THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
KOWLOON PARKING NEW PHILIPPINES DEATH OF A C.M.S.
PROBLEM.
OFFICIAL FINED FOR OBSTRUCTION.
QUESTIONS IN COURT.
The white lines drawn outskic the Kowloon Rallway Station for the guidance of motorists in parking their vehicles again came up for discussion before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith, at the Kowloon
GOVERNOR.
DAVIS CUP DONOR DUE HERE TO-DAY.
PERSONAL SKETCH.
now
MISSIONARY.
MISS NELLIE SMITH PASSES AWAY AT PAKHOI,
AFTER WEEK'S ILLNESS
FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1929.
KWANGSI LEADER GIVES. IN,
LEAVES NANNING IN HANDS OF FRIENDS.
NO MORE FIGHTING.
AMERICAN DAY CELEBRATIONS.
HOW DAY WAS OBSERVED AT SHAMEEN.
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FULL PROGRAMME,
1.
and offices
Mr. Dwight F. Davis, the
Pakhol, June 20.
Nanking, June 23 (delayed).
Shameen, July 4. Governor-General of the Philip- The Church Missionary Society
General Wong Shao-hung has American Independence Day was The 153rd anniversary of the pines, in đúc here early this after has sustained a grievous. loss by decided to quit the fight. Yester
obaórved in Shamean with cua- noon by the 4.3. President Taft, the death of Miss Nellle Smitli at day he spent a pleasant day going tomary gaiety. was a general en route to his post from the Lim-chow-fu on June 22 after lees around to all the offices and seeing any al banks United States. He will make his than a week's illness. There is his friends and spent a little time being closed, whilst all the foreign Magistracy this morning, when official landing shortly after ara good dent of malaria about now, at the Customs Commissioner's gunboata in port dreased ship. the hearing of a charge of caus-riving, and will then proceed to and Miss Smith is known to have house playing a game or two of ing an obstruction against Mr. Mountain Lodge as the guest of been visiting a family where tennis. H. S. Rouse, of the Publle Works E. the Governor and Lady several members had it, "one of
After a social visit with some Clementi. He leaves again to whom subsequently died in the Department, was continued.
it will be recalled that Mr.
morrow for Manila,
Hospital. The deceased lady, had of his immediate followers and a Rouse, after eroka-examining a
been, in China only about ten generally pleasant time, he is Chulese constable who had sum-
years, but had shown herself a reported to have sent word to his in-keen and capable worker, becoming boat to be ready at daylight for much beloved by the Chinese trip to arrange for transporting among whom she spent herself supplies for his friends and ungrudgingly.
A personal friend of the new moned the defendant on the inn-Governor-General gives an trictions of the.. S. P. Kowloon, tinate impression of this well- intimated that he would like Mr. known personality. D. Burlingham, the Superintendent mentioned, to be called,
Tall, striking in appearance, possessed of a wonderful physique, very democratie, highly culture.
The Arst part of the funeral
soldiers.
Mr. Burlingham appeared in
took place on June 24 at the On Friday, the boat started Court this morning and his
Church of St. Barnabas, Limchow, for Lung Chow and General Wong Worship asked the defendant if very wealthy (through inheritance, and the interment was to have and several of his subordinates and Financial Adviser to the Pro- he wanted the Superintendent it understood) and possessed of
bowed a pleasant farewell to his called by the defence or by tho ja very pleasing personality—thus
On returning to their offices they found that the nows had leaked out that the General was going on his vacation, and that they were to propare everything In readiness for the friends who were preparing to be the future officials of Kwangal.
prosecution. His Worship polnt- was the picture painted of the UCRAINALÆKNINGSFriends who came to see him off of Police; Mr. L. T. Tau, the newly- }
ed out that if Mr. Burlingham man who will take the highest ex were called by the defense, Mr. Jecutive office in the Phillippines. Roure could not cross-examine
him.
Mr. Ronse intimated that he would rather the prosecution called Mr. Burlingham.
Mr. Burlinghom then went into the witness box and said that at 12.45 p.m. on June 13 he saw two ears Nos. 830 and 179 parked at the Star Ferry: Car. No, 830 was outside the white lines on the north side, while 179 was outside 830,
In reply to the defendant, wit. ness said there were no other enrs outside the white lines besides the two mentioned, Wilnesn only re- mained on the spot for about 30 seconds. Witness did not any enr to the east or behind the defendant's voblèle, nor was there a car to the north of 179,
нес
Mr. Rouse Intimated to his Werskip that he had witnesses to
As far as the reputed wealth of say that there was a car behind Mr. Davis je concerned, it was his while another car was seen to stated that he is several times the north of 179 just before 1 p.m.millionaire.
His Worship-Will that help
It you, Mr. Rouse?
Wits
ECONOMISE NOW,
Don't be lulled into a senko of false security by the fact that the Colony has more. water now than a week ago. The real trial will come Inter in the year. Safeguard the future by economising now.
Throughout the day there were hurried conferences and general plans formulated for the safety of the town.
wages of the staff and he did not want to assume the debts, so the Chamber of Commerce was called upon to make a loan,
Mr. Douglas Jenkins, Consul General for the United States, and Mrs. Jenkins were "At Home" nt the Consulate-Geheral from 11.30 .á.m. to 12.30 p.m. Amongst thoso present, besides the staff of the American Consulate-General, were His Excellency General Chan Ming-shu, Civil Governor of the Kwangtung, and Mrs. Chan Ming- shu; General Chan Chai-tong; Mr. Chu Chieng-nien, Minister Plenipo- tentiary to Norway and Sweeden, incial Government of Kwangtung: Mr. Au Yung-kwai, Commissioner
appointed Commissioner for Foreign Affaires; Admiral Chan Cliak, Commander-in-Chief of the Provincial Fleet of Kwongtung, and Mrs. Chan Chak; Mr. Fan Kee-mo, Commissioner of Finance; Mr, Lam Won-koi, Mayor of Can- ton, and Mrs. Lám Wen-koi; · M. Eynard, Consul for France; Dr. Wagner, the newly-arrived Con- sul-General for Germany, and Mrs. Wagner; Mr. Yano, Cunsul-General (of Japan; Sonhor Joaquime de Barros Ferreria da Silva, Consul General for Portugal, and Madame Ferreira da Silva; Mr. U. Spalinger, Consul for Switzerland, and Mrs. Spalinger; Mr. J. J. Wierink, Consul for Holland, and Mrs. Wierink; Monsieur A. C. E. Braud, Commissioner of Customs; Monsieur L. D. Honry, Commis sioner of Posts; Mr. R. D. Walcott, Commissioner of the Salt Gribolle, and Mrs. Walcott; Major Olive eroun, Engineer-in-Chief to the Board of Conservancy of Kwang- tung, and Mrs. Olivecrona; Cap. tain R. N. Bjuke; M. P. de Francqueville, Vice Consul for France; Mr. G. E. Stockley, Vice Consul for Great Britain; Mr.
The first newa, which caused greatest concern, was that the followed immediately, but owing head of the Police Department had to a tremendous fall of rain the gone with General Wong and left [bond outside Limchow became the seals with the secretary to be flooded so that the motor-buses handed to the county official, or that had been hired to take the Ten Chi Sez. The Uen Chi Sez funeral party to Pakhol could not politely refused to take the res- get through. It became possibleponsibility, an the Police Depart- to proceed the next day, and ment was in arrears with the large crowd of Chinese and foreigners assembled at the little foreigners' cemetery in Pukhoi. This cemetery has only quit recently been cleaned up and restored. There are only about a
Chamber's Decision dozen Europeans living in Pakhol,) and almost all of them were able
The Chamber met end discuaked Acting-Commal and the Commifs- officials left in the town, to attend, including the French the situation with the leading
Sakowsky, Vice Consul for Gor- many; the Captain and Officers of Mrsjoner of Customs.
finally decided to advance wages the U.S.S. Guam; the Captain and The heavy rain mentioned above for two weeks, until a reorganisa Officers of H.M.B. Turantula; Com- was practically the first real breaktion could be effected. They have mander M. A. Clarke D.S.O., Senior in the long drought, and on that been assured that there is no Naval Officer of the West River account was welcomed-Our Oum further fighting and the general Patrol; the Captain and Officers Correspondent.
prospects are good; if all of H.M.S. Moth; the Captain and reports are true.
Oficers of the French gunboat The events that led up to the Argus; Commandant Potel, com- abdication were a series of demandant la Flottille du Sl-Klang: the Captain and OMeera H.I.J.M. dianfection of divisions of General Wong'e Commandant le Detachment do kunbout Uji; Lieutenant Laurin, troops. The last fighting. took Canton de l'Infanterie Coloniale; and many other foreign land Chinese friends of Consul General and Mrs. Dougins Jenkins,
the opinion of this The defendant polated out that Dasis that he will prove a very close personal friend of Mr.
the other owners should have beon prosecuted as well,
popular Governor General, Davis is 11 121 who love!
Later, the defendant asked bisciety and elub life. He is a Worship if he might ascertain Harvard graduate, and a cultured from Mr. Burlingham whether any police control was given to man in every sense of the word.
Mr. Davis is further described as the cars inside the white lines.
a presentable speaker, a good He pointed out that when he went for his car his morning, he found excvalive, a man who is firm and that if the other cara had been strong, loyal and devoted to the parked properly the parking space
work he performs. could have accommodated two more cars,
Mr. Burlingham replied that a man could not be stationed thers all day. It was left to car owners in parking their vehicles to have consideration for other people,
Mr. Rouse-la it not the, duty of the police to see that facility is given to any owner as much as poskible?
Mr. Burlingham! don't agree. Hi Worship:-But this must not develop into a sort of academic
discussion.
Mr. Burlingham suggested that
RECENT MURDER OF COOK-BOY,
feats and
the
and
the
His daughter, Miss Alice, who accompanies him on he present trip, is said to be a charming girl of about 21 years of age, very POLICE OFFER REWARD FOR place at Kwai Ping and resulted
prominent among the younger set of Washington.
INFORMATION,
In a rout of General Wong's troops,
men
Although Mr. Davis has never A notice signed by the Acting
From 12.30 p.m. to 2 pm, the There seemed to be no way that visited the Philippines he has a Captain Superintendent of Police, good knowledge of the Islands, the Ion. Mr. T, H, King, states General Wong could inspire his American community held a re- to really fight, and, being ception in the Canton Club for all because the majority of the nitaire that a reward of $250 has been
large and representative gathering pertaining to the Philippines pass offered for the arrest or informa-convinced that the odds were too their friends; there was a very
hlm and the ed over his desk. As Under- Lion leading to the arrest, of the much ngainal
a short speech welcoming all and Secretary of the Army he had person or persons who between promises of aid from the North present. Mr. Jack Parsons made planned a trip to Manila, but this and 10 p.m. on March 3, attacked too unreliable, he decided to go proposing the toast The Pre- was cancelled with the sudden and strangled a cook named Lau-abroad and cultivate an acquain-sident of the death of Secretary of War Weeks. Kan-shan of No. 12 Quarry Point. Lance with the people of other
Speaking of his athletic prowess, It will be recalled thut Lau
who lived in it was stated that in his younger Kan-shan,
Mr. Rouse should discuss the matter with him in his official capacity and not as a witness. day Mr. Davis hit a tennis ball as servante quarters of No. 12 Mr. Rouse, Intimated that he hard as any, man who ever wield-Quarry Point, was found at about would plead guilty to the charge ed a racquet, and that he has been 11 pm. on March 3 lying dead in and he would discuss the matter known to break the frames of the cookhouse, having apparently with Mr. Burlingham out of Court, four racquets in a single match! been attacked and strangled. 7. He pointed out that he thought Mr. Davis was twice runner-up This reward of $250 is valid for the white lines could be extended in the national singles champion- one year.
to the north of the present park-ship and twice held the national
ing space.
A fine of $5 imposed,
K.O.S.B. BAND CONCERT.
deubles championship while paired
with Holcombe Ward.
He was an athlete of note during | his Harvard days and is now one' of the most noted sportsmen in the country. He takes a keen interest! in the development and advance. ment of sport and athletes.
Mr. Davis does not actively en-
SPLENDID PROGRAMME GIVEN | Rage in tennis play any more, it is
LAST NIGHT.
said. He played as late as three: years ago, but although still a young man has given up the net He in the donor of the
An éxcellent band concert was game.
WATER LEVELS.
given at Murray Barracks last famous Davis Cup. night by the band of the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, under the baton of Mr. W.H. Fitz-Earle, A.R.C.M., band- master, supplemented by the Aloha Serenaders, composed of young men from the Portuguese Company of the H.K.V.D.C., who rendered several charming numbers with the guitar during the band intervals. They met with a most enthusiastic by the Board of Conservancy reception.
Works of Kwangtung, shows the
FOR WEST, NORTH, AND
EAST RIVERS. !!
The following table, complied
As usual, the K.O.S.B. band was water levels, in English feet on in excellent fettle, sufficiently so the West, North and East Rivers
for Mr. Fitz-Earle to include the on the dates named:
"Dervish Chorus," a atriking fan- tasla, difficult of interpretation, und extremely popular with the troops. The bandsmen acquitted themselvas remarkably well with this work, which was very well received.
Undoubtedly the honours of the evening went to Bandaman
Shiuhing
Taingyuen Samshui Sheklung
July 3 July 4
..15.3
16.4
8.5
8.6 4.0. 4.5
For July 1st, the level at Tsing- yuen was 7,5.
M'Kenna, who played a piccolo held, was occupied. Among the solo, "The Deep Blue Sea." So popular did this solo prove, that big audience
жего Lieutenant
the audience absolutely refused to Colonel Comyn, C.O. of the Batta- be content until Bandsman on, Lieut. the Honourable the M'Kenna played it again an an Master of Napier, Captain and Mrs. A. G. Dobble, and many Every acat in the barrack sports friends of the officers and N.C.O.'s square, where the concort was the K.0.8.B.
encore.
.
Gleise
nations.
the It is reported that General Wong's family left some days ago and are waiting for him in Hanoi. Though there is still great anxiety, there is a general feeling of relief and an ardent hope that there will be no further fighting. -Our Own Correspondent,
and I'm going to have twelve bridesmaids and an awning out in front whether it rains or not."
Amerien."
United States of
In the afternoon, games word arranged for the children In the Pool and later on the courts of the Canton Swimming Bath Club's Shumeen Lawn Tennis Club. All the kiddien enjoyed themselves im- mensely; there must have been close on sixty present.
A baseball gama was played over at Fatti between the U.S.S. Guam and Shameen. This was originally arranged for the U.S.8. Mindanao and Shamoen, but the U.S.S. Mindanao, was obliged to leave suddenly for Hongkong to meet the Governor-General of the Phillipine Islands who is passing through Hongkong to-morrow on his way to Manila to assume the Governorship. Our Own. Cor- respondent..
WATER TANKER STILL 'AGROUND.
HOPES OF BEING REFLOATED SOME TIME TO-DAY.
Enquiries at the Water Emer- geney Office to-day ellcfted the fact that the tanker Fuk Wong, which has grounded near Wong- woon, would probably be refloated to-day and should reach Hongkong about Go'clock to-night.
Naval wireless reports state that so far all efforts to refloat the Fuk Wong have been unsuccessful, but It is hoped that the task will be completed to-day.
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RECOVERS FROM RECENT MOTOR 'ACCIDENT.
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