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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2019.

INTERNATIONAL MERCAN-

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TILE MARINE COMPANY.

KIDNAPPING.

WAY DEAL WAS CALLED OFF.napping a child on December 13,

NO OBJECTION TO SALE TO BRITISH SYNDICATE.

PRESENTATION TO

MISS PITT.

A

A FAREWELL CONCERT.

THE CHINA MAJL.

CORRESPONDENCE."{

WHERE DOES MACAO OPIUM GO?

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To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL "] {

Gentlemen.

LANSK 3.

TEN IS

A Chinese was charged with kid-

R.E. v. U.S.B.C., B." 1917. Complainant, a Chinese wo man, appeared to give evidence. Under the auspices of the Vestry

The Hongkong League match was Enspector Kent outlined the case and and Congregation of St. Stephen's

Sis-With rederance to the Mogao Won yesterday by the U.S.R.G. by said.complainant had known defend and St. Paul's Churches a farewell Government Gazette of 24th 3Ray

seven games. Stores - ant since he was a boy.

Birds-Colonel Taylor and Lieut. The concert was given yesterday evening pourcing that a farga quantity of: beens lished to the effect that the the child, a girl of five, out for a cup Pitt who leaves on furlough by the red that tick of opium was, beat Colonel Clementi Sraith Telecraphic advices have already defendant is alleged to have taken at the Lai Kai Pui Hall to Miss M. Jepun amaunting to over one hunt. Est to Captain my unb Surg-Lieut.Comdr. Cockrean, 11 S. Guvernment's proposal to pur of tea and it has not been seen since.as. Neuralia.. chase the British interests in, the Since that time the defendant is said

exported to Hound on the Major Greenway, 6: beat Miss Pitt, has been connectedly by the Armenterat which rent. Sutherland and Capt. Middle- Taternation Mercantile

Marine to have been in the Chinese Army and with the Church Missionary Solled at Vasag on the 17th May, 10 Company have been withdrawn. but is now supposed to be a detective of ciety for a considerable time and kun hat the imputation of Major Fewsbury and Corph no reason was given for the changed Samchun. He turned up two days in recogation decision. The following statement, i ago and was arreste-k

of her nineteen opium at Hennith is strictly pay Townsend, B.E.. bent Gray and just issued by Mr. P. A.. S. Franklin,

service with the various hibital and on the other hand the cock. Go to Clementi yers" The complainant gave evidence on religious associations, she was pre president of the concern, gives the similar lines to the Ic3pector's state dented with a Chinese New Testa

ss, damalierst is a small steamet Senith and Greenaway, 5-6: beati first intimation of the reasons which ment. She said she met the defendment and a gold brooch set with than three hundred toris. How qoll

Donage of which is not more Sutherhad and Millems, 7—1 influenced the . S. Gavernment inant in Ship Street and took him to jade stone. its change of policy. Incidentally her house. He asked her not to be

sie nun so long a distance?

Sergt. Heath and Coupl. Milkurv}, shows that that Government has angry or say anything and he would

being pugsked into the inlaus ; lost to Clerovati Smith and In such case the epiam must be .Et to Gas and Cockren, now no objection to the sale of bring back the child from the country.

Cita Por sale. tonnage to a British syndicate..

Greetaway, 7: lost to Sutherland She sent for the police and defendant Mr. Franklin's statement is admitted to the Inspector that he

and Miomass, 4-7. ander

took the child. M. Hutchison asked if complainant received money for the child as defendant alleged. The complainant said na and waved her hands before the interpreter could translate the question.

as

During the year 1918 we hit protracted negotiations with a British syndicate regarding the purchase of the steamships belonging to the British companies in which we are interested. These negotiations cul

minated in November last in an offer,

which, under the then existing cir- cumstances and conditions, was no- ceptable to our board of directors.

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While the details of the transaction were being adjusted we were request- ed by our Government not to proceed further with the matter, and on Now! 26 we were informed by our Govern- ment that approval of this sale could! not be given, and that cur Gevern- ment under the circumstances, was prepared to take over the ownership of these vessels upon the terms of the British offer.

Since that date we have used our beat endeavour to obtain a con summation of the transaction with our Government. We received a letter from our Government, dated April 1. informing us that they could not consider further the possible acquisition of the ownership of our British tonnage, and that we were,

free, so far as they were concerned, to deal with the properties as we may consider desirable.

Defendant maintained that it was a transaction and $30 paid in settle.

ment.

Mr. Hutchison remanded the case for enquiry by the S.C.A. Dept.

STALLHOLDER ROBBED.

Hutchison to prosecute

A Stallholder appeared before Mr. countryman charged with stealing a fellow a tin containing the takings of a stall. Complainant said he turned his back for a moment and de fendant took the tin and money and ran away. Complainant gave chase and caught the thief.

Mr. Hutchison-How much in the tink

that?

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large attendance, and there were also Rev. Li Kau Yan presided over a present Rev. and Mrs. Howit, Dr. T.W. Pearce, and Rev. A. D. Stewart.

After the singing of the "ymn "All the Way my Saviou: leads me." Rev. Lai Kau Yan in a few words said that the departure of Miss Pittse for home will be a great loss. to them

fully.

VICK TSEUNG,

Total: U.8.E.G." B." 53 games: K... 40nës.

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2.

ser CO. R.G.A. "AY. RAJLC. ** B.**

There is no doubs that is will cause a great inischief to the Chinese.

Here wil u copy of Macao Govern- en Caliente of Baby Mag, please te nderlined with red ink. Will you kindly publish this in the Miss Pitt's work in a News Columns of your daily the Church Missionary Society was paper it you find objection. chiefly devoted to the education of

Played yesterday and won easily Chinese girls and he was sure that all

With her compreYours, faitley 99th Co. R.0.a. by 25 games. would appreciate and remember her teaching. In wishing Miss. Pitt dan

CSM. Pagnell and Sgt. Armatye, Hanging. By 20, 1917

So. 98 Co., heat T. Epl Ellerby and royage he expressed the hope that she » aris much oblige to this por

Pte. Gender, 1-2: beds Opt Wool would soon return and resume her respondent trai calling attention to a

rean and Cpt. Horrocks, lost work with renewed zest..

Making the presentation Mrs. Masone time, na about which we have, $8 fo.. heat Earby and Cree matter wa bus been in a mind to Pte. Bicks and Pie. Roberts, 5. C.q.18. Takoukani Sgt. Davis. Ying Pul made special reference to

been collecting infernation Miss Pitt's untiring and strenuous

There, d. 7-2: heat Widman and for efforts to educate the young, and getting through to China from that ks, 8--1; beat Tricks spl Roberts, is reason to believe that oplum is

nature. dwelt on her congenial and excellent int. In to Morimento Martimo. given te 2,600 tons. This, of course Firewer, the Armaherat's tonnage & does not mean that she could carry prepare opturn to Honolulu as the Baletice nation lives. ]

Miss Pitt responding in Chinese said it was difficult for her to find adequate words to thank Mrs. Ma for the presents which would recall many happy memories to her. As a member of the Church what she had done for them had only been in the service of God.

Complainant-About $2.

Among those that contributed to Mr. Hutchison-He said more than the musical programme were:-S:. Stephen's Church Choir, St. Paul's Interpreter: Defendant ran away School and the Misses Chan Ying. and threw the money on the ground.S. M. Kwok and A. Lim Koo, Mastery Complainant did not recover

any. Lee also gave a recitation.

money.

Mr. Hutchison-That's right; get

'The conditions in shipping have materially altered since our negotiaan with it.

tions with the British syndicate. When defendant had an oppor The armistice has in the mean-tunity to speak he said that he walking time, been signed, and there have been changes in the United States income and excess profits tax laws

and in the exchange situation. All of these matters make it essential that the board of directors should carefully review the whole situation before deciding whether it is now desirable to renew the negotiations with the British syndicate, or whether it might not be preferable to continue our ownership of the various pro- perties, with the view of developing ; them under the United States and foreign dags.

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along the street and picked up 20 cents when he was arrested..

Another witness said he heard the call "snatching" and saw, the defen- dant throw away a tin and helped to chase defendant.

Mr. Hutchison-Know anything about him, Inspector?

Inspector Kent-Yes, he came out of jail last month.

Mr. Hutchisez-Six weeks'.

COUNTERFEIT COINS.

ARMED CHINESE.

My

ST. FRANCIS CONVENT.

(To Me Hilltor of the "CHINA Mall "j

St. Prunes Convent,

Wanciul, May 29.

7- 2.

fost to Woolmax and Horrocks, Co. beat Elineby and Cresco. 6-3 hd Ricks and Roers..

Cpl. Rollett and Be. Arg. No. 88

Totals: 88th Co. R.GA. "A." 30 gumes; E.A.M...F." 28

panos.

Su CO. B.G... B. STT CO. R.G.A.

Dear Sir, I shall be grateful f

will be kind as to find room the visitors winning easily by 31 Played at Stonecutters yesterday,

in your echimins For an acknowledy, genes. Redres: --- ment to the following effect:

Sgt. Huskings and Gr. Baines, No.

Gr. Sundell and Gr. Horsfall. No.

"AVe are requested, by the Sister- · Co., Seat Br. Bowennar and Gr. in-t'harge of St. Francis Convent at Ashworth, 8-1: bont Set. Clupmen Wanchai to thank ull tow who so and Sgt. Clark, 0-9; but Sgt. Billy assisted the ceremonies in Wedlake and Cpl. Sumuels, 3-4. connection with the Convent's Cpl. Tapler and Gr. Mose, Nis, 38 There was not much amiss with Jubilee last Sunday, in particular the C. beat Bowennan and Ashworth. the China Mail story last night of following gentlemen:ess. H.-3: best Chapman and Clark, the capture of armed Chinese at bison, M. Fenandez. Y. Mamquest beat Wedlike and Samuels, day show that some of the men so J. H. Lawrence and his friends. Wanchai. Magisterial proceedings to-r., and F. and Y. Mamos: also smartly caught had actually. been an Ar. P. H. Mutray, the mer. engaged in housebreaking. The police had a hint that the crime was You, truly

here of the Kowipon Orchestra. planned, and were on the watch. The men recognized them and fled.

MOTHER GALLI. The capture took place as told in

Sister-in-Charge. last night's paper. Two were acquit. ted by Mr. Lindsell because there

THE QUEEN'S ROAD wasn't enough proof against them,

ROBBERY. but the other three were fined $1,000 each, which means that they will stay in prison for nine months.

THE NEURALIA."

A Co. heat Ashworth and Chap wwn, 7-2; Chapman and Clark, A: Wedlake and Samuels, T--.. Totuls: No. 89, Co. R.G.A. "B," +50 mmes: No. 87 Co. B.G.A., 25

games.

OPIUM.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

The position of the company is very satisfactory, as the liquid assets,

The hearing was resumed this Including cash, of the company and its subsidiaries amount to about cigarettes at a store in Wing Kut A Chinese in buying a packet of

oming, of the ease in which two Caines were churrged in connection 73,000,000 dols. "Of this sum Street yesterday tendered a counter-

ME Hutchison fined a Chinese $25 approximately 41.000.000 dols. re feit five cents piece to the storekeeper.

with the recent armed robbery in a this morning, fe being in possession presents, the proceeds of steamers This annoyed him. The row attract-

igoldsmitir's shop at No. 282 Queen's of one

ta el sold or lost, in replacement of which ed a Chinese constable, who searched

Road Central.

of non-Government opium. other vessels must ultimately be the customer and found seventeen

Inspector Brazil gave evidence to secured in order to adequately main bad five cents pieces on him.

the effect that or the day of the The Neuralia went alongside at occurence he was summoned to the tain our services at their pre-war Two charges of attempting to cir. the Dockyard at 1.30 today to have seen with a party of constables. standard. It should be further un-culate counterfeit coins, and being in her gun dismounted. She will makes arrival be found the glass cover derstood that the larger part of the above cast is in possession of the possession of bogus five cents pieces very short stay at Singapore asof the show case in ingments, strewn British companies, and that the earn morning. Defendant was sentenced

were preferred against the man this the ship is full of passengers. all over the floor of the shop. At There was an incident on board the bottom of the show.case by came Angs of these companies can only be to four weeks' imprisonment on the this morning, amusing to those not across traces of blood and scattered obtained from them through current first charge and fined $100 on the-

concerned. One cabin had been jewellery. -dividends.

allotted in duplicate so that there

The proprietor of the firm next T were two claimants to every berth. related how he heard a commotion for Kowloon and District WILL BE THE Ofices and Stations of the CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOME The situation was handled tactfully in the shop, and ran down to invest CLOSED to Public Eosiness On and matters fixed up alright. gate, when two robbers levelled a June 7, 1919, (5th. diy, 5th. _mora), Just after two the big 110 ton revolver at him. Inter he discover heiug the date of the Summer Holiday. Dockyard Crane lifted the ship's gun fed a quantity of jewellery missing. and mounting and placed them in the Dockyard as if they were toys

The case was, remanded till to! Messrs. Brock and Gill supervised the operation.

While definite figures are not yet available, the most recent estimates indicate that the earnings for 1918 will be approximately the same as those for 1917.

"The tonnage of the 1MM Com- pany fleet, including its interests in steamers jointly owned, amounts ap. proximately to 984,000 tons gross,! divided substantially as to flag as - follows.-

Tons.

United States ...... 213,000 British

853,000

Belgian...

Total.....

18,000

984,000

SHIPPING SITUATION

SATISFACTORY.

Mr. Franklin said that the state- ment told the whole story. .Asked

second.

"BABY" AEROPLANES.

AN AMERICAN SCHEMY.

MOTOW,

STOLEN BRASS.

NOTICE.

T. D. MOORHEAD, Commisioner of Chinese Customs.

York Buildings, Hongkong, May 23, 1919.

NANYO YUSEN KAISHA,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

HE Steamship

The Aero Club of America an-

The passengers were many but the nounces that Captain d'Annunzio, an visitors were more. It seemed as if aeronautic engineer, son of the half the Colony were on the ship. A Chinese with the appearance of famous Italian poet airman, is en-There were scores of launches alongful possion of a quantity of brass, a mechanic,, was charged with Bulaw- gaged in manufacturing an aeroplane side and in the vicinity. The military with a wing spread of less than 20ft. marched aboard to music by theft, linges, nuts, etc. A Chinese, and thus capable of landing in streets. Manchesters drum and five band.

detective suid he found the defendant It is to sell for £240.

The Neugalia sailed after 3 p.m.

with the brass in a parvel. The de THE Captain d'Annunzio has been in She makes a stay of a few hours at fendant told the detective he brought the United States more than a year Singapore for water.

it from the Cattle Depot, Kowloon, and was taking is to Hoagktry for repair. The stuff came from Holt's; Wharf.

in charge of the construction of Caproni aeroplanes for the United States Army. The new machines

as to whether a possible cause for which he has designed are guaranteed Kashima Meru, Kaza Maru, suit for abnegation of contract to fly two and a half hours and to Chingchow, Roijum Maru, Kwangse, exister, he asserted that such a maintain a speed of 50 miles an hour, Kaijo Mars, Dainichi Maru, Titarcem, matter had not been considered. He carrying a man weighing a maximum; Tjilatjap, Butoku Maru, and Hung characterised the shipping situation of 165lb,

On are latest shpping arrivals. It is announced that members of

at present as satisfactory, and said

that earnings for the first quarter of the Aero Club have placed orders for

the year were about on the same several of these new machines. basis as during 1918. In this con-

nection, he explained that vessels

released from Government control

Much cracker firing in Queen's Road marked the departure" on leave of Mr. A. W. Van Andel, manager of the Holland-China Trading Com- pany, and secretary of the Corinthian Yacht Club.

k

Mr. Coghill, Constructive Supt. of Hrt's Wurf, indentified the articles

chest, Gorerament property. us winch fittings, and hinges of an Defendant had nothing to say but received one month from Mr. Hut

hison

· SHELL" OULUT,

"RIOJUN MARU,"

FROM JAPAN.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo are beraby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk láto the Godowne of the Hongkong and Kov loon Wharf and Godowe Company, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharrea delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before.

The "Shell" Transport and Trad- ing Company, Limited, announce could be operated to better advantage likely to make such a favourable bid. than when operated for the Govern unless supported by the Government. ment. The British vessels of the On the other hand, the outlook is

that the total production of crude oil No claims will be admitted after the for the year 1918 of the companies Goods have left the Gedowns, and all fine had been released from requisithat the International Mercantile it is reported from San. Francisco associates amounts to about 4,000,000

"Shipping_and_Enginering says owned or controlled by them or their Goode remaining undelivered after tion, he said, but their movements Marine Company can employ the that the China Mail 5.S. Co. has tons, exclusive of Russian produc- the 5th prox will be subjuet to runt. were still subject to direction by British ships to better advantage purchased four new ships for the the Government. Rates

were than at an earlier date and will be Pacific trade. Enquiry, at the local tons for 1917, of which 1530,970 be presented to the Undersigned on

tion. This compares with 5,115,957, established on

All claims against the steamer must 2 firm basis, he less disposed to part with them. continued, and employment for

office of the company elicits that ocean shipping would not be lacking it was predicted, will serve to elim-here.

The definite calling off of the deal, nothing is known of the transaction tons, of which 1,038.156 was Russian.

was Russian, and for 1916, 5.155,000 or before be 10th prox. or they will for another year, at least.

inate the speculation in the stack of

Consequently after making allowance not be recognized.

FOR A LAME BACK.

the back bathe the with

for the loss of Russian production, All broken, chafed; and damaged the figures show a considerable Goods are to be left in the Godowns, increase on the year.

where they will be examined on the

In response to inquiries as to whethe company which has been pre- ther he thought that the British valent during the period of negotia- syndicale would renew its offer cr tions. The deal was on and the make an offer equally attractive, Mr. stock climbed the deal was off and 7HEN you have pains or lameness in A GOOD LULE FOR THE HOME. 4th prox. at 10 am. Franklin stated that he did not know, the stock declined with a frequency W In other arters, however, the view approaching regularity, reports one Chamberlain's Pain Balin tries in Monto was expressed that, now that British way or the other were circulated "on messaging with the palm of the hand for hamberlain's lie and Brea

hand yards are open to construction of reliable authority." The marketve minuter at each application. Then Remedy & ufronti against bowel by finer tosnage and the companies are fluctuations, brought out charges of this liniment and bind it on over the and shall is nfo without it. dampen s piece of flannel slightly with complaints. It always cares, promptly .able.to go ahead with replacements, manipulation, the basis of which has seat of pain. For sale By all Chemistr For sale by all Chorists and Store: the British interests would be.less never been established.

and Storekcopers.

keepers

NOTICES.

Gets 'em up in the morning!

THERE'RE o lazy young laggards when they know that one of the following CEREALS are on the morzing

bill-of-fare. Ita & bright-and-early

rush out of bed and a polkmet race to the breakisat table-double

quick! YELLOW CORNMUAL in 2 lbs. tin 45 eta. HOMINY GRITS in 2 lbs. tin 45 cts. ORACKED WHEAT in 2 lbs. tin 45 cts. FARINA (pure whest), in 2-Ibs. tin 45 eta. PUFFED WHEAT per tin 50 cts. PUFFED RICE per tin' 50 cts. GRAPE NUTS per tin 30 cts. ROLLED OATS par pkt. 45 cts.

AND

BRAN

RALSTON'S Select

Specially recommended for constipation.

30 cts. per pkt

RALSTON'S

select BRAN ‘is · always effective, for instead of tearing down, it builds up, because it is a food, not a drug-

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ETC., ETC.

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13, DES VEUX ROAD.

THE BROWNLOW

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APERIENT

MINERAL WATER.

BOTTLED AT

HARROGATE SPRING, EULARD,

FOR SALE AT THE COLONIAL DISPENSARY.

14. Queen's Road, Central.

Telephone No. 1877.

BURGOYNES Pty.,

Ltd

SPECIALLY SELECTED

BURGUNDY.

WINE

GROWERS TO H M. THE KING.

Note the Great Reduction in Price: Burgundy Reserve per case I doz. Quarts duty paid $20.

2 doz. Pinta

$21.

SOLE AGENTS:

GANDE, PRICE & CO, LTD., WINE MERCHANTS,

No Fire Insurance has been effected:

of

Bill of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

Agente.

Tel. No. 185.

Hongkong, May 23, 1319.

6, QUERN' ROAD, CENTRAR.