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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
ATO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
PARL.COM
that the Hongkong Government is a principal, whereas in point | of fact that positions are precise. ly reversed.
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1926.
JOHORE MYSTERY,
FEAR IN RUIN AND HESITATION TWO EUROPEAN PLANTERS
A DESTROYER.-George Meredith,
There is one particularly inter. osting, observation by Dr. Wu in the course of his speech-namely,
MISSING.
A Home paper says it is under stood that the sloop, H. M. S.Johore rubber plantation, Messrs.
Two European pläuters on Heliotrope, is coming East.
Schindler and Dymond, wore re-')
TO-DAY'S TRAFFIC
CASES.
SOLICITOR'S REMARK RESENTED
There was a slight "breeze" iu
that the Chinose both of Hong- kong and Canton are suffering by
Mr. H. V. Millington, formerly partod as taissing on Jan 23. Injor Willson's Court to-day when continuance of the strike. That, in Hongkong, has accepted. an shooting about
appours that they went out Mr. D. J. Lewis chauffeur was. of course, is the outstanding fact of the Japan Chronicle,
appointment on the editorial staff nothing more has boon heard of
5 o'clock and charged with passing a stationary of the situation. However much
them. Upon their failure to re-tramcar at the "stop" sign oppo purely British concerns may be
The auction of newspapers informed and members of the Road.
turn to the estate the police were alte the Officers' Mess in Queen's feeling the effects of the present take place in the Helena May estates, formed themselves into postponed from Jan. 28th will ostate staff and those from other interference with commerce and Institute on Wednesday, Fob search parties and scoured the point duty at the Garden Road jun...... An Indian constable, who was en industry, the Chinoso are being 3rd, ut 5.15 p.nt.-Adot.
district. For-two days there has hit to an infinitely worse extent,
Having secured, a total vote of late hour last night no trace of that on the 23rd of last month, at boen a ceaseless search, but up to on, gave evidence to the effect That fact alone should induce the 3,526,400 at the final count," Miss the missing mon had been found. 3.40 p.m., the chauffeur passed n Canton Government, which claims Socorro Henson of Manila, was Their disappearance, which can-
ht
to be above all elsen "Nationalist" proclaimed Her Majesty Queen not be accounted for, has tramcar which had come to a halt administration, to let no act of Carnival..
Socorro I of the 1926 Manila naturally given rise to great at the stopping place opposite the omission on its part stand in the
anxiety.Singapore Free Press. Oficer's Mess. Regardless of the way of an early settlement of the The property sale which was to present trouble. It is idle for it roonis of Mr. A. G. da Rocha yes. have taken place at the auction contend that it has not the means terday, was postponed till. to- at its disposal to guarantee non-morrow. The lots advertised interference with the trade of the Were Nos. 602 and 604, Quoona
Mustard & Co., Ltd. port, and so long as it refrains Road, Wost.
1017, Connaught Road, Central.
DEATH.
MITCHELL -On December 26th. Robert Hay Berry Mitchell. Late of Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co, Ltd.,
The Telegraph
TUESDAY, FEB. 2, 1926.
UNCONVINCING.
the
Value" of Radio,
STAR ATTRACTION.
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fact that passengers were going in and getting out of the tram at this 4log, the chauffeur continued on his way by passing the stationary tram- or on the left.
The Star Theatre, Kowloon, will doing our bit," the officer added. house the entertainment for three Mr. Andrews:-I don't say it was nights only, and booking Bt over-zealousness. I say that it is
might have crept in. possible that
THE NEW "GLOBE
Cross-examined by Mr. L. R. An- TROTTERS" TO-NIGHT.
drews, who appeared for the de- from definite action towards this Crown Princo Gustavus Adol-
fonce, the witness said that there end it will be regarded by the phus of Sweden and his wife, since the Colony has bad an tween the defendant's car and the Many months have elapsed was no other car intervening be- Louis, will tour the United States opportunity of witnessing a tramcar. outside world as being unwilling and the Far East, beginning next variety entertainment of the type rather than unable to stop the Mag. They will sail from San) which is provided by travelling there
Mf. Andrews sald that boycott.
Francisco about August 1 for the companios, for which reason the to strengthen the traffic regula-
had been an Trans-Pacific trip.
attempt Star Theatre should be well filled tions lately, and he did not know this evening when Dick Norton this was a case of over-sénious- The wrock and cargo of the s.8. will prosent his new Globe The latest Home papers to at Shanghai last weok, the ham-
Tungshing were sold by auction Trotters.'
ness. The green signal light was third son of the lato Charles arrivo toll of the wonderfully in mer falling when the price has Forbes, Peggy James, Billy Condant was 25 feet in the rear of the Included in the party are Lelia showing and at the time the defen- Dundas Mitchell, solicitor teresting happenings in the realm been advanced from the initial way, Betty Forbos, Hubert Morris, ram. Defendant was on his way Dundee. Interred at New-of radio which took place at the figure of Tis. 10,000 to Tis. 22,000. and Leo. H. Brooker, and of it, to fetch his master from the Club. bury, Borks.
passing of the old and the coming The purchaser is required to re- only Dick Norton himself has of the new year.
Correcting a sintement by Mr. At 11.p.in. on move the wreck and cargo within previously visited the East. He Andrews, Chief Inspector Kent, December 31st. it was possible 100 days of the date of purchase. boasts that not only has he secur-whe prosecuted, said it was rather for those with good listening-in. sets in England to hear the mid-
ed new artistes but also the latest exaggerating the defendant's night chimes being broadcasted tricts on the East River where
It is reported that in the dis-in songs, skotches and dances.
length of service to say that he throughout Germany and Switzer the severest battles were recently to record houses in India and driver! The police records showed The company has been playing had had seven year's service as a land, and then, one hour later, to fought, a virulent form of small elsewhere, en route, and Indian that he was given a licence in hear the same thing being done pox has claimed many victims. papere describe it as one of the 1922-only four years' experience. in London. There were all sorts of Plague is also prevalent and both best shows which has ever made ingonious tricks played by the diseases are spreading rapidly to the attempt to brighten tho exist-that the remark of over-zealousness Inspector Kent further observed British Broadcasting Company adjacent villages. The effects are ence of Eastern exiles, one of which was to pick up and most severe in the districts around
was uncalled-for.. "We are only relay music being played in Lo Lung. In l spoech to
Berlin carly in 1926 so that it commercial bodies. In Canton, in
could be heard in England in 1925. Similarly, music being to the affect that the Strike Com-lready been open for two or three A rumour is current in Canton Moutrie's, ut popular prices, has regard in the strike settlement in New York in 1925, was heard mittee has under consideration adaye.
over-zealousness question, Dr. C. C. Wu lamentably in London in the early hours of scheme for the raising of funds to
Mr. Andrews went on to say that fails on two points which he ties were planned, and the result Hill in commemoration of the. 1926. All manner of such novel erect a pavilion on Koon Yum
it was his case, that there was sought at considerable length to must have been to impress upon strike. In this connection a
another car intervening, which establish. These were that the the average man in the street suggestion is made that special
might have obstructed the view of the pointsman. The defendant was the wonders and possibilities
on his way to the Hongkong Club." hand, has had nothing to do with communication between peoples provided they are certified by a
Chief Inspector Kont:-Defen- travel from Hongkong to Canton
dant could have gone down straight the strike, whilst the Hongkong in various parts of the earth reputable firm and will pay a fee
to Murray Road if he was going Government, on the other, is a
Truly has it been said that wire-of ten dollars towards the scheme,
to the Hongkong Club. party or principal to it. It will the great barrier of distance, and
Mr. William Denson, manager luxe telegraphy is fast annihilating
The Magistrate:-I don't think of the Tang Wah Times News- this is a case of over-zealousness. be recalled that in its recent when it is possible for people An impressive ceremony was Paper Co., Ltd., oldest son of Mr.I have no reason to doubt the conimunique on the subject, the of two continents to be so enacted in Teluk Anson on Jan. and Mrs. C. Denson, of Sydney, evidence of the Indian constablo.
closely brought together that they 16th, before a Canton Government claimed that
was married at St. James' Church. The fine is $5. ropresentative can simultaneously dance to the gathering when H. E. Sir Theo Sydney, recently, to Clara, second thestrike-we are not now dealing strains of the same band # dore Fraser, General Officer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 9. Y. with the subsequent boycotttremendous step has been takon. Commanding the Troops Malaya, Suen, of Hongkong. Rey, J. F. Mr: A.Brailsford, of the P.W.D. was a movement instituted by with these
We in Hongkong are out of touch unveiled a remarkable memorial S. Russell performed the cere- was charged with driving his the workers of Hongkong first as witnessed one or two attempts at Perak District who fell in the The bride wore a charming gown in Queen's Road Central in
big things we to those members of the Lower mony, which was fully choral. motor cycle on the 28th January a protest against the Shanghai broadcasting but not with any Great War. The memorial con- of white satin beaute trimmed manner dangerous to the public. shooting of May 30th and, later, of Great Britain and the Continent several tons in weight, simply solla lace veil held in place by said: "I can't say I was driving marked success. To the people isted of a huge boulder of granite, with orange blossoms and a Brus- In reply to the charge defendant against the Shameen incident of of Europe, however, radio is mounted on a solidly built base pearl head drous She carried aecklessly. I was demonstrating June 23rd. Dr. Wu now varies proving one of the greatest of of dressed stone and concrete. sheaf of November lilies.
to my friend, who was seated be- that statement somewhat by lers in lonely country districts and rugged boulder was carved in Choy, Miss O. Lunbewe and Mies moment."
boons Hospital patients, dwel-Upon the most even face of this
bridesmaids, Miss M.hind me. It was only just for asserting that the protest was others previously unable to get large letters the legend: At the "against the British people, in the joys of large social contres Going Down of the Sun and in China and the British Govern can now easily "listen-in" to the Morning We Will Remember
ent of which Hongkong was a tiopally, the
high-class programmce. Educa-Thom. 1914-1918.
broadcast pro- part." We presume that the grammes of the big radio com-I grounds for the strike remain panies are proving of immense unaltered-namely, the Shanghai,
Canton Government, on the one of such instantaneous broadcast/Permits be granted for Chinese to
and Shumeen incidents.
But the point we wish to stress |
value.
.
SYDNEY WEDDING.
The
HONGKONG GIRL
MARRIED.
"DEMONSTRATING."
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awkward place for demonstration. The Magistrate:-Rather al:
Defendant -It was deserted There was no-one in tho
there. rond,
Lee, wore frocks of rose pink gorgette with godets of rose lace. Their hats were of pink tulle and lace, and they carried sheaves of pink gladioli. Mr.
Johnson, C.M.G., D.S.O., of Market-street, where 200 guests Brigadier-General Ronald Marrrocoption was held at Sargent's,
Harry Kee was best man. The Mr. Brailsford was fined 3 10. Crown Coltage, Addlestčno, Sur- were entertained; Mr. W. J. Liu Mr. Oscar May pleaded guilty rey, who saw service in China presided. The bride travelled in to not having a light for his side. and during the Great War, after a frock of midnight blue crepe de car when detected by Sergeant wards seconded for service with chine with a hat of gold tissue. the Shanghai Volunteer Corps,
is that Shanghai is not a British THE POUND STERLING.who died on Nov. 35, aged 52,
settlement, but an international
ong whilst, as regards the Shaineen affair, that took place after the commencement of the
HIGHEST SINCE WAR.
1:
HEAVY GALES.
LEG,
loft, unsettled property of the gross valuo of £7,926, with noti personalty £7,653. The testator! requested his wife but croated Rugby, Fab..1. no trust in the matter; to keep SHIP'S OFFICER BREAKS Hongkong, strike and therefore The steeling quotation on New his medals and decorations and could not have been a cause lead-York to-day rose to $4.86% which the bronze model gun presented is the highest that it has reached in to him by the Shanghat Volun- ing to it. Moreover, as we have the whole of the post-war period. teer Corps for her life, and then previously pointed out, the Hong-The lowest point touched was to give or bequeath them to his kong Government was in no way $3.20 about four years ago. To-son Patrick. connected either with the one in- day's rate is less than one third
per cent. below parity.
EXCHANGE RATES.
cident or the other, and cannot therefore, by any logical process Paric of rousoning, be made a principal New York in the strike. As to the Canton Milan
Brussels Government's repeated declara- Berlin tions that it is in no way con-Copenhagen
Stockholm nected with the strike or boycott alo Oalo Vienna movement, documentary evidence Pract
Prague [is in existence showing that it Helsingfors
Madrid has beon and still is working in Lisbon close concert with the strike and Buenos boycott organisations. In the face of that fact, it is difficult to Hongkong understand the Canton Govory-Yokohama
Silver (Spot) ment posing as being a more Silver (Forward)- spectator and attempting to show
Rio
Aires
have prevailed between Singapore A force gale and high seas and Hongkong for several days, and all ships arriving from the south report sovere buffeting at The death has occurred at different stages of the trip. - High Wycombe, at the age of 77 The Nagano Maru, from Cal-] yours, of the Rev. Percival culta and Singapore, reports that Clementi-Smith, For 37 years her Chief Officer has his right leg he was rector of St. Androw-by- broken when the vessel shipped a 121tho-Wardrobe with St. Ann, heavy noa.
120 1.86
107
20.19 Blackfriars In 1877 he went!
18.10 to Quebec as a missionary, and
10,64
23.88
23. in 1886 was appointed rector of 34.50 Androw-by-the-Wardrobe, resign- 1643 ing in 1923. In the City Mr. 1934 Clementi-Smith was à Common 31.41 Councilman from 1901 to 1920,
214
chairman of the City. Guardians
40 7/10 in 1915-1916, and chaplain to two
U.S. RAILWAYMEN,
OTHER CASES.
Baker on the night of the 25th January, and was fined $5.
Other cases were disposed of by the Magistrate, fines of vary ing. amounts being imposed for reckless driving, and leaving vehicles unattended. In one case a lorry driver was fined $10 for not having full control of his side him at the steering wheel vehicle by having four persone be-
SHIPPING NEWS.
VESSELS NEAR PORT.
At noon to-day the following vessels were expected to be in. ivireless communication with
on with Hongkongi
Angkor, President Pierce, Tan- da, Calcutta Maru, President Jackson, Atsuta Maru, Solviken, Tfisalak, Corby Castle, Kotsu Maru, Glenshiel, Kanagawa Maru, New York, Feb. 1. Manila Maru, Anking, Honghwa,
ASK FOR INCREASED PAY.
1/6 3/10 Lord Mayors. The deceased was the Eastern States Railways, have Hector, Mantua, Changte, Hal- The drivers and conductors of Cheribon Maru, Kashmir, Anhui, 3/0% brother of the late Sir Cecil requested the employers to agree, ching, Samarang Maru, Hinsang, 2/11 Clementi-Smith, who was ap
1/10
30 15 16 pointed a Cadet to Hongkong in by March 2nd to an increase in President Taft, Hozen ar 90 19/18 1862 and was in 1978 transferred Pay of $1 daily-Reuters Ameri Halata Maru, Toba Mary, Tille -British Wireless. Ito the Straits Jettlements. can Survice,
boet, Yuensang,