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三拜禮
VETA- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1926.
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COAL
'FEICHING". TRAMCAR DAMAGED. DRASTIC ACTION.
BRITISH WARSHIP STANDS BY.
SEQUAL IN COURT,
After being adjourned for further evidence to be obtained, a Chinese was 'again brought up at:
FOOTBALL LEAGUE SUSPENDS SOUTH CHINA.
MACAO AND THE STRIKE.
SITUATION SLIGHTLY
IMPROVED.
News to hand from Mação Indi-
日九十二月一
INDUSTRY.
LITTLE ABSENTEEISM IN SCOTLAND.
cates that in some refpects the WORSE IN ENGLAND. strike situation there is beginning to show signs of improvement.
London, Jan. 12. It is reported that a prominent A demand for the restoration of Macao merchant has becat negotiat an eight-hour day in the mines was ing for some time with the Strike Codinitise to permit a steamer to the chief point in the evidencé, sub- run between that port and Canton, mitted to the Coal Commission on carrying passengers but cargo. behalf of the owners, witnesses de- It is stated that these negotiations
'BINULE÷CUPY 30 CENTH
135 PER ANNUM
(By Captale E. Fa. Narmaavilla in ikä Daily. Chronicle). Remarkable Value 1 On the Hudson. Epox stand, which la just inside the Hammer. smith Road entrance, are examples of the Hodson range of earliere, again, amongst people whe really know somparativo car performanoss, la a vehicle which also stands pre-eminent,
Fasex Coach pr Touring
Hudson Coach or Touring
The Hudson Brogbani
The Hudson Sedaż
$2,000.
$3,000,
$3,600.
$4,000,
BIAS BAY PIRATES.
SHIPPING JOURNAL'S
SUGGESTION,
Commenting on the recent piracy of the s.s. Tungchow. Shipping and Engineering (Shang- hai) concludes:--
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTA.
33 WOND NRI CHUNERD. HAPPY VALLEY
AFTER DANCE.
SHANGHAI SPANIARD'S SUICIDE.
SHOT IN CAR.
On returning from the Palais de There is one other little matter Danse, Bubbling Well Road, Shang- to do with piracy in regard to hal, in the small hours of Jan. 7th. a Spanish citizen, Ramon Donnon- which we should like to offer a
sono, aged 30, employed as manager suggestion. All vessels on the of the Astor House Grill Room, China Coast keep to fairly well-committed suicide by shooting him defined routes and to fairly self in a motor-car.
Donnonkono, a married man
REFLOATING "HOPES the Ceutral Magistracy before Mr.
REFUSAL SEQUEL In connection with the strand-R. E. Lindsell, this morning, "Wanderer" semi-officially learns Ing of the s.a. Felching, a China charged with damaging a tramcar this morning, and it can be accept- ed as correct, that at a meeting Merchants Company vessel, on through negligence. Thunder Head, north of Swatow, When the driver of a motor car of the Management Committee of as reported in the Telegraph yes-left it in Queen's Road West to the Hongkong Football League last terday, telegraphic advice has go to a garage, leaving a Chinese evening, it was decided, as a result been" received from the Shanghai in the driving seat, the car ran of the action of South China have proved successful and that/claring that the standards of living punctual schedules. Our sugges-whose wife is believed to have been. office of the owning company that backwards, and collided with a Athletic Association in refusing to regular sailings will probably begin must rest on stable economic contion is that if before the destruc-in hospital at the time, drove in a
assistance has been sent to the ship from Swatow. A tug boat has also been dispatched in the hope of gutting the vessel pit..
chant Steam Navigation Company. which is engaged in the Shanghai- Swatow trade.
stationary tramcar, damaging the fulfil their League engagement Intter to the extent of $25, and also with the Police on Club ground on causing damage to the car.
in about,ten, days.
ditions, while savings could also be Ever since the strike ter com-effected and earnings increased if munication between
Shan,
backwards.
Lengue points to the Police and to been suspended, untie 10th with greater regularity.
is stated that it is on rount of
ASE
ATHERLEY
ADJOURNED
According to
Near. Foklan
tion of the pirates' lair (we arhired car to the cabaret at 11.80. assuming it to be inevitable) any on the previous night. He left this Saturday last, to award the two near Macao, and Konon, has the miners attended to their work vessel is, say more than twelve in company with another man and establishment shortly after 2 n.ma. It was stated, at the last hearing,
It wasi hours overdue at any port, let a Russian dancer. Since we published yesterday it that there was another man in the fine the South Chinn Athletic Asso-instant, when it was sold. It pointed out that absenteeism in pessimism prevail. Let the worst eye-witnessed there was some dis- has been ascertained that the ves-ear, and, giving evidence this ciation the maximum penalty. $5.the near approach of New Scotland averages 3 per cent be assumed that worst being that pute between them, but they drove sel left standing by the stranded morning, he said he felt so he It was farther learned that the Year that the Strike Unhas con- and in England and Wales 8% per the vessel has fallen into the of Nanking Road.
off in the same car in the direction ship was the a.s. Toonan, another sat in the car with the other man, Committee subsequently went into sunted to allow vessel resume cent. The owners express their hands of pirates, and is being Road corner the car stopped, the ship owned by the China Mer- and the defendant operated the full discussion of the general their usual anilings on run.
willingness to meet the miners with taken to Bias Bay. A British Russian woman and the other self-starter, causing the car to rupattitude adopted by the South
the utmost goodwill" but are op naval vessel could get from Hong-foreigner alighting. They took China Athletic Association towards
rickshas and proceeded ahead of The licensed driver said the
posed to the establishment.of com kong to Bias Bay in less than the car. starting handle had been lost, and the League, and finally decided to
pulsory machinery for the settlo-three hours; and there it could; Shortly before the latter over. the defendant told him that he suspend the South China Athletic
ment of disputes. They are unawait, either till news came that took the rickshas the chauffeur wished to start the ear with the self-starter, Witness told he must Association until such time as a
ble to point any royal road to the the missing vessel had turned un.asserts that he heard a noise which not do so.
recovery of the industry but are or, alternatively, till she arrived bursting, so took no notice and con-
he thought was suitable apology is forthcoming.
a ricksha tyre confident that lower costs of pro-at Bias Bay in charge of the tinued on the journey to the Astor
pirates.
Tableau! After all, House Hotel, whither he had been ninety-one hours is a very long instructed to go. On arrival at the time for any vessel to be in the hotel he produced a chit and, un- unhindered charge of pirates on able to arouse his fare, called to one of the busiest seas of the the watchman, who found that de- ceased had shot himself. On the seat of the car, by his side was 25 automatic pistol with two rounds in the magazine, and an empty cart. ridge case..
In order to prevent the possibi- lity of attack on the stranded ship by pirates, H.M.S. Magnolia has .gone up to the scene of the strand-
ing and is standing by.
that the ss. Feiching It appears
is not in any serious danger. She
The resolution relating to the
FOREMAN OF JURY
INDISPOSED
The defendant admitted he operated the self-starter, but dio suspension of the Association. Further proceedings in the duction would stimulate the already
"Wanderer" understands.. while trial of James E. Atherley, on growing demand for British coal.- not know what he was doing.
It was stated that the owner of not arising directly from the charges of misappropriation of the car bad sent the sum of $25 events of last week, was brought funds belonging to Mrs. Getz. Repter. to the Tramway Company for the to a head by the demand of South Brothers, of which was the China's first eleven that as it was Manager in Hongkos be their home League match the game adjourned this morning bac with the Police should have been count of the absence, owing to played at Sookumpoo.
sickness, of the foreman of the jury, Mr. P. M. N. da Silv
lies on soft mud and it is thought that after lightening her as much damages sustained by the tram. and Mr. Lindsell imposed a fine of as possible the tug which has gone $20 or fourteen days.
to her will be able to get her of There has been no casualty.
EUROPEAN MOTORIST
FINED.
REBUKED. FOR JEERING
IN COURT.
@
B. A. T. PROGRESS.
CHAIRMAN ON CHINESE
SITUATION.
It is, however, understood that' incidents occurring prior to Satur.
of the discussion.
In this connection, His-Honour
CHIEF ENGINEER'S DEATH.
SUCCUMBS IN SINGAPORE.
NO FEAR OF OIL,
world. Later.
Mr. Evan Willums, President f the Mining Association, questioned. by the Charman, Sir Herbert Samu-
not
FRENCH FINANCES.
EUROPEAN'S LOSS,
CHINESE SENTENCED FOR RECEIVING.
day were referred to in the course sir. Henry Gollan said he had fel, declared that they were
AVOIDING INFLATION. Interviewed this morning, a re spoken with both Counsel and afraid of the competition of all in
Paris, Jan. 12. presentative of the South Ching thought that the best thing to do the future. He believed that in
The Finance Committee of the) Athletic Association said that he was to adjourn the hearing until the case of big liners the cost of considered the action of the lea which time it was hoped that Mr. burning oil was greatly in excuss day, who insisted upon the neces
to-morrow morning, at-10.30, by
Chamber heard M. Doumer yester- London, Jan. 12. gue unjustified, declaring that as Silva, would have sufficiently re- of coal burning and there was nsity of assuring immediately! At the annual meeting of the the match with the Police, was covered to be able to attend Court reason why in the course of time receipts in order to avoid. Inflation British American Tobacco Com their home game, they were entitled pany, Limited, Sir Hugo Cunliffe to consideration when the venue.
coal should not be put in liners in and declared that in the course of the month of December the out-
At the Central Magistracy this Owen, presiding, stated that invest was fixed. He stated that the
a form enabling the use of it with goings of the Treasury exceeded morning, the adjourned cass in "You do not appear to under-ments in the associated companies opinion of the official body Was
greater economy than oil. stund that this is Court of had risen from sixteen million in that, the game should have been
Ie the receipts by 10 milliards 450 Justice, You will kindly treat £16.155,000. The directors were played and a protest afterwards
opined that the very existence of millions, which partial efforts will which a Chinese lukong is charged atisfied that this was less than entered, but the attitude of South my Court with the strictest re-the shares would realise as going China, he said, was that of self-
Britain depended on a larger ex-not suffice to meet. He insisted on with the larceny of a gold watch the question of extraordinary tem- and chain, an overcoat," and $40, serve or will fine you for com-concerns,
port trade in coal. Large contracte porary taxes on payments which and with receiving, again came be- defence. tempt of Court," was the warning The net profit for the year was It follows, of course, that had
Telegraphic news has been re- were often lost simply through will disappear after the improve- foro Mr. R. E. Lindsell. Mr. B. W. Hamilton gave Mr. E. 5.115,000, an increase of £278,090. the match been played as Sookun-ceived here by Messrs. Jardine, a difference of three-half-pence or ment of direct taxation. In reply
A final dividend was recommended poo, as South China desired, their Matheson and Co., Ltd., atating three-pence per ton in price. to a question, M. Doumer declared! The property belongs to. Mr. W. C. Bell, who during the evidence of 27 pence a share.
Association, would have benefited that Mr. M. L. Davis, the Chief
that he expects to meet the repay- Allen, who stated at the previous The Chairman declard that if the ment of short-term loans falling due of an Indian constable, jeered at Allading to the company's in-financially, and apart from the fact Engineer of the Indo-China 8.8. a particular curse, which the lat-vestments in China, the chairman that it is the opinion that financial Laisung, has died at Singapore Association's proposals were ac-in 1926 by transforming them into hearing that while waiting for a for alleged Mr. Bell used when far the largest shareholders in the to intrude too far into football pleurisy. The funeral, took place working longer than French, Bel the return of confidence following
said the purent company were byennaiderations have been allowed from double pneumonia and cepted the British miners would beleans repayable in longer periods, ricksha on the bridge of the Bow- a plan which becomes possible after rington Canal he put his coat on the his attention was drawn to his China company.
locally, it is generally felt that yesterday. car left unattended in Nathan Sir Hugo Cunliffe-Owen said South China stepped on the wrong The late Mr. Davis joined the gian or German miners, and Mr. the vote on the financial proposals. Parapet, and on looking for it found.
It was missing. Road at 2.40 p.m. on January 3."
there was a background of stability side of the line in their refusal to Indo-China Company in May, 1914, Williams replied that their wages -Indopacifi and practical experience in China play where directed. The sporting and since that time has seen ser
M. Briand received the Presi- morning he discovered the loss of Defendant, who appeared on a which had enabled her to weather way, out of a situation, which was vice on many of the Company's would be considerably higher. He dents of the Chambers of Commerce the watch and chain, and the charge of leaving his car. unat-storms similar to the present one delicate to, say the least, was that ships, but for the most part had asserted that the unrest in the in- who have intimated their willing- money. Most of the property. tended, entered a plea of not for many centuries, though patience of playing the match and formally been on the Calcutta-Japan run.dustry was not spontaneons but ness to support him in his efforts guilty:
An Indian constable stated that a good deal of re-adjustment. He Committee, where no doubt their was well-known to a wide circle/Was the result of a deliberate at to redress the financial situation. was later found at the defendant's
M. Briand thanked them and said) cubicle. he observed motor car No. 292 had every confidence that China grievances would have been given of shipping men in Hongkong and tempt by the miners' leaders that the situation can be rapidly
The defendant said this morn- opposite the Military Hospital in was moving forward steadily as a due consideration.
prevent the reconstruction of the Improved provided the Government Nathan Road, with the engine great commercial and industrial | The suspension will be reported
industry as a private enterprise has the support and confidence of ing that he invited an old friend running. A number of Portuguese country, where there should be a to the Hongkong Football Associa-
the whole country and the conto his cubicle, and as he felt children approached the ear and.. constantly expanding markettion, and, no doubt, the South
operation of all good citizena-warm he took his overcoat of fearing that they would interfere Router.
Indopacifi.
and hung it on the wall. They with the vehicle, he ordered them
later had a drink of wine, and his away. He sounded the horn to attract the owner's attention, with
friend got drunk.
He went home, the result that the defendant}
and left the overcoat at his (de emerged from No. 94 and cursed witness for sounding the horn.
fendant's) house, promising to In reply to the defendant, the
return for it on the following day.. constable said that the car was
He did not know his friend had. It unattended for a quarter of an hour.
until he saw his son playing with Later. the police arrived and
would be necessary, and possibly protesting to the Management His home was in Calcutta, but he'
TEA SHOP SCENE.
CUSTOMER'S THREAT WITH
CHOPPER.
A scene in a Chinese tea alion,
China Athletic Association will use) their right of appeal to the Asso- elation. A general meeting of that body is to be held to-morrow
on the China coust.
SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN,
after decontrol.
A memorandum by the Mining Association was submitted prior to the taking of evidence and this said that if the Railway Wages!
goods traffic could be reduced by 25 per cent, Reuter.
evening and there is a possibility RAPID RECOVERY EXPECTED. Bill reduced all rates, the mineral
that the League action will form! a subject for discussion.
Rapallo, Jan, 12.
A bulletin states that Sir Austen Chamberlain spent a most satisfac- tory night. The cough continnes but the temperature has fallen.
The defendant elected to make last evening, in which a Chinese TETANUS ANTI-TOXIN. The catarrhal affection on the right PALM BEACH HAVEN.
a statement and said that he was brandished a chopper at the door- halfway up his stair when he heard way, inviting all the sundry to come the horn and went down imme-out and fight, had a sequel at the diately.
Central Police Court this morning
His Worship convicted and re- before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, when a quested the dofendant to explain Chinese was charged with disor-| his absence yesterday, when the derly conduct. summons was called.
ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC
J.
TRIUMPH.
Faris, Jan. 12.
A waitress at the shop said the Dr. Roux, the Director of the
The defendant produced his copy defendant entered the shop for a Pastour Institute, has announced and remarked, "2.40 p.m.." cup of tea, and started to abuse to the Academy of Sciences that
alde of the respiratory organa has considerably decreased and every- thing points to a rapid recovery, owing to a strong constitution and the perfect functioning of the heart. -Reuter.
DISARMAMENT.
EX-KING TIRED OF INTRIGUE. ".
BERLIN EMBASSY.
LORD D'ABERNON'S POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR.
London, Jan, 12. The Daily Exprese states that it. the Hon. Ronald Lindsay will shortly succeed Lord D'Abernon found the articles. as British Ambassador at Berlin- Indopacifi.
The following
The defendant's wife, giving evidence, said she did not know why her husband's friend loft the overcoat and watch.
The Hon. Ronald Charles Lindsay, C.B., C.V.O., who is the Palm Beach, Florida, Jan, 12.
fifth son of the Earl of Crawford, Ex-King George the Second of has already had a distinguished rintendent of Police, sald the de- Mr. W. R. Scott (Assistant Supe- Greece is expected to arrive diplomatie. career. Commencing fendant had served seven months, shartly at the Floranada Club, the as an Attache at St. Petersburg in the Police Force, and he had He Worship, on reading the her, because, he said, she was not Dra. Ramon and Zeiller have die
winter headquarters of British and in 1808, he served later at
a good recorde Teheran; Washington, Paris, and summons, pointed out that 2.40 attending to him properly. As a covered an anti-toxin..giving per- CONFERENCE NEXT MONTH.
Mr. Lindeell onld be considered other foreign visitors here,
the Hagife. He was also in tho p.m. was the time he was alleged result the master turned him out. manent and complete immunity
The Ex-King's brother, Prince Egyptian Government service for there was not sufficient e to have committed the offence. Shortly afterwards the defendant from Tetanus. The anti-toxin can, On examining the summons again, returned with a chopper, and stand-be injected oven In large dosos The Qual d'Orsay states that the Paul, who is at present in Chicago, time. After being Minister to convict for the defendant said that he had ing in the doorway, invited them without inconvenience into all preliminary Disarmament Confer- declared, that his brother was Plenipotentiary at Paris for charge of recal make, a mistake.
to come out and fight. The police wounds liable to cause Tetanus, and ence will commence as anticipated tired of Balkan Intrigues, and year, 1920-31 ho tared the would send de
hoped to build homoge
Omes as Additional Unto. His Worship again remarked arrived and put an end to the scene, sumpiles will soon be at the on 15th February. The Sdylet, Rokoped
Paris, Jan. 12. /*: