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No. 21,BES
六拜禮。 號三月十英港香 SATURDAY,
CHINA PROBLEMS CANTON GENDARMES.
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MORE CONCESSIONS
BY POWERS?
LATEST NOTES.
TRAINING ON SOVIET LINES.
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der the command of Gen. Wat (16)
SHIPPING MISHAP.
PRINCE LINE 'STEAMER STRIKES CANAL BANK.
Hongkong Carge on Board.
Port Suid, Oct. 2.
With regard to the recent reports that Gen. Wu Teh-ching was under peret murveillings, a further report comes to hand that Gen. Chang Kai- shek has sent 30 non-comunissioned; Peking. Oct. 3.
The British steamer Slavic The following Note, dated Sep-fficers of the Cadets Corps to net
Prince, from Hongkong and Batavia for New York struck the bank of. tember 30th, has been sent from as instructors to the gendarmes`un- Chen, Jul-lin to De Heer Oudendijk:
"In reply to the letter which is stated that in the despatch which the Suez Canal and is leaking in Your Excellency was pleased to accompanied the order, to receive the No. 1 hold, which contains these non-cons, General Chang Kai sugar, some of which is wetted. address to me, dated Sept. 17th, I slick made it evident that he was As a result of a survey it is recom- have the honour to confirm that Irently dissatisfied with the perform mended that the rivet holes be am ready to discuss the Shanghai inspection of this force." It was plugged and the vessel proceed incident with the object of settling found, he said that the men were Alexandria.—Router. It as soon as possible in 'n just and badly drilled, ill-trained and without discipline, and prompt netion was equitable manner, would there needed to rectify these defects. In fore be grateful to Your Excellency order to bring this force up, to if you would please let me know state of effeiney when called for duty, says General Chang, it must your views and those of your col-be modelled after the Soviet military leagues, with the exception of the system, and for this reason these reserve which you made in the n-commissioned officers were sent
an instructors letter above referred to. myself, et cetern.".
T'avail
|ance of the gelarmes at the recent i
It is generally believed that this nction of Gen. Chang Kai-shek is but another way of absorbing the gendarmes under his control, by the introduction of officers from the Cadets Corps, and that it in but n Elton of time before Gen. We Teb ching will be entirely stripped of his
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obtaining the co-operation of the Chinese and foreign inhabitants in the wark of municipal administra- fail to make known to Your Excel tion of Shanghai. They will not
leney, with the least possible delay, the result of this study.
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SHIPPING STRIKE.
SOUTH ÄFRICAN TERMS FOR SETTLEMENT.
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London, Oct. 2. The Marine Workers' Union has received a cable from the strikers
in South Africa:---
"Is it advisable for strikers in South Africa to accept the following terms-No prosecution of men, no victimisation, no,pay until the men resume work, the Cape and South, African Governments to urge the Imperial Government to hold an impartial
The
OCTOBER 3, 1925. 日六十月入
LEVITZKI'S RECITAL. "RED" POLICY.
A SINGAPORE TÀIBUTE,
Mischa Levitzki, the noted pianist, has arrived in Hongkong for his recital-to-night, which is heing keenly awaited by local music-lovers.
A Singapore paper, commenting on Levitzki's final recital, says -|
EYES ON CHRISTIAN. SCHOOLS.
SEIZURE SCHEME
Following reparts that the Can-
No more convincing proof of the ton Government is short of funds impression, made by Mischa and that the salaries of all Go- Levitzki on the musical public of vernment officials are in arrears, Singapore could have been found
than the crowded and enthusiastic some as much as nine months, audience at the Victoria Theatre news comes that in view of the last night, when the young immediate prosecution of war in American pianist gave his second
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Bulls and Inners
From the Office Butts.
Signs of Normality: A broker was observed to wipe his fore- head last Wednesday.
Apparently the Chinese do not favour Chamberlain's remedy for their troubles.
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From a local auction notice 1 sot of golfaticks, 1 camp bed. 1 champagne cooler, I solid tube.** Must be a bachelor getting mar ried; if so, the "solid tube" might, be useful later on for self-protec
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tion.
A widow is a lady who has a
The plan of the Chinese deleg-
"the strikers would, ́ ́. ation to Canton would work if good time on your life insurance.
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If it takes nine tailors to mako
man it doesn't take half as many compradores to broak him.
Brokers should take a lesson from their cars; they make best headway on the level.
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Talking of life insurance, what: about Government pansiona for journalists ?
The Acts of the Apostles hav nothing on our Economy Are.
recital here. This hour and a the East River Sector against Chan beautifulSteinwayinstrument was necessary to cut down the expenses half of brilliant plat ng on the King-ming. it has been found
an ovent to be remembered, and Levitzki, unlike others who have of all administrative offices and come here before their reputations éducational institutions... have boon tosted in London, can be in no doubt whatever as to the
In order to obtain money to pro- feelings with which Singapore vide the sinews of war, it is re- who wants to let
A pessimist is an advertiser house "for says goodbye to him. He has orted that, with a covetous eye about a year, with probable ex- General fixing us up with a nice given us two recitals of a quality which will be stored away in the on the Christian schools in Kwang-tension for the duration of the little Emigration Ordinanco
slender portfolio of lécal musical tung, the Red regime in Canton, memories, and of those memories has instigated students to hold among the choicest." his playing of Chopin will be
mass meetings for the purpose of passing resolutions on the neces- sity of taking over all schools be- longing to and conducted by Chris-
FOOD CONTROLLER.
OFFICE NOW ABOLISHED,
strike."
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Latest news from the Praya sector is that an Armistice has and motor-cars. been arranged between the trams
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The Colony's supply of live tian Missions and of placing them stock is improving. The Telegraph, however, has always had a good under the control of the Govern-supply of Eulls.
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School on Monday.
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From the number of 1.0.U. these days, the waste papor baskets will soon be charging rent.. O, D What about. our Attorney
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According to the Daily Press, already bats are being freely made that the river boats, will be. running to and from Hongkong and Canton more or less ne usual within the next few weeks. By the same token, we know a man willing to wager that the ice cream season will nearly come to an end sometime between October and February.
口口
The fear of death covereja.
policies.
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When is Stock Exchange Sup day? The first Sunday after
De Heer Oudendijk's reply, which is dated October 1st, is as follows: I have not failed to bring the contents of Your Excellenoy's letter of Sept. 30th to the know-military power.
ment. On this account, it is said, ledge of the interested diplomatic
It is notified in the Gazette that several Christian schools in Can- The experience gained in the representatives, who,
Your ILS
the Food Controller has ceased to Excellency knows, are animated no
exercise the functions of his office ton have decided not to open for use of expletives during the
strike may have had something. multitude of "life insurance this term, pending the action of the to do with the small attendance loss sincerely than yourself with
as from September. 30th. a desire for settling the unfortunate
hours are give us to reply.
Thus comes to an end an office Government in respect of the at the opening of the Language inquiry? Forty-eight.
which has been in operation incidents of May 30th at Shanghai,
men in Durban are solid, if the Smith was appointed Food Con-It will be remembered that there
since June 23rd, when Mr. N L students' activities. which they have never ceased to
Marine Workers' Union considers troller in connection with the was a report some time ago that consider as deeply regrettable.
the strike should continue. Reply strike emergency services. Dur the Canton Government intended On their side, as on the side of been expressed in Chinese circles giving us your absolute confidence." ing the whole of that period, Mr. to take over the Canton Christian
A special meeting of the Union Smith has filled the post with con- the authorities of the International with a view to Improving the re will be called to decide whether spicuous ability, handling difficult Settlement in Shanghai, everything lations between the
these terms are satisfactory. A problems in a most praiseworthy population of Shanghai and the
of Trustees in New York, but in in their power has been done to administration of the Interna cable has been sent to the strikers manner.""
The abolition of the post pro-regard to other Christian schools, improve the situation, calm. the tional Settlement, notably the in South Africa that the matter is
being considered. A further cable vides further evidence of the fact as well as institutions conducted minds, re-create an atmosphore of question of construction of roads
will be
that the Colony is getting back to by Christian converts, whose teach- sent Immediately any outside the Settlement and the
normal conditions, there being ing staffs have gone on strike, reciprocal" confidence, and re-question concerning Press regula-decision is reached.Reuter.
now no shortage in food supplies. it is rumoured that they may be establish normal conditions. All tions, wharfage dues and stock
High Handed Action.
Fremantle, Oct, 2.
forced to hand over their buildings military
have been exchanges; and that concerning measures
Hundreds of strikers last night
It remains for me, to mention some of the wishes which have
Chinese
abolished, the naval detachments freedom of speech and assembly raided the steamer Demodocus and HARROUR COLLISION.
have been re-embarked, the Volun-and publications,
teer
and
Corps demobilised,
As to the first question, the drew the fires and dropped the fire- measures for security withdrawn. interested diplomatic, representa-bars. They threatened the captain Subsequently, the persons arrest-tives opine, that the construction and officers with violence if they ed at the time of the said incidents of these roads, is undertaken ex-resisted. It is noteworthy that Mr. were set at liberty, some time ago. clusively in the public interest, Bruce recently telegraphed to the The schools closed, or occupied were and that construction has been Westralian Premier condemning the pursued for a number of years; failure to afford police protection re-opened some time ago.
Domodocus, which the questions regarding the responal- they nevertheless are disposed to to the bility for the unfortunate incidents give instruction to the Consular strikers boarded and there persuad- and the consequences which wore Body at Shanghai with the objected the crew to join the strike.--
The
a result thereof, require profound, of reaching an understanding with Reuter
the local Chinese authorities for
a satisfactory and equitable solu- tion of the question.
Finally, the regulations referred.
to above are only in draft form, and
Whatever the circum-
AJDIR DOOMED.
BOAT BADLY DAMAGED,
A collision occurred yesterday between a cargo boat and a steam launch, as a result of which a boatwoman was thrown into the harbour.
The boat was being sailed into the Yaumati breakwater when it was run into by the steam launch Hop Wo. The boatwoman, who was thrown into the water] was picked up by one of the crew of the launch. Considerable damage was done to the boat, this being reckoned at $300.
FELL OFF BUS.
With the healthier tone of the Lent.
share market, we hear of one
We'd like the boycott to finish broker who has ucarly made up College, but that the carrying out his mind to consider the pur- soon if for no other reason thar of its intention was thwarted by the chase of a new bowler hat this that it will give those jazz orche prompt action of the College Board winter. ៨. ជ.
to the Government.
The report goes on to say that the Governmem favours the tains over of all the Christian schools
stras a rest.
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A Lieutenant in the Canton
Mr. Damocles had only one, Army gots paid $66 a month-if sword hanging over his head. he's lucky..
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There seems to be nothing left What Canton needs most is a for "Triton" to do except write a good half dozen Rationalisation now bible. Corps.
The Hongkong dapper My have her little weaknesses, but she is by no means effeminats.
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for the four following "reasons:—":
1. The curriculum taught in
Christian schools is manifestly What China needs most isn't eo against the tenets of Bol-so much a rulor with a firm hand
an a firm hand with a rulor. shevism..
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of
2. It would be derogatory" to the
Government, while nearly all Talking about evolution, didn't its schools are either closed or Eve make a monkey out are being conducted at a Adam? reduced expenditure, that Christian schools should flourish with ever increasing
enrolments.
more
3. Under the control of the Go vemment, the students would imbibe- the readily doctrines of Bolshevism. 4. By the acquisition of the
Christian schoole, the Govern ment would automatically. acquire large holdings of landed property which could be turned to the Government's account.
study. The interested diplomatic representatives therefore ard desirous to continuu on exchange of views with Your Excellency on this subject, and invite your attention to the fact that the Chief of Police have neither been promulgated nor SPANISH FORCES FEEL SAFER.
adopted. of the International Settlement will.
Madrid, Oct. 2. be suspended from his functions stances, the interested diplomatic
As a result of the recent while awaiting a settlement of the representatives will not fail to take
into consideration, when their successes of the Spanish forces they ,question of responsibility.
As to
the approval is solicited, the desires occupy territory in the Albucemas the position of labourers at Shanghai, which has expressed by the Chinese Govern sector about twelve miles square,
BOY'S STOLEN. RIDE. been advanced as a fundamentalment in order that they may con- the Spaniards occupying the heights cause of the events which took form to the principles of justice above Ajdir and now look down on
and equity. They are, however, the stronghold of the redoubtable Whilst a Kai Tack, Company place, the interested diplomatic representatives are ready to contri-ready to make the necessary recom. Benieurriaghel tribe, where, dwell-bus was being tested along the mendations to the Municipal ings hitherto regarded as im: Saikung Road yostorday, tho" at bute as far as is in their power, Council thereanent. I avail myself, pregnable and inviolate are now on tention of the driver was drawn LABOUR CONGRESS. and to give to this and the neces-i
fire, constituting a funeral pyre for to the fact that a boy had fallen
from the vehicle.
The Mixed Court.
et cetera."
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Bruiny.—ineutitur day out, so
editor got the meaning of the French word "Etats" by simply spolling it backwards,
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Some of these birds specially engaged to paint period furniture. and pletures on new ships saOTTAA to forget that the rivettors and draughtsmen are in the same boat. 00
Judging from the weather re
In a recent cricketing article, ports from Morocco, the Rifts
the Daily Press refors to "Spoff- appear to be getting cold feet...
fforth," ut omits to make any mention of our dear old friend Hobbbbs.
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"Chinese in Oxford Bags," says
a heading. Yet they say Britaim. has done nothing for China.
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☐ ☐ It would seem that the differ..... ence between a Hongkong and
Whampoa Cadet is mostly all Close on the heels of the We've got friends at Home after matter of energy.
£3,000,000 Loan comes nows that a Home expert is to fix up our telephone troubles for us.
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On the principle enunciated in contemporary, It might be claimed that "what the Telegraph
Lots of folk these days in the thinks to-day Oxford (or England) matter of accounts don't seem to thinks the day after-to-morrow." know when time leaves off and
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Health Note: It is submitted that the Government would have
eternity beginė..
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found it cheaper in the long run corkscrew was lost last Sunday
It pays to keep straight. to house, free of charge, on the at Castle Peak. Peak, a certain. Talpo sanitary inspector.
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MOUNTAINS OF MISUNDER- STANDING REMOVED.
London, Oct. 2
Faith will not die while am After the Labour Conference had
Or, alternatively, if the fan-tan munition can be bought.
00: concluded, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, mon poly for play at various
in an interview, said that he was stations on our railway were Doctors say we are what wa delighted with the Conference. It farmed out, quite a respectable eat. Yesterday MacWhirtercom- has been a great consolidating consum might be raised for the pur- plained about getting abad øgg. ference and they had removed chase of necessary disinfectante. mountains of misunderstanding, and the industrial and political sections of the Party were now NEW HONGKONG RULES. better co-ordinated than ever.
Reuter
USE OF OPIUM.
sary instructions to their Consuls! Another Note from Chon Jui-lin the bogey so long menacing the to facilitate the establishment of to De Heer Oudendijk. dated] Spanish garrison on the island of
The bus was not carrying any Aatisfactory relations between the
passengers at the time, and it October 2nd, states:-"I have had] Alhucemas-Reuter. employers and employed, as soon as the honour to receive your letter
appears that in endeavouring, to Ajdir Entered the Chinese Government on its side of Oct. 1st wherein Your Excellency
Madrid, Oct, 2. steal a ride on the bus, the boy gives similar instructions to this
It is announced that after a care-missed his footing and fell on to was pleased to make known to me end to the local authorities.
the views of the interested diplo ful reconnaissance, the Spaniards the road. He was picked up nerl- matic representatives with regard have entered Afdir and occupied a ously injured, and was removed
to the Kwong Wah Hospital.. On the other hand the interested to the unfortunate Shanghai number of other positions, the diplomatic representatives
are incidents.
enemy abandoning a large quantity aware of the fact that rendition of I hasten to inform Your Excel- of material, The Riff's losses were
considerable-Reuter. the Mixed Court, and the question lency that I shall be happy to con- of representation of Chinese tinue the discussion of the remain- tizens on the Municipal Counciling questions, the question "of
· of the International Settlement In responsibility with that of the con- Shanghal, have been advanced by sequences resulting therefrom, and the Chinese community of that port. the question of rendition of the In this respect It is a pleasure to Mixed Court and Chinese represen- me to reiterate to Your Excellency tation in the Municipal Council of that the above mentioned diplomatic the International Settlement, in The western se on of the deep sale any opium to any person No person shall sell or offer for representatives are ready to con-order to bring about a successful tunnel of the Chesapeake Ohio under 21 years of age. duct with you to a successful tor-termination within the shorteat Railway has caved fn. It is mination the negotiations concern-posalble time; and I am ready to believed there are many casualties, tendont shall purchase any oplum No person except the Superin- ing the rendition of the Mixed communicate to Your Excellency as it la stated that fifty labourera drons. Arr
The Bank of Netherlands Is Court, which were begun.some time my proposals relative to the ques-wore working in the tunnel at the No person shall sell any opium lowering its rate from four to three ngo, and they are seriously study tions above Indicated. avall time of the collapse Reuters dross except to the Superin and a half per cent from to ing the most practical manner for myself, et cetera," —Router.
U.S. DISASTER.
RAILWAY TUNNEL CAVES IN.
Richmond, Oct. 2.
The following regulations have, beon mado under the opium ordinance
tendent
DUTCH BANK RATE.
Amsterdam, Oct. 2
morrow Reuter.
From to-day's S. C. M. Postar
It is further submitted that it For Sale. Frock Coat etc., “fit would be more to the point if the man 6.0jin, Chost 43/44in. Almost- Asst. M. O. H., Dr. A. G. M. Se now, but grown out of. Suppose vern, had been sent to Taipo to in the advertiser will have to borrow struct the railway officials how his father's outfit now.........) – to keep their building in a sani tary condition or to report on the "Marcato on gramaphone Malarial Mosquito Farm on users" A good plan, and Crown land in the same vicinity, which I can cheerfully rece than to send him to Japan to mend and endorse is to attend the Health Organisation these malefactors out at carly of the League of Nations. dawit one fine day and have them
sumimarily shot. Such a proceed The "chop most in demand, ing would, no doux, teach tham just now in business circles is the lesson teuluould no
one with