SAVE YOUR EYES ÍF 21}.
SUN GLARE!
the best protection for the troplos is the tinted-SIR WILLIAM OROOKES LENS
We have the GENUINE louses and can make them up without optical power or to your own proscription.
LAZARUS
The only European Optician
1 in the Colony.
SHARE DEALING.
COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY APPOINTED.
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'H.E.'s Proclamation.
The latest proclamation by His Excellency the Governor, contafried in the Government Gazette circulat- ed to-day, deils with the appoint- ment of a Commission of Enquiry
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 3881" .No. 21,553
BORDER FIRING.
六拜體 號五十月八英港香 SATURDAY,
ANOTHER INCIDENT THIS
"MORNING.
Police Headquarters this morning received the report of another frontier 'Ineldent in which shots were fired across the border from
Chinese territory.
COAL CRISIS.
CONSTITUTION OF PROPOSED COMMISSION.
London, Aug. 14. Officials of the Minera Federa-
AUGUST 15, 1925. BBA
BOYCOTT SPREADING.
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HOIHOW NOW UNDER BAN,
Latest reports to hand from Hol- how, confirm the rumour that a Hon conferred with Mr. Stanley boycott was being enforced in that Baldwin for two hours at 'No. 10 district. It would appear that a Downing Street this afternoon with meeting of certain Chinese mer regard to the Coal Commission, chants describing themselves as the after which an agreed official state-j
'Commission should include
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HOME CRICKET.
GLOUCESTER BATTING FAILS.
Rain Interferes With Programme,
London, Aug. 14. Playing at Cheltenham, Notts defeated Gloucestershire by seven wickets. Scores:
Gloucester, 66 and 89,
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These officials seem to be now be exported freely. There.in, somewhat Russian. things in however, no bar to foreigners continuing to carry their owit ion. China these days.
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Business as usual: The Theo- Epphical Society continues its public lectures.
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Lots of those Chinese soamen
This hot, damp, weather is very. The objectives of the firing were ment was issued stating that the Foreign Intercourse Relief Asso-
Nott, 122 and 36 for throetrying. It fairly noxious. to report as to the arrangements at a Chinese man and woman who deputation had fully stated their ciation of King Chow and Ngai
wickets. present existing in Hongkong for were on their way to the Sheung-view that the personnel of the Chow, was held on July 29th at
Richmond was the euccessful We have to express our admira dealing in stocks and the shares of shui Railway Station with baskets presentatives of the miners and which it was decided that no Notts bowler, taking seven wickets tion for the old lady who was have become unmanned. public companies.
The Premier, after British goods should be imported for 30 runs and seven wickets for beard to say that in view of the The Froclamation, after reciting of fruit intended for consumption mine owners. the usual formal paragraphs, goes in the Colony. Near the Le Fong explaining that the terms of re-except those articles which the 53 runa in the first and second present industrial eruption, sho. There is no truth in the rumour innings respectively, while the was glad the Herpes had made its that the President of the Canton ference would be drawn to allow Chinese are unable themselves to best bowlers for Goucester were on to say that "the Governor-in- Customs Pass, the frontier road on
of the fullest and widest enquiry Council has deemed it advisable which they were proceeding, ap-stated that the Government was satisfied that in order to secure: port the proper policy was to ap an impartial and authoritative re- point a small impartial Commis
that an enquiry Ähould be instituted, made and conducted as to the arrangements at present existing in Hongkong for dealing in stocks and
shares."
preaches to within a few hundred
provide.
The penalty for the "offence" was confiscation of the gooda go imported, 70% to be destroyed and the remainder to be handed back 4 consolation.
A ban is also placed upon the
feet of the Chinese road on the other alde of the frontier, and it
The following are appointed as
was here that a Chinese laboursion, assisted by technical asses- members of the Commission. The picket, who are stationed there Commission itself should arrange hors, with the intention that the Hon: Sir Claud Severn, the Hon. Mr. with the object of preventing for interested parties to be re R. H. Kotewall, Mr. A. H. Barlow, Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Mr. L. Elabourers from returning into
tori-presented at the taking of evidence exportation of cattle, pigs, chickens, Hopkins, Mr, R. F. Mattingly, Mr. tish territory, fired the shots, and have an adequate opportunity ducks, pigeons and eggs for sale
to examine witnesses and give the E. M. Raymond and Mr. P. Tester. These frightened the couple into Court all possible assistance in the to British and Japanese and in the
Sir Claud Severn is appointed
The de-event of a merchant discovered Chairman of the Commission and fight, which was apparently, the elucidation of the facts. Mr. W. J. Carrie is appointed as effect desired, The picket then putation was dissatisfied with the violating this order, the goods
reply but expressed its intentioni Secretory.
crossed over into British territory of participating in the enquiry would be confiscated and sold. Of the proceeds the merchants would be given 40% and the remaining 00% would be donated to the strike funds.
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The Proclamation concludes that the Commissioners are required to
and carried away the baskets of | Reuter, report their findings and recommen- fruit which had been left behind.
dations af as early a date as possible.
TIENTSIN STUDENTS.
MUST GIVE UP AGITATION,
Tientsin, Aug. 14: The Chinese police have decided to release all the workers arrested recently, provided they obtain shop guarantees to return in work and not to have anything to do with Further strikes or disturbances.
SEARCHER CHARGED.
ECHO OF POLICE RAID.
One of the Chinese searchers
AERIE SEXTANT.
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE
INVENTION,
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. Proving that students are tak
Parker, with four wickets for 50 runs, and Mills, with five wickets for 46 runs.
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Derby Beat Glamorgan. Playing at Chesterfield, Derby, defeated Glamorgan--by six wickets, Scores:
Gloucester, 66 and 89. Derby, 144 and 152 for four wickets.
In Glamorgan's first innings, Storer took four wickets for 31 runs, whilst in the second innings he took four wickets for 49 runs, In Derby's first innings, Ryan took runs. G. seven wickets for 70 Jackson was the highest scorer in the match, making 68, not out, in Derby's second knock.
Unfinished Matches,
appearance.
Talking about the Hermes, we understand that she is a carrier and we hope that our M.O.H. has taken notice of this plano fast.
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Christian College will be present at the official opening of the new American Club,
This woek's song:-"I know`a
bank wberale my shares repose
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The latest-rovision of a well-Some-local atenographers-can't-
known song, among the Sisters at spell much batter than their the G. C. E. is "It's nice to get taipans.
up in the morning-but it's better not to break your fast."
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We are authorised to contradiot the rumour that, failing to. dis- "Typhoon Passes Away" says cover the really ideal seat, the the Daily Press. That's what Peak Tram Company propose in-
atalling hammocks in the cars. comes of trying to beach 'em.
At present there are 2,097,000,- 000 gallons of water in Hongkong, which reminds us that it is a long time to St. Andrew's Night....
When the amahs were out on strike, it was a wise babe that know its own mother.
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The match between Hampshire ing an active part In the agitation und Somerset, at Bournemouth, in the Hainan capital. the order was not finished. There was no which has been circulated contains play on the first two days, owing We hope that the legal young
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Practical demonstration during the past two months has conclu- sively proved that there are many bad ogge in China,
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July water consumption was less than 1924, wo are told. Wo await the beer return buforo making further comment.
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a paragraph pointing out that to rain. On the third day, Hants lady who was overheard to won The best news, we've had for should goods be seized by the "In-made: 123 (Bridges taking seven der whether "my friend, the a while is the report that Chi- investigation Department of the wickets for 01 runs) and Somer- Priace, will be bere for St. An- nese makers of cigars have gone
Association or by students, no.com-fact had made 119 for the loss of drow's Ball" will introduce him out on strike. pensation would be forthcoming even wickets when time was call- to all the really nice people.
The Association in their circular)ed...
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Lisbon, Aug. 14, Experiments with sextant, employed in the raid carried out vented by, Admiral Coutinho, in an in conjunction with the military aeroplane, have given complete the day before yesterday in the satisfaction." The pilot was able to
Proposed that at the next Western district, appeared before disregard terrestrial observations also refer to the importation of The match between Middlesex Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central and take his bearings entirely by goods per the Amakusa Mara and and Kent, at Lords, was unfinish-water chestnuts.". Perhaps the the medical officer of health Market raport, Shortage in meeting of the Sanitary Board Magistracy this morning a astronomical observations, includ- they propose imposing a penalty of cd, owing to rain.Middlesex made V.R.C. will oblige with a few.
move the following That the charge of stealing a watch belonging latitude and longitude. It is $500, on the merchants concerned. 302 for two wickets (declared),
Government make by-laws for of the anticipated thefitby that methods of
the regulation of gas making
ing to an inmate of one houses searched.
on
4th.
ment.
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brokers.
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The Association's "order" to the top scores being Lee 190 not All the students are not yet re-
aerial navigation will be materially the merchants of Holhow was to out, and Dales 70. Kent had made Economy note-Buy sausages; and rumour preserving establish- leased. The police are demanding
It was stated by Detective Inspec-altered and air travelling greatly become elective as from August 103 for four wickets (Johnstone then you can make both ends monte. that those from out of town return
52) when play was stopped. to their homes. Those having honestor T. Murphy that the defendant facilitated.-Router.
The match between Surrey and Supplementary to the above; wal here are being held until they was searched on a complaint being
have information that General Leicestershire, at the Oval, wis obtain a guarantee that they will made by the wife of the owner of
Tang, who has declared himself also interfered with by rain. Lei- not again interfere with workers, the watch, and that the article was
ninc anti-Red, has been doing his best to center first made 175 for
It is rumoured that a Market- China, we are told, is at the and remain in their homes until the found in the inside breast pocket
stop the agitation. He has arrest-wickets (declared), Astill making Level Profiteering Association cross road. Dirty work. On being schools recommence, They also of the 'man's tunic.
ed five agitators during the past 67. Surrey had only made 67 bas.been formed. must agree to resign from the questioned, he maintained that the Students' Union. The situation is watch was his own, and adhered now very quiet.-Reuter,
MONDAY'S LECTURE.
some cun-
to that statement for siderable time before he was charged.
BELGIUM'S DEBT.
A WEEK-END OF IMPORTANCE."
Washington, August 14, President and Mrs. Coolidgel this morning motored from
Mr. Mellon and Senator Smoot,
week or so.
MOROCCAN WAR.
runs for the loss of one wicket. (Hobbs out for 31) when play was, stopped.
The match between Essex and Yorkshire, at Leyton, was stopped by rain. Essex,, declared on the first innings after making 218.
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Jowe in the Wembley Palestine
There is a rumour in town to Pavilion are said to wear ap- the effect that the sight of the propriate costume. Bowlers, Hermes has revived our Aero however, will not be worn in Ico Club.
House Street next winter.
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Life is becoming more com
The only real obstacle to peace not out, and Russell 64). York- dogs than bones, shire only had time to make. 80 for one wicket (Sutcliffe 61, not
for three wickets, (Freeman 98 in China is that there are more plex. It is na longor possible to
Mr. McCallum, who appeared for. the defence, entered the plea that the watch was given as a bribe to Swampscott to. Plymouth to visit
FRENCH MORAL VICTORY.. Mr. Coolidge's father. the defendant not to open a cer- AN INTERESTING SUBJECT. lain, box. He took the watch but
London, Aug. 14." of the debt-funding commission, carried ou with his search. This
A Router's special correspondent We have to-day received the fel- might have amounted to misconure also spending the week-end at
Plymouth. It is understood that who has arrived at Tangien from out) when play had to be aban-Hatter hangs out. He's busy at lowing from the Hon. Mr. P. H.dact, but certainly it WAR not Holyoak:.
theft, and Mr. McCallurn asked his they desire to communicate to Mr. Sukelarba, near the scene of the cond
Coolidge the latest developments fighting in the Wezzan region, "In view of the importance of the Worship to take this into considers subject and its vital interest to this tion.
Colony and all British trade both The case is proceeding. here and in South China, I venture
to remind your renders of the address to be delivered by Mr. Hellstrom, at the Theatre Royal
City Hall), at 5.15 p.m., Monday,
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"I have had the privilege of reading Mr. Hellstrom's manuscript notes and have no hesitation in saying that the matter contained In them should be heard by all in- terested in this subject and the present crisis, including all Chinese who are able to follow an address In English. They will be cordially welcome."
U. S. FLEET IN NEW ZEALAND.
"UNITY OF SENTIMENT.
AN EXPLANATION.
THE YUE YING WAH'S-
OFFICERS.
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wash dishes, clean knives and
put the ash bin out at the same
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The Colony may boast of its.
clean bills of health but the doctora continus to buy motor
Looks as if the Canton Vaude: cars. ville is in for a long run.
the moment writing up the next In all of the above five unfinish-
bomb outrage. of the delt negotiations with Bei-telegraphis that at the threat of aed matches there was no play on French advance on an extensive Thursday and only about two gium, and get his advice.
The Belgian representatives are scale with tanks the Riffans fled to hours' play on Wednesday, also keeping in close touch with the north and local tribes sur- This complete "moral their Government and are only rendered. proceeding upon instructions from victory for the French has made an Brussels. Renter's American Ser-excellent impression and rendered
the fertile Charb district secure.. vice.
Reuter.
Paris, Aug. 14. Marshul Petain will leave for Morocco on August 20th-Reuter
YOUNG STINNES.
AGREEMENT IN TEXTILE DISPUTE.
COURT OF INVESTIGATION.
PRINCE IN SOUTH 'AMERICA.
Enthusiastle Greeting.
Monte Video, Aug. 14. The Prince of Wales has arrived.
-Reuter.
Later. Thousands of Uruguayans, lining the piers, 'cheered the arrival of H.M.S. Curlew, bringing the Prince of Wales, who landed officially. He
A Kowloon "man the other night ato in succession half a Nobody so far has blamed the beef steak pic, a slab of Gruyere Imperialists for capturing the cheese and two oranges. Five: Mah Jongg craze.
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minutes after be collapsed and died. The deceased is believed to The worst of these progressive have been a victim of "consump movements is their failure to tion. progress,
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A London contemporary states What about getting up a meet that "Sir Robert Ho-tung has boon- ing to organise a Protective Cook particularly silent on the all
absorbing topic of the hour." But boy Stealing Association?
you try keeping silk worms in a ព ជ
cold climate, and then 'so how Hongkong's naval aircraft will much time you've left for polition. find no shortage of air.
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Quench not the smoking fax:
In our report yesterday of the feared loss of the s.s. Yue Ying HARD PRESSED FOR MONEY. Wah, which is about six days over-
Berlin, August 14. due here from Hothow; we gave a
"How are the mighty fallen" list of the ship's European per- sonnel, this list being supplied to makes a suitable headline for the us by the ownere, the Cheong Yue plight of the heirs of the late in- Steamship Company, of the China 'dustrial king of Germany, Hugo- Building.
Stinnes, whose, first-born Edmund
was welcomed by the President There is no truth in the story Bettor beat it. Among the names given Were is to-day hard-pressed to pay five- those of Mr. T. Harle, as Second thousand pounds sterling in wages in the woollen and textile dispute. and Members of the Cabinet and that the new American Consul
was born in a log cabin, to two-thousand employees of his providing for the resumption.of proceeded Engineer, and Mr. J. W. Vick, as Chief Officer, but we have since motorcar works in Berlin, dwing to pending an agreement based on Palace through wildly enthusiastic
crowds whom the police with The alleged evidence adduced control. vestigation. Reuter,
the passage of the royal car, Shakee. Renter.
London, Aug. 14. An agreement has been reached
work at the old rate of wages
Government to the
learned that both these, officers are the refusal of the banks to grant the findings of a court of in-ameulty prevented from blocking by the Kuomintang is decidely
further credit. Edmund Stinnesi
nt present in Hongkong and did not has appealed to the Prussian Gov- sall with the vassal on this parti-ernment for a loan of three million It is definitely marks to avoid closing down the known that the master, Captain works. He is approaching, an- Pompey; the Chief Engineer, Mr. H. other bank for an advance of the Larard; and a Second Engineer;
wages due to-day-Reuter. Mr. Mackenzie were on board.
Wellington, (N.Z.), Aug. 14. Despite wintry weather thecular journey. officers of the ten ships of, the American floot aro enjoying a round of festivities.
Speaking at a reception by the English Speaking Union, Admiral Coontz said that he stood for union, Rear Admiral Cole said that when
We would like to explain, in view of a complaint received, that wo obtained the list of officers from
ANOTHER TRAIN SMASH.
DISASTER ON FRENCH LINE.
Paris, Aug 14. the Engleh-speaking nations were the owners of the vessel who them-receipt of a cable from Singapore
Two trains converging from. solidly united they would gladly selves were not aware that these stating that Rubber is now 81.25
Ono porson was killed and 50 hold out a helping hand to all particular officers had not made the por lb. The Bukit Timah Rubber different lines collided at St Doxis.
Estates Ltd. havo declared a 4 requiring it-Router,
injured. Reuter, por cont. Interim Dividend.
trip.
Messrs. Carroll Bros. are in
“LITTLE HSU” IN HOLLAND.
The Hague, Aug. 14. General Hsu has arrived and has been received by the Queen at the palace of Loo.-Router,
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A Food Controller is one who
can do, most things out of his
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P. O. Baker of the Hongkong ' Police is the tallost man in tho force. Following this week's nowa- Judging by results of that bomb paper comment his chest has now explosion, somebody seems to grown out of ali proportion to his have put the lid on it.
boight.
What about installing a few It has been warm enough this
rowspaper, weok for many of the girls to bomb alarms fu
offices? discard their complexions.
health returns appear to They seem to have raised a few show that the only imports Into recruite for the Canton Bom, Hongkong at the moment are badlora.
small-poz and paratyphoid fever,