THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH;
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1934
CHARGES AGAINST
“ORDUNA."
Owners Deny All Allegations.
DAY BY DAY.
His Excellency the Governar
CHINA AND THE
. SOVIET.
has been pleased to appains Mr. A PRACTICAL SETTLEMENT M. J. Breen to be Postmaster Peking, March 14-The Chinese General.
press have published a preliminary draft of the Sino-Russian agreement,
New York, March 14. Five members of the crew of the Orduna, tried on a charge of of smuggling liquor and nar
His Excellency the Governorbas catics, pleaded guilts, and were appointed Police Lance-Sergeant
until Phillips to bea
remanded for sentance
Wednesday. Two other ment Inspector for Stapley. bers of the crew who had pre- viously admitted their guilt were also remanded.
Sanitary
His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. R. E Lindsell Mr. Clark, the Assistant Disto act as a Police Magistrate, trict Attorney, asserts that the until further notice. Orduna has been used ever since
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which has not been brought up-to- date, and has been the subject of subsequent negotiations between Dr. C T. Wang and Karakhan This morning it was discussed in the Cabinet, whereafter it is to be referred to Tao Kan
There is reason to believe, how-
are still substantially correct
the passing of the Prohibition His Excellency the Governorer, that the following main points Act as
a vehicle for smuggled has, under instructions received liquor. He claims that she has from the Secretary of State for carried hundred thousand the Colonies, appointed Dr. J. B. dollars worth of euntraband into Addison, M. BE, to be Principal New York. Officials of the Civil Medical Offheor. Royal Mail line, however, de- clare that any violation of the haws, if committed, was without the knowledge of responsible
After the agreement has been signed, a formal Sino-Russian con- ference will be upened within month, and all outstanding problems will be settled In three months The Gazette contains revised the Tsarist treaties will be declared regulations by the Governor-in-null and volt, and new treaties will Council relating to Police Force te drawn up in the spirit of 191 officers, and deny all the charges. pensions, as well as regulations 1091
- Bruter,
by the C.S.P. in regard to New York, March 14. punishments for offences by Mr. Berwind, the well-known menders of the Force. American cosiown-r, has farmish-
ed a million dollar bond enabling.
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TREASURE TROVE.
True Story of Modern Search.
been shown in any venture as is being evinced in this last bold attack on the Grosvenor to solve pocefor all the mystery of what) she has in her hold. Let us wich the Syndicate luck, but peacocks are notoriously unlucky birds.
SENSATIONAL LAW- SUIT.
In the Russian declarations Russia recognises the absolute Chinese sovereignty of Outer Mongolia, and will remove cise Observatory returns show that; Russian forces from there, while the Driuna to sail to-morrow, during February the average the nations recognise
the A Wash mean temperature was 69.3, the fact that propaganda against each according to schedule. ington message says the finish highest being 7-16 and the lowest other should not be indulged- We all love stories of buried Embassy has furnished the 49.4. There were 419 hours of Heaters
treasure and there is a splendid Foreign Ofice with a report on sunshine and 4.51 inches of rain. the Orduna case and will take no The average humidity was S.
Pelias. Mar. 11-The boundaries Biggest Treasure Hunt of the ane, in Chambers's Journal-"The
further steps unless instructed
and navigation questions will be Age," by Mrs. Deecker-with the from London. --- Archer,
Children, whose opinion is al- discoved - later.
As regards the added merit of being true. ways spontaneous and therefore Chinese Eastern Railway, the follow-
The Grosvenor belonged to old entirely free from prejudice, arsi ing considerations will be observed: John Company and was wrecked the cinema's most acute critics. Bratie. Russia and China
off the Pondoland coast in 1782. Conservative Party Funds. -Accordingly, any picture that) gree that the railway will be having on board precious stones
pleases the youngsters may be undertaken by them absolutely as a
valued at $512,000, gold bars fetid upon to please the grown-comercial enterprise: anh, except the tune of £717000. But this Company, chartere accountants, The Surley Erpresa states that valued at £420,000, and specie to Messrs. Maxwell, Hicks and aps also. Such a picture is "The Daning of New York." now show- railway business, all affairs
was not all: after quoting these who are the Conservative Party's ing the Cornet Theatre.vin eristy in thira or figures the official documents add acconstants have begun proceed. Everything that delights the heart halvernment should be com as well as the savings of the ling in the courts claiming a is to be found in this picture-ridled by the Chinge authorsies. crew." It was rumoured that she large sum from the estate of the Pieve gol. The market ha estely, mystery, pathos. Tom Seenly. Russia; aprees that also had on board the two world-late Lord Farquahar, the former been very inactive as tiger ance thrill. But perhaps its China may teen the Chinese famed golden peacocks taken treasurer of the Conservative new business although clearaffes greatest appeal lies in the seting, Hastern Betway have not fallen off to any extent for the principal part is played by magical
from the Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Party's funds. Thinly. all Dealers are hing on in the little Ray Peggs, who makes her pri
estimates Public Audiences at Delhi. These
The newspaper says that when peacocks saditions, and
stood behind hope of lower prices at home.
the Lord Farquahar.. Pr peacock throne and were inlaid 1923, refused
in January Fancy goods.-The vadurse
be fixed by
τα allow Lord! with sapphires, rubies, pearls, Younger. who was the head of put through are TQ-DAY'S MISCELLANY" Russia with in responsible for the Grosvenor was
Fourthis.and other precious stones. The the Conservative organisation, to wrecked after teke any share of the funds un- limited, and only become possible
payment due from Russian share days of storm which prevented der his control, he still made where cm-essions
The Director of Medical Ser-holders of the railway in the observations being taken. The large payments to Mr. Lloyd obtained from makers. Prices vices reports a progressive deteri-ped prior
Russian majority of those on board were George's parts, though by that have not changed in the interval, oration in the heal h of British
Revolution-Beuter.
go ashore and the and the tone of the market is firm troops in Indi since 1914. Up
captain time the Georgites had gone over Cotton Yarn Since our last to that year there had been a
Recognition Expected.
decided to attempt te march them to the Opposition. report a limited business has been steady in provement, due to the
Peking. March
overland to the nearest Dutch La pight's
It was, therefore, inconsistent very close and successful study led round table conference at but only some 15 appear to have on the ground that the money settlement. About 100 started to refuse Lord Younger's demand put through and prices further declined $68 per bule of the various causes of sickness, the Presidency failed to materialise. survived the terrible journey. Dealers are only light fe the The new deterioration is ascribed owing to De . T. Wang's detene
belonged to the Coalition Party. immediate requirements. Qunt to the outbreak of war when the tin at a prolonged interview with tempted salvage within a year of remainder of this fund was still The British Admiralty at When Lord Farquabar died, the ations are No. 1- $220 2.5, meral staff and seasoned troops M. Karakhan, when differences of the wreck. No. 124 $2861956, No, 36., $265 - were drafted out of India ani res, pinion regarding phenology, also
estate to be £300,000. in his hands. He estimated the 243. No. 20. 8230 250, Arrivals played by fresh troops from Eng the withdrawal of Encian trop 2,000 bales, Shipments ull. Nabweden with mefieal officers inex 300 bales, Ensold 1913 tales, perienced in combating tropicals Mongolia, and the treatment of Bargains 1.9 bals.
diseases. Recently, however, with White Bussians in Chinese te Woollens. The tharket a return to normal conditions, the tory were Sangosed mains puter dealers having health figures show an improve- already bought their acquire- ment which is expected to be ments for next season.
"progressive.
of enmig is maintaine, but transactions
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Fully to realise the difficulties the coast must be seen-rugged,
If Messrs. Hicks and Com-
forbidding, with the mighty company's claim succeeds, Lord bers of the Indian Ocean ever Farquahar's legatees would find tastingly thundering inwards and their shares in the estate greatly dashing themselves to pieces on reduced, The Cabinet held an extraordinary the cruel and relentless rocks. Arthur of Connaught's and the including Princess meeting at the Premier's residence Had the ship lain farther out, Earl of Macduff's £100,000 each this morning, and it is understood away from the rocks, salving and Lord Carnegie's £50,000.
are operation by diving would per Proceedings were begun by the
all known diBculties
quarters
obtain his
Raw Commons. No wa bo report and gustations are purely Though Norway has decided to ed and that the Premier, Dhaps have been possible but lying originating summons nominal Indian descriptions di polish her prohibition laws, it is Wellington Kue, $13.5 Chine staple $5 $0.
and Dr. C. I. as she is, only about 90 feet from Chancery Division, for the ad- be hoped she will not alter her we will proceed to the Presland, it has proved to be an im-ministration of the estate on Metals Market safet and method of dealing with habituall ste vig
possible job. She is fixed between hehalf of all creditors. The Sun- drunkards, observes the London dent's Flour Market Report Sock: Morning Post. Her way of dest-approval
rocks., practicilly immovable, day Express states that if the 1,300,000. Market: Qujet Quoting with inebriates is the most!
kept firmly in her cradle by the case is thrashed out in the courts Chinese cireles spine that recognisand which settled over her and it may involve revelations re- ations: American Patent. 83.55 effective in the world. When tion will be announced at almost made it impossible for her per sack: American Straight, $1.59 brought to the "home." they have any hour.
to garding subscribers and subscrip- break up. to $2.75 per sark:American Cutoff nothing but wine given to them?
tions to the Party funds. $183 per sack: Australian No. 1. to drink. What, food they are $2.87 par wurk: Canadian Clear allowed is flavoured or ever dipp- $2.65 per wack.
The Admiralty expedition gave Sugar -Market weak. Prices passes serenely enough.
ed in wine. and the first day emits the Boxer" Indemnity, pro-up, as did many subsequent ex- declining.
Saltpetre Stocks 9,000 bags, wine is set before them to drink, exclusively for educational purposes.
when, day by day, nothing but viding the funds will be sed peditions and the ship still lies Very dull market since last report. and nothing but wine-flavoured Russia also agrees to the abolition of Russian Consular jurisdiction in China
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THROUGH THE ROBOSÍKA TO GRANDFATOLIS VETE
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But
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A LITTLE GIRL WHO KEPT ON PLAYING.
Russia's Grants.
Bussi relinquishes the right to Own concessions in China also
A preliminary agreement will be enferred imovdiately. signed by responsible authorities for the con- tracting parties-Beuter.
food to eat, they begin to sicken. and long before the end of a week even the greatest inebriates are Cured!
STILL INTACT.
t
NO WOMAN CAN AFFORD.
TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
tween 1905-7 succeeded in re-ed through intestinal inactivity intact. An attempt made be to let her system become poison- covering 15 guas and numerous because to do so means loss not coins. but during spell after spell only of good health but of good of bad weather Mother Ocean looks. To restore daily re- covered up the work done with gularity and thus banish the chief fresh sand the syndicate having cause of sick headaches, bilious- spant all its money gave up. Oneness, vertigo, unpleasant breath can only rely on two months' fine and pimply, blotched skin Pin- weather out of the twelve. An-kettes are perfection. As gently as other attempt is at present being nature these fdainty little laxative made by the Grosvenor Bullion aut matters right. Your chemist Syndicate, Johannesburg, floated sells. Pinkettes, or post free. in 1921, and it differs from all 60 cents per vial, from Dr. Wil previous attempts in that diving lams Medicine Co. 60 Kiangte has been abandoned in favour Road, Shanghai. After an absence from London of tunnelling out to the of nearly two years the D'Oyly ship from the shore. A tunnel Carte Opera Company was to be 450 feet long is being driven seen there again at the begin-through solid rock to the gully, ning of February Mr. Rupert in which the Grosvenor lies. D'Oyly Carte stated that
The gully in which the ship lies season of Gilbert and Sullivan is so narrow that when the tun- operas was to start at the Princes. nellers are through the rock they Theatre on February 4. and may find themselves at once continue until Saturday, May against the hull. When that stage 24. During this period of twelve is reached what an anticipatory weeks all the operas that were thrill will be experienced, not played at the last London only by the daring adventurers! seaon at the Princes Theatre two beneath the sea, but by all far, THE Undersigned have receiv years ago will be given, among and near who have followed the them Ruddigore, which was course of the quest. The time is Public Auction on revived with such success last now rapidly drawing near when Monday the 24th. March, 1924. time. The first opera to be per- the climax will be reached of one formed will be Iolanthe. The of the most enterprising, ingeni-} season, according to prosent ous, and promising undertaking at No. 3 Gascoine Road, Kowloon arrangements. will end with a for snatching from the sea some A |fortnight devoted to The Yeomen of its long hidden spoils. The of the Guard. Since the end of fortunes of the Syndicate are the last season at the Princes rapidly reaching an absorbingly Theatre the company has been on interesting stage. Never even in tour in the country, and the the early days of the Rand, whoo operas seem to remain as popular one and all were rushing to make fortunes, has so much interest
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