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“BOMBS” FOUND.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1902 No. 12 T
FIRST AID.
六拜禮 W-HIDAE SATURDAY APRIL 11.
SHIP MASTERS MUST QUALIFY.
FRENCH
CRISIS.
GOVERNMENT
FORCED TO RESIGN
INACCURATE BALANCE
CHORAL RECITAL.
‚A GALAXY OF TALENT.
∙1925
日九十月三
RAILWAY
SMASH.
DISASTER IN SPAIN.
If you keep your car wall painted and varnished,
it will do mach to increase your joy of ownership,
and it will add hundreds of dollars to its co-salo v alus, Estimates on request.","
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co.,
Telephone Central 1246 or 1947,
Ltd.
Ja Allison, som Sørvice Manager.
Bulls and Inners
From the Office Butts.
We Are authorised to contra-
Just now is the tins for some-
dfat the rumour, that, on sooount body to favent hot cross word
of the large number of batrathals, puigles.
The choral recital at St. John's Cathedral last expnings at tended by a large-congregation,
NEARLY 30 KILLED, the members of which were thor
announced recently in the Ser
There's no trath in the rumour vice, the Government has In- oughly appreciative of the delight-
Barcelona, April 10., ful renderings of thé various Itama
'structed the Crown Agents to that Hongkong, stookbrékare üre Seventeen weze killed and 50 ahip out e supply of engagement to be asked to nominate on the programma, A
derailment l The augmented choir blended injured owing to the
finge
Governor for Palestine. Paris, April 9.
in parfees harmony and the of an excursion train in the There is a new turn in the soloists Mrs 8. Collett, Mra N. Barria district. “
SHEETS,
Talking of peaches isn't it sur-
The Prince. is all right this time. He can't fall off a bume
ON RIVER BOAT.
Police officers in the course of
search on the river trader The Hongkong Government Shingming, lying at the Yuen Gazette contains the following ** Tuen wharf yesterday, mado the On and after 1st January, 1926, startling discovery of a dozen every candidate for a certificate bombs on board. Savon were of Competency of any grade as found in the captain's cabin, and master or mate will be required the remainder in the watchman's to produce a certifion le lasued by quarters.
the St. John Ambulance Associs- However, there was not any- tion, the St. Andrew's Ambulanos financial situation as the result Mathieson, Miss O. Willmott. My The train was travelling at arising the number of Hongkong A Dollar seems able to buy a thing very alarming GTCT Association. the St. Patrick's of a meeting this morning of all H, J. Bost, Mr H. C. Anniss, Mr high speed when it left the rails men who, during the past week, lot of ships in America.
have discovered that they're fruit- the fact of the discovery Association, the British Red Cross groups of the Left Blog, to which G. H. Piercy, and Master Hat the entrance to a tunnel. as these were of the home- Society, the London County M. Louchour, who disapproves Smith, were all heard to advantage.
Carriages were crushed against srians?..
OD made variety, and consisted of Council, the Glamorgan County M. Demonzie's Bill, submitted a Mr Frederick Mason was at the the sides of the tunnel and the jam-tips, each filled with a stiok Council, the Leith Nautical scheme remedying the financial organ and bis interpretation of bodies of passengers were terribly Judging from the sound on boat. of dynamito and broken glass. College or other approved body stringency by doubling the In- Dvorak's Largo from the Sym-mutilated. The victims include Kowloon roads, these buses at The skipper has told the police or by a Medical Officer of and of come Tax and increasing the phony "From the Now World" a number of children. Several last appear to have taken the"
According to our medical re- that these things were intended His Majesty's ships, to the affect luxury taxes, applying the proshowed his mastery over the famille ware wiped out. Ford boom seriously.
presentatives, what this Colony as a new form of "frightfulness" that he has passed examination ceeds to the creation of a Dobt instrument.
is suffering most from is con Fund. Simul- to be employed against the pirates in first aid to the injured..
Redemption
A collection was taken on behalf
So far, it is known that 26 Are
Chinese news to hand doesn't' operating within his trade area. The certificate must be an adult taneously, the debt will be re- of the Orgon fund.
dead and 105 injured as a result seem to indicate anything in the gestion of the lungs. The police have not deemed it certificate, i. e., obtained by the duced by successiva conversions.
of the derailment of the excursion way of a general reduction. necessary to take anyone into candidate when sixteen years of
The plan which is favourably
train. custody, but the bombs have been age or more, and the examination received will be submitted to the
Committee of confiscated.in
for it must have been passed not Finance In the safe belonging to the more than three years before the Chamber. Thus the Left Bloo,"
M. ship's compradore the searchers date of the examination for the which Demonzie's Bill also found a quantity of illicit certificate of competency. Corti-threatened to split, may re-unite opiam. The compradore has fontes issued by the St. John behind M. Louchour's sobeme... disappeared, and the drug has Ambulanco Association
INFLATION CONCEALED. been confiscated.
than three years before the ox. amination for a certificato of:
The extent of the oxcess in the compotency will, however be accepted, provided that, at the bank note issue over the legal limit is disclosed in the wookly expiration of three years since balance sheet of the Banque of ita iesuo, the certificate has
France, showing notes circulation attached to it the "Voucher" or
to be 43,004,762,000, which is "Label" of the Association ARRESTED MAN GETS OFF.
certifying the holder has passed 2,004,762,000 above the limit. This inflation was previously concealed: in two items styled Various" The occurrence of an armed re-examination in first aid."
In order to enable candidatos
ROBBERY SEQUEL,
moro
the
HOME FOOTBALL
robbery at No. 110, Woo Suasito qualify in Hongkong for this on both sides of the balanco shoot,
The complainant and the defen- dant Жого formerly
friends On
woman's
defendant took the basket whilst she was
the
at
VOTE OF CONFIDEN JE.
Paris, April 9. The Chamber has passed a vote of confidence in the Government's financial policy by 391 votes to 249,-Reuter.
"OCCULT BORROWING," Paris, April 9.
A stitch in time savce nine,"
Later.
Läter.
50.0.
After so much experience with theso puzzles, we ought to be A scientist claims to have better able to put it across the The identification of many| victims is almost impossible, as a proved that atmospheric condi- hot cross buns this year. number wore crushed, between tions affect human speech. No GOOD FRIDAY MATCHES, the train and the walls of the wonder lovers' talk is chiefly
tunnel, whilst other were burned moonshine. « London, April 10.
when the wreckage caught fire.- League matches played to-day-Reuter. resulted as follows:-
18T. DIVISION. Aston V. 2. Marahastor O. 1. Bolton 1: Leeds U. 0. Burnley 1: Notte C. 1. Bary 0; Huddersfield 1. Liverpool 2; West Ham 0. Notta F. 0: Blackbu: 2". Tottenham 0; Birmingham.
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CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY.
WORKERS ON STRIKĖ.
BOYS
២.
These new fashions are very confusing. We can't remember Economy Note-An ingonlous whether the latest style is sleove-
way of carrying a spare bootiaca loss dresses, or dressless elesves. is to attach it to one's monocle,
四白
A sagging chín counteracts the beauty of a shapely leg.
Which reminds us, we would
rather be born with a silver spoon in the mouth than with a monoole in the eye,
口口
Yes; it looks after all about time
we had an age limit on short skirta.
Speaking of monooles, it's jolly rough luck that some fellows Mr. Roy Chapman Andrews is The whole body of workmen of develop an acuto weakness of reported to be looking for more Has he searched the Canton-Kowloon Railway, one optic whenever they don Dinosaurs.
among the crossword puzzles!. owing to trouble with the Acting dress rig.
O D.. Superintendent, went on strike
the Canton That doleful-looking fellow
MacWhirter, he says a wife is yentorday,
who wishes you Gazette of Thuraday. In consequ- you see is probably a Hongkong a woman
Is likely to be shareholder in the Singapore wouldn't be so foolish. O.jence, traffic
affested. Yesterday Naval Base... seriously.
We don't know how April w many of the engineers of the
had to
Talking about world tourists, go out, but it came in something Railway conductors and drivers in order one trouble about the Far East like a bill-collector.
2ND DIVISION," Blackpool 1; Bradford 0.2. Clapton 1: Coventry 2. Crystal Palace 0; Štoko 1. Fulham 1; Southampton O, Manchester U. 2; Stockport Oldham 1; Wodnesday 1. Portsmouth 3; Middlesboro 1 Port Vale 1: Hull City 1. South Shields 1; Derby C, 0.
"
បទ aervo
to maintain normal conditions so is that it isn't far enough. that communications might not 3rd DIVISION (SOUTH).
be interrupted.
Bournemouth 3; Aberdaro 1. Brentford 3; Luton 0: Brighton 3; Swindon 1. Bristol R. O: Exeter 1. Charlton O; Millwall 2. Gillingham 3; Norwich 1. Newport C. 3; Swansea 0. Plymouth 7; Bristol C. 1. Reading 2; Southend 2. Watford 3; Merthyr L.
3rd. DIVISION (Nortii),' Ashington O; Durham 2. Barrow 0; Wigan 1, Crewe 2 Nelson 1. Chesterfield 1; Bradford 1. Darlington 2; Accrington 1. Doncaster O; Southport 1. Lincoln C.; Walsall 1. N. Brighton ; Hartlepools
២. ព
mosquitoes
and high
口
A Government can always let
An optimist is a man who starts to work out a cross-word puzzle with pen and ink.
B
Sir Claud Severn thinks rain- an awkard Bill stand over. Shroffs A later report states that after the most persistent thing he has see that ordinary folk don't. the declaration of the general known since he came to Hong- atriko by the railway workers on kong. What about shroffs, motor- the 8th inst., the No. 9 ordinary horne, through train from Canton to rente? Shamchun ran as usual in the meraing. This" was due to the
Canton now has a kerosine tax. attempted mediation of Mr. Hu Naturally, there's regular Chier, Director of War Service faro-up about it. on the line." He sont
to arrange A presentative Bottlement. The Number 27
ara-
mTM
1-
MacWhirter, he says that about the only time a husband confidos bis business troubles to his wife
The good thing about these is every time, she buys some- ordinary train to Sheklung was new baggy trousers is that it thing. however suspended in the after should be easier for a mản to noon and intending passengers stoop to conquor. turned away. With a view to
Streat, shortly after midnight on the 2nd. inst., resulted in the certificato the Assistant Commis-which to-day show an increase arrest of a mondicant, who had sioner of St. John Ambulance and a decrease respectively of stolen a basket containing cloth- Brigade has arranged for lectures over two milliards. The advances ing from an old woman of the in first Aid to be given at the by the Banque of France to the Sailors Home, 280 Des Voeux Treasury are given as twenty-two milliards, which is exactly the some occupation.
West, Road,
Hongkong, at
legal limit-Reuter. the first 15,15
and p.m. on third Fridays of every month and slept in the streets. the morning
in question, the commencing on 7th. August, and oxaminations will be held periodi- still cally. An inclusive fee of $5 will asleop. He was observed to be charged for the lectures and emerge from a vacant building examination.
The lectures will be so arranged by detectives, who were carrying out searches two hours after the that if a candidate is unable to report of the robbery. The de-complete a course of consecutive fendant was challenged but on lectures, he may attend whenever refusing to stop the police fired he is in port. Lectures by quali at the fugitive, wounding him fied surgeons on board merchant declared M. Herriot in defending in his loft hand. After bis arrest, vossels will bo socapted provided his policy in a two-houre' speech
defendant
was taken to that the surgeon certifies that be in the Chambor. He said they hospital and was only discharged has followed the syllabus of in- were faced with the curious fact! struction laid down by the St. that the aftermath of the war yesterday.
cost 165 milliards in loans, where On his appearance boforo John Ambulance Association.
An attendance card will bo as the war cost 145 milliards. Mr. E. W. Hamilton,
the relations the Kowloon Magistracy this issued at the first lecture and Dealing withi morning, Sub Inspector Mmust be produced for the initials between the treasury and the Wilson, stated that the com- of the jocturer or ship's surg.con Banque of France, M. Herriot plainant was also taken to at each subsequent lecture. When said he had only followed hie who constantly occult borrowing hospital as a destitute and was a candidate's attendance card predecessors, discharged without the police records not less than five lectures resorted to being informed. As she had not he will be entitled to sit for an from the banks. He mentioned that the Poincare Government appeared to prosecute, he would examination.
A limited number of the gone-in April, 1924, clandestinely and a half not press the caso.
ral public will be allowed to borrowed two attond these lectures and appli milliards from exbanks, but be cation should be made to Mr E. bad not revealed the truth earlier. Ralphs, Education Department, because he was convinced that for permission.
France must be given a balanced Budget before any appeal for ex-reducing the number of notes and coptional sacrifices was possible increasing their value.-Havas. in order to help the Treasury out of the hole, for only then would GOVERNMENT DEFEATED. the country feel the money would be devoted to the redemption of the debt and not to current ex penditure.
M. Bokanowski, for the In very hot weather and bright sunshine, the Prince of Wales The official report has now been Opposition, while admitting the landed at Takarodi, where he isued of the conference in London precedent of occult borrowing unveiled a nemorial comnomor from the 6th to the 8th inst. charged the Government with be- ating the fact that he was the first between delegates of the Alling the first to bear the re- The Sennto's vote followed &
The tourist who was wandering long debate in which the ex- having the Acting Suporinton. person to enter the harbour, which Russian Contral Council of Trade sponsibility for the publication of will not be completed until two Unions (headed by M. Tomsky, an inaccurate balance sheet by Finance Minister (M. Francois dant's signature, attached to the about Queen's Road enquiring for
the nearest dentist, won't forget newspapers would appear to years bence. There were scenes President of the Council) and the Banque of Franco.
Martol) and M. Poincato scalh document.
stopping in Hongkong. The Chamber subsequently of unparalleled enthusiasm and representatives of the British the town was on foto.-Router.
Trado Union Congress General pasted a vote of confidence in the ingly criticised M. Horriot's
financial policy. Council, headed by Mr. Swaler, Government. Reuter. Proaidont of tho Con- NOT ALARMING. gross) to deal with the difficulties
The defendant was accordingly discharged.
PRINCE'S TOUR.
FIRST TO ENTER NEW HARBOUR,
Secondee, April 9.
AT COOMASSIE,
Coomassia, Apríl 10.
TRADE UNIONS.
A "GET TOGETHER" MOVEMENT.
London, April 10.
The Prince of Wales has arriv-in the way of the affiliation of the
Tho
1
Rochdale 3; Halifax 1. Wrexham 3; Rotherbam 1.
Paris, April 10,
The only time take to serious notice of advice to leave the Definition of 2 pessimist.-A Colony is when a lawyer gives it.
☐.0 which might not only affect man who wears braces and a bolt
cutting
short the trouble
ordinary trafic but military as well.
cransportation as well, Director
Thore is no truth in the story
Hu Chion promised to make good Spring dresses are more dia. that the King of Cambodia has any reduction of wages due to phanous than ever, we are told. Prosented a band to His Ex- the action of the Acting Super And doubtless in due time the collency, intendont. An official lotter prodigal sun will reveal the fatted
calf.
states:-
☐ B
Evidently Prohibition is not
old enough to do without the
"According to the instructions of the Director of the War Service Which will mean, we suppose, bottle. Bureau, the monthly reduction of that the summer girl will be more wages of the workers on the visible than ever. Canton-Kowloon Line (amount-
0.0 MacWhirter, he says, some folk koop on buying roast beef when
The Governmont was defeateding to about $40) will be paid by: A Malayan paper says that a they haven't even a piano in the in the Senate by 156 votes to 132. this Bureau, and the workers are certain individual who became a house.
Aftor the rejection of a vote of hereby notified to return to work bill-collector pursued his pro-
fossion for many years. Also, Talking about extra-hazardous confidence, the Senate passed a
While expressing their gráti-we presume, some of his em risks, when are they going to forbid the firing of those 100-foot vote of no condences by 163 votes
tude for Director Hu's amicable ployers' customers... Paris, April 10.
ᄆᄆ
orackers? mediation, the workers inslet on
to 0.--Réuler.
as usual."
THE CONSORTIUM.
QUESTION OF ITS SCOPE.
口口
Careful reading of Amoridan.
indicato that there are two kinds,
of liquor, pre-war and post-
Signs of progress:-Shingle mortom.
hoads and single beds,
口口
០២ ជ
2
If things get much worse, busi-
Some women act as though poes men will have to be pro-
....
wore
M. Herriot replied, repeating yesterday's arguments that his predecessors were responsible for Paris, April 9.
the presont crisis... In the Chamber; M. "Herriot
The result of the voto was re-
thoy thought they must either go vented from using the Peak tram od here. He was given a great Russia Trade Union movement to reception by dense crowds. The the International Federation of stated that the financial situation coived by the Opposition standing
* London, April 9. without obough clothon or with between the hours of 12 noon and
2 p.m. was by no means alarming if tho town was boflagged. The Prince Trade Unions.
☐ ☐ In the House of Commons, Sir out mea..
口口 reviewed ox-Service man and at
ists ahouted "Vivo Herriot!" and . Conference reach-necessary effort were made Hoin silenco, while the Ministerial-
Walter De Fraco asked whether,in
A native of Kwangtung is one The other day, "nine tended service at the Englished an agreement in favour of was always of the opinion that an Au Revoir Reuter.
operation
view of the fooling in China that Church, Reuter-
joint efforts to induce the Amster-extensive financial
GOVERNMENT RESIGNS.
industrial enterprises should be who can't toll the difference in noticed on the 12.40, non-stop, The Prince of Wales landed dam International to agree to a should be afferted ovontually. Ho
Paris April 10,
excluded from the scope of the Hongkong when it has a crime having apparently, fought their.
the wave.
way through the crowd of ladies activitios, from H. M. S. Repulso by a surf free and unconditional immediate omphasized the reduced advances
Consortium's
☐ ☐
who were waiting. After a hasty meeting at the boat, after which he proccoded conference with the representa- made by the Bank of France to by train to Coomassie. Boforo tives of the Russian Trade Union the Stato by 1,200 millions of
especially the way they do our his departure from Secondes, the movement and closer relations, franes and said the yield of the Qual: D'Orsay, the Government Government would try to secure Prince received and shook hands between the British and Russian Morgan Loan is still untouched Ministers proceeded to the Elyse modification of the existing We're all for calendar rotorm,
Mr. Chamberlain'declared that collars nowadays. with 255 ex-Service men, Long Trade Union movements by the and available, Heoutlined the list at ten o'clock to submit their re-polley.
ho was aware that the fooling lines of native children sang the free exchange of information and of liabilition which the Treasury signations to President Doumer-
We learn that someone intends Paris, April 10. existed; but be could not consider) National Anthom
God the establishment of a joint must moot in 1925 and concluded gue-Reuter,
stronger writing a book on local fauna. Blose the Prince of Walos" as Advisory Council consisting of by saying that the voluntary con.
President Doumergue has ac-modification without the train steamed out.. The the chairmen and secretaries and tribution asked of citizons would
prominent place. journey to Coomassie takes three members of each movement. be not only good action but good cepted the Government's rasigna- arguments than had yet been The wild bore should have being late for the afternoon's
business, for would result in tion. Reute. fourteen honra.- Reuter,
And
-Reuter.
produced-Rauter.
•
Such men can't have wives of their own, otherwise they would understand the Importance of ladies being able to get home in time for tiffin in order to avoid
Mah Jongg.