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GENEVA OUTLOOK IS HOPEFUL.
BRITISH AND JAPANESE DISCUSSION.
AGREEMENT MORE LIKELY.
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As the result of all-day private conversations yesterday between Mr. W. C. Bridgeman, assisted, by
Vice-Admiral Lord Cecil,
Sir Froderick Field, Viscount Ishll. Admiral Saito, and Japanese naval
NAVAL YARD TRESPASS.
·COOLIE WHO HAD NO TICKET.
When a Chinese was charged be fore Mr. R. E. Linduell at the Cen- tral Magistracy this morning with trespassing in the Naval Yard en Saturday, he said he did not know he was not allowed inelde without Lermission, but Sergt. Coles, of the Naval Yard Police, said, the man had been employed there before and knew the rules and routine.
found eight or nine men gambling
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
THE A.D.C.
THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD.
The fifthy-sovouth annual gone-,' ral meeting of the Hongkong. Amateur Dramatic Club was held on Friday at the Hongkong Club, Mr. W. A. Cornell occupying the chair.
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The annual report stated that during the period under review Dificulty was experienced at the productions were staged. beginning of the season and five
two
MONDAY,
JULY 18, 1927.
HONGKONG TRADE,
CILAMBER OF COMMERCE
REPORT..
The fortnightly report of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce states:
TAGORE TO VISIT MANILA.
TO DELIVER LECTURES.
at the University of the Philip-
Among the many items approved | pines regents' meeting on Thurs- dny, the appointment of Professor' Rabindranath Tagore was the most important. · 17
Professor Tagore, Indian poet, educator, and lecturer, at present visiting Java, will be invited to
Cotton" Piece Goods Market very
quiet with no business doing. Another sharp advance taken place in the cost has of the raw material
and time of writing that it will go still there is every indication at the the Philippines to give a series of lectures for 10 days to the higher. The latest quotation students of the university, accord- A Chinese Watchman said he/short plays were put on. in the hose of the 12th inst., Eg. Sakel, ing to the resolution submitted by 18.65d. and Mid, Amer. "Spot" the acting president to the regents, nature of an experiment. experts, followed by further dis-n a latrine in the Yard, they hav-Mary Rose," but shortage of time
It had been intended to produce 9.61d.
Cotton Yarn. During the fort cussions between the experts ing received their pay the previous to-day, there is good reason to be- day. The defendant appeared to be prevented this, although a great night a better feeling hus prevail deal of troubio was gone to ined in our market and a fair amount lieve that marked progress has reting as a watchraen for them. been made towards a rapproche- ment of Anglo-Japanese views with regard to the number of big cruisefs, the total tonnage, and also the restriction to eight-inch An agreement thus seema
guna.
to be nearer.
Mr. Hugh Gibson, Interviewed by Kenter, said the situation was more hopeful than it had ever been. Bestre. **.
British Optimism.
London, July 17. The latest Geneva despatches indieate a renewal of optimism as to the success of the Naval Limi- tations Conference, as a result of conversations during the past two days.
In London, authoritative eircles are also. hopeful, and Lord Birken- hend in a speech last night said that a spirit had been maintained among the three powers that may bring a degree of agreement, that would relieve the" Jaxpayers
who approved it after extended deliberation."
An appropriation of Pesos 1,500 for transportation and other
When witness appeared on thehat connexion, and it is probable of business has been put through. incidental expenses was released!
that it will be given at some later Prices have advanced $4/5 per date. "The Last of Mrs. Chey-bule for certain chops. Nominal for Professor Tagore, who is ask-
td to lecture In September.- quotations are as follows:-
No. 108. $100/175. No. 12s. $65/172, No. 16s. $175/185. No.
$185/190. Arrivals Nil Shipments Nil. Sales 1,000 bales,
Unsold stocks 7,000 balos. Bar- rains. 13,000.bides,
scene all the men ran away through another exit, but he succeeded in
rey" was produced and proved a atching the defendant who was the last man. The defendant nek- great success, the Company play- witness to take him to the Nong to good houses nightly and for enquiries. He could not pro- the public thoroughly appreciat20 duce a ticket for his work insideng it. To Lieut. Commdr. Holu, the yard.
the producer, and all who took party in both the Club's produc- extended their tions, the Club sincere thanks.
No Tichel. Answering His Worship, Sergt. Coles explained that any man ein- ployed in the yard was issued with! a ticket for his work. The usual custom, he said, was" to tdd-job coolies ut even 'eleck. every morning by Ocean Row and hose who were employed for the day were issued with Fickets, and those men were paid every evening. Men who were not employed were searched before being allowed to ro,
Woollens.-- Market Vry quiet and fresh business practically nil. Some enquiry for Camlets and light weight. Serges but in the main offers are very low.
Raw Coltons--No business to
report.
It was with great' regret that the Cleo had to accept the re- mastersignation of the Hon. Mr. H; W. Bird, who left for Home on re- tirement. lle was the oldest member and President of the Club, and had done a vast amount of useful work during the past
Fleur Market Report-Stock: 30 years. As a mark of appre American 450,000 bags. Canad- ciation the Club presented Mr.inn 150,000 bags, Australian 40.000 Bird with an inlaid binckwood tray."
It appeared, he continued, that the defendant was one of the mus ter but he was not employed and should have been marched out and searched with the others, but some Now he asped the cordon and was いず
found inside the yard af seren o'clock. He had been previously
their countries from any auch
naval competition as that beforemployed there.
Like war.
Tire thanks of the Club were duc, the report concluded, to Mr. J. H. Seth, for auditing the ac- counts.
The report and balance sheet was unanimously adopted.
The committee for the onsuing season was, elected as follows: Mr. A. N. Lacey (president), Mr.
Metals-Market dull, nothing
doing.
bags, Marker: Selling very small. Quotations: American Patent $4.30-4.40 per sack, American Straight $3.22-3.45 per sack, American Cut off $3.25-3.70 per sack, Australian No. 1 $3.40-3.65
Canadian Cut oll per sack..
3.15-3.24 per sack, Canadian Straight $3.12-3.15 per sack, Canadian Mixture $3.08 per sack and Canadian 2nd Clear $3.00 per sack.
Petroleum Products.-Kerosene reduced 50 cents per unit on
The defendant explained that he went to the yard to look for workW. K.Reynolds (hon. secretary and also to see a man who owed and treasurer), Lieut. Commdr. him 30 cents.
G. F. Hole, Major J. Macready, Mr. L. E. Hopkins, Mr. H. Daven-30/6/27. port-Browne, and Mr. M.M. Mate.
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He added that he was confident, na discussions proceeded, there would be a full realisation of the wholly individual position accu- A fine of $5 or seven days was pied by the British Empire.--, imposed., British Wirless.
THE C.N.C. STRIKE.
NO HOPES OF AN EARLY
SETTLEMENT:
The fears that the strike of the European floating staff of the China Navigation Company would result in a long-drawn-out struggle are being confirmed, and no change in the situation of deadlock has occurred over the week-end.
It is understood that the Com- PROMENADE CONCERT.mittee will meet this week to de-
cide on the next production.
BAND MUSIC AT LEE GARDENS.
The third of the series of Pro- megatie Concerts at the Lee Gar- dens" took place on Saturday last, when another large audiente indic- uted that these of fresco perior- manees have arousel wide interest in Hongkong.
The Band of the 1st. Battn. the Cameronians thoroughly upheld the reputation they have gained in the Meetings of the Guild are held! Colony, while the pipers and
Iegarding
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
LOADED REVOLVERS FOUND SECRETED.
A raid on a house in the New Territories had a sequel at the Criminal Sessions this morning when three shop fokis were charged with robbery. They were
BURNED AT STAKE.
FATE OF TWO NEGRO
MURDERERS.
Two Negroes were burned to death by a mob last month outside the town of Louisville, Mississippi.
Accused of murdering a popular sawmill superintendent, Mr. Clarence Nichols, the two men were on the way to Jackson Gaol | in the custody of police. They were overtaken by a mob of a thousand men who blocked the rour and demanded the surrender of the prisoners.
The police opened fire, but the mob refused to be intimidated and While it secured their victims. was still dark they matched them through the streets of Louisville into the country beyond. There by a telephone pole several cans of petrol were poured over the two shrieking men and a lighted match set their clothes on fire.
Their Bereams softened the heart of one bystander who sought Benzine prices reduced $1.05 er
to extinguish the blaze, but he was unit on 13th inst.
Window Glass-Market Steady.forcibly held back, nearly suffer Saitpere-Stocks 13,500 bags. ing a similar fate for his humani Market remains steady since Jagt r: port.
S.S. TAIPENG'S FATE.
by.
Another mob was reported en route for Montgomery, Alabama, from Jackson, Mississippi, with the object of storming the prison and lynching, a Negro confined there: He is charged with the murder of two women. The STILL UNKNOWN IN MANILA. National Guard was called out to
defend the prison.
Whether the steamer Taipeng belonging to the Straits Steam- ship company, is still stranded is not known in Manila, no further word having been received up to
of the boat
neo.
The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey hureau is without news, even about its cutler Marin- duque, which was last reported to Le sanding by the Talpeng. The Marinduque has been making a Sulu archiplago.
DOGS IN MOTOR-CARS.
DANGER OF BLINDNESS. regularly in Hongkong, but no dancers again demonstrated their further charged with receiving the Friday as to the precise situation | instructions of Any importance ability, incidentally, revealing a stolen property, consisting of The Taipong grounded off the have been received from Shang-extensive repertoire.
Few people realise the risk they hal, it is understood, and at the programme, the items were articles of clothing, a pair of ear-Cap Point island in the Sulu atare running by letting their doga sent, there are few hopes of an rather too much on the heavy side, rings and two cakes of soup.
The case was taken before the chiipelago, and near Zamboanga, face the wind in an open motor. and, although there can be nothing acting Chief Justice, the Crown
on July 7, while proceeding to car. The dog's instinct for fresh early settlement.
The s.s. Shantung, which was but praise for the exerutión, the
self-preservation and the result due to leave for the North yester-Selectius of a number of somewhat, Salinitor, Mr. II. K. Holmes pro- Zamboanga from Sandakan, Bor- air is greater than the instinet of
surius works, is scarcely in a sernting. The prisoners were not
may be blindness. day, was delayed owing to the curd with the musical fare to be represented by counsel, typhoon, which last evening was expected at a "popular concert."
Evidence for the prosecution known to be near Amoy.
Jeff Although three cores were given, showed that three men entered a port at daylight this morning, the measure of applause which house in Sha Pe village, Pink carrying a full capacity cargo of vreeted tinse "extras"in Guth Shan district, on the night of rase, iteres in lighter vein, clearly May 15. The house was occupied established the fare that the hudby a widow, a visitor, a servant feruise around the waters in the ence preferred popular numbers in and a small child. The robbers The programbi. After all. the appeared with revolvers and stole general, comption of a “pre- various articles of clothing, munade concert"
of in
Five Arrests. musical rent which eXpPOSS- The polier made inquiries'at an fly eaters
It is reported that passengers vesorimary surgeon, of Manchester, for light-hearted all factory in the district, and od, and we would suggest that arrested five men, including the the Taipeng, bound for Zam-1 said that if there was no protuc- this fact be borne in mind for three prisoners. One of the men boanga, have already been trans-tion from the wind a dog would Future concerts. Geneva, July 17,
claimed a basket which contained posted there in another vessel. In a statement, to the Press, wishes to the League of Nations,
2,600 tons for Shanghai.
THE LEAGUE AND .CHINA.
MR.-CHU'S, FAREWELL.
Mr. Chu addresses the best of
and expressos his conviction of its eflracy for maintaining world
peace.
He says he will remain an
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a piece of soap similar to that
stolen, while articles of clothing
W. F. Stevenson and company, local agents for the Taipeng, are without further advices as to its situation.
Á Sale, Manchester, correspon- dent writes to a London paper:
As a breeder of dogs for a great number of years, I am sure many people do not know what damage
It 1 is buing eansed through their dogs looking over the side of a car. is most harmful to a dogs's eyes f and in the course of a year or two will cause blindness.
Mr. A. S. Brooksbanky,
easily 'develop. conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye) and blindness. the danger being greater when dogs are taken in
were found near the sleeping phict 23,000 CARS IN MANILA. side-cars. There was, too, a dan
That the Cameronians excel in the lighter as well as the heavy sale of music has been amply de monstrated, and the suiting of the of the men During the search lience is the greatest grogramme to the mood of the su-another feki ran out of the house f'setar to and escaped. Later, a bundle of
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suecoss. This criticism is given in clothing was found underneath a FEES REACH MILLION MARK. a spirit of helpfulness, and we are window of the oll shop.
"eternally enthusiastic" supporter. convinced, that we veice public An identification parade was For the first time in. the his-
ger of affected eyesight in the case of people who do not protect their eyes from a strong head wind when driving.
for automobiles, trucks and other HOW MUCH DO YOU
on condition that the League repinion by so expressing curselves. helt and the widow picked out tory of the Bureau of Public cognises fully the prerogatives of | Mention should be made of the China resulting from her geogra- excellent catering drugemunt the three prisoners as men who works, registration fees collected phical position, and her importance carried out by Messrs. Lane, Craw- participated in the robbery. from the economic point of viewford, Ltd. Reuter,
SIKHS FIGHT.
FIVE MEN CHARGED.
GAMBLERS CAUGHT.
END OF A MUSICAL PARTY."
Twenty-six men, who
wero
In connexion with the assault stated to be curpenters by trade,
A further search was made by motor vehicles have jumped over the police at the factory, when two the million peso mark, says the revolvers, one loaded in five cham-Hanila Bulletin, hers and the other 'loaded in one, were found behind a loose brick in the wall. Another used cake of soup and part of an earring were also found on the premises. The case is proceeding:
According Salustiano Reyes, automobile superintendent of the bureau, his division had collected P.1,001,849.99 up to Monday, July 1. This, he says, is P.16,798.71 more than the total collections for the year 1926. The number of cars at the bureau up to lest
against 19,151 Inat year,
In 1912, when the division was founded, the total fees P.13,469.00.
In Queen's Road Central ariaing | gathered is a building in Star SHIPPING MOVEMENTS. Monday is more than 23,000, as
a
out of religious disputes between Street, Wanchai, yesterday, for a
nmber of Sikha, live men were little "utter" at pari kau, but charged before Major C. Wilson timely Police visit put a hurried. this morning, -
end to the ganie, and all the men Sub-Inspector Carey, who was were arrested.
LATEST NEWS. Empress of Canada (C.P.S.S.)
were
prosecuting, asked for a remand This morning they appeared, be and stated that the two injured fore Mr. R. B. Lindsell, with the is due here at 10.30 a.. to-morrow men would not be able to appear exception of three, whose bail of and will berth at Pier No. 5, Kow- PASSENGER TRAFFIC.
loon Wharf, having been delayed as they were both in hospital.
One of the light trains used for
$5 each was estrented, the first man
OCEAN AND RIVER FIGURES:
The caso was accordingly re- being charged with keeping a gan by typhoon after leaving Shang manded for one week, bail being bling house and the remaining 22 hal
The P. and 0.8.8. Allpore in due allowed to the defendants in suns with gambling.
The figures of Chinese passen; of $500 each.
The first defendant said they here to-morrow evening from went into the building to while Shanghai. away some of their spare time by The President Hayes from U.S.gers by both river and ocean having a musical party.
ports is due here at 4.p.m. to-day steamers has been issued for the show that, whilo departures by Mr. Lindsell remarked that did and the President Cleveland from week July 4 to July 10, and those. conveying material from Morrison not explain why he should make Senttle should berth at midnight river vessels and junks were ap arrivals, those carried by ocean steamers gave approximately 1,400 excess of arrivals over departures. Allowing for the difference, the
ence for Hongkong.
Hill to the Praya East reclama- a profit out of it by taking com-to-night according to latest re-proximately 700 in excess of the
tion, jumped the rails at the Hap-mission.
py Valley crossing, this morning, A fine of $50 or four weeks'
ports.
coming to rest practically at right hard labour was imposed on the first The P. and O. 8.8. Rawalpindi angles to the track, and causing defendant, and the others, who is due to arrive here from Singa-
were each fined $8.
a traffic obstruction for a con- admitted they were gambling, pore with the mails on Thursday balance is Indicative of a prefer-
siderable time.
morning.
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TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS,
The following general know- ladge paper has been taken from the Daily Express.
Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 14 of this issue..
1-Where is it that the English Bag is never hauled down at sunset? 2-Where can be found the ex- pressions, "Thereby hangs a dhereby hangs a 3-W la the direction of a for steamer leaving Aden Bombay, and through what waters does it passî 4.-Who was termed the "Tennis
Ball of Fortune"?
6-Who said, "Not to mow me argues yourselves unknown," and where was it cald and to whom?
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6.Why was Taj Mahal built?.. 7-What is a costrel?
8.Who were the Chouana?
9. What is the khamsin? 10-Who founded the city of Win-
chestor? 11.-Who was Pugin? 12. Who founded the Whig Party? 18.-Name the Cinque Ports. 14Which London musoum
made by John Ruskin? 15. What is a syllabub?
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