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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
A. GURNEY GOLDSMITH.
A HONGKONG FIONEER,
There
An Appreciation.
FLYING BOATS,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1926.
"NEW" BIELŚC
NEW SERVICE ACROSS NORTH "NATIONÁLISATION" OF BANK
SEA.
German Co-Operation.
OF ENGLAND,
Rayley Morriss Echo, pre few parts of the 'world
Rugby, Feb. 6."
London, Feb. 5, in which the nowe of Gurney Gold-
word Final details
arranged mith's passing away will not be
In the House of Commons, amid yesterday for, a new passenger received with sincere
sorrow by flying boat service which, in Labour cheers, a Bill was intro- members of the seafaring fra-junction with the Imperial Air-duced by the Clydeside representa- ternity, and though there are now way's, is to be operated regularly tich, Mr. Maxton, providing for in Hongkong comparatively fow across the North Sea between Bri-national acquisition and control of either ashore or afloat who rememy-tain and Sweden,
the Bank of England. It was road
ber his ten years in this port, yet Starting on June first the service a first time,"
days.
it would be a serious omission on will accomplish in one day 1,709 The first reading was älso taken! our part were his death to be men-miles between Gothenburg and of the Criminal Justice (Increase tioned in a mere obituary notice, Harwich, which by steamer oc of Penalties) Bill, introduced by the Conservative, Mr. Greaves Lord, without a more detailed account of cupies on average of about two his work on the China Coast.
German Air transport Interests for the purpose of increasing and Needless to say, when he landed are co-operating in the scheme, extending the powers of the Court in Hongkong in 1886, conditions and it is proposed that after leav-to inflict punishment in case of were vastly different from their ing Gothenburg and flying down certain crimes. It is understood present state, Kowloon, for instance the Kattegat, the flying boats this Bill gives effect to the Lord its only just being thought of as should alight at Kiel,, afterwards Chief Justice's observations in the mere than a place for a few bun- following the course of the Kiel Hayley Morriss appeal.--Reuter. galows, the harbour was still full Canal to the North Sen-British
of sailing ships, and. Hongkong abounded with grogshops of in- famous reputation. The names of a few may bring back memories.
Tals. K.608 & K.609. Cable address: KOWLOTEL, HongkongThe Land We Live," "The Rose,
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KING EDWARD HOTEL.
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SINGAPORE.
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Telephone in every room. After-dinner dancing overy Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Managing Director.
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
NOTICE,
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH SERVICES, which offer speedy and cficient means of communication, aro established between HONGKONG SHIPS at SEA, FRENCH INDO-CHINA, the PROVINCE of YUN. NAN and MACAO.
Fall particulars may be obtained on application to the RADIO COUNTER in the MAIN HALL of the G.P.O., and at the RADIO TELE- GRAPH OFFICE, 3rd. floor, GOVERNMENT BUILDING.
The RADIO TELEGRAPH OFFICE is always open for the recep tion and transmission of Radio Telegrams and for reporting vessels panning WAGLAN and GAP ROCK LIGHTHOUSES.
Thistle and Shamrock," "The Flags of Ali Nations," "The Grand," and the "New Travellers." Ships then Jay in harbour for weeks and even months at a stretch, and sich plares as those mentioned throve on the hard-earned pay of men! before the mast.. The Sailors' Home
Wireless.
"
RUBBER RESTRICTION.
PROSPEROUS. TYRE MANUFACTURERS.
Excess Expected.
New York, Feb, 5.
In view of the rubber manufac
at West Point was the only place tres outery against British rubber
restrictions, comment is aroused at
GERMANY AND THE
LEAGUE.
Rugby, Feb. 5. Satisfaction is expressed at the prospect that German application for admission to the League of Nations will be received in Geneva Early next week
It is anticipated that the Lengue, Council will then be convoked in
an extraordinary session to bel
bf repute which catered for seamen the prosperity of manufacturers held at Geneva.-British Wireless.
with no other interest than their welfare, and St. Peter's was the seamen's church. This became at Goldsmith's once the centre of factivities, and though before he left, he had built an Institute in Kowloon and launched the original
as revealed in the report of the Goodrear Company, showing a net pront of $21,000,000 compared with $12,000,000 in 1924, while the special raw material reserve fand has been increased from three to
Kowloon stean kaanch which seven and a half millions to pra
a
is still plying in local waters under tect the Company from a posainte,
the name of "Lee Ping," he is best abrupt shrinkage of rubber values. remembered in'connection with that-Regter's American Service. Church.
An Uphill Fight,
New York, Feb. 5. Following the announcement by the United States Rubber Company Many stories are still told about of a ten per cent reduction in the his uphill fight on behalf of the prices of motor tyros, the Firestone men in whose cause he had enlisted. Company has made a similar reduc- An apprentice with more money tion.
Не
THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
than brains jumped" his ship, and Observers of the rubber market Was warmly welcomed at the estimate that January's imports of "Grand" by toughs of various crude rubber will be 8,000 tons in! nationalities who promptly set excess of requirements.-Reuters] about plucking the chicken, Gold-American Service. smith had already received letters from home asking about the lad, and ran hia quarry to earth. proceeded to take him home, but He was not without opposition. however surprisingly quick with his hands, and three of the said opposi FIXING A SUITABLE DATE. tion having measured their length) on the bar floor, the apprentice was. in due courac sent safely on hia Early Announcement Expected. homeward voyage. The opinion.
Rugby, Feb. 3. Referring to correspondence, with which the proprietors. of these "hotels" held of Goldsmith may the Governments of the Dominions best be judged by the fact that they and the Imperial Government on the once organised a procession and question of a suitable date for an burnt him in effigy in Happy Valley. Imperial Conference, the
In Australia and Japan.
Firms or persons, who have placed standing orders with the Radio "Telegraph Office for advices of vessels passing the WAGLAN and GAF
ROCK LIGHTHOUSES are requested to send revised lists of vessels of He also made a fight for less which they are the owners, or agents, to the Officer-in-Charge, as early as Sunday work on the harbour, and possible.
RADIO TELEGRAPH CODE ADDRESSES FOR THE YEAR 1928 in this after a great struggle he had should be registered at the Radio Telegraph Office, 3rd. Floor, Government a fair measure of success. Building without delay. Forms may be obtained on application.
Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith left Radio Traffle with Canton and Swatow is suspended until further Ilunekong for Home in 1895. but Jaterport Radio Telegrams are subject to delay.
it was not long before they were
Melbourne Are where at
alice.
for some
Primo
'Minister stated in Parliament last night that he hoped to make an announcement shortly.
He recalled that on the occasion
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of signing the Locarno Treaty the Foreign Minister expressed the hope that the conforence might not be! too long delayed. This was also the 50 Cents each view of the Government.
If the communications now pro Mensages in Code must have name of Code used included in text. away again, this time to Australia Tutiable articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain
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COURIER KILLED.
EXCITING INCIDENT ON A
TRAIN.
great work in which they had been Conference would take place at the 50 successful here. About four same time.-British Wireless. years ago they left Melbourne and February after a 'time at Bunbury and else. February 8. where and a visit home, they passed February through Hongkong on their way up February 12. to. Kobe, to open up a "station" February 12. February 16. there. Mention has already been made of the result of their nine month's work there. When for instance the Belgenland arrived in) this port the members of her ship's company spoke most warmly of the
A Soviet courier travelling on welcome they had received in the Moscow Riga train has been Japan.
killed in Latvian territory by two Sat., Feb. 6, p..
men, who gained access to his com- Sun., Feb. 7, 9 u.m. His Wife "Carrying On."
partment and attempted to scize Representatives of the crews of his baggage. .Sun.. Feb. 7, 9 a.m. the "Delta" and "Malwa" acted as]
The alarm was given, and train Sun., Feb. 7, 9 am. pall-bearers when Gurney Gold-guards hurried to the compartment .Mon., Feb. 8, 2.30 p.m. smith was laid to rest. Sudden and engaged in a
Mon., Feb. 8, 5 p.m.
fusillade with Tues., Feb. 9, 10 am though the end was he himself the assailants, who committed Shinyo Marui Tues., Feb. 9, 19.30 a.m. would hardly have chosen any other suicide.-Reuter.
Kaijo Maru
Haining
Kiungchow
Szechuen.. Chaksang...
Eumaeus
.Sot.. Feb, 6, 2.30 p.m. Sat, Feb. 6, 2,30 pm Sat, Feb. 6, 2:30 pm
.Sat, Feb. 6, p.
.Sun.. Feb. 7,9 a.m.
close to such a life as his than to
Tues., Feb. U, pass away "in harness," in the ser- Registration.1.46 p.m. vice of those he had so faithfully Lottera......2.30 p.m. worked for, the men of the sea... (Due Marseilles, 10th March). It may be of interest to many to know what plans have been made. for the immediate future of the Kobe Missions to Seamen. Mrs, Goldsmith writes: "At present I am
Prea. Jackson
Assailants Suicide.
Rigs, Feb. 5.
/
THE PO HING FONG COLLAPSE.
SCOUT MASTER RECEIVES FURTHER AWARD,
Tuos., Feb. 9, staying on in the Quarters (at 116, In' connection with the rescue Parcels Registration.2.45 p.m.
Non Hinahi-Machi) and have a friend work performed by local residents Letters 8.30 p.m.with me. We must on no account at the ruins of the Po Hing Fong (Duo Victoria, B.C., 28th February), let the Mission down, and the Kobe collapse on July, 18, Mr. H. Braga," Taming....Wed., Feb. 10, 8.30 a.m. people are quite prepared to "do scoutmaster of the First Hongkong Kanchow Wed., Feb. 10, 9.80 a.m. their bit? Will you let the men (St. Joseph's College) Troops has Leeanng....Wed, Feb. 10, 10.30 am. know how things are? The Com- been awarded the Silver cross by Hosang.... Wed., Feb. 10, 2.30 pra Tingsang
Wed., Feb. 19, 5 mmittee men are taking turns to come the London Boys' Scout ABBOcta- Shantung...Fri, Feb. 12, 2.30 pm. and help and several ladies have tion for gallantry in saving a girl *Correspondance boaring vessel's name only
promised me all assistanco . from the debris of the collapse.
Perhaps you would tell the Mr. Braga together with a numi, men that my husband is no longer ber of others is also the recipient here to go on board and invite of the Order of St. John "of them."-Contributed,
·Jerusalem,'"
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