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Six further cases of small-pox, Our idea is that it would be all Chinese, were notified yester thousand pities to introduce day.. trams in Kowloon. Apart from
Warrant - Faginser I the disfiguring of the main roads
Hanger joins the Titanis of the peninsula, the adoption of Hongkong for a spell of duty such a system would not give here. the community nearly as good a service as could be obtained by motor buses, which are far more flexible and can be switched off to particular localities as and when the "circumstances justify" |
Men-of-war in port flew thair the tapping of now districts.ags at half-mast to-day in con- sequence of the death of an aunt There are many other reasons of the King of Italy. which could be cited in favour of buses as distinct from trains,
and we are not without hope that the Government will soon finally resolve to abandon the tramway idea and take steps to assure the community across the
harbour a modern and adequate
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Rajah Brooke of Sarawah is leaving for Home by the P. and mail departing from Singapore to-day..
A LOGAL CAUSERIE.
(BY:"IMPRESSIONIST,""]
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
TO-DAYƏ MELTING.–
Hanny–the Govkezar -
afternoon 'a
The late Bishop Porroni, whosa death occurred last week amidst (Sir Edward Stubbe, K. C. M.G.) expressions of the most profound presided at this regret in all quarters, has left meeting of the Legislati behind him a record of unbroken Council." service to the cause of the poor NEW OFFICIAL MEMBER and needy. Arriving in 'Rong-
The Hon. Mr. E. D. E. Walfe, kong as oue of a band of self- sacrificing missionaries sent out Captain Suparintendent of Police, to China by the religious order took the customary baths on at Milan, he was engaged for taking his seat on the Council, in very many years in active misplace of Mr. A. E. Irving, until sionary work in the interior and recently Director of Education, also in the immediate -mainland, REVENUE OFFICER'S until his nomination and con- sacration as Bishop of this
BRAVERY.
Diocese in 1905 Far from this Prior to the commencement of offering any hindrance to a task business, His Excellency the to which he had devoted his Governor presented Chist Pre- whole energies, he availed him-ventive Officer Clarke with the self of the additional resources Royal Humane Society's bronze provided by his new position to medal and certificate for saving minister to the material and spiri- life in July last, when, at great to himself he It is reported in Canton papers al comforts of the poor. It is personal risk
the rescue of Tse that so far a sum of about ten chiefly in connection with this effected thousand dollars has been re-side of his character that his Chung-lin, a teacher from Can- ceived by the Government from memory will endure with many ton, who, having first tied his the Soviet envoy now in Canton. as a man to be revered for his wife to him, jumped into the purity of purpose; in the same harbour during the height of a way that the mazy flourishing typhoon storm. At the Marine Court this mom bangoleat and scholastic institu- FINANCIAL VOTES.
the masters of the motor tions in the Colony and the boats Wing Cheung, and Wo You mainland will stand as a striking
The following financial votes were fined 0 and $10 respective-tribute to his unsbated energy. were referred to the Finance |ly for carrying excess passengers. At his obsequies, which were committee.
attended by many visitors from $7,000 on account of Kowloon- Military Orchestra Concert. There will be a Cinematograph Macao and Canton, a number of Canton Railway, special expend- display for children at the Helena Chinese women were quite over-fiture, siding at Mile 21 to serva It is said that the British racey Institute an Friday Februcome and gave visible manifesta-the Fu Ti Au brickworks. is not, as a whole, appreciative of music, and that charge has often a 9th at 5.30. The Pathe Uni-tion of their deep sorrow. been levelled against the residentsversity machine will be used.- of the British Crown Colonies.
the
Adx.
€18,000 on account of Public Works, Extraordinary, Kowloon, buildings. temporary school,
$450 on secount of Public
A period of, perhaps, six months Kowloon.
| Judging by the poor encourage- A Chinese was admitted to the will have to elapse before it is ment given in Hongkong Government Civil Hospital yes known who will be the successor celebrated musicians who have SOUSA. -On the 27th Febru- appeared here from time to time, terday suffering from injuries to the late Bishop. Nomination Works, Extraordinary, Hong ary, 1924, at Manila, P.I., Miguel one feels that the criticism is caused by being knocked down in these cases is made by Hisong, motor launch for taking Francisco de Sousa, the dearly really deserved. Still, there is by a tramcar in Des Voeux Road Holiness the Pope on the recom-soundings and making ourrant
Central.
mendation of the Superior of the observations. difference between beloved husband of Filomena.
Order a Milan to which the $6,000 on account of Kow- Baptista de Sousa. Shanghai, efforts of one performer, or
balong loon Canton Railway, special Amongst the passengers who local Italian priesta
the meantime it is expenditure, recasting accounts Hankow and Straits Settlements just a few musicians, and an papers please copy.
orchestra, and the encouraging arrived on the Empress of Asia In attendances at the concerts were Mr. and Mrs. E F. Aucott, announced that Fr. Spada, who of the Kowloon-Canton Bailway,
in seniority next to British Section. given by the Philharmonic Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Rolfe and M. ranks
'$200,000 in aid of the role Society show that Hongkong does EF. L Sturdee. The last-named to the late Bishop, will act as
Con- Public Works, Extraordinary, local office of the Pro-Vicar Apostolic." net lack a large body of music-joins the
secration of a new Bishop, which Kowloon, Public Health and lovers. So we feel confident that Canadian Pacific Steamships.
includes, according to Roman Buildings Ordinance, 1903, com there will be many present at the
Catholic usage, the anointing pensation and resumptions. orchestral concert to be given in A report from Cavite, Phillipine and laying on of hands" on the $20,000 in aid of the vote Public the Theatre Royal on March Island, received here states that candidate, is usually carried out Works. Extraordinary, New Ter- 13th. This will be the first time floating mines have been reported by a Senior Bishop, with the ritories, Public Health and Build- that the full band of the 1st. Bn. in the vicinity of Latitude 34.51 assistance of two other prelates. ings Ordinance, 1903, compensa. East Surrey Regiment will be North, Longitude 139.14 east. The last ceremony of this kindtion and resumptions. giving the public an opportunity The message warns vessels of the of listening to its rendering of danger and asks for reports by The fact was disclosed at yes-selected classical pieces, and radio if mines are sighted. terday's meeting of the Hong-knowing what we do of the
The Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 28th Feb., 1924.
BUSES BEST.
took place at the local Cathedral $1,901 on account of Police couple of years ago, when the Department, special expenditure, presect Bishop of Canton, then ballet-proot waistcoats. Fr. Gautier, received his author-
ity from three Prelates, of whom the late Bishop Pozzoni was one.
There is still a deal of com-
placed them on continual tenter- books of anxiety for the whole
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. On the motion of the Hon. Colonial Secretary, the Council approved of the erection of a
the area situated immediately
kong Tramway Company that a quality of the offering we In a cricket match between the tender had been sent in by that are confident that a treat is in University First Xi and the store. We understand that the Navy, played on the former's concern for the rights of operat-promoters of this concert are ground yesterday, the Navy de ion a system in Kowloon. It has making it a test to see if theclared with a score of 181 for been known for some time past Colony really wants good music. eight wickets, Abelson scoring ment locally on the piracy evil.public latrine at Mongkokkan og The programme is to be a fine 42, Lambton 47 and Besant 31. One can genuinely sympathise north of Afongkok Road and im- that several companies have
one, with 2 range of choice The University replied with 166 with those whose responsibility mediately west of Shanghai Strêst. responded to the Government's pieces, the musicians are highly for seven wickets, and the match for the safety of the ships has invitation for tenders, but there skilled and they come under the was therefore drawn.
baton of a clever conductör. It fis still considerable doubt as to
is to be an opportunity for the Capt. R. B. Turner, D.SO, period of the trip, not knowing SUN AND SOCIALISM. whether Kowloon will have any local public to prove that it has Royal Navy, just advanced to when the dreaded attack might trams at all. The current Bud-an appreciation of the real thing that rank, is very well known on take place, and heaving a sigh of get, it is tree, makes provision Naval Construction.
the China Station, where until relief when each trip is safely for expenditure in
recently he was Commander of accomplished without any un- connection One feature of the new Gover- the Ambrose, depot ship of the toward occurrence. We have with the laying of the track, but ment's attempt to alleviate Fourth Submarine Flotilla on the very recent case of a ship's vernacular papers, a number of from the remarks made at the unemployment has already this station. He won the D.S.O. officer who died under vory tragic members of the Kuomintang caused considerable discussion in the Great War as a Com circumstances. When the Coron Party bave recently made de- Budget meeting it would appear This is the proposal to build a mander of a submarine flotilla iner's enquiry was held afterwards clarations protesting against any that the Government itself is in number of Dew cruisers. The 1916,
to investigate these, the state-adoption of & Socialistic form of
from ments heard | doubt as to the relative merits ofĮ first intimation was received by
witnesses Government. As a consequence,
on
the comparative costs
k
MEMORIAL SESSIONOF
CONGRESS.
of the officer having taken his
OBJECTORS ON TRIAL.
According to reports in the
After hearing the explanations given by the accused, Dr. San ordered that they be kept under observation, and declared that be will severely deal with аду others who protest against the adoption of Socialism.
About the only landlubber who had the highest expectations" |from the "On Lee" case, was the enterprising cameraman from a local "movie" exchange who took his stand on Wednesday last at Blake Pier to "shoot" the alleged she was on her way to Kongmoon On Lee" whilst pirates as they landed under
on Wednesday night, last wook, Unfortunately, police escort.
Mr. Martin and his colleagues - what with the eager throng of
deserving of the highest loafers pressing forward to have
credit for the prompt and
heard on the
trams and motor buses. As we a section of the House of Com- Mr. H. E. Byram, President of pointed to the strong probability Dr. Sun Yat-sen ordered three judge the situation, the Govern. mans with ironical cheers, almost the Chicago, Milwaukee and Slife whist labouring under shProminent members to be tried
jeers, as it seems directly opposed Pati Hailway, will be a passenger
by the Executive Committee meut, before coming to a final to Labour's declared pacific and from Seattle to the Far East on obsession that pirates were confew days ago, at which gathering decision 00 the subject, is economical policy. Further
Commanding a vessel which plies desirous of securing definite data reports indicate that the Liberals the Admiral Oriental liner Presi-templating an attack on his ship. Dr. Sua presided.
dent KcKinley, due at Hongkong in pirate-infested waters is not a are the main opponents of the on March 18th. Mr. Byram is of idea; the majority of Labourites president of one of the most im- very enviable job. establishing Lod maintaining apparently being sullenly ac portant trans-continental Ameri- tram and bus services, because quiescent so as not to embarrass can Railways and is a figure well their Cabinet. However, the this would be a factor in the scheme appears to be all but put
known in the railroad world. eventual charges to be made to through, and will probably receive the public. We prosume it is very strong support from the for this specific reason that country as a whole. Apart from the provision of work for thou- tenders have been called for; the sands of men, whether ashore or taking of such a step certainly afloat, who would otherwise be Appeal For Brotherly
Understanding. does not imply that trams are to unemployed, the proposal.opens up a wider vista-that of adequate be decided upon. No doubt the Imperial defence and general
Washington, February 27. A joint session of Congress a close look-see" of the apparatus business-like manner to which tenderers are fully conscious of preparedness. It is pleasing to was held in honour of the memory itself, and the generally murky that point.
note that the Labour influence in of the late Mr. Harding, President condition of the weather, the they handled the situation, in the Government is not actuated Coolidge, Mrs. Harding, the mem results obtained were rather dis anticipation of serious develop We are not convinced, how-by hide-bound party principles, bers of the Diplomatic Corps, and appointing. The roll was expos scheme has been devised from ments. Ás yet no practical ever, that the question of cost but is ready to take a broad Mrs. Coolidge were presented for a matter of only should by any means be the minded view of national safety Mr. Hughes in an eloquent yards, and the cast did not, alas, investigations into this and pre- deciding factor on this question. augury for the future.
1: is a very good address declared that Mr. Hard-set true to life. The demeanourious cases, and the decision of she Government to provide ing's death was due to his exhaus-of the few "pirates” who got into tion of himself in the service of the picture was indeed dienvoys, whilst involving con- siderable expense, must be his country, and concluded with appointing, being described as
accepted as the best means of the charge that Mr. Harding's very tame." As a consequence, combatting the evil Details of of our roads are also matters A new, semi-permanent hotel, spirit of brotherly understanding Hongkong's far-famed pirates
built of light but fireproof and must characterise his countrymen will go forth before the world, this cheme have to be worked which should be taken into quakeproof materials, is to be if American life were to be when the film is completed, as die out with due regard to cost and convenience to business, and it serious consideration. Indeed, erected in Shin-Yamashitacho, worth living-Reuter's American consolate coolies bugging closely has to be considered whether in if the Government has no real Yokohama, opposite the site of Service.
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fied salt-fish in one case, and, in the event of pooling of expenses another, as youth, harmless being agreed upon under this scheme a considerable saving of nothing more fearsome than expenses can be effected by all load of wooden clogs placed the companies engaged in busi- astride his shoulder!
intention of approving & tram land. This hotel, which is to be THE MEXICAN CAMPAIGN. looking enough, equipped with way scheme, we cannot see that known as the Acropol, will cont much is to be gained from the Yen 100,000, and several business
Tampico, February 27. calling of tenders. The question men, headed by Mr. Athheneo
Mavromati, are interested. As The Federal forces have of cost could, we should have soon as the hotel is completed occupied Tarpan without meet- thought, have been disposed of and ready for business, shares in ing any resistance, the rebels by the collection of figures re- the hotel company will be placed having evacuated the town on the lating to localities where both on the open market,
25th Reuter's American Service
Whatever explanation may be found for the origin of the shots
nees on one line running their " ships to one uniform schedule. The views of the Government and shipowners on this point are awaited with interest,