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No. 12.782
·四拜禮辦三廿月四英港香
ST. GEORGE'S DAY.
WREATH LAID ON JENOTAPH.
THE DOGGINGER.”
NOT "FEROCIOUS.
LEGALLY.
The summons against Mr. TIFFIN PARTY AT HONGKONGE. T. H. Buojo for keeping a
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Many Credits Secured.
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MACAO HARBOUR,
THE WORK PROCEEDING.
is
INJURED IN ACCIDENT.
(Our Own Correspondent) SUCH A PLACE AS HELL.**
Maceo, April 20. a ferocious dog was dismissed
Mr. Abecassie, the engineer when it came up for decision]
After a long interval of silence, under whoşa direction the barbour) before Mr. 8. B. B. McElderry. Our Motor Car Competition, news has come through from works ashema has made great "St. George and Merrie Engat the Central Magistracy this which definitely closes on Satur. Nanning, the capital of Kwangsi progress, Ng Nam, alleged to have been
has now left, and His Worship's do-
Provinco. No boats have left Admiral Hugo de Lacerda, the entored the Ho Mun Tin residance world over will gather together cision was given in the following day, brought forth a big batch of the city for a month and when Director, has returned from fur- one of four armed robbers who land"-Englishmen the whole morning. of Mr. and Mrs. D'Almada to-day, the day eat apart in terms
coupons last week, with the those letters, just received in laugh and again taken chargo. Remedios on March 7th and stole honour of the Patron Saint of
"In my opinion the dog in
was a fierce battle raging in and continue to be pushed forward, money and jewellery to the value England, to give due honour to question cannot be considered as rosult that no fewer than 741 Hongkong, wore written, there It is hoped that the work will of $11,000, was charged, at the this age-old toast., Hongkong's ferocious or dangerous within the aggregate points were placed to around the city.
so as to be completed by the end Criminal Sessions this morning, celebrations took the form of meaning of Section 3 (10) of the credit of the various con- A letter dated April 6th says - of 1926, when the inauguration with robbery by two or more. He laying a wreath on the Cenotaph Section 17 (1) or of Ordinance testants. The entry of these
The Yunnanese are shut in ceremonies will take place. and the holding of a big 1 of 1895.-
the city while Lei and Wong When the reclamation pleaded not guilty.
Mr. G. S. Whyte-Smith con-luncheon at the Hongkong Hotel
names with their men are outside. Lum, finally completed, there will be ducted the case for the Crown, Roof Garden, when fraternal and, oponing, said that at the greetings were read from other dogs to be a constant source of reveals the fact that there is no who has his troops just across added an area of land equivalent) annoyance to their neighboure, change in the positions of the the rivör, is in sympathy in sizo to the present aroa with the Yunnanose. The of Масло. The main part time the four men entered the Societies of St. George, including there is apparently no" pro-three. leading contestants, battle started last Tuesday near of the reclamation is still undor house Mrs. Remedios was in the Peking, Kobs, Tientsin, Brisbane, vision of criminal law under bathroom with the baby and the London, Shanghai, New York which proceedings can be taken, compared with the previous woek, Mo Meng, and the next day they water, but contracts have already amah. The door was opened by and others.
The letter from though there may he remedy by although the competitor in first rested. During the interval, the been let and the whole work
most civil procedure the houseboy and Mrs. Remedios New York contained a
pamphlet giving "Under the Dogs' Ordinance of Place forged further ahead. There Yunnanese quietly slipped back should soon be more plainly
to Nanning to take the city and visible, noticed the four armed men walkintoresting ing behind him. Two carried roval-particulars of the work done by No. 5 of 1893, the C.S.P. would were several changes lower down Thursday the fighting started It is falt that the time has now
in the Society in New York and appear to have discretion with in the list.
here...
come for propaganda regarding This is Professor Smiddy, the vera and the other two were possession of daggers. Mrs. Re mentioning that the Society was regard to the issue or refusal of
"It is torrible! The vibration the improvements being carried Irish Free State Minister at medios asked the men what they formed in that city in 1770, six licences to persons to keep doge.
from the machine-gud just out out, and it is hoped. tbat Washington, who has been wantedand they replied "Money," years before the Declaration of And if there is further cause. for
side the Mission drug store bas books, pamphlets, etc.. on the injured in a collision with a The lady of the house told them Independence,
smashed a' the glass windows subject will be published in Eng-motor-car while he was out and also the glass of the cases. lish and French, these to bo die riding on horseback. When a lull came in the fighting tributed freely to shipping com-
they could take anything they AT THE CENOTAPH. wished if they would only do no
wreath-
42
SITUATION.
THE PRIZES.
"
in order to allow the combatants panies and other concerns in- to eat rico (!) we had to rush tereeted. The book by "Mr. in and get the store cleared of Monteiro and the guide-book by goods, and. nail up boards to Mr. Pires will be of great bolp in protect the place. The soldiers this direction. have a line of heavy stones across the road and from there they keep up a continual fire directed against the South. Gate of the city, while there is a (To the Editor, "Hongkong Telegraph.**} continuous supplylof men waiting to replace others.
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE CHESTER CONCESSIONS.
SOLD TO ENGLISH SYNDICATE.
New York, April 22. The directors of the Ottoman- American Development Company' officially announce their accop
one of the offer by an English
CORRECT WORDS., The correct words for the week complaint with regard to Mr. Bunje's dogs and the facts were wore as follows:- brought to the notice of the April 13th.-SOLD. harm. The boy, amah and Mrs A function very much in keep- C.S.P. he might be prepared to Remedios were gagged and bound;ing with the day was the laying refuse to issue any further April 14th.-THINK. and Mrs. Remedios offered to of a wreath at the foot of the licencos. In the present case I
April 15th-PLAN, show them where the valuables Cenotaph by the Vice-President can only dismiss the summons." were kept, and she also gave of the St. George's Society, Mr. Mr. Bunje was not present in April 16th-SEEM.. them the keys.
W. A. Dowloy, assisted by Mr. the Court this morning owing to After they had left the house. W. C. Shiner, a member of the his being confined to bed with April 17th.-BREAD. Mrs. Remedios managed to free Committee. A procession of acute sciation, but he was repre-
April 18th.--BEGAN the boy with her teeth...
mombers and ex-servicemen sonted by Mr. M. H. Turner. Mrs. Remedios gave evidence formed up at the Hongkong Club,
The Competition is fuldraw and said that she was quite and; hoaded by the
Dog-Catching. ing to a close. Counting to-day, certain that the man in the box bearers, proceeded to the monu
HOSPITAL FULL. was one of the man who participat- ment. where the floral tribute, FRENCH POLITICAL there are only three days left,
Sir. I never expected, in ed in the robbery.
which took the form of a wreath
and the result of the contest will "At present we have the men's On his own behalf the prisoner enclosing a St. George's Oroas
be announced in the Telegraph hospital full of wounded. Dr. answer to the bark I gave for the said that he was forced to take worked out in red and purple part under the treat of death. blossoms, was reverently laid at
on May 1st. Competitors should Kate McBurny has her hands public weal, a bark each from yndicate to take over the so0 fuil and is doing splendid work, three puppies, and all three of called Chestor concessions in TENSION NOT. RELAXED, The jury found prisoner guilty the base: Amongst those present
make a particular note of the fact The first night they wore fighting them up the wrong tree. They Turkey, including railway, oil- and his Lordship, imposing awere the Hon. Sir Claud Severn,
Paris, April 22.
that this week's coupons must on the other side of the hospital, speak for themselves and their mining and other concessions, dollars. -Reuter's′′ American sentence of ten youre' and fiftoon and three past presidents of the strokes with the "cat," said that Society (Sir Henry Pollock, K.C A significant fact of yesterday reach this office not later than but now they seem just to patrol dogs alone, and forget both their valued at a hundred million
there, with only an' cocasional duty towards their neighbours
Service. armed robberies were all too fre- the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird and the evening's motion of confidence is noon on Taseday, 28th instant. disturbance. Our fiat is bagin- and that the authorities are daily quent in Hongkong. He had had Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak), Mr. that it does not mention the The full list of the prizes offered ning to boar the marks of war, engaged in doing and thinking to deal with many cases of similar. B. C. Hornell, Mr. Justice Ministerial declaration, which'
and also your flat as well as the out what is best for us all, not ag nature and he intended to heavily Gompertz, Lt. Commander Hake, therefore has not yet beon put to is as follows:--
women's hospital, but so far we one sect (dog-lovers, for instance) IRISH PRISONERS IN
would have them do. punish offenders.
Mr. T. H. King, Hon. Mr. H. T. the test.
ENGLAND. are all safe and well. The situation remains some-
If all Hongkong citizens were Bir Henry Gollan congratulated Creasy, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton,
"The foundling-home children' 1ST. PRIZE. Fully-equipped! Mrs. Remedios on her pluck. Sho Col. L G. Bird, Mr. H. E. Hol- what precarious, since though the
are very good. They have to asked which they considered best acted very sensibly in all she did lands, Mr. E. Cock, Mr. C. G. composition of the Government is 1925 model five-passenger Dodge camp under their house day and from a human (not canine) point
London, April 22. he said and kopt her head when Alabaster, K.C., and many others, cartellist, its policy, is too mod-
night and this may continue two of view, to have no dogs at
have At the trial of the Irish prison- ör three weeks yet. We have all, or every one to in a terrifying position, splendidly. A number of ladies were also orate to suit the bulk of the Left Bros' motor car; value $2,700.
it room ourors casé, Mr. Justice Hewart, present.
section, especially the Socialists, --2ND. PRIZE.-Latest mode crowde of people taking refuge dog and let who are chagrined over the ab- THE TIFFIN.
andonment of M. Herriot's policy Victrola cabinet gramaphone; in the compound-over corner is streets, the former would have a passing judgment expressed the used. I said they must bring very large majority. Dogs have opinion that the provisions of the IRISH BUDGET.
The guest of honour at the as regards Alsace-Lorraine and value $370.
their own food, but even now I taken many more human lives Penal Servitude Act made it clear that Maguire's detention at Maid- tiffin was His Excellency the the Vatican, the reduction of
3RD. PRIZE.-Latest model don't know how we shall hold out than they, have saved.
This tree may give them a stono was lawful-Reuter. REDUCTION OF TAXATION. Governor (Sir Edward Stubbs) military service, and the capital
No. 5 ten-inch Underwood type-with our supply of ripe. We have accompanied by his A.D.C., and lovy.
cut down meals to the minimum. little knowledge of good and On the contrary, the declara-writer; valuo $250. London, April 22. other guests were the Bishop of
"So far, most of the fighting evil. It has the following five The Irish Free State Budget Victoria and Mrs. Duppuy, Mrs. tion goes far to meet the views of
terrible at noon. As I write a having been pruned off for further NAVY WINS "SOCCER"
CHAMPIONSHIP. provides for a reduction of the and Miss Stirling, Sir. Honry the Opposition, who, however, 4th Prize, One pair of three has been at night, but now it is large branches (the smaller ones Gollan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid will not forgive the inclusion of light candlobra (reproduction fearful battle is going on down investigation) and it is the one I income tax to four abillings.
wish them to next bark up -. by: the Customs bund. It abolishes the duty on tea, (President of the St. Andrew's M. Caillaux.
rabies Hence the Chamber is divided Old Sheffield); valuc, $90. cocoa, coffee, and chicory, and Society) Mr., Mrs. and Miss Owen
into a majority group" which sup- 5th Prize. One Negretti Now there is hard fighting from (1). The danger of
across the river to the steps below hydrophobia; and what the rat
London, April 22. the Imperial proference on sugar. Hughes (Welsh Society).
ports the Government but die- Zambra barometer; valus $70.
At Portsmouth, in the Inter the hospital, where the coolies go flea can do the dog flea can do Router
Mr. W. A. Dowley presided
Services Association football to carry wator. Bo many boats are also." and others present included:-Sir "grees with its policy, and a
minority group which approves | 6th Prize -Obe eight-day
(2), Dogs are filthier than championship ficel, the Navy and Cland Severn, Sir Henry Pollock, the programmo but refuses its con
moored by the Customs bund,
Marines drew with the Army, 2 the Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Mrs. fidence in the Government, striking clock in mahogany case; their owners thinking they would other animals, including pigs.
(3). The noise and confusion at goals all. and the Misses Holyoak, Hon. Mr. sequant events will depend solely value $52.
be safe there, but they are suffer-
A girl from a boat has night preventing peace-loving The naval sido win the cham- ing too. H.W. Bird, Hon. Mr. H.T. Creasy, on the bandling of the financial The sugar duty is reduced to a Mr. W. W. Hornell, Hon. Mr. C. situation, in which M. Caillaux
7th Prize.-One English leather just been brought in with her citizens from sleeping. This appionship.-Reuter. flat rate of a penny per lb. The G. Alabastor, Lt. Commdr. Con-will predominate-Reuter.
suit case; value $45.
cheok and tongue shot right poars as a complaint in your
columns frequently. Finance Minister stated that the way Hake, Mr. and Mrs. F. H.
through. Paris, April 22. 8th Prize. One travelling rug;
CARRYING ON; '... Government had accepted propot. Crapnell, Mr. W. C. Shiner, etc.. M. Horriot has been oloctod als by a Belgian group whereby An excellent ropast was served. prosident of the Chamber by 266 value $35.
"We have to send the gardener 9th Prize. One fitted attache down the well each day to dig a little deeper while three of the case; value $25.-
men make & rush down to the 10th Prize.-One electro-plat-riverside when the fighting ceases.
for a while. So with this and to consider before complaining of what we can get from the almost the good work the Government is The Conference of Ambassadors empty well, we manage to carry carrying out for the good of the have granted Bulgaria pormission Baking bread has been out whole community. It is pleasing to increase her army to ten of the question for some days I to see that most Governments to thousand until the end of May.- am living on red rice and day show no favouritiam, but fol- Reuter. doing finely! Such eights and low Abraham Lincoln's wise say- sounds as We get these days ing"Equal rights for all men," make one realise that there is dog-haters as well as dog-lovers.
Yours, oto, such a place as hell,
An officer has just been in to ask us to take in eighteen wound-
BUGAR SUBSIDY.
London, April 22. Various remissions in the Irish customs duties will become effec- tive on May 6th.
"
the Govornmont will aid the as-
The loyal tosat and the toast to 1.-Reuter. : tablishment of the boot sugar industry by means of a remission of the President of the Home St.
in the excise duties, or a aubsidy George's Society (HR.H. the of £1,961,000 for a decade. If the Prince of Wales) having been duly experiment failed the loss, would honoured, Mr. Dowley, read the SHANGHAI COUNCIL od cake basket; value $25. fall on the company, which is numerous greetings, referring 68- puiting up the capital, Reuter,pecially to the letter received from
HOME FOOTBALL.
LATEST RESULTS.
London, April 22. The following are loteet football
rosulis :---
English League, first division:
Botton 6, Blackburn 0. Second division:
ton 1.
Blackpool 4, Port Vale 1.
Third division (south):
New York in which the sentiment was expressed that as the poaco will surely be kept between the English-speaking nations of the world, let us hope
:
MR. FESSENDEN AGAIN CHAIRMAN,
Shanghai, April 23. Mr. Stirling Fessondén has
that from their oxample, the been re-elsated Chairman of the spirit of peace, for which the sons Muncipal Council, with Mr., P. W. of England yearn, will extend to Massoy as Vice Obuirman- every corner of the earth and to Reuter.
every people thereof."
Continuing, Mr. Dowley said
that it should surely be a plonsuro
of
and
THE COTTON TRADE.
HOPEFUL TONE EXPRESSED.
London, April 22.
OR.
•
At the conclusion of the cotton/od from a place ton li away from conference in Manchester, a per- the city. Our Chinese children are manent committed of employers keeping well, but the babies are
to all who hold the name of Eng-FRANCE AND CHINA, organisations in the cotton trade looking very white."
to
H
(4). Getting in the way of traffic.
(5). Their love of human fleah not the owners.
These are some of the points Adam" would like his lady love
gr.
ADAM
N. B. I hope I have smoothed their boads sufficiently to mako them good dogs, Hongkong, April 23rd, 1925. |
was appointed. The question of April 9th. The battle is still Manchester U. 1, Southamp-land dear, to have an opportunity
inviting other organisations to raging, mostly at night, but wo CONSPIRACY TRIAL of meeting those who, like themselves, loved
Коор
THE BOXER AGREEMENT, participate in the deliberations fool that both sides are weakening,
was deferred,
as they must do after all these DEATH SENTENCES PASSED green the traditions England, tho
Paris, April 22. Thoro ia no question of an days. Some one has just come
Loipzig, April 22. Bournemouth 0, Queen's Park 2. Motherland. Ho could not do
The Temps emphasizes that the immediate reduction in prices. in to say that early this morning" botter than the message they had'
The throo ring-leaders in the roosived from New York and putting of the Franco-Chinese The meeting was not pessimistic the West Gate was opened a
agreement on the Boxer indem- as to the future, and hoped that little to let some Yunnanese so-called German Cheka, inolud- would not dotain them any longer, nity into operation, safeguards by co-operative study and united soldiers in, so that looks as if ing the Russian General Skolow- but give thom the toast of France's credit in the Far East, action Lancashiro would remain expected re-inforcements have ski, have been sentenced to death; "St. George and Morrie England." and tightens the Franco-Chinese a permanent source of supply of come from Posch. Whether this and others to torus varying from or ifteen years to six months im The toast was onthusiastically intellectual and moral relations. the world's best cotton goode will mean more fighting, honoured.
Reuter
prisonment.-Router peace torms we cannot tell -Havas
Third divisior'(north);
Hartlepools 1, Durbam 0.
Accrington 2, Tranmere 1." Bocttish Leaguo
Kilmarnock 4, St. Johnstono 0. Airdrieonians 1, Dundoo 1-
Reuter.
BULGARIAN DEFENCE.
Paris, April 22.
FRENCH LEGATION IN SIAM.
Paris, April 22. The Chamber committeo for foreign affaires has declared for rainstalment of the Fronch Legation at Bangkok. →→Havas..
TO-DAY.
Closing Exchango 2a. 3. 1/16 Lighting Up-Time 6.46 pm. Barometer 2 pm: 29,85 Temperature: 2. p.m. 2 p.m.
Humidity
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