the Colony, and he Ching has served the Generalis- and "H. D. Rumjahn could say the same of those simo for many years and secured anderstand well of Mr. Williams' bad conduct to our Chinese, the order or judgment against specialising for the doubles, with photographs before the Court money with which to meet Dr. students. You must not end any tenant in actual, occupation Wong Po-keung and Yvanovich where the figures were recum-Sun's Northern Expedition ex-
of any domestic tenement or for offering opposition, Hongkong can bent or otherwise. The question penses. your boys to study in the school the ejectment of any tenant there-be expected to retain its premier of nationality of the figures might or you will soon receive serious from shall be made or given only position. trouble from us."
Then followed,|: Yours truly,
said his Honour, sub-sections. (u)| Harrington-Smith is a to (f), which gave instances in comer to us and little is known tiation of nationality, and if it IRON AND BLOOD SOCIETY, which the order for possession of him among local players. He was meant to include that, it was One of the lenders of this Iron might be given. The instance U.S.R.C. and will be first seen at stated. In
is at present the best in the pity that that should not be, and Blood Society has been here relied on was found in (d) the trials on Sunday. arrested, which may preve deterrent to the rest.
HANDS ACROSS THE PACIFIC
Japan Thanks Australia.
Baltimore. September 13. Mr. Denby, addressing a Red Cross meeting, contended that America ought to be the first to offer relief to Japan because America's outstretched hand was the first Japan's gasped when she came out of the ancient shadows," «
Melbourne, September 12. The Japanese Government has telegraphed to the Governor General thanking Australia for her practical sympathy for the earthquake sufferers.
ANOTHER EUROPEAN CRISIS.
Italy's Dispute With Jugo-Slavia,
London, September 13..
AMBASSADORS SETTLE CORFU QUESTION.
FOOCHOW NEWS.
lif.
3.1
- The tenant has, or shall
occur to his Worship, but they sentence will be cancelled if pay- It is now believed that the were not dealing with that. The ment of a big sum of money is new-Ordinance did not express differn
made.
any case, regard- less of what his (Mr. Turner's) opinion or his Worship's opinion on this matter might be, they would exclude that being outside, of the Ordinance
His Worship thought that the pictures were not revolting. obscene, or offensive. He thought| that some of them might come as a result of which he would in perienced man. He has played
S.E. Green is pur most ex-within the meaning of indecent. the opinion of the Court be bettor since the last Champion-apply for the confiscation of the Mr. King said he was going to seriously prejudiced if he could ship tournament, defeating all whole of the cigarette cases. not obtain possession."
who met him with comparative They were imported by a local
[have given notice to quit, Honda is more familiar and
or has, or shall have, agreed should make a good claim. in writing to quit, and in consequence of this notice or Lay is the hope of C.R.C. and, agreement the lessor has, or shall if he can control is nerves well, have, contracted to sell or let the ought to make a useful man for domestic tenement, or hus, or Hongkong. shall have, taken any other steps)
team.
TO-DAY
Closing Exchange 28. 3. 9/164. Barometer... 2.p.m. 29.74 Temperature 2 p.m. -87 Humidity 2 p.m. 67 water 5.45 p.m.
High Tide 11.54 p.m. Low
Lighting Up-Time 6.28 p.m.
News in To-Day's New Advertisements.
Visit of Bishop Roots.
(Our own Correspondent).
Fonchow, Sept. 8th. The report thai Italy has refused to accept Swiss arbitration in Kuliang has been quite a
In the present case his Honour case: Green'e selection for the firm from a London firm, the the dispute with Jugo-Slavia has perturbed responsibli quarters in popular resort this summer. The continued, there had been no singles is most probuble.
origin of manufacture being in London, where it apprehended that one of the parties cureurned night housing accommodation has been notice to quit. What was relied attempt a rash action, provocative of war. It is understood that the taxed to the utmost, and many on was the provision of the clause greatly improved of late. In the four and five thousand of these SA. Rumjahn, like Green, has Germany. There were between situation is causing grave concern to the French Government, in people have been kept away in the agreement that the tenant I.R.C. championship he showed goods in the Colony and his view of its close conneution with the Little Entente.
through lack of it...
should quit. They had a tenant his best, winning it without the application was for confiscation During the month of August who had agreed in writing to quit, loss of a set. His inclusion in of the whole lot.
An Interport Bowling Match there was a fair amount of ruin the agreement being embodied in the list is justified and he should Mr. Turner objected, asking will be played on the Kowloon and high winds which interfered the instrument under which he hid fair to be included in the that as his Worship had made a Bowling Green to-morrow. with the tennis tournament, but had admittedly become a tenant.]
distinction as to which of the Page 4. fortunately Kuliangoscaped But the Puisne Judge held that
pictures were "indecent" bę) For particulars of offices and Paris, September 13, typoons
more was necessary. So far the In the doubles O. and H.D.should like his Worseip to, in-other promises to let refer to It is authoritatively stated that the Conference of Ambassadors Dr. Goforth paid a visit to the section was satisfied. The first Rumjahn are likely to be chosen, dicate the ones in question, page 4. at a meeting this evening completely agreed to a solution; which mountain and held a series of condition was satisfied by the but they will have to givo of for the purpose of sorting them will be in the nature of a compromise, concerning the conditions of meetings. His visit
clause in the agreement, but their best in the trials against all out. He was hopeful of coming the World. Theatre.-Pages 4 and "The Flirt" is being shown at the evacuation of Corfu, which will doubtless occur before October expected; conrequently there had something further was required, comers.
to an agreement with the police 12. been no préparation made for his It was contended, went on his coming Paris, September 13.
On the whole, the list of play.to give guarantees for with Honour, that plaintiffs had paiders sont in for the trials. is most drawal of the cases which were It Is learned from well-informed quarters that the solution The Kuliang Convention was over the full purchase money satisfactory and the Selection considered to be objectionable. renched by the Ambassadors Conference provides for the Italian held a little later this year, as ($41,000), a step they would not Committee will find it hard to evacuation of Corfu by September 27th. If by that date reports re- Bishop Roots was not able to have taken had they not believed make the final choice. ceived from Inter-Allied commission of inquiry show Greece has come for the usual time at the that in consequence of the agree not done her utmost for the detection and punishment of the Janina beginning of August. The meet-ment they would get possession murderers, Greece's deposit of fifty million lire shall in handed over ings were held from Sunday, in due course. The Judge said to Italy as reparations,
1st..
was un-
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LISTEN. Advertising gives any business." new opportunities to grow up,/
Consignee notices appear on
"Foolish Wives" is the current
Mr. King pointed out that the cases wore not works of art, but essentially of commerce, and whilst profiting the people who traded in them, were harmful"tá August 19th, to Sunday, August in his opinion the mere payment
the Colony, 26th The Bishop's addrosses of money was not sufficient. In
After some discussion, Mr. Pages 4. were both inspiring and helpful support of this he quoted a deci. the claim for possession in favour King said he would defer his and many will return to their son given in the Court of Appeal of defendants. With regard to application for two days in or FRENCH FUND TO AID JAPAN.
work with fresh enthusiasm as a result of his 1921. 2 K.B., 291.
zeal and in England Barton v. Finchain, the question of mesne profits (for der that an arrangement might attraction at the Coronet, Pago
12. which plaintiffs sued), his Honourbe come to over the selection of forceful messUgDA,
said he had heard no arguments the goods. Thin was agreed to, Tina Gerald and Tom Fenwick The social side of things was The joint committee of the Grandes Association D'Anciens not neglected, and several oven-before him plaintiffs had his synd- could not be adjusted between on the decision that some of the Star Theatre-Page 4.
His Honour said in the case and intimated that if the matter and the defendant was fined $5 are to appear for one night at Combattants has opened a públic subscription in aid ofthe Japanese Ing entertainments were very pathy, but as it was he had no the parties he would go into it in the photographs were
Auction notices are published nuch enjoyed.,
option but to give judgment on Chambers...
sufferers,
"Paris, September 13.
indecont," nature,.
of an
on Page 4.