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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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(Beuter's Service to the Chine Mail.) AMERICAN RAILROAD STRIKE.

Wassoros, February 12th. Mr. Hines, the Director-General of Railroads conferred with Mr. Palmer, the Attorney-General, in regard to the threatened strike of railway men.

Mr. Palmer subsequently refused to issue of disenss ste possibility of an Government injunction against the rail- way strike.

WASHINGTON, February 12th. Mr. Hince has declared his inability o

gree to the railway men's demands and has submitted his and their proposals to President Wilson who will center with the railway men's

representatives February 13th.

on

RACE PONIES AUCTIONED.

SUNSPOT FETCHES $1,850.

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The usual post meeting sale of race ponies was held at the Jockey Club Stables fast evening. Mr. Hurley, of Messrs. Hughes and Hough, acring

as auctioneer.

Sunspot brought the best price. Mr. E. C. Rock paying $1.850 for

the animal,

The following are the purchaars and prices paid

Morning Star, purchased by

Mr. Chan Kwai......$ Gray Pony, purchased by Mr.

Lai Fook

50

THE CHINA MAIL,

23

Torbay, purchased by Mr. Lai:

Fook

"55

Debir Balance. purchased by

Major Law

25

Jazzfy, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

40.

Telephone 29.

Victory Star, no bids

0

Tarzan purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

30

OUR LOCAL POETS.

Cameo, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

25

Cornet, purchased by Mr. A.

P. Campbell

35

Gym-

khanas, no bid Bowman, no bid Clansman, 2nd Also

Ran

A FATHER'S SOLILOQUY OVER Trumpet, no, bid ... Yeoman, placed in HIS FIRSTBORN.

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Have I found Life so Joyful? Has it

been so full of mirth,

That I condemn another to the penalty

of Birth?

For those who torture others I have

ever felt a scorn,

My crime 'gainst you is greater.

have caused you to be born.

The call of Woman's very strong.

my son:

You'll feel it. Then forgive what

have done.

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Our earliest forebears emanated from

the sea-shore's slime

WASHINGTOS, February 15th. It is announced that the representait tires of the railwaymen have agreed to accept President Wilson's recommenda

held their wage demands in, aber- tion ance temporarily.

The Union leaders have decided to calli a convention of members of their General! Committes at Washington on February 23rd.

AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO.

WASHINGTON, February 12th. Presidens Wilson has accepted the re signation of Mr. Fletcher, the United States Ambassador to Mexico.

NEW AMERICAN AMBASSADOR.

WASHINGTON, February 12th. Mr. Robert Underwood Johnson, ons of the founders of "The League to Enforce Feace has been appointed United States Ambassador to Rome in succession to Mr. Thomas M. Page.

SILVER EXPORT RESTRICTIONS IN

INDIA.

LONDON, February 12th. While the prohibition of the import of silver into India has been removed the prohibition of the export of silver from India has been retained.

FUTURE OF INDO-CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.

LowDos, February 19th!" Lord Inchcape is now visiting India, it is understood. in connection with the organisation of the P. & O. Bank

It also reported that he would prob- ably extend his voyage to China.

may be that our children will attain

to heights sublime

We feel the Future in us and by vain

imaginings torn

Seek to express the Future's thoughts

in tongue that is not yet bom Dragged by vain mocking phantoms

ever higher,

We climb; and then disconsolate

retire.

Then let the Atavist within dictate to

us the way

Permit the Bestial-in us to exercise

full. sway..

And while cur senses extasise in

women, wine, and song.. We'll sneer at brain-tossed pygmies

who for something higher long. The devils are your own.

frenzy thing!

Go "Emulate

swine

The

the Gadarean

We'll heed not those who tell us that

Mortality's a lie

Maintain by heary superstitions that

we cannot die

Who deem that self-indulgence can

produce immortal souls And re-create the dead to All

universe with ghouls

To beg Eternal Life we'll waste no

breath.

Grant us a greater boon,-Eternal

Death.

Dream of the day we crave no plea

sures, have no fear of pain: When dread of spectrous Deity no

more beclouds the brain

When doubt and fears and longings

cause in us no stress

If so, says the Financi News, import- ant developments may be expected-on the nature of which the recent rise in the price of the shares of the Indo-China Naviga- tion Company will throw some light. The newspaper declares that the ultimate con- When with our, myriad fancies. we section of the two companies

almost a foregone conclusion, and it my reason. resolve to Nothingness ably be expected that Lord Tuchcape's

--DESPERANDUM. travel will result in the pourparkere which have occurred being brought to a definite head.

A FORTY YEARS' TEST. CHAMBERLAINS Cough Remedy hus

CHAMBERLA USC

the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What better. recommendation is required 1 For de by all Chemists and Storekeepers..

DON'T RISK PNEUMONIA.

GET rid of every cold as quickly as

possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers.

-Refreshing the Skin-

ing and

refrisking Wealth-plasaurs and Toilet Ideal, romfőrt- Heding maskin, ia dally enjoyed by the of the

"Albion Milk and Sulphur Soap'

—Koglina made and delightini, for me, Toilet and Bath pur-, pus Belleate, refreshing, reviving, parfuma. BIL 10 TIMIS,

Lady C. Poward writes:

"I like the 'Albion and Sulphur Boap'

very much; It is pleasant to use mod whitans and soften the

̈“Lady Q, Hobert-Campden writee:

"The 'Albion Milk and Sulphur Soap' i amely pleasant Sosy, and i prefer it to any ether

"No arificial poanta need.

1 has ever tried."

Hold by Chemists, diveera, Stores, c. Why not try tablet of the

"ALBION MILK AND SULPHUR 80AP.

Stakes, purchased by Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin Talsman. purchased. by Major

Timmis .... Islesman, 3rd Lusitano Cup.

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·DEATH OF MA, R. H. PARKER

The death gecurred on Feb. 13 of Mrs. Mollie R. Parker, wife of Mr. Rober: H. Parker, managing director of the Shanghai Life Insurance Co.. Ltd. Mrs. Parker, who was 40 years

SHIPPING PERSONALIA.

Captain E. L. Jones of the "Shun- tien, has gone master, Chekiang

Captain H. A. Walker, of the has доле master, Chekiang." Shuntion.

Mr. C. A. Christiansen, from. leave, has gone chic! officer." Shun-

age, was born in Californix, but had resided in Shanghai for the past tien." 17-years.

Mr. B. F. Sheel, chief officer, Shuntion." ka on reserve.

Captain F. Newcombe, of the Woosung," is on leave..

She was exceedingly well known" and popular throughout a very large sircle, where the deepest grief will be felt. Her death, however, is Captain J. Meathrel, of the " Ngan more than a personal loss; it is a dis-kin, has gone master, Woosung. rinet loss to the community.. She Captain J. Legge, of the "Chung was of the most charitable disposition.king." has gore master, "Ngankin." and much of her time was given over Mr. Stirling, chief officer, to the care of those in straitened cit-Shantung, is on special duty. Mr. cumstances. To few beyond the H.-P. Carver, from teave, has gone recipients was her abundant charity chief officer, "Shannang- known, but it is a fact that very many have had her kindness to thank for relief in time of stress.

Captain G. D. S. Milks from re- serve, has. gene master, "Chekiang."

Mr. A. Glendenning, second off-

Mrs. Parker had been in indiffer-cer. "Pakho has resigned. Mr.

ent health for jong, and her death resulted from pneumonia following upon an operation. She is survived by her mother, who resides in Cali- fornia, her sister, Mrs. Parker Jones of Shanghai, and a daughter aged six.

H. Brewer, second officer, "Kai- tong," has gone second officer, "Pak- hot."

Mr. W. Henderson, second officer, Shunties," has resigned.

M. N. D. H. Bidwell, second off- cer, "Hanyang." has gone second officer, Shuntien.”

Mr. E. A Thompson, chief officer.

Taikoo," has resigned.

Mr. G. H. B. Jones, from leave, has gone chef engineer. "Hanyang,'

Mr. W. H. Brown, chict engineer, 35 Hanyang." has gone acting assist-

ant superintendent.

Mr. Bell-Irving Othello, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai ....

400

tug

40

Sinza, 3rd, Professional Cup.

purchased by Mr. Reme-

35.

dios

00.

Bay Larser "Griffin, not yet raced. purchased by Mr. Chan Kwai

40

Bayford, purchased by Mr. G.

W. Gegg

purchased by Mr. H. B. L... Dowbiggin

33

Ben, purchased by Mr. Chan

Kwal

Runaway Light, winner,

of

50

races at Shanghai, pur-

chased by Mr. Chan Kwai Caczow's Gien.. purchased by Mr. T. F. Hough ........

40

60

Wakeford, purchased by Mr.

C. H. Blason

Narford, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

Dunford, 3rd Kalgan Plate,

2nd Hay and Corn Stakes.. purchased by. Mr. S. E. Grimstone

Geordie Mac, winner, Jockey Cup. purchased by Mr. G. W. Gegg

Sapper Dance, winner, Also

Ran Plate, purchased by Mr. G. W. Gegg ...... Pussyfoot, 2nd, Hongkong Siakes and Jockey Cup. and 3rd, Garrison" Cup, purchased by Mr. Soares Willie, 2nd. Tytam B

Handicap, purchased by Mr. D. M. Ross

Eal, purchased by Mr. Chan-

Kwat.....

Murphy. purchased by Mr.

R. H. Dunné"

Glenniore Dahka, winner. Professional Cup 2nd, Sub Griffin' Challenge Cup, and 2nd. Hongkong, Stakes, withdrawn Claymore

Dahlia, winner, Lucky Stakes, withdrawn Souvenir Dahlia, not yet raced, purchased by Mr. Chan Kwai

Brilliant Dublia, still a Griffin

purchased by Mr. Far- ringgrass

Cummore Dahlia, 2nd, Lusi-

tano Cup, and 3rd. Loi- terers Stakes, purchased by Mr. G. W. Gegg ... Purity Dahlia, winner of Races

at Hongkong 1919 meet- ing, purchased by Mr. S. E. Grimstone

Albion Dahlia, withdrawn ....

Scotia Dahlia, winner, Last Chance Plate, and 2nd, Tientsin Plate. purchased by Mr. E. Des Vœux ... Atraction Dahlia, winner of races at Hongkong 1910 meeting, purchased by

Mr. Ball-Irving Black Griffin, not yet started. purchased by Mr. S. E. Grimstone

Holborn winner.

Tientsin

Plate, and 2nd, Peking Plato, purchased by Mr. Bell-Irving

Someman, 2nd. Frofessional Cup, purchased by Mr. G. M. Gegg Seaman, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

Ludlow, winner, Wong Nei

Chong Stakes, and 2nd, Royal Navy Cup, pur chased by Mr. E. Des Vœux

Craigmount, 3rd, Also Ran Srakes, purchased by Mr. Chan Kwai ......

Rysa purchased by Major

Timmis

Brutus, winner of Valley

Stakes. Royal Navy Cup and The Tytám "A Handicap, purchased by

30 Cadzow's Tarn, still a Griffin, purchased by Mr. Chan Kwai, Sunspot, winner

of Larsen 'Plate and Rialto Stakes, purchased by Mr. E. C. Rock

45

60 Moonshine, 2nd in Wong Nei

Mc. A. C. Tidbury, from leave, has gene second engineer, "Che kjang.

40 Mr. P. A. Maitland, second engi- neer, Chekiang," is on leave..

Mr. T. Croft, from reserve, has gone acting master, Wingsang."

Mr. T. S. King, acting master.. Wingsang, has gone supernumer Bry chief officer, "Tungwo."

Captain C. Campbell, from leave, 40 has gone master, "Tuckwo."

1,850

Mr. J. Gray, acting master," Tuck- wo," has gone supernumerary chief officer, Waishing.

Mr. J. Powell, second officer; Choysang." has gone second off-

'Suiwo."

cer,

Mr. J. Dixon, second officer, Suiwo," is on reserve.

Chong Stakes.. purchased

by MF. H. B. L. Dowbig-

45

gin

........

45

Hawks. purchased by Mr.

Clan, Kwai

35

Aviation. 3rd Grand Stand

Mr. R. Frost, second officer, Waishing," has gone second officer, **Wesang.”

200

Stakes, purchased by Mr.

T. F. Hough

170

Mr. A. F. Cooke; second officer, **Wosarig," is on leave.

Constern tion. Tyram

"B"

60.

Handicap. purchased by Major Timis

60

30 Honour. purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

50

35 Tam, 3rd Finate. Stakes, pur-

chased By, Mr.

by Mr. Chan Kwai

Mr. H. . Hudd, froin reserve, has gore, third engineer, Kwongsang."

Mr. F. C. Clemo; third engineer, "Kwongsang." has resigned.

Mr. W. W. Hipkin, chief officer, "Namsang," is on reserve.

Mr.-W. Field Hook has gone chicl 40 officer. "Namsang."

Mr. T. Anderson, from. leave, bas gone second engineer, **Suiwo." Mr. J. W. McNaught, second engi- neer," Suivo," is on leave. ·་

Mr. E. Stokes, Secord officer, **Feiching." has gone second officer, 35 Hsinming."

Chan-

Kwai

Rab, purchased by Mr, C. H.

Blaser. ....

55

Gentle Car, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai

45

0

Mammy's Child, 2nd, Hong- kong Stakes, purchased

15 Surprise, no hid

.0

Lovejoy, no bid

0

60

Naughty Child, purchased by

Mr. Chan Kwai

30

Wee Mouse, winner, Nil Des-

perardum Stakes, 2nd,

85

Valley Stakes, and 3rd, Tytam "A" Handicap. purchased by Mr. Bell- Irving

150

60

King Cole, winner, Hay and Corn Stakes, and 3rd,

0

Tienstiń Plate, withdrawn

'0

35

King Bruce, winner, Tyram "B Handicap. par- chased by Mr. Chan Kwai 35 King Robert, 3rd, Nil Des

perandum Stakes, pur- chased by Mr. Chan Kwai King Alfred, purchased by

Mr. C. H. Blason King Arthur, still a Griffin, purchased by Mr. Chan Kwai

270

100

88

80

Rufus, good hack, purchased

by Major Timmis

Trevelyan, purchased by 'Mr.

Chan, Kwai

Trelawney, purchased by Mr.

Char Kwai

45 Tredegar, no bit

El Dorado, no bid

40 Dusky, no bid

Alaska Chief, no bid

Kipper, no bid

Shiny purchased by Mr, Chan

Kwai di

180 Exchange, no bid

53

50

Pawnshop. 3rd. Royal Navy) Cup. purchased by Mr. Souza IM Sandmartin. 2nd, Maiden Stakes, and 3rd, Peking Plate, withdrawn White Pony, no bid Swallow, purchased by Mr.

Chan Kwai-

Mr. E. J. Hickey, second officer, "Kiangyu," has gone second officer,

Kiangwah."

M. E. Johnson has been appointed second officer, "Fetching."

Mr. J. Turner, from leave, has gone second engineer, "Taishun." Mr. T. Robertson, second engineer, "Taishun," is on leave.

.IS. S. DIVIDEND.

Af the annual general meeting held on Feb. 12, the International Savings Society declared a dividend on ordi 135 nary shares of Tls. 30 per share.

The Society's Reserves on Dec. 313 35 1919. amounted to $1,048,720, and its investments on the same date at cost, totalled $1,064,209.75. The 35 meeting voted the following additions

to the reserve funds :-

70

Legal Reserve $3,500, making a total of $6.826.78.

35 Extraordinary Reserve $14,000...

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making a total of $27,307.11.

Reserve for Fluctuation in Invest. ment Values Sí0,000, making a total of $25,000.

Undivided Profits $1,250.

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'LADIES' RECREATION

Q

CLUB.

The open Championship (Ladies' 50 Singles) for 1919 between Mrs. Armstrong. the present holder, and

1. Mrs. Cavelier, winner of the open Ladies' Singles for 1919, will take 9 place at the Ladies' Recreation Club

at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.'

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY

1992

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