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七十月六英港香 TUESDAY
JUNE
$17, 1924
THE TEST. MATCH.
AWAITING THE PORTUGUESE FLIERS.
SOUTH AFRICANS BRILLIANT SECOND INNINGS.
COMPLETE REVERSAL OF FOR
(Reuter's Service.)
Edgbaston, June 16.
(Our Own Correspondent).
THE "NOTICE TO QUIT" PROBLEM.
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FRENCH GOVERNOR'S VISIT.
TO-DAY'S OFFICIAL
LANDING.
Reception to Annamite Community.
Central 3950
CANTON NEWS.
A BRITISH CONSULAR ·
PROTEST.
The South Africans were all out in the first, iontugs in forty/points this morning when he China, His Excellonoy M. Merlin, Infectious.dissasos, we learn that
At the tos interval, the scoro stood at 143 for two wickets, the behalf of respondents in-theson, arrived in the Colony datly Canton has communicated to the
H. W. Taylor, a and b Tato...".
M. J. Commaille, b Handran, o Tate M.J. Susskind, not out A.D. Nourse not out... Extran
Total (for two wickets)
Three Half-Centuries.
34
29
41
99.
10:
143
Lator.
an official visit to
ho
An amending act is always
With regard to the regulation hold to be prospectivó unless its
recently made by the Publio Macao, June 15th.
retrospootive character is ex-
Health Department of the Canton Much interest is being shown
pressly shown. This . .was
Municipality, whorsby, all ships There was a distressing tragedy hore regarding the expected early
one. of Mr. Potter's obief in Kowloon this morning, when a arrival of the Portuguese aviators
The Governor General of Indo- arriving at Canton are to be subject to inspection in respect of young Britishor, Mr. W. G. Douse, ] from Lisbon. There were reports
continued bis argument on together with Mme. Merlin-and formerly a sergeant in the Hong-in virculation to-day that the air. Boven minutes and followed on.
the British Consul General In kong Police Force, was found men were dus at 3 p.m., and many,
appeal case which is being heard this morning by the Hakone dead in his bathroom with his people gathered at Mongha's field scores being →
before Mr. Justido Gompertz and Maru, on
Civil Governor to the affoot that throat cut, undor circumstancos in hope, of seeing them, whilst
| Mr. A: Dyor Ball: 2: which leave no doubt that he others assembled outside
de the regulation has not been tho
Hongkong on their way back to recognised by the Ministors of Mr. O G. Alabaster, K. G. Indo-China from visiting Japan,the various Powere in Peking. took his own lifa.
Town Hall in expectation of Tho decoasod, who came to news being announced
for the appellants who thoro. Hongkong to join the pollca Towever, the aviators have so
are appealing against a judgment. THE OFFICIAL LANDING. of Mr. Justico Gomportz An official landing took place in October in22 loft "the far not arrived. The dolay
on the grounds that (1) his Lord- at Blake Pior at 9.45 a.m. in the Forco. some nix wooks back, is apparently due to the fact that having secured a position with with a plane of lesser power
ship was wrong in finding that presence of a large crowd. A three months notice to quit could Guard of Honour was supplied the China Light and Power Co., than their old one, the airmon fitd., at Kowloon. He was resid- have had to do their trip from
oxpire at any time, that (2) the by the lat. Batt. East Surroy 1924 Ordinance was retrospective: Regiment, an impressive little ing at No. 2, Leya Lodge, Nathan India in short stages. It is hoped for
and that (3) the nature of the oeremony taking place before the Road, and this morning when tea that they will arrive hore either was taken to his bedroom at to-day or to-morow.
reconstruction was not stated in distinguished visitors proaneded the notice to quit.*
to Government, House.' Tho A general review of the troops, about 7 o'clock he appeared to It is interesting to note the
Continuing his argument this Government launch, the Vic-together with the commercial be in his usual health. Be-mannor in which Chinese aro
toria; with morning, Mr. Potter said it was
tho Governor's volunteer corps and the polico tween eight and nine o'elook awaiting news of the airmen.
perfectly sound reasoning that A.D.C. Capt. Neville, brought the force, le due to take place to- a room boy went to the bathroom, The local Chinese papers have
the Legislature did not intond visitors from the ship to Blake morrow. (June 18th) on tho but on pushing the door he found followed the flight from the start,
to impose a greater hard- Pier, where H.E, the Governor parade ground at the castern and that he could not open it fully giving details of each stage of the!
the ship on
(Sir Edward Stubbe); Sir Claud of the city. On parade will ba landlord. When he eventually got in, bow-journey, with the result that the
The South Africans' second innings was a complete reversal of He Was obliged to give and Lady Severn, Commodore 1,000 Hunanese, 1,000 Yunnanose, ever he saw Mr. Douas, who was Chinese community is eagerly the first innings' form. The batting throughout was most steady a clear three months' notice to Grace, Capt. Dickens, Liout Susskind put up a magnificent defonce, whilst Catterall and fully clean all-round hitting. So far they have added 113 in little over one hour.
When stumps were drawn, the South Africans had scored 274 four wickets, the comploted details up to that time being:
M. J. Susskind, b Gilligan .... + A. D. Nourse, b Wood, e Qilligan R. H. Cattorall, not out
J. M. Blanckenborg, not out
Extras
Total (for four wickets)
Clean All-Round' "Hitting.
52 36
18
274
cannot, no his way to ask. British ships to comply with the regulation. His lotter further points out that even if the regulation were recognised, the Inspections ought to be par ried out by the medical officers of the Maritime Customs and not by municipal officials.
in his pyjamas, lying on the floor.awaiting the arrival of tho Blanckenberg collared the bowling and gave an oxhibition of delight quit and at the end of that time / Com. Worthington, Col. Russell whole of the commercial volun-
face upwards, with a gash across airmen.
throat extending
his
from
var to oar, An examination Enquires made locally to-day that k is gonorally
of tho body lifo
that tho aviators
DUNLOP CO. MEETING.
OPPOSED.
in thought that the latter's tragic REDUCTION OF CAPITAL death some time ago preyed on his mind, as he had been con- siderably depressed over sineo.
MEXICAN DISCOURTESY.
London, June 16.
J
NEW FRENCH POLICY.
REDUCTION OF MILITARY. EXPENDITURE,
RAPPROCHEMENT, WITH RUSSIA.
.
Ordinance.
"Our notice to quit," said Mr. Potter expired before March 7th. and we had a vested right there
M. Merlin.
COUNTY CRICKET.
London, Juno. 16. At Kattaring, Northampton-bank
wickets Glamorgan by five Glamorgon scored 108, Thomastak ing 4 for 22, and 73, Thomas taking 16 for 2 yorthants scored 93, Clay for 15, and 89 for the loss ot-Ruuter.
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchango 28. 4. 13/16. Lighting Up-Time 7.09 p.m. Barometer „
2 p.m. 29.70
Temperature ? p.m. Humidity 2 pitu High Water Low Water
10,8 a.m. 1.53 p.m.
83
77
the Annamites. Indo-China os- cupied a very important position in the Far East and he was suro that in the development of its country better known the An- commerce and In making the
responsible role to fulai. · namites abroad would havo a
a few hundred constables and the
toor corps. There is much the tenants were obliged to give Brown (Acting G.0.0), Capt. K. up possession.
Tho landlord Maoready, D.A.A., Q.M.G., the speculation in the olty regarding
Солви nood not even forego his half French
General, the purpose of the parade. thut show showed
month's rout if the notios expired Tulaane, and others were await. A blood-balievod Was extinct.
in the middle of the month.
ing its arrival. His Excellency stained razor was lying near his would be leaving Haiphong this hond. The body was later removed. morning.
Counsel wont on to deal with the Governor was the first to wal- Arrangements have: The doceased, was 24 years been made by the Portuguess
the question of the retrospectiva come the visitors, introductions character of the 1924 Ordinanoo. and greetings following. With of age, and ная unmarried. Consul General bare to have He came to the Colony from the telegraphic advice of the aviators'
It was nonsensical, he said, to Lady Severn, Mmo. Merlin and Royal Irish Constabulary at the arrival in Macao, hut no newa
say that beoause the 1922-Or. her son drove away to Govern same time as the late Sorgt. Cole has yet come to hand."
Paris Juno 16 → dinance was retrospection the mont House, whilst H. E. who was some time aga acciden- An Invitation has hoon issued to
The Ministerial statement to be road to the Bonato and 1924 amendment was retrospec. M. Moriti inaposled me Guard or tally shot dead whilst giving the aviators by the Portuguese Chamber comprises a general uninosty in Home politics, Tith certain tivo, The 1922 Ordinance Honour, which accorded him a revolver instruction to members community in Hongkong to visit exceptions; the suppression of the French Embassy at the Vatican; said that is oporated otros. Royal Salute, the band playing a
reduction of pectively in so many words, and few burs of the Marseillais of the Force. Mr. Douse him- the Colony and be entertained, but strict application of the law of congregations; and sulf was shot in the nook during it is not yet known whether it will military expenditure as far as is compatible with the security of the therefore it was fairly obvious After the pection the tv an armed robbery in Gough be possible for such invitation to country. The financial measures include the suppression of that it would have been expr Stroot last year. For the groat-be accepted. In any case it would retrenchment by administrative decreos, the restoration of the stated if the 1924 Ordinance er part of his service in not be practicable for the men to match monopoly, a strict onquiry into the financial position of the applied to curront noticos. It the Force, the deceased wasly here as there is a lack of sui-country with the object of ensuring the balancing of the budget, the was wrong to say that the Ordinance WAR only employed on the Hongkong side table landing ground.
prosocution of frauds against the exchequer, tightening up of income 1924
out carrying
the polloy The aviators are Captain Brito tax, roadjustment of direct taxation, and decrease of taxes paid by of the previous Ordinance. The Whilst sorving with the R L C in Ireland, the deceased was Phos and Lieut. Sarmento de the consumer, especially the turnover tar. wounded, and it is now recalled Boires, with Alforos Manoel
The statement also includes the observance of the eight hour 1924 Ordinance introduced some- thing now. Under the Ordin- that during the latter part of his Gouveio, as mechanic.
law amongst Right section Government employes who belong to a
of 1923 the Building torm with the local police he had
It deals with the consolidation of peace by anco trade union.
WRя* not in often complained of severe head
international agreement, the extension of the part played by the Authority aches. He was of a very quiet
League of Nations and the International Labour Office and Court position ta rofuse to pass-plana and resorved disposition, grostly
of International Justice at the Hague; the rostoration of normal unless the specification did nat attached to the late Sorgt. Colo,
rolations with Russin; unreserved acceptance of the experts' report: Comply with the. Public Health who was his closest frjond, and it]
a continuance of the Ruhr occupation until the pledges provided by the Dawgs report be handed over to the proper international organisations; the resumption of control of disarmament in Germany; and a solution of the security problem by guarantee pacts under the Parent Concern's Objections.ogis of the League of Nations.
Dorlin, June 16. The appointment of General Nollet as French war Minister has At the meeting of the Dunlop been received with consternation and anger by tho. newspapere, Rubber Company. Bir Erio particularly the Nationalist ones, which indulge in violent language. Geddes said the not trading torming it a blow in the face of Germany and evidence that. France profit for the past eighteen will continue her old policy. months, after paying debenture interest. WAK £1,538,000, not British Government Firm.
including the deficit of £383,000) on the American company in London, June 16. 1923. Sir Eric emphasised that In the House of Commons, the proposed reduction of capital
of auch wide experience. The questioned with regard to the was merely expressed in relative Mexican Government's threat to values, as now established, and
ANNAMITE RECEPTION. Annamites were deeply apprecia- expel Mr. Cummins, Mr. Mac- represented no frosh lossa.
Following the call on H.E.tive of the honour His Excellency. donald Bald thero bad boon The not deficiency was £11,353,-|
In the House of Commons. Mr. Hannon asked whether Mr. the intention of the framers of the Governor, M. Merlin held a bad done by coming amongst friction for some time batwoon 000,
MacDonald's attention had been oalled to the inadequacy of the the law. Mr. Justice. McCardia
reception for the Annamite them that day. In conclusion, on the Mexican Government and Mr. The report was adopted: present embargo on the importation of arms into China, and whether ruled that the Act was not to ap- Cummins. The British Govern- Referring to the fact that the seeing it operated in favour of countries which failed strictly to ply retrospectively because the community at the Hongkong behalf of his compatriots Hotel, at which thore were wished His Excellency ment was unable to agree that parent tyro company was oppos observe the terms of the agreement prohibiting this trade, he would weight of the words were reduced present M. Chatel, M. Jeanbreau, enjoyable stay whilst in the the complaints against Mr. ing the scheme to reduce the consider the desirability of modifying the agreement so that British by the following clause.
the Governor-General's A. D. C., Colony. Comming wore justifiod.
capital, Sir Eric said this was manufacturers would have an opportunity of tendering for Chinese McCardio's decision was upheld Captais Bernard, the Acting A photograph was taken before
in the Appeal Court Counsel. He was Informed on May 13 sufficient to block the scheme. armament contracts. that if Mr. Cummins were not Negotiations with u view to a Mr. MauDonald replied in the affirmative with regard to the also quoted o further case in Consul General, M. Tulasno, and the gahtering dispersed.
·FURTHER EVENTS. withdrawn he would be expelled on settlement had hitherto been first part of the question, adding that the Government attached great which everything polated to the some forty members of the
community,NA Juno 10th. The Mexican Govora- unsuccessful,
importance to the arms embargo agreement, and in order to sogure application of the amendingʻAot, In the course of a speech of This afternoon, the distinguish- ment had been officially informed Sir Arthur DuCros declared its effective and uniform application wore endeavouring to but Mr. Justica Fry rulad other welcome, M. Felix Yang,od visitors with H. E. the Gor- on April 15 that Mr. Cummins that under the roduction schome expedite the replacement of the existing agreement by a wise, one of his grounds being President of the Apuamite ernor, Lady Severn, and othern would leave on the arrival in the parent tyro company as modified form proposed at the Washington confdrenes and that the statute gives him no Society, expressed the plonsure are making a sight-seeing trip Mexico of Bir Thomas Hohler on holders of the C. preference elaborated by the diplomatic reprosentatives at Peking. If Mr. opportunity of complying with which he and his compatriots around the New Territories, tak a mission of enquiry with a view shares were asked to saorifice Hannon wore aware of any recent tenders by foreign manufacturore the statute. It was exactly the derived from the visit of the ing ton at the Golf Club House, to regularising Angio-Mexican £630,000, which would be a gift for the supply of arms to China, he would be glad to havo particulars. same in the prosent caso, said Governor Govoral, and he took Fanling. The party will be dining relations. The Government re- to the ordinary shareholders, but Mr. Hannon asked whether Mr. MacDonald was aware that Mr. Pottor."
the opportunity of roaffirmat Government House to-night. After further argument judging their loyalty and devotion garded the action of the Mexican they would co-operate in a most foreign countries were sending arms into China now. MF Mac-
To-morrow morning, M. Morlin Government as a grave brouch of friendly manner in discussing an Donald replied that he thought he could gather that from the form ment whe reserved.
to His Excelloney. Though will visit the Dairy Farm, under international courtosies, but he alternative sohome.-Reuter." of his reply. He would bo oxocodingly obliged if Mr. Hannon could
ama, the Hongkong com- arrangements already made by munity was fairly representative the French Consul-General of business interests, and there Subsequently they intend to lunch wore included in it students whost the French, Consulate and, had come over her to study at afterwards visit the Bugar Re- the local University and Colleges finery In the evening M. Merlin after graduating in thoir studios and party will dine at the Ropulso at home. He called for a toast Bay Hotel, where they will be to the health of his Excellency, the guests of the Franch com
WHY MR CUMMINS IS NOT WANTED.
was awaiting further information!
1
U.S. BATTLESHIP AGROUND.
Carrying Naval
Athletes.
Washington, Juno 16.
CHINA'S IMPORT OF ARMS.
QUESTION RAISED IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
London, June 16.
send him any information he had of a specific caso.
NO TIME LIMIT.
INTRICACIES OF ANGLO-SOVIET CONFERENCE.
London, June 16.
fore in the fullest sanse of the term. The law is quite clear on that point.. A vested right cannot unless it is oxpressly shown." Governors drove to Government bo destroyed by an amending act
Henshaw. Porter. It was a their A.D.O... The other officials Mr. Potter quoted the case of House, being accompanied by
case whore plaintiff sought to followed later. To the strains of reclaim money paid by choque the band, the Burreys marched on a betting account. A law had back to barracks, having provided beon passed with the intention one of the smartest guards of of putting a stop to such cases honour ever scon in the Colony, and olause 3 stated "No action Inspector Cashman was in charge possossing a Governor-General for the recovery of money shall of the police arrangements. be entertained by the Court' -language which clearly showed
› RECORD -- PRICE FOR
PEARLS.
Mr.
Sale of Historie Necklace.
Paris, June 18
Hin Excelloney, the Governor
MC. Van-Leo, Secretary of the Annamite Society, reforrad to the distinguished record of His Excellency in Afrios and said they were fortunate indeed in
he,
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munity SEA
as the result of communications he had made to the Moxican Government, whom he bad in- förmod that if they took stops against Mr.Cummins in which the British Government did-riot-con- our Bif T. Hohler's mission would not be proceeded with
The battleship West Virginia,] In the House of Commons, questioned with regard to the Anglo- Replying to further questione, bound for France, and carrying Soviet Conforance, Mr. MacDonald said he would make a full state. After koen competition, the General, in reply aid he had On Thursday morning M. Mor- Mr. MacDonald agreed that the the naval Olymio contingent, mont in the House when the negotiations reached a stage justifying famous poeri necklace which looked forward with pleasure to trouble was due to Mr. Cummins grounded shortly after sailing, bis roporting to Parliament on the matter, fanta
belonged to the wife of M. Thiers, manting the local Annamites and in the French gunboat Crsonne representations on behalf of the Sho lost her tower and sustained Mr. Hannon asked if the statement would include a limitation the first President of the Third he thought it a credit that they rights of Billish subjects The a cracked condenser hand, but to the period of time that the conferense, could extend. Mrs Mac Republic, fatshed 2 record price could; Have assembled there in latest referred to a British woman will be rofloated on the night tido. Donald replied “No.” He wanted the conference to have as much of eleven and a quartor that number. He spoke of his gait
property the Mexican The athletes have been trans-time as was necessary in order to cover the very wide, and com- million france gatur l loved it to Japan and to Government wished to selse forred to another ship Reuters plicated ground, which also necessitated certain sections of the don Has been purchased osvandamo in Shaugual and
American Service.
ference negotiating with interesta butaide the Government..
similarlyscome
!
lin and his party loave Hongkong
for Canton. After visiting Maesa on Saturday the party returns to: Hongkong at 1.30 p.m. on Bunday and embarks during the