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to question things that never be- fore were doubted. Greed- Or, to put it more simply, the desire to mako big profits--does not seem to | Bolingbroke. be quite as beneficent a force kn human affairs as it used to appear. The Amerlean Senator's complaint is likely to be repeated very often In the near future.
Our Silent Navy.
The mystery of HM.S. Sterling, remnina; but it is a mystery not of the purpose of her sudden despatch from Hongkong at dawn on Satur- dny, but of why the naval authori- ties Insisted upon maintaining an air of secrecy in an apparently very simple matter. We are now told that disturbances in Bolhow neces sitated the despatch of H.M.S. Somme to the south to protect Bri- Lish residents, if occasion arose, and that the Sterling was meat to Blus Bay to release the Somme. If that is the whole story, it is rex pectfully submitted that the public might easily have been given hint of the nature of the emer-
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Mr. Miles Vaughn, Mandgor__for the United Press in the Far East, Mrx. arrived from Japan with Vaughn on the Asama Maru on a visit to Hongkong.
A RAND ROMANCE.
HOW THE JOEL FAMILY ACQUIRED MILLIONS.
all the kaffe magnates, the fand found it. Everybody liked Joels have had the most ex-[him.
A Brilliant Financier.
Among those elected Fellows of tho Royal Empire Society at the last traordinary record. Woolf. Solo- moeting of the Council were Mr. and mon, and John practically owed Thus the Joels gradurled at a
Mrs. G. Harman and Mr. John Bar- their introduction to fortune to row, Hongkong.
per
would
amal-
their uncles, Heury and Barney splendid school; they enjoyed unl Messrs. C. E. Westcolt, draughts they adopted that of Barnato, mentor, Barney, was a born finan- leanes the names they bore until que opportunities; fortunes were
to be had for the grasping. Their. man of the Royal Naval Yard and Henry was the first to emigrate cler; superbly self-confident; with a J. F. G. Richards, clerk, who left
while lightning perception of values and for Home by the P. & 6. Comorin, to South Africa. Having. were the recipients; at the Naval in England, developed his talent as
potentialities; a a fertile resourceful- Yard on Friday, of gifts from their conjurer, he continued his
formances around Kimberley, which overcame the most for- colleagues.
where he often called himself midable difficulties; a genius for Injured by a plece of rock which "Signor Barnato, the
t judging character. Displaying in- became dislodged from the hillside at Wizard." Fortunately for all con- vitality, he frightened his friends. Ceasant activity and extraordinary the junction of Waterion Road and cerned, the hardy diamond plenure One remarked: "Some day such a Argyle Street, where ho had been working, a coolle was taken to the did not appreciate his necromancy, bundle of quivering nerves will Kowloon Hospital on Saturday suffer that, compelled to adopt a more
or brain will lucrative occupation, he plunged in-nap. Elther life ing from a fractured arm.
go. to "kopje-walloping." In the car-
His shrewd judgment in mining A cook en board the steam launch ly days at Kimberley the diamonds Kwong Man Yat was taken to the were obtained from the kopjes, or and finance enabled him to seize
Igolden Hospital yesterday small bifls, near the camp. Kwong Wah
opportunities missed by slower-witted men, who enviously suffering from immersion, through falling in to the typhoon shelter at The dealers, or "wallopers," murmured: "Just Barney's luck." Yaumati whilst attempting to board usually trotted from one to the Naturally enough, he rapidly con- ampan from his launch.
other, purchasing the fluds as they quered a prominent position in Kim- Non-sttcccas Interley as a man who had to be were sorted out, Suffering from injuries to his head, volved a life of slavery and pri-reckoned with by the strongest. He geney even if it was felt inexpedient through being knocked down by tram-vation. Thousands from all parts soon realised that, unless strong to disclose all the facts, While it ear No. 38, whilst carrying a bale of had become diamond diggers selling measures were taken to scientifi- is reasonable le avoid the creation paper from a godown to
sapan at their valuable stones for ridiculous cally organise this splendid Indus- West Point, a coolie of 113, First of alarm, a possibility if unverified Street, was removed to the Govern- prices. Natives exchanged them try, the ruinous confusion
brands. rumours are published. It is also ment Civil Hospital, where she subse fur oxen, guns, or
Dla continue. He saw that safety and mond stealing and illicit diamond success lay in the gradual reasonable to expect the public to quently died.
buying were rampant Businessgamation of all the mines. take an interest in naval affairs
Through falling into the mullah in was conducted on chrotic principles; performances When einumU
Another strong, cunning Alnau- Watering Road, à Chinese farmer, Li some made rapid fortunes; others
ofer--Cecil as to long (33) of n matshed at Homuntin, blew out their brains in despair."
Rhodes--had arrived suddenly interrupted se
received injuries to his right leg and While Henry Barnato achieved not the same conclusion. He was issue preremptory orders to naval
was taken to the Kowloon Hospital ratings to return from shore
for trenment. He had been drawing brilliant success, he performed one engineering the De Beers Company with some friends; airaing at con- leave to their ship. Speculation water from the mulinh for his garden poch-making exploit--he sent for trolling the entire Industry
about
by merely Increases when the Navy when he lost his footing. His cond his brother Barney, then
other twenty, who ultimately made them gradually absorbing the
mines. Obviously the two men's alt millionaires. adheres firmly to its tradition, Thethon is considered serious.
interests were bound to clash. Silent Service, wraps its doings Whilst driving a motor car is Nn. in an air of mysteriousness, and than Road, near Public Square Street, The Rise of Barney Barnato,
They finnnally fought that long and in the Yaureati District on Saturday,
memorable financial battle merely states that a warship has
Miss F. T. Lee, of the Diocesan Girls'
Yet Barney's start was not bril- which culminated in a victory for been sent out in consequence of School, knocked down Leung Chuen.liant; on arrival business was so Rhodes, backed by the Rothschilds certain rumours, in these circum aged 24 a married woman, of 26, Pil-bad that his brother could not em- and Alfred Belt. But Barnato only stances, somewhat remarkable is kem Street. The victim was taken toptoy him. He therefore started yielded on terms which made him the Kowloon Hospital suffering from "kopje-walloping" with Loula Con millionaire, and gave him and his The United States is at the mo- the suggestion made that official injuries to her left shoulder and legs hen. Capital, £100, subscribed by relations a splendid interest in the ment greatly interesting itself in naval circles deprecated the
Cohen; 60 boxes of cigars, contrl- great De Beers diamond monopoly. buted by Barney. Their life, was This success enabled them to parti- the causes of the present indus-sultant "mystery" which, it is sub
distinctly original; they worked felpate in, the exploitation of the trial depression, mud one observer, įmitted, was of their own making.
like coolies, fed like Katirs, and newly-discovered "Rand' goldfielda. Still less do we understand the at-
dreamed of future millions. Qur- Senator, probably comes closer to
titude adopted throughout now the
The Jocis on the Rand. the out-and-ul radical position facts are disclosed, A simple The .. Gange sailed from Singing the cold season the partners then he realises in assigning the
on Saturday afternoon and is shared the same bed, blanket, food,
Barney Barnato's successOS
and statement that the Somme hud due here in the morning of the 27th and drinks. Even then Barnate
exploita became legendary: In origin of the trouble. Asked who been despatched to Holhow in inst
displayed those unique qualities of Johannesburg as in London. He was responsible for the depression,
n inillionaire. in clever advertising. he remarked that while he did not to renter protection to British|inst and is expected here on the 1st Contriving to save £3,000, he know who the guilty individuals subjerts if necessary, would have June,
The . 8. Venczin-1" sailed from Kimberley Mine.
Here "Solly Joel, as represent- bought four claims in the famous Scottish Male Vuice Singers.might be, he knew very well what prevented leat of fruitless
Įtative of the firm at a time when Massawah on the 20th inst., and is
it loomed large in Johannesburg, the underlying cause was--unres worrying over the passibility of expected here on the 29th June.
Finally, in 1880, the two brothers displayed such tact, ability and serious trouble in centres where Scottish Male Voier Singers.trained greed. "And," he added.
founded the firm of Barnato Bro-judgment that he proved a match in conditions were actually normal.
thors. They started the Barmate financial quickness for the keenest. "all those who are actuated by un-Some months ago, when there was that of the Whampao affair, is Diamond Mining Company, subae- In a "deal" young Joel was a diff- | restrained greed share in the res- fear for the safety of British and but a matter of a few days. quently amalgamating it with an cult man to "spoof," certain
ponsibility." It is refreshing
to their equally promising organisation, the tricky financiers found Standard. This combination was cost.
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MONDAY, MAY 25, 193}.
GREED AS CAUSE OF DEPRESSION.
re-
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stere
STEAMERS MOVEMENTS.
consequence of rumours of trouble, Singapore for Saigon on the 23rd mately made him
The . s. Carignano sailed from "push and resource which ulti-was a financial showman an adept
to American missionaries at Hoihow.
find a leader in politics getting | no secret was made of the fact away from the old habit of blaming that warcraft had been sent to the cataclysmus 171 Individuals. The scene. Why similar frankness was not observed on Saturday, we cannot understand,
Senator insists that it is not a question of “who" is to blame, but
#question of "what"-in other words, that the trouble does not spring from the wickedness of per- verted individuals, but from basic force that finds expression in many lives and in many ways.
ย
MUTINY AT HOIHOW.
ILM.S. SOMME LEAVES FOR SCENE.
All Quiet.
Canton, May 24.
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Kimberlev
further strengthened by amalgama- The Barnato "crowd" worked It is learned from Admiral Chantion with the Kimberley Diamond Chak that the 2nd Regiment of the Mine, in which Barney had become with feverish energy; purchased Peace Preservation Corpas, which a big shareholder. Their success and developed mines; floated com recently revolted at Hollow, was benefitted the three Joels, who panies in London, and generally extended their influence in every disarmed by the forces of Gen. now graduated in
13 direction. They wore among the Chan Chai-long on the 22nd inat, diamond experts and financiers, most prominent men in the Golden after a hard fight. The regiment is now disbanded, and Hoihow is
Here they first met Von Veltheim, City, by reason of their fondness again quiet.
afterwards charged with blackmail-for that life of combined business, Admiral Chan Chak called ing the Joels. The Barnato firm pleasure, and sport which there pre- the vailed. Only the fittest survived meeting of the commanders of the prospered exceedingly under
lle this terrible ordeal, which killed or Cantonese Navy on the night of brilliant control of Barney. 22nd inst. to settle queries con-knew all the ropes; worked night ruined thousands. cerning his position. The result and day; engerly gathered all the This is coming close to stepping A mutiny of some remnants of of the meeting was a resolution in news from club, bar, and market: over the line into the field of the the Peace Preservation Corps con-support of the anti-Chiang move was always keen after business "pointers." He was "out for money," Socialists and the Communists. It slating of the 1st and 3rd Dri-ment---Renaha,
gades, stationed at Hoihow, Hai- is one of the basic tenets of their nan island, in southern Kwang- creed. And we can agree with ittung, caused perturbation among without in any way adopting social-foreign residents, resulting in the ism or commumis. The outlook Sterling on Friday to Blas Bay to dispatch from Hongkong of H.M.S.
is worth looking into. The radical relieve H.M.S. Somme, which had declares that we shall never be left for Hoihow to asalat in the happy until we change our economic withdrawal of the small European community. The latter consists system. The present system, he of the British Consul, the Com- asserts, was built for the benefitmissioner of Customs, Mr. Frost of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., and of private profil. serves only Mr. Cutherbert, agent for Messrs. the greedy; it promotes greed, [Butterfield and Swire.
makes it the only mainspring of It will be recalled that on the human endenvour. Consequently, Pith Instant three Regiments of Peace Preservation Corps station-
he says, the ills that greed bringsed at Whampas revolted, declaring camot be removed until the sys-for Nanking and fighting against tem is changed.'
Perhaps, the most
the Canton Government. They were remarkable disarmed with heavy casualties. There is no doubt that the distur aspect of present-day politics is the bance at Hoihow is inspired by way in which people who have no Nanking, but resentment by the use for either. Socialism
Peace Preservation Corps officials of Canton's appointment of now munism are beginning to accept at
commanders over them forms one lenst
L part
of the of this view of the immediate causes point. The Semtor we have quot cd-whe is not apt to turn "red"
or com-
The Hoihow mutineerz declared against Canton and are making extensive preparations
| overnight--excorintes the moving for war at Man Choung. The
of greed. Henry
that no of-
force
Canton Navy states Ford, ficial report of heavy fighting has equally for removed from the lams, been received although a rogi, says that one of the chief contestament from Canton was, prevented from landing nt Hollow. by the
in industry to-day between mutineers. those whose first interest is in
While the Canton Navy in spar-
making profits and those whose first ing no effort to suppress the
Interest is in making things.
We are likely to hear a great deal more about this as the months go
rovolt, the considered opinion of Cantonese officials in Hong- kong is that as the mutineers are Isolated their suppression, liko:
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Yet they encountered some crush- ing disasters. They had to fight fiercely to face the terrible "slump" of 1896, which involved the collapse- of the Barnato Bank. But they weathered the storm. The
egre- gious Jameson Raid was another big blow. Here Barnato demons-, trated the extent of his influence. The reformers, including "Solly" Joel, were imprisoned, and, intent Jon their release, he threatened to stop work in all his mines. This might have compelled the Govern- ment to feed and maintain order lamong 20,000 whites and 100,000 -
But passions were then.
Wigh; food was horribly dear. Kruger relented, and reloas- ed the reformers, after squeezing big fines from them. Then again "Solly" Joel was an agonised wit-
ness
of another tragedy. Poor. Barney Barnato, domented by business worries, jumped overboard.. from a Cupe Hiner. Misfortung seemed dog their footsteps, for not long afterwards. "Jolly" Joc was just about to sail from Cape town, when he was hastily recalled to Johnnesburg by the news that his brother Woolf had been shot. -A. H.
FISHING DISASTER.
· TWENTY-THREE JAPANESE BELIEVED DROWNED..
Tokyo, May 24, Twenty-three fishermion .nro missing and are believed to have been drowned after a vessel carry- |ing 81 persons turned turtlo"in a atorm 45 miles out of Yokohama
The remaining members of the crew were rescued by ca, phašljo vossel-Router