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TUESDAY, ˇSÆRTEMBER 30,

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THE BALTIC, PROVINCES.

ALLIES REFUSE GERMANY'S PLEA OF IMPOTENCY.

PARIS, September 29. Marshal Foch, on behalf of the Allfe, has presented a note to Ger- many declining to accept the Government's plea of impotency agent the withdrawal of Germans from the Baltic Provinices and orders the Govern ment to proceed to withdraw them immediately. Until this is done the Allies refuse to consider German proposals for raw materials and hancial facilities. A

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THE LUXEMBURG PLEBISCITE.

PARIS, September 29.

RISE OF PRICES IN

~SHANGHAI,

DRCASES OF 300 TO 708 ·

PER CENT

THE CHINA, MAIL..

COMPANY MEETING.

HONGKONG ATEEL, FOUNDRY 00, LIMITED

HONGKONG UNIT

DEMOBILIZRI

FINAL, PARADE OF THE DOCKYARD DEFEKOE.

✔CORES. „§ ♣

The ninth urinary gezterad meet- ing of the above Company was "bold", fat the offices of the Zeneral Map An interesting ceremony ind The NC. Daily Neut says:

agens," St. „Cęcego a. Buikling,' at sign of the, timer tool place in the In spite of high exchange there is 11.60 this morning

Naval Dockyard yesterday afternoon, certainty little immediate prospect

F Mr. A. Q. Gorkion usein the clair When the Dockyard Defence Corps, of any, appreciable decrease in the and there were also present Mir. A. [ time organisation, was idens. price of goods imported from Eng. Button (Acting Gene Manager), obilized land for retail in the local stores Mossos C..D. Wakisom TheMat The Dockyard Defence Corps In almost every department supplies and, J. M. Gordon, Ea Chaphon, which was formed in 1917 as a are difficult to obtain and the A. Kesting, C. Barrach wiki 3 W. Hongkongbranch of the Roya quality of deities generally shows Mark.

Naval Volumizer (Reserve, owed its deterioration from the pre-war stand- The Chairman said trentang birth, to Commodore, H.Hardeman, ard. Home firms can only promise the reporand sequints having OMG. RN who was then in charga to send the best quality obtainable, in your hands for one time, I here. He was a keen on farming and it is obvious that in manufacture take the usual course wide with you a wash bu war work for the Red this emergency unit as Mrs. Sande. and export they are being very partssion take them as read. The badly hit by the present labour bakings at reds of Profit and Leaving abtained the sanction of Cross and other war organisation? troubles and the shortage in accout after allowing for the Ins material

GLASSWARE AND CROCHERY WORST. The Luxemburg plebiscite decided in favour of customs union with round, those for glassware for Whist prices have advanced all crockery have made the biggest for ward stride being 700 per cent. hove pre-war prices. Cheap, common plates which were formerly purchas able at 2/- per dozen are now 15 6. and the cost of better quality articles has proportionately risen."

MORE FRENCH TREASON TRIALS,

- NINE MEN- AND THREE WOMEN,

PARIS, September 29. Another Treason court-martial begins on Monday, Niae men and three women are charged with aiding the publication of the notorious propagandist Gazette Des Ardennes published by Germans and circulated Broadcast throughout occupied regions in France and Belgium.

ARRIVAL OF NEW

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(Continued from Fage 1)

I note with pleasure your assur-

WIFE CHARGES HUSBAND

WITH CRUELTY.

extradidinary height. An advance of Glassware prices have gone to an 100 per cent. warecently made, and now one of the largest French firms announces a further fäcrease of 25 per cent, together with cancellation

terim Dividend of $0.008.00 paid in toe Admiralty Commodore Sande December list including the balance man formed the unit, the same

erak Managers propose to deal, wimanding, throughout the brief life of of $7.153.00 brought ward frothers being the civilian, staff of (last yead is $38, 47.55-

the Naval Dockyard,s,Mrs API. Your Ge Anderson has been the Offter Com- this carunt as flows

pay a fioul Dividend of $1.00 per bare

To pay Bennig of 8 LO

Per slun

To place to Beene Puri Torry forward to precis

of next your nome

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the Corps, with the Enk of Lieut. DR. N. V. R. The Corps drilled fairly regularly, did a number of pute marcbes and was exerced in muske try ab which it excelled

The parade formped in the Dockard under the command

Lieut A LAnderspog Sob Lieut. GL. Put also being on parade. Commodore Gurner inspected the men before proceeding to take his farewell of the Corps on its disband. ment.

$38,47350 There is a slight alteration which we propose to make in the accountsc of the uanal 1 per cent. discount, the and that in to phize to the credit of A KOWLOON SENSATION. reason given being the adoption of the Reserve Fund only $10:00-in

Addressing the peride Commodore the 8 hour day in France, with higher jetend of $15,000 and write off $5,000 Garner said to the Officers and men wages. As an example of the effect on the Building aermint. - fon parade that it was with mingled on the retail market a glass. soap We hope th widt meet with your feelings of pleasure and regret container pain in design and approval. full of ws which was former!

that he came to bid them sgood- dye

of their last parade as At the Magistracy this thority.obtainable at 6d or 9d. has been

Negotiations are in progresi for the Dockyard Defence Cape ance of the continuance of the well before Mr. R. E. Lindsell Mrs. Olga invoice to a local firm at £1 2s. 6d the development of the Company's congratulated, them all of their proved loyalty of the Colony to His Maria Edwards of No 34 Nathan glass bottles is, chiefly responsible at present 1 are not in a position to despite the handicap of work and The shortage in the supply of peritiousjon a very large scale. efficiency which was maintained Majesty's Throne and Empire, and Read, Kowloon, applied for an order for the fact that no preserved fruits base may details statement, but overtime mote also with pleasure and with that she should be no longer bound and jams, and only a limited quantify my sas, tout, during ng visit to

to co-habit with her husband of whiskey, etc., will be available for Engel andmerica, your intereste only in the Corps was called Commodore Gurbes mentioned the gratitude your promise of support Sydney Edwards, for that the Christmas trade, which will also have not been neglected..

out in an emergency, that was be lacking in hams, butter, cheese. pany problems which must neces-war guilty of persistent cruelty to bacon and cold storage goods from melting and seating purposes which Street affair early in 1918.

With the Electric Furness for on the occasion of the Gresson He sarily present themselves in the new Mr. W. E. L. Shenton of Messrs. England. The local Christmas mar- wilt he working shetly, there so hoped that the necessity for a conditions which have arisen as a reDeacon Locker, Deacon and Harston will, therefore, be principally reason dorbs that the Company Defence Corps will not occur again,

supplied from America and Australia.wbe able sult of the War.

appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. It may be some consolation to ladies quality and in price. fe fished for their regular attendance a drills, to exupete. both in for many years He thanked them A. E. Hall of Messrs. Lo and Loto know that the export of chocolates get but aut feign and the instructors for their work.

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and co-operation in dealing with the and

I warn you that I am not one of

before

her.

August 11

represented defendant.

he

those who regard such promises

Mr. Shenton said the case came merely as polite expressions of good-under Ordinance 10 of 1905, under will to a new Governor.

section

In the Island in which I have served for the last six years I have been accustomed to ask and to receive help and advice from any section of the community whose knowledge of the matter in hand promised to be of use to the Colóny, and I shall con finue that practice and, in reliance. upon your promise, seek co-operation in any quarter where it will be of service to the public interest.

I make no doubt that Hongkong, in common with the rest of the world, will be faced with many and difficult problems in the years which lie before us. {

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To find under the guidance of Providence and with the co-operation- of the various sections of the com. munity such solutions to those problems as may be most conducive to the welfare of Hongkong and of the Empire will be the great cbject which I shall place before myself dung my administration.

AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. A Joint session of the Executive and Legislative Councils was then held in the Council Chamber.

Mr. Hall said that he was not pre- pared to go on with the case as his client had received the summons only yesterday morning. He wished to have an adjournment.

Dr. Sanguin Strahan, was called, and examined by Mr. Shenton.

Mr. Shenton You reside at No. 36 Nathan Road Kowloon?

Dr. Strahan:-Yes.

Yes.

I think on August 11 last you were awakened by your wife? What time was that?

Yes. I was awakened by my wife at 11.30 p.m.

of high class quality is beginning duction. Applause.) again, and consignments are expected in November,

HATS UP 300 PER CENT,

300 per cent, and supplies will be The cost of hats has gone up by limited for some time. Woollen goods show a 400 per cent, increase on the old sterling prices, but linen and cotton goods are not so badly affected and supplies are good. Gloves are from 200 to 300 per cent. higher and home manufacturers are finding it

MANAGEMENT. -

In concluding the Commodore wished all members of the Corps Thuring the year under ravne Ansuccess in life, and good-bye, not as espere manger (Mr. Hutton) has individuals, but as members of the Works, and supervise the erection of Naval Volunteer Reserve. her engaged to take control of the Dockyard Defence Corps, Royal

the Sew Elective Pines Plant now on its way to Holigkong and which we hope is only Prenumer of the great expansion mentioned elsewhere in the repkt.

wosDERFUL STEEL FROM CHINESE ORE, A few years ago, a large qanebity

The parade then dispersed.

DECLINE IN FRENCH BIRTHS.

PLURALITY OF WIVES. I think Mr. Edwards resides at difficult to fulfil orders. Tailoring of Iron-tre, an inquired quantity No. 34 on the third floor?

material is about three times the no- of which can be obtained by us, was decline in the birth-rate in France is The vital question of the grave mal price and goed blue serge is prac-Lakea from the Mines in Kwangs once more brought into prominence tically unobtainable. Home supplies of and Kwantung Proxies, and dis by the decision of both Chambers! boots and shoes are also very short patched to Amerien, but owing to the to modify the civil code with regard Dress shoes of moderate quality war, nothing could be done. formerly costing 6 are now 20 the amtter has been taken up in correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. Now to marriage writes the Paris and better quality 40- American shoes which were obtainable at 5:6st, and the Ore treated solenti. As I recently pointed out. this are now offered at from G.$10 to 12,

fienlly.

grave question, which is, of Yes.

and, of course. American prices all which may be driven through a piece to the future

Steal, constructed therefrom, course. of paramount importance You got up and dressed and went round have gone up in

prosperity cf sympathy of wrought iron over an inch thick, the country, is seldom discussed over to No. 34?

with those of other countries. The that is hard enough to cut glass Be it the newspapers, but to-day outlook is not too rosy for the coniammond, and ye to thexible that several interesting, references are sumer, though it cannot be long beit may be heat without breaking, is made to it. As is well known fore increase in supplies will bring rely a wonderful creation. about a welcome fall in prices.

And the cause was shrieking on the third floor of No. 34?

Yes.

On the way did you notice any thing on the road?

I noticed some broken flower pots.. Did they appear to have come from above?

Yes.

When you got to the third floor i what did you find?

I saw a Chinese constable standing in. the passage way of the flat and then I saw Mrs Edwards.

What was she doing? -

Was Mr. Edwards there too? Yes.

What did Mrs. Edwards say you?

to

There were present: H.E. Maj-Gen. Ventris, C.B. The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G.. the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer, the Hon. Mr Lau Chu Pak,ment and agitation. Hon. Mr S. H. Dodwell, Hon. Mr C. G. Alabaster, Hon. Mr E. V. D. Parr, Hon. Mr E. D. C. Walte. Hon. Mr Ho Fook, Hon. Mr W. Chatham, C.MG Hon. Mr N. J. Stabb, Hon. Mr H. E. Pollock, K.C., Hon. Mr E. R Hallifax,

She said her husband had tried to Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung. throw her from the verandah into Mr. Justice Melbourne, Mr. the street. Suzuki (Consul-General for Japan), Mr. Molino (Consul for Panama) Mr. | husband? Rodrigues (Consul for Peru) Mr. J. F. Ec ada Silva (Consul for Mexico). Mr. G. E. Anderson (Consul for U. Š. A.) Mr. EG. Anderson (Consul for Peru) Mr. E. M. V. R. de Souza (Consul for Portugal), Mr. J. A. Gonzales Bernedo (Consul for Chili) Chev Eles (Consul-General for Italy) MA G. S. D. Hamel (Consul for Holland), and M.d'Oettingen(Consul for Russia)., There were also present a large gathering of the general public including many ladies.

What was the state of her

steel lines a wide temperature range, as it may be heated anywhere be RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD tween 10.50 al 10.50 degrees Pohrenheit and yet give good resulte,

MINES.

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PERSONAL.

This according to the law as it has hither. to existed, difficulties quite unknown in England are presented to young people about to be married. addition to much "red tape" on the part of the civil authorities the formal In condusion, I am sorry to, fear consent of the parents had to be. A farewell gathering took place at my wo, be here to see the con- produced, or if that was refused an Bakit Koman, Raub, on the 17th station if my life's work ended.application in legal form had to be inst. of the Chinese contractors and y anedical" udvisers, warn me that made three times to them couched She was in 3 state of great excite- staff of the Raub Australian Gold 1 must take, at po very disting date, in "respectful terms" before this Mines to bid farewell to Mr. W. H. joug needed rest. The pioneer consent could be waived. The new She was crying I think?

Martin, the general manager, on the work though I feel is almost claw not only does away with many Yes.

eve of his departure on his well carpeted, and when I go, I shalt do lengthy, and trying preliminaries, ed retirement after seventeen years with Fuld confidence that the present but also abolishes the necessity of service at the mize. Among those program of the Company is well the parents' consent if the parties present were Messrs Pelmear, Scott, assured, in the hands of yourger and concerned are over the age of 30. Opie and Mr. and Mrs. W. Shaffrey. more ective men, with all the newest The need of increasing the population Mr. Shaffrey made several short methods to help them o. (Heur, needs to be impressed on the public speeches to which Mr. Martin heur.)

mind, and in the connection it may ⚫replied suitably, and Mr. I can think of nothing ure that be noted that, following the example Won Quee on behalf of the Chinese would he of intereet to hireholders, some years ago of the late M. Lamy, an address on silk beautifully framed, shall be pleased to answer them after Cognacq have given an annual sum contractors made the presentation of but if there are any questions, Permanent Secretary of the Academie Francaise, Monsieur and Madame for which Mr. Martin thanked them. the adoption of the report and of 2.250,000 to be distributed each The address, read by Mr. Khoo Boo counts Gentlemen, 1 teg to pro- Teong,stated that they could not allow pose that the report and account as the occasion to pass without assuring presented be pussel und adopted Mr. Martin that they were sensible WIE any shareholder, Beco this? of and thankful for the kind treat- In secoding the recheion, Mr. went which they had always received F. Maitland suid: I have nich plea an indication of reviving national In this connection it is notable as at his hands Mr. W. H. Martin left are in seconding the adoption of the interest that's congress to consider Raub on September 18, for Kuala report and accounts and in doing so the question of the birth-rate is to be Lumpur and Singapore on route for to congratulate the management on held at Nancy in September. writer home. Mrs. and Miss Martin accom the fine result We are again re- in an evanide paper suggests pany him."

reiving a handsome return in divi plurality of wived as the only remedy dends and bom together 30 per He points out that one and a half cent, and, beetles, the Company's million young men have lost their financial positicaria being strengthen- lives in war and half a million more ed by the substantial sum of $15,000, have been severely wounded or crip or, rather as altered by the Chair pled, thus making two million women The telegram quoted below was received at the U. S. Consulate from, $10,000 to reserve and $5,000 vids or condemning them, to the Manila Observatory at 2.30 pm. It is with much regret that we have have mates are not providing new off buldings, placed to reserve sisterhoody and the women who September 30.

Typhoon or cyclone N. of Yap 6. Gordon, will at ng distru France, will cease to exist for want. just heard that our general manager citizen He continues: Elther

He seemed to be very excited alsa. What did he say to you? He said "she is a bad woman." At that time did you notice any bruises on Mrs. Edwards?

No, not at that time. ..What happened then ?'

I asked Mrs. Edwards whether she would like to go back to her parents.

I think you suggested it? Yes.

I think she said that it was no use? Yes. After Mr. Bullock had read the

Did Mr. Edwards make any state- tetters of patent appointing HE. Sirments after that? Reginald Stubbs, K.C.M.G., to the

I can't remember, Governorship of the Colony of

What happened then? Hongkong and its dependencies, the Chief Justice (Sir William Rees Davies, K.C.) administered the oath

of office.

I suggested to the policeman that he should either take Mr. Edwards to the station or looks after him.

Was he in a very excited state of

mind?

Yes, he left the house and went down to the street

After his Excellency hata takta the oath and signed the declaration taking. over the administration of "the Govern

1 think you went down to your flat ment of the Colony, the Band of the and telephoned to the Police? Police Reserve played the National Yes. Anthem and a salute of 17 guns On August 13 Mra. Edwards were fired by the Mountain Battery come to sea you in your office, and stationed on the Murray Parade did you examine her?

Yes.

Ground

His Excellency then took his lear What did you find? and left the Chamber accompanied I found bruises on the arms and by the Hot Mr. Claud Severn, legs, one on the right side of the CMG, Cape Warner (A.D.C.) and body. There was an Inflamed Mr. McGrath (Private Secretary). abraison on the left side of the neck, The gathering, then diepersed. another on the left of the arm pit.

TYPHOON WARNING.

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year in the form of ninety donations hate more than nine children, all of of 25,000f each to poor families who

the same parents, M

date,, under medical advice, hall to of Ranchmen, rielse it will become Take a long needed rest, and in a sort of extradidinary Macedonil

y sincere with that, this company,mongrel racek Ars you pre From what you saw that night | brought to its present Bourishing for that? If so, and on there do you say that state by his long years of hand and worth while to have Mrs. Edwards was badly handly untiring work, will continud auc- | the war.”

Yes

POLITES Acessful career and that Air Gordons Mr. Hall With Your Worship's will enjoy a wall camed rest for permission, I should like to ask for many years to come. (Applause.) propional of the Chairman an adjourment

Zut to the magting, the solution by Mr. WJeingon. His. Worship granted the applicaw carried unanimously." tion, and fixe Thursday at 2.15 p.m. for the Farth

MC Bernard Brown you un-gor hement that dividens animously re-elected auditor on the munte were tendy for

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