A SMARTLY "DRESSED LADY adds to her good appearance by the use of dainty. rimlers glasses.
LAZARUS
23. Qi m'ituata, (1, The only European Opti a In the
Colony,
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED JE No. 19.6.0
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泰式十月八英港香
TUESDAY
AUGUST
12.
1924 日式十七
THE BANK CASE.
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LOCAL ARCHITECTS DEATH.
MR. W. L. W. WEASER
PASSES AWAY.
We regret to have to announce to-day the death of Mr. W. L. W. Wonsor, architect and surveyor, which took place at the Fronch Hospital, Causeway Bay, t gevon o'ctook this morning.
TROUBLE IN CANTON.
BETWEEN-COMMERCIAL CORPS
AND GOVERNMENT.
Arms Arrive on German Ship,
DEMOCRAT NOMINATION FOR U. &. PRESIDENCY.
FEWER TAXES: PARTICIPATION IN WORLD AFFAIRS.
Clarksburg, West Virginia, August II. Mr. John W. Davin has been formally accepted for the Do- mocratic Presidential nomination.
In the course of a spooch in which be bitterly roviowed the Thoro is fear of serious trouble four years record of the Govern Canton botwean the authorities mont party. not sparing the un- and the Commercial Corps in savoury oil aeroplation, ho de- Although Mr, Weaver had been connection with the lettora cele-clared that there was no evidence in Indifferent health for some fow bration of the formation of their that the Republicans could frame weeks past, the news of his deathUnion of Corps.
or carry out any definite or con- svill coine as a painful eurprise to
It appears that the opening sistent foreign policy, With many friends for he was about as colobrations have been fixed for the reconstruction of Europe
the
ment as an architect and was for inercial
soine time engaged on Salisbury Plain in the erection of barracks. Together with Mr. A. R. F. Ravon, le came to Hongkong in 1904 for the War Department, but in the following year both architects loft the Army service and com menced practice in partnership Wensor and here as Messrs. Raven. This partnership was dissolved in 1915, since when Mr. Wouser had been in practice on his own.
rotreat.
The Committee of the Com- eroint Corps has now ordered that the gorgeous decorations of the gatos bo completed with all haste, so that the opening cete- brations may be carried out usi originally planned. An official Communication has been mude
EVERYTHING GOING SMOOTHLY..
TEXT OF LONDON CONFERENCE AGREEMENT,
STEAMER. FIRED ON.
STEAMER COLLISION.
MR. POTTER'S SUBMISSIONS. CANTON RIVER INCIDENT. JUDGMENT AGAINST INDO-
CHINA 8. N. CO. A roport has been made to the Judge Says Defence Must Call Harbour. Office hore by Captain "The mastor of the Tai Sang
Evidence.
William Philips, Master of the should have realised that the 8. Kwang Tab, to the affect that manoeuvre he adopted was, in the After having spent practically his ship was fired on whilst he circumstancos, bound to lead to the whole day yesterday contend-was on its way from Canton to a collision," said Mr. Justico ing that the International Bank-Hongkong.
Gompertz in the Supreme Court ing Corporation had not inado out The vessel; which is owned by this morning, giving judgment in la prima fucie oase, Mr. Eldon the China Morchants Siour tho OKSA in' which the Lai-- Pottor, K.C, continued his sub-Navigation Company, was on her Hing. 8.5. Co. sued the Indo- mission at length this morning, trip down rivor yesterday and China, S. N. Co. for damages the Bfth day of the hearing."' whon near Whampoa was fired to their vessel, the Apooy, Mr. C. G. Alabastor, K., on both from a launch and by arising out of a collision in the appoara for the Bank, who are beavy guns from the Chung Chow Canton River, noar Amborst suing their compradore, Iu Ku-forte. Fortunately none of the Point, on July 14th last year, jun, for $200,000, an amount which shots struck the vessel.
was discovered to be missing from their promises on Soptombor |28th, 1922 ; and Mr. Eldon Pottor, |E.C., with Mr. Campbell Prosser,
Delivering judgment, his Lord-" ship said that there was a sharp conflict of evidence as to where
There was another aspect of the Tai Sang first passed the represents the compradoro and the question, continued Mr. Apooy, and although he did not his suroty, Ngok Lau.
Potter. Could it be said that the coneldor the point very material, The Bank's claim le based on vault was under the joint care he thought it his duty to arrive an agreement by which the care and control of the compradore and at a definito finding on this point pradore undertook the responsi-Bank? If two persons had of fact. He was satisfied that the bility of all monies and valuables joint care and control of an Mr. Alabaster had called Captain Tai Sang was the fastor ship, but entrusted to him and under his article it implied equal rights: Kennedy, who had plotted off the
mont on
to take a change, ho recentlyferent more than twonty hambaa with Auricanoconomic life wont to live at Repulse Bay gates have been erected on the dwarfed and stunted by the inter- main streets, each houring the ruption of world commerce, with Hotel, but did not improve. Ife
Tho was admitted into the French characters Union Corpa." the agricultural rogions of the Hospital on Sunday, where he Public Peace Bureau has now west sinking into bankruptcy boon ordered by the Civil owing to the loss of foreign was attended by Dr. Macflowan. Death took place unexpectedly Governor to have all these gates markets, wo stood by as power- Accordingly, on less spoctators, offering to the this morning from heart failure. Pulled down.
the- 10th iuntant officers The late Mr. William Lionel
world nothing but privato charity Wreford, Weaser, was a native of and guards from the Bureau and individual advice. "Westoliff, noar Southend-on-Son, procooded to the spots where Mr. Davis promised a reduc- Prior to touring in War Depthut as members of the Com-the Democrats sincerely favoured the idea of a World Court. Here and control. The defence at least, it implied equal access. Klative positions by the spoed-
to Hongkong ho these gatos have been erected. tion of taxes and tariffs. He said
Corps, fully armed, expressed the opinion that the day was coming when the voice declare that the money which This seemed to be a complete Ho admitted that possibly his -wore assembled thore.
the Amorican public soutiment would be heard in favour of membership was found to be missing had answer even if the word joint Bureau officers boat a hasty of the feague of Nations, Reuter's American Service.
passed out of his care and control. was in the document, for how bearings were different, and the
POSSESSION OF KEY.
value was thereby impaired. His could it be suggested for a Mr. Potter continued his argu-moment that the compradere had Accossor (Lieut-Commdr; Con
the question of the equal access with the Bank? way Hake) had advised him that meaning of the possession of a The Bank could got in without the unsocountable ductuations in key by the compradoro. How him, but he could not got in the speads could not be regarded could it be argued, he asked, that without members of the foreign as accurate and he therefore had the compradore's possession of a staff. He might have the key in to fall back on the oral evidence. Paris, August.11. kay made him responsible for order to ensure the presence of He had been favourably impressed The text is published of the preliminary agreement between the the contents of the vault when one of his staff when the door by the evidence of Capt. Bost to the Civil Governor stating Roparations Commission and Germany, signed on August 9. It there were two other locks was opened. When that had and of the pilot of the Apoey, and that those celebrations are in binds Germany to take the necessary legislative measures to en- Even if he opened the look of bean said, everything, had boon he did not feel justified in rejecting their ovidence. For the purpose of The late Mr. Wonsor, who was accordance with the permission force the Dawes plan. The Commission undertakes to take measures which he posscound the koy, he said. It meant nothing more.
Both would be no nearer to getting at for the same end, including facilitating the issue of a loan.
His Lordship:- Tho Bank allotting responsibility, he would About 48 years of age, had lived alrondy given. for nearly 20 years in tho Another cause of dispute be-parties agrou to make any additional arrangements which the Lon- the contents than he was before might order the compradore to proceed on the assumption of the what he had, twoon tho Corps and Colony withoul holiday
thedon Conference might decide to undertake, and to refer disputes Continuing, Mr.. Potter roforred hand over his key to the cashier Apoy being Home. In his younger days authorities concerns a big ship-regarding interpretation of the agreements to arbitration; in accord- to the theft of Mr. Hodgkins and he would have to do so 7-in fact, found she was not
trousers and added that the Bank Yes, my Lord.
that was, the overtaking ahip. prominent crickett of arms, including ance with matlioda to be fixed by the London Conference-Reuter.
London, Aukust 11. should have officially informed Continuing, Mr. Potter anked Even then, he considered that the and tennis player, often reprosent-5,000 iflos and
Tai Sang, by her action subso- ing his Club -the Kowloonable quantity
Tho understanding that France is prepared to withdraw her the compradore of the loss of his Lordship..to Cricket Club-in matches. He which has arrived aboard an troops from the ftuhr a year after execution of the Dawes plan has the trousers and of the loss of everything that the other side ha i quont to the breaking of the obain, was also a strong swimmer and armed, German stoamor.
It is caused an excellent impression in Conference circles. It is helloved Mr. Benson's key.
said concerning joint control was must bear the responsibility for Garaman: During his aid that those arms were ordered Germany will not raise any difficulties about accepting the French Mr. Alabastor (interposing) correct: and he would still submit the collision. There was no reason keon sociation with the War Doparty the Commercial Corps with conditions in this connection, which probably will omtface the It has never been my case that that the compradore was not why the Apooy should not have ment at Home, he was a noted the permission of the Govern-conclusion of a Franca-German commercial agreement. this money was taken from the responsible for all that was in the boon where aho was, and therefore
mont. Reports state that by
It is understood that Mr. MacDonald has a groud to M. Herriot's vault by the use of duplicato vauit--he would only be liable for it was for the Tai Sang when her All-round athlete. Of a very orders of Dr. Sun the Bosca proposal to have, before the conclusion of the Conference, an ex-kays, or that it was stolon on that with which he was entrusted, stooring chain broke to take all
28th. These cheerful disposition, Mr. Weaser Tigris Forts have pravontod this change of views with the German delegates on the question of Ger- September
are if the position was any different, reasonable measures. to avoid. was extremely popular. At one teamer from entering the river man disarmament, in order to facilitate the undalayod resumption possibilities, which the Court they might have the absurd posi- the collision. ile had time he was on the Committee of and that Dr. Sun tried to got the of the operation of the Inter-Allied Commission for military control. will consider when it is drawing tien that the compradors would advised that the Apony noted with all possiblo promptitude the Kowloon Residents Associa-artus seized but that the captain-Reuter
its inferences. The money muy he hold responsible for property have been stolen from the vault, of which he had no knowledge and most seamanlike coures. On and that her action was the best tion and Committeeman of prevented this hoing dono. Negot
iations are now proceeding bo- Kowloon Cricket Club.
Herr Stresemann conferred with M. Harriot to-day on the sub-or it may have been stolen in whatsoever. Mr. Wensor in survived by tween the Corps and the militaryject of the military evacuation of the ituhr.
aus other way.
Mr. Potter went on to read the other band, the Tai Sang's was calculated to In the London foreign exchange market, dollars and francs
Mr. Pottorim several brothers and sisters, one authorities on the subject.
merely another clauan which stated that anouvre Yet another brother boing an architect at
that a large quantity of riller closed with sterling on New York at 455 and five eighths, and im prosalons having been taken was for the safe custody, woight been to get as far away as possible. rumour states further appreciated on favourable Canforancs developthents, and putting it that the possibility of the compradora was responsible bring the two vessels together whereas her object should havo Homo.
purchased by the Commercial French francs at 80.35.--Reuter,
a Horious one and the compra standard and condition and for The "agony of the moment" bad dare should have born informed. Corps has been seized by Kwang-
the propor stowage of the Bank's been urged on behalf of the Tal His Lordship:Yes, I think property. How could that po Sang but it in clear on the you are right.
sibly have any reference to the authorities that principle obl Mr. Potter:-One thing
he Was A
A
walker; in fact, he was a thorough
The funeral takes place this afternoon, the cortego passing the
Monument at five o'clock.
TYPHOID OUTBREAK.
LAST WEEK'S CASES.
During last week, there wore tan cases of typhoid reported, with two deaths, this comparing with nino casos and one death for the previous wook Of the past week's cases, five of the sufforors wore British, three Chinese and one oach Japanese and Indian. Eight of the canos wore from
Victoria and the other two from
Shoukiwan
consider. A
of ammunition,
Bi forces near the Botea Tigris Forta.
There is considerable excito- mont in Canton on the wholo matter, and it is fearod that a conflict betweon the troops and Commercial Corps is inevitable.
RECENT PIRACY.
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
STARTED.
CONTROL OF ARMAMENT.
INTERNATIONAL ¦ BODY
SUGGESTED. M
די
Paris, August 11. The commission for the UX- amining of the plons of the High Council of National Defence has
adopted unanimously a plan for organization of international control in the countries subject In connection with the recent to armament limitations, undur
piracy on the Wuchow trader the aggia of the League of Waihol, the crew of which was natioris.
M. Herriot has said, according
The only other cason of com-released after a fight between the municable disease notified wore two of diphtheria (both Chinese), one of which was fatal.
IN A FIX.
EUROPEAN TRAPPED IN
LIFT.
Kang and village voluntours into Le Matin, that he will make Wan Fau district and, returned this plan a foremost ono.-ffores. to Hongkong the other day, oriminal procooding are boing taken by tho,owner of the ship araina: the authorition of Wan Pau district, alleging collusion and receipt of the stolen property. The owner is now in Canton for the purpose. ; ***
HUMAN FISII.
NEARLY 24 HOURS IN WATER.
ARMS CASE. }
The way of the lunatin is hard A man was re- to understand. contly soon to jums into the!
1
London, August 11.
FLIES TO MOSCOW.
AsouMo
that
notes when he was not even
been
quito clear: the money was allowed to put the noten in the applies when the emergency bas correctly handed over ovary safo 1.
WOMAN LABOUR M. P.
night to
"
the cashier, who "ONE O'CLOCK IN THE.
chacked it. That is not disputed.
The evidend of the cashier
F
MORNING."."
arison owing to the default, negligence or misconduct of the other vessel.
His Lordship then ontorod also goes to show the 'money The intention, of the parties judgment for the owners of the was actually put into the vault was vital point when His Apoey on the patition and on "CARE AND CONTROL." Lordship considered the question the counterclaim with costs, Mr. Potter recalled the evidence of onre and control. Mr. Potter damages to be assessed in the of Mr. Courtnoy, who eald the also doprocated the action of the usual manner.
VAIN DEFENCE.
HAWKER'S STORY PROVED FALSE.
When an unlicensed hawker
(compradore was not in a position other side in persisting in their] to refuse or allow the Bank to put allegation of fraud. They sug anything they chosa in the vault gested that someone stolo Mr. How, askąd Mr. Potter, oould it Hodgkins' trousers, took an im be suggested that the vault was pression of the koys and put the under his care and control? Caro kòys on the window sill, but took and control meant sole oare and away the trousers, Mr. Hodgkins control. Apart from the context returned that night at 1a.m. of the agresinent, which the de-"Wo have all returned, at one fance said was in their favour, if o'clock at some time or other," hoy said an article was under said Mr. Potter, "and when wo get the caro and control of a porsón up in the morning we have no It Implio solo care and clear recollection of whether we was charged before Mr. R. E. control Moreover, the person put our keys on the mantelpiece Lindsell this morning ho put up a must have the unrestricted right or on the floor(laughter): Of very vigorous defonso, which was of Accoss: That was the ordinary course, I am making no sugges- however, spoiled by a statement meaning of the pharso and must tion about Mr. Hodgkins." In from the Inspector that the man bo accepted in this caso, pursuango of this allegation of to whom he sold a duck followed The chief argument for the other fraud, Mr. Alabaster had quoted a the constable and defendant to the elde was that the compradore case of a ship which left Hong-Police Station, whore be put in a was responsible as he had joint kong, which failed to reach claim for the bird as being his oare and control of the vault. Manila, and which was held to rightful property, he having paid The agreement had no mortion have been lost by some parit of for it with hard cash. of the word "joint" and it squm-the sos, and then Mr. Alabaster, The Bawker was fined $10 on
An embarrasing experience bo fel a European this morning at about noon, when, in going up in the lift at the offices of the Telephono Company, he found it stopped half-way. Something had
the machinery Liu Sheung, who was arrested nullah happened to
noar the Luan Sing This is the latest portrait of ed romarkable that if it was with a solemn face, asked his the statement, and warned that operating the lift, and, literally on
President Restaurant at West Point. For Miss Sukan Lawrence, one of the intended to be included in the Lordship to told that the same he must have a licence to hawk.c speaking, lie was in a "fix." The Jefferson on a charge of having part of a day and a night a patient women Members of Parliament meaning it was not specifle reasoning applied that the lift man know how-to oporate 483 rounds of Mausor ammunition search was made for the body, it turned for Lubeur as the last ally put into an agreement which money was missing and that the lift, but apparently he had not in his possession, was again re being supposed that he must election. A Reuter cable reports had boon drawn, with extraordin- therefore one of the compradors'
Mr Alabaster "bad staff must have taken it. It might the slightest knowledge of is mandod, wnon ho appeared bonesuredly have hoon drowned. that she is no a virit to Russia,ary care machinery, which made quite a lot fore Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the But not eo. A number of deter and has done the journey from asked his Lordship to read the bave heen a member of the Eur- of difference in a case like this. Kowloon Magistracy this moratives who wore ontazed in the Koenigsburg 10 Moscow by word "joint" into the agreement, opean staff, for all they knew
board the A.
After vainly endeavourine to ing
search yesterday morning drawi loaste the source of the trouble. In our roport of the case yashim mut, like a periwinklo, from izsobanio was telephoned for, and torday, we inadvertently publish its shall, from hon in the sid
aeroplano.
he soon got the lift working again,ed" certain statements, which of the channel. This hole wis. What the European said after be- were not made in Court. If wo nubinerged, and the madman nigh twenty-fourg is
niz odopád for nearly a quarter of thereby in any way committed managed to keep himself alive;by a marvely Vietko lifes with the tem- conterapt of Court, wo much, Keering his some just above the ang
Mr. Potter than formally closed hut, with dud deference, he (Mr. Potter) would submit that his bis submission. Worste Lordship duuld 'hot, do so, Mr. Mr. Justice Comports said that Faller quoted several authorities be folly reodyniąed the strength. In support of hire contention of the case as put forward by Mr showed turca Gres Potter, but added that he thought Vuori ho hud, better near the evidence
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