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the government of the centre of the Empire. But evon, the Nation Yenre, that, It may not be easy to get satisfaction on this matter, WE ALL ACT UP TO OUR PRINCIPLES
‚ WHEN IT · COSTA- US NOTJUNG.– It ́says, that while the case for | Henry Arthur Jones, electoral reform. is overwhelming,
at 4 p.m.
both on simple grounds and from The P. and O. 8.8. Khyber, from the standpoint of providing Singapore, is due here on Thursday against the danger of a distortion of the mind of the electorate, the prospect of obtaining it is not encouraging. The differences of opinion as to what variety of electoral reform would be most
There has been a clean bit of health in the Colony during the past three days.
dent Jackson,
The rainfall for the 24 hours end- ed at 10 am. to-day was 0.16-inch, This makes the year's total 14.87, against an average of 39.98.
Whilst cleaning an electrle lamp yesterday, a Chinese named Lo Lut, of No. 37, Leighton Hill Rond, was elctrocuted. His body was later removed to the Public Mortuary.
A widow, living at No. 2 Son Wai, Aberdeen, has made a report time between 5 and 7.30 am. yes- to the police to the effect that some
ferday, someone entered her house anal stole $240 in cash,
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HONGKONG IMPORTS.
SMALL BUSINESS DONE IN-
·PIECE GOODS.
The fortnightly Price Current and Market Report, published by the llongkong General Chambor of Commerce, states:
Cotton Pleco Goods. The following reports have been received:
The Very Idea!
"Stereoption" moving, plétures, which reprodues objects as the human eye sees them, was suc cessfully demonstrated in New York recently before the leading cinoma operators, who enthusina tienlly welcomed them as the "motion picture of the future,"
On a huge screen of opaque glass 70 feet in width, which com- There is no change to report in pletely filled the proscenium arch the tone of the market. Whatever of the theatre, scenes from a business is passing is practically Broadway musical comedy were confined to small sorting-up lines depicted with all the realism of of various Light Fancies for ship: a "living" performance. ment at the end of the year. The lifelike figures of a dozen. "Spot" offtake shows little or no chorus girls sang and danced as if improvement. Value of Mid. Am. they were present in the flesh, and Cotton
has fluctuated "within | tho: stage settings stood out in narrow limits and is quoted 10.35 | three-dimensional relief as if they "Spot." Ex. Sakel is 86 points were actual instead of pictorial. lower at 15.95.
Pictures of Niagara Falls were tone in the market with enquiries fict illusion
Thoro has been a slightly better roproduced, and there was a dis- for miscellaneous lots. A little atmosphere...
of apaco and new business has been done but
The
camera for 'recording gonerally speaking there is no Stereoption.alm has two lenses demand of any. importance. Instead of one, and usag Clearances have shown some chromatic film twice the size of improvement but it is a problem ordinary 36 millimetro film. to bring dealers to take delivery
It is the'. Invention of George of spring cargo, owing to market K. Spoor and John J. Berggren, values having declined during the who have co-operated with R.CA. last few weeks. The advantage Photophone, Incorporated, to bring of easier. Manchester prices lias it to perfection, boon mitigated by the continued weakness of exchange.
Woollens.
Mr. and Mrs. C. P. James return desirable and expedient will imel to the Colony by the a.. Presi- pose an obstacle to anything be- ing one. It is therefore urged by the journal named that the Liberals should not play with the dangerous and delusory notion of enforcing reform by threaten-
The Water Controller (Mr. S. H. ing to eject from office any Govern-Williamson) states that the 8.5 ment that will not concede it. Talthybius, duo in port to-day with They have not the Parliamentary 1,000 tons of water, will not ar power to impose such conditions, rive until to-morrow. and the attempt to do so would discredit Them fatally."
There neems avery promise that the Liberals will support the Government in moving forward Along the paths of disarmament and arbitration, in tackling an- employment on national lines, and in all those matters where Liberal and Labour policy are in general accord. But it is possible that the parties will not see eye to eye on certain matters stressed In the Labour election campaign, KEY-To Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sone of which is the thorny pro
Key of 7, Humphrey's Build- ing, Kowloon, at the Victoria blem of the coal industry. But caused by a “fame blow-back", frem | follows:-No. 108. 310-170, No. Hospital, Hongkong, on 1st so long as Labour maintains a July, 1920-a daughter.
and balanced outlook, not dominated by class considerations, the Government should be able to count on Conservative as well as support. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable to suppose and to hope that the new ression beginning to-day will be productive of much good to the Empire and to the world at large.
SOLE AGENTS FOR
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BIRTH
The
wane
Hongkong Eelegraph. Liberal support. Under
TUESDAY JULY 2, 1929;
THE NEW SESSION.
Water Controller.
an
"Mr. J.J. Cameron of the Green Island Cement Co. works at Hok- yuen-koit, has reported to the police that on Sunday a cselle named Mok Hospital suffering from burns Fook was taken to the Kowloon
a cooler chamber.
The engagement is announced of Mr. Alfred Morley, of the Hongkong Telegraph, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Morley, of Caversham, Reading, and Miss Irene E. Johns, eldor daughter of the inte Mr. J. A. John and of Mrs. G. John, of Truro, Cornwall,
A Chinese girl, of 14, residing at 142, Keelung Street, Orst floor, at tempted to commit suicide yester- day by jumping into the harbour from the Shamshulpo ferry wharf. She was rescued by Chiutec con- stable No. 200, named Ng Hung, as- Bisted by a Chinese passenger by the name of Cheung Kam-cheng. She is now in hospital,
CORRESPONDENCE.
Bathing Shed Amenities,
Nothing to report.
Colton Yarn. Practically no business has been reported during the fortnight and market continues very quiet, nominal
Prieas are on the easier side, quotations being as
12s. 8170-180, No. 16s. $180-186. No. 203. $190-195.
Arrivals ni.. Shipments nil Sales nil. Unsold Stock 1,400 bales. Bargains 4,100 bales.
Raw Cotton,
No sales to report.
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simplied
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Motorist at Shoreditch: There never in any polita langungo just after a colfison.
Dia
Tottenham magistrate: you attack her? Woman: I cannot tell a Ho-I did.
Solicitor at Shoreditch: Why don't you keep your wifo undor control? Man: You must be single.
Man, asking for a summons against hifa mother-in-law at Tower Bridge: She struck mo because I am a teetotaler.
Solicitor at Willesden: Did your husband give you any money?! Wife: Only his wages. Solleitor: What more could he give you?
Hackney husband: A wife has her own way whether you allow her to or nota
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Little Fred had a birthday re-
The only occasions in which thecently, and was given a puppy for partner of the doubler may re- a present.
He was delighted with the pup,
main adamant and refuse to bid
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"A watch-dog," said his father. "Oh," said the boy. "And I suppose now, dnd, ho's winding himself up.
With a Labour Government in
Distinctly an innovation in power for the second time in the local administration is the official history of the British Parlament, announcement, elsewhero in this executive there opens to-day a sension which lasue, creating
authority to assist the Govern- may well be momentous in charac- ment in arranging for and con- ter. The present position is trolling the importation of water from outside sources, Mr. S. T. somewhat similar to, but not pre-Williamson, of Williamson and cisely. the same as, that of 1924. | Co., the shipping agents, becomes Five years ago; Liberals and the Colony's Water Controller, Labour joined in dusting the Con- and he is to be assisted by three other non-Government residents, servative Gavernment at the out-Messrs. Sutherland, Goggin and set of the new Parliament, al Mellutcheon, who form a Consul- though the Conservatives were tative Committee, The impor the largest party. It was Liberal vance and interest of the an- nouncement lies not only in the help which installed the Labour-precedent net by the appointment ites and which kept them in power of civilian experts to meet the for nine montlia. On this occa
present state of emergency, but also in the grant of wide executive sion, the Labour Party, with more powers. The Water Controller seats than ofther of the other will act under the general control two parties, has been called on to and supervision of the Govern- occupy the Government benches ment, but the power is given to award contacts, effect Insurances, vacated by the Conservatives. charter vessels, and to make "other Labour therefore goes in on its financial commitments." The tak
ing of such a bold step, though merits and not by the gruee of
somewhat surprising in its de- the Liberale or anyone clac. Its parture from the focal system
manger. Above the It is generally Inndvisable to manger is a mouse hole, and a continuance in office, however, of government, is a matter for There are some slight points, muko a business double unless you baby mouse which lives there has. without an Independent majority, gratification. It must have been which I believe, will help the Com- are reasonably certain of setting been adopted by the cat, who
increasingly borne upon
the mittee on their road to perfection by two tricks. In determining the allows it to feed from her like her is pliviously dependent on the Government that the Emergency with regard to their work, provid-posalble number of tricks you can own kittens,
attitude of the Opposition. Committee method of dealing with led they take steps to remedy. These muke take the following facts into
a problem of such urgency was ponits are submitted to me by many consideration! far too cumbersome to obtain of my friends and their friends, effective results quickly, and the all of whom are members, and concentration of the task in the thess points, If the Committee do hands of a few should be of not think that I am too bad a immense beneft. The Emergency critic or too meddlesome a mem-opponents may be blank. Committee will, of course, con-ber, I shall roveal in the hope of a
remedy.
To The Editor of Hongkong
Telegraph.1
Ja when holding a hand that is so and when his father showed it to strong that the doubler must be him the little dog was rushing Sir,--Now that the new pavilion set, as when holding over a sult round and round trying to catch
his tail. of the South China Athletic Asso-bid of diamonde the following
"What kind of a dog is it, dad?" ciation has been completed and hand: open for use, every night sees a
ask the boy. Spades X huge crowd of the members of
Hearts X X Diamonds KJ 10 X X X X the Association and their friends enjoying themselves there. The
Clubs XXX. building is certainly the grandest in the Colony and perhaps second to none in the Far East. It com- mands the admiration of one and alf and distinguishes itself from all other bathing sheds. With such a great success crowned, it goes without saying that the Com-the purpose of setting opponenta, mittes are to be congratulated on Its object is to collect penalties. their good work.›
What Is likely to be Liberal's attitude? According to the Nation, which can claim to speak with authority on behalf of the Liberal Party, fl is an advantage
that, while the Liberals will be tinue in its advisory capacity. First, the boxes for keeping in a position to veto any measures Incidentally, we note with plea-
sure that Mr. Williamson accom- clothes, etc., are too few compared which they consider prejudicial panied, Mr. H. B. Rouse on a to the immense number of mem- to the national interest, the private inspection with a view to bars. As there is still some space Labour Government will not be estimating the possibilities of for accommodation, it will be feeding the city mains through bolter if the Committee will kindly dependent on them, as it was in the reservoirs. This is the only see, their way to making some 1924, for constant and active sup-really satisfactory solution of more. Secondly, it is understood port. "The position of the the problem of distributing up that theso, boxes are being taken Liberal Party in the new House we hope the Water Controller will
Or over a no trump bid when holding a strong hand as:
Spades QJ 10 Hearts AJ X Diamonds KJ 10 Clubs K 10 X X.
A business double is made for
1-If you hold a freak hand, your opponents may hold a freak dis- tribution...
2-If you are blank in a'suit
-If partner has made a pre- make a defensive trick out of emptive bid you may not possibly
partner's hand.
4-If partner has made a jump asist, count the hand for little defensive value.
6-A two-aulted hand is a dun-
ger signal for a double. another suit do not double unless -If opponents may shift to
The following remarkable story comes from a resident of Beau- mont, Jersey, who vouches for fis truth:
"At a farm in the parish of St. Lawrence- (Jersoy, C.I.) a cat has two kittens, which were born and
live in a
"When the little mouse runs back into its hole the cat cries after it, and is not happy until it returns, Curfously enough, there is, another mouse hole under the same manger, and the cat killed and ate a mouse living in it a few days ago."
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Manager (to neglected diners) who started serving you, sir?"
"Can you identify the waiter Diner (indicating plate) "Well, we've got his finger-prints"
M... plica from outside sources, and up mostly by the Committee and you can double the new sult.
WATER LEVELS.
of Commons," says this journal, devoto considerable attention to "will be one of essential detach this subject. ment, and in this position it will be better able to advance the Eauses which It has at heart and to win public esteem than if it were obliged by circumstances to assume the Invidious rule of King-maker," It would appear;
their relatives, and the other secondary bid, do not expect to
7-If partner has made members are shut out of a chance find any defensive values in of obtaining one.
partner's hand,
+
system in not for the compulsion
A good deal of the education' of the child, but for the protec tion of the teacher-Major Elliot, During my life there, has been an increasing tendency to boastful- There is another thing that B-If opponents hayo a freino essThe Bishop of Exoter..
It is hard not to be a Pagan at prompte me to remark whenever I and your scoro is clear, it is more have to beg for a favour from the advisable to set by 200 points Delphi and Eleusis as it is not to servants of the pavilion, such as to than to make the frame, if theho a Christian at Wells or Iona, keep my clothes, to have a loan suora is frame-frame, bld for rub Dean Inge. of a life-buoy, etc. These servants ber unless you can set by. 400
"Hamlet" if written in these do not realise that their duty is to points, ́
days, would probably be called serve the members with civility, Re-doubles may be ofther busi-"The Strange Affair at Elsinore," but seem to think that because you nees or informatory. A Business Sir James Barrie. The following tables complled depond on them to do something, re-double should seldom be made that one of the first matters which by the Board of Conservancy you should give a how to them. the Liberale intend raising is the Works of Kwangtunk shows the They should be brought to learn
water levels in Engilah feet on manners. question of electoral reform. the West, North and East Rivers There is truth in the assertion of the dates naredi
offensive to anybody, its object I hope my letter will not be Juna 80 Jaly 1 being to stato plain facts on how
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half of many members-Yours
that under present arrangements, the issue of elections is largely determined by luck, which is hard- ly a satisfactory method of settling
FOR WEST, NORTH AND
EAST RIVERS..
1
Shluhing Tsingyuen Samshul Sheklung
16.2
ہو
etc.
10,5
1.7
0.0
A. MEMBER Hongkong, July 2, 1929,
and then only if you are absolute-
by certain of your ground certain third hand, if holding A no- you are in the position to safely trumper, may re-double to Inform made by opponents. Re-doubling double any rescue bid that may be partner of your strength.
2--First hand bida no trump, to be discouraged as a rule, second and third hands pass. The informatory re-double is Fourth hand doubles. First, hand made on two occasions, Illustra-re-doubles. This is an 8,0.9, to tions thereof being as follows:,`. declarer's partner of the great
First hand bids no frump; necessity of making a declaration.. 'second hand - doubles, You as