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ESDAY
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fusion of partlos has boon very marked in Britain, where, Labour ta dubbed Sosialist' or 'Com munist at randoin. Perhaps that
I HAVE FOUND BY EXPERIENCE is what has made France hesitant TO MAN THAN A SPIRIT OF MILD- THAT NOTHING IS MORE USEFUL about accepting the Dawos ro- NESS AND ACCOMMODATION.—| parations report. But wo fool Terence. sure that avon if the "Socialist "
power to-morrow, the nation will accept the experts' conclusions--- or any suggestions that point way out of the Europaan after math of war.
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TALKS Ally Tonio
By ROBERT POWER
THE - UNEXPECTED. "It was all so unexpected!" If generals
pooted appear до
and tacticlana
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It has been doolded to hold an-sighed the widow, referring to the could talk thus, surely we might other dog show in Shanghai, on sudden death of her husband. take a lesson to heart in the May 24th.
But had she been observant who mundane things of life. How night have
noticed that for often we write down an ovent ag boon taken on the strength of the that he was indeed one" "whom provented it. "A stitch in time -Capt. N. O. Parkes, R.G.A., bas that he was not "his old self, and vation beforehand might have months his health was failing, unexpected whou a little obser- local Command.
doath had set his socrot siga savos nino, so that the ront, nood Yesterday's health return shows upon. But she was living with not be greeted with it dismayed four casos of small-pox, two of and too ofton those who should woman dies suddenly, and the him in the closost association, exolamation. "Many a man and (The Water Supply.
corebre-spinal fover and one of mark most, notice the least. As from to-day, the castern and puerperal fover. All wora Chinese. The unexpected!
doath is greeted as so unox contral districts of the Colony)
The
old pooted.. But carelessness and Passengers arriving by the is the unexpocted which always health alone make it soom proverb speaks of the fact that it disregard of the simple rules of aro, like the western, to bo rationed in water. This further rosident Madison included Mr. happens. But isn't this another tragically suddon; tho physician rostriction, however, is, strangely and Mrs. C. H. Bonson, Hon. Mr. way of saying that carelessness could tell a different tale, for his enough, not due to any shortage of Chau Siu-ki and Mr. H. K. Hung makes the seemingly wator in this particular part of the
Unox practised oye would liave marked strange the decline of health had he boon city but it is nucose itated by reason Information has been received and suddent. Tho vory fact consulted in timo. of the inadequacy of the conduit from tho Commissioner of of an ovont being unox- loading from the Tailam Tak Customs, Pakhi, that small-pox pected indicates unpreparedness, Sometimes a business crashes. tannol (in view of onormously is no longer epidentie in that Thus when like a bolt from the down into suddon ruin. It is increased consumption) to carry district.
bluo it shatters easy-going ux- describod
анц unexpected istence or upsets many plans, it catastrophe. But close ouro oxor- town. The present situation has Local cinema-goers have their is grooted by the ory of absolute cised in the conduct of it would beon brought
about, as wo last chance this evening of seeing surprise,. "It was so unoxpected, have marked the undermining of explained yesterday, bocause the Pola Negri in hor great historical Napoleon refused to excuse prosperity by oxtravaganco, care- Pokfulum roservoir has become film, "Passion." The picture is Noy when that brilliant general, lossness, or criminal folly. The unusally low in contonts. It has, at tho Star Theatre.
surprised by Wellington during fabric soomed sound;
but a therefore, become necessary to
the Peninsular war advanced the sudden strain of its credit and it supply the western district from The executive committee of the excuse that the British Field foll. To those who had the son- the Taitam Tuk reservoir, where, Kuomintang has suggested to the Marshal's advance
duct of it the catastropho should GARROD. Honry
even on a full service, there is Civil Governor at Canton to dis-expected." The unexpected should not have boon unexpected, If it George more than a hundred days' supply miss all officials who are not not happen to the good general," wae, they were indeed lax in Garrod, aged 46 years, passed in linnd. The mischiof ie,however, mombore of the Kuomintang or said away on Sunday the 4th. May, that the conduit here can only Nationalist Party.
Napoleon coldly. Some- thoir business methods. 1924, at Portsmouth, England, cope with seven million gallon
thing very similar was said by The unexpected event is the after a long and paintul illness.
Moltke, the military genius one which, oatches us. napping. per day, and by the time the WEBSTER. At 18 Darroch eastern and central districts have ber of coolies at the Cement Franco-Prussian war. Whon for granted, and have had a rudo A faction fight amongst a num-whose tactics largely won the It means we have taken things Road, Shanghai, John Webstor, been servod, the residue coming Works resulted in one coolie discussing the approaching clash shock. Let us not dream rosy age 63, deoply regretted.
through into the Elliott filter-boing romoved to the Kwong at Sudan the great Bismark bode is insufficient to meet the Wah Hospital yesterday suffer-objected that the "unexpected" visions, or we may have an un- needs of the western part of ing from internal injuries. might frustrate his battle plans, pleasant awakening. It's a wino the city, now out off from the
"I do not recognize the word saying, Pokfulum reservoir.
'propare for the Thus, in H.M.S. Pegasus (Comdr. H. C. 'unexpected,' for my proparations expected and order to give this locality even a Rawling, D.S.O.,) which arrived are complete," was the response. never happens."
the unexpected partial supply, it becomes esin. Singapore last week, is the sential to rostrict the con-smallest of Britain's aircraft car- sumption of the castorn and riors. Her six senplanes are| central districts, although if tho doing scout flying, -by-means HEUGHAN RECITAL. -GERMAN ELECTIONS.wontorn district wore not do- of which it is hoped to obtain pendent on Taitam Tuk, and the much useful data. The Pegasus eastern and central districts is expected to remain at Singapore
17, Connaught Road, Central, Wel. C. 1180,
DEATHS.
The Telegraph,
HONGKONG, 6th May, 1924.
The results of the elections in could be run on their own, there a month. Germany show that the oxtrome- would bo moro than enough 1y-nationalist alomonts, including habitants of these latter areas,
water available for tho in- the monarchists, are not too
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thus huve been sufficient
songs,
Was
un-
PICTURES OF
HONGKONG.
un-
LOCAL EXHIBITION OF WEMBLEY FILM.
ANOTHER FINE PROGRAMME. Thore was a serious stabbing William Houghan, without affray at the Wostorn Market doubt, to the finest bass-baritone small a minority to be a dangor- Past Shortsightedness.
yesterday when a man working over heard in Hongkong, a singer kong (and Kowloon) to be shown A duplicate of the film of Hong- at the Tung Loe stall was stubbed whose wonderful vocal ability at Wombloy in the Hongkong ous factor. It had been hoped The main fact of the situation during a quarrel and was removed and dramatic power have received section of the Empire Exhibition,
is that a considerable part of that though they might disturb the city is now being put on re-suffering from several wounds, musical contros of Europe, an
to the Government Civil Hospital unstinted prutso in the critical was screened on Monday night the atmosphere in the Reichstag stricted supply simply because in The assailant, who is a foki of artiste who has the subtle charm the Holona May Institute. Thous bofore a fair-sized gathering in occasionally, yet, as in the former days past sufficient allowance the same stall, has sinco dis of creating the very atmosphere prosent included H. E. the Gov ministry, the big coalition of was not made for the possibility appeared.
of a groatly, increased
his songs are intended, to reflect, con-
ornor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, the truly republican parties, would sumption. Had it beon other-
delighted a small audience at the G.O.C., Sir John Fowler, the Earl have a majority vote. The figures wise, the conduit leading from famous Scottish singer, will give kong, as a whole, does not appear Socretary, Sir Claud Sovorn
Mr. William Heughan, the Theatre Royal last night. Hong-of Cassillis, and the Colonial published yesterday did not show the Taltain Tuk tunnol
would have been made much a concert in the Star Theatre to-to appreciate stocking talent, and a very big margin of safety, but larger and
Another screening was given morrow evening. Owing to other it is not to bo wondered. at that yesterday afternoon, and thres aufficient for general purposes. able to cope with
pressing engagemonts, his Kow-the roum of tho world's further shows are advertised. Chief of all the aspects of Gor-water, in case of need, to supply on season is buing limited to musical artistos do not appear
Of the film, it must be contossed one night. Accordingly thors particularly anxious to include the whole city. The eastern and should be a very large house to this city in their itinerary. It is man politics now is the attitude central districts are now being hear his fine programomo of class.to be hoped that local Scote at
that it was disappointing in towards reparations, and particu-put on this curtailed supply solely ical, popular and purely Scottish to-nights concert will make up for taken in poor light or under parte owing principally to some of the pictures having boon farly the recent exports' re-in order to relieve the situation
the indifference shown by the foggy weather conditions. We port," is already a mattor Created in the western area, and
"which is
rest of the community. the hardship is one which has to of controversy outside Germany.be borne in the interests of the run in this Colony, "The Hunch-heard to wonderful effect in s Nearing the end of its record Last night Mr. Heughan was
think a great deal, could have The factors.oporating against community as a whole. As to back of Notre Dame" is still wide variety of songs, ranging shortening the film, without in been gained by eliminating the worse defects, and considerably acceptance of this roport might the future, a sufliciently heavy drawing large audiences to the from simple folk muiodios to possibly be won over erotion of supply from Pokfulum turned out to see this wonderful victus," an offering which, from putting oneself in the place of
rainfall to permit of the rosump Coronet Theatra. Hongkong has works such as tho famous In-value.
the least detracting from its view of the unanimity
A distinot drawback- with would automatically remedy tho which tho suggestions in general situation for the whole city. Even a version of Victor Hugo's the compelling dramatic power the Wembley visitor-is the lack have been accepted. Francé is
if we do not get such a fall within great romance as it has turned of the singer, brought forth of explanatory sub-titles towards the next two months or so, mat-out for fow pictures over shown rapturous applausa. Widdicom- to have her own elections soon,ters should be vory materially or bolore. This is easily ex-be Fair" and ""Two Grenadiors", and what affect the Gormuan improved by thon, because by Notre Dame" is a superlative Schumann's), were both troated plained. "The Hunchback of to the inspiring martial air of polling will have on these one that time the new filter-bod at picture from avery standprint, in the most convincing style. cannot oxavily say just yet should be partially working, thus fino music of the Coronet Thoatro the Gaelic by Hogg and arranged the foot of the Taitam Tuk tunnol madell mora enjoyable by the "Callum O'Glen" (translated from The results in Germany suggest relieving the conduit from having that thoro ie foar now of the to supply the oastern as well as recalcitrants rejecting the mea. the contral and western districts, inasmuch as the now filter-bod sures imposed by the Allios. But will bo sorved directly from the if any frosh Nationalist move-tunnel. ment ariao the Berlin. Govorn ment should know how to sup
Orchestra.
by Bayor) proved an excellent vehicle to demonstrate the tonal Gasnier, who dirooted "Daugh-qualities and dramatio foryour tera of the Rich," showing at all which Mr. Houghan so happily performances at the Queen's possess, Theatre to-day and to-morrow, Miss Gladys Sayur was hoard ovidently knows the valuo of a in several well rendered piano- virile and absorbing story, and, forte solos, and Mr. Dave Kon- EVICTION CASE.
us to be expected of a ploture nody again amused his audience fittingly doseribed as a sequel to with his humorous contributions SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS.
"Rich Men's Wives" and Poor to the programme. Mon's Wives, it fulfills all-ro- Ejection-of-tho tenants, on-the attempt to hoal Europe's most ground that the floor was used uiremonts, at the same time stubborn ailment,
for immoral purposes, was sought being one of the most lavishly by Mr. Armstrong, of Messrs, staged of its kind. A clover
press it. With that quarter
"safe," one could feel more hopo- fal of ratification of the latest
Of more than passing interest, Deacons, on behalf of the landlord comedy entitled The Sailor"
KIDNAPPED MAN,
the ond. For Instauce, one is switobed off from reference to the Kowloon Wharf and Godown the railway Station. Natha Co. to views of. Kowloon Worry..
any explanatory titlos on the Road and the Uid Cay, without film and we think a good oppor-. sunity was lost just before the lines explaining what that in- University scones to give a few
stitution stands for.
excellent, and the most striking The majority of the..vlows aro
are those of the shipping and trade notivities of the port. No- one who 800s those can fail to obtain a good idon of the size and importance of the port of Hongkong. Next in point of excellopoo are the street sounes in the Chinose quarter; and many of the Poak and mainland. views aro exceptionally fine. The ploture of the entrance to
and one of the lessors of Ger- of No. 18 Temple Street, in a caters for the light side. It is APPEARANCE IN COURT. many's elections, is the strongly-summons brought against the usual ruin of burlesque, with A Chinese summoned by the
uniquo' and different from the occupiers of the second floor. markod line of demarcation The application was heard by many amusing situatione and Sanitary Dopartment, in a matter the harbour, and several other
od.
a
drawn between the Socialists Mr. R. E. Lindsollut the tons moments.
concerning the Health and Build-views ashore and afloat are really and the Communists. It is to be Magistracy to-day. Only one of
ings Ordinance, explained to the beautiful, But they also serve to fonrod that the former torm is the throe tenants named appear- · ILLEGAL IVORY TRAFFIC.
Magistrate this morning that contrast oddly with the blurred ofton misapplied, for in most The allegation brought, before meeting on the Natural History because he had been kidnapped will no doubt be in use at the It was officially announced at why he had not complied with scenos that orop up every now
the notice and the summons was
and again. However, with the instances the two designations the Magistrate was that the Society of Nairobi that the Gov whilst in the interior.
moro. officient projector, which are hold tổ be synonymous. The tenants had beon twice previous ornment was taking up in Rome 1y convicted in Court on a charge the question of illegal ivory trade
His Worship asked whother signs of defects, and on the Gorman Socialists are the sons of using the premises for im- by Somalis between Konya and another man might conceivably wholo the film can be said to Exhibition, there should be less
ble ropublican elemont which ro-moral purposes. The landlord Italian Somaliland, owing to the have been loft in charge. cognise the country's position as was Hablo to a heavy fino, it was oxistence of a froo market in tho
from à valuable." pictorial lesson Dofondant replied in tho defeated outity, and are pro
on one of the most, important explained.
latter country. The trade is negative, and, answering & further spots in the Empire. pared-to-pay the price. The over the Int from the previous estimated to be worth £50,000 ransomod.
The dofondant said that he took growing very rapidly and is now question, stated that he had been Communists aro tho real occupier only-e fortnight ago, annually. An official of the Game Mr. LindsellWhon did you Bolshovist element, who will and he know that other sub Department is going to Romo to come back? acknowledge nobody's will but since wore of good standing..
tenants who had lived with him stato the Konya case and to ask, Defondant 1-Oh, only two days; their own swoot one. This con-
for Italian co-operation in pro- ago. Thio caso was adjourned. hibiting the traffic,
Without making further com- monts, his Worship ordered that the work be carried through witha, in seven daysN
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