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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1120.

CORRESPONDENCE.

STRAIGHT TALK HIRI.

HARD TO PROVE.

SUMMARY COURT.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Ar the Magistracy this morning. In the Summary Court this, morn- Mr. R. O. Hutchison had before himing, before the Pulse Judge, Mr.

(To the Editor of the "China Ma three Chinese, who were last week

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remanded on charges of theft of a diamond ring, the property of Mrs. G. W. C. Burnett, of No. 33. The Peak.

Justice Wood, a case was heard in which the Tak Ching Loong firm of 16. Landale Street, Wonchal claimed $600 from the Nordisk Fjerfabrik Ltd., carrying on business at Shapeen in Canton, and with gedowna at 103, Praya East, as money wrongfully deducted by defendants" account.

Mr. Rowan appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. Turner for the defendants.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE

WE bare This Day established our

eres under the style of K. KIMURA & Co. as General Merchants, Cost Contractors and Shipping Agents, Telephone No. 259). at No. 2, Connaught Kood: Central,

K. KIMURA &. Hongkong, April 15, 1990.

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE EAST ASIATTO 00,, DTD. NOTTOR TO CONSIGNKES,

„From... SCANDINAVIA.

THE Motorabip

DEAR SIR-While the present Hour question here was confined to

At the previous hearing, Nos. the two Bock Companies and their Chinese employees the public were and 3 denied all knowledge of the perhaps very indirectly concerned, ring, whilst No. 2 said No. I gave but now that other institutions of a the ring to him, thereby admitting the public nature and supplying public charge of receiving stolen property utilities are affected and those respoThe defendants were remanded on sible for their direction affiliate with the application of Sergt. Purdon, who the Dock Companies for the settle said the ting had not yet been re the alternative, for the balance of THE BOYAT, HONGKONG YACHT risk into the hazardous and/or extra! ment, it appears that the public have a right to demand that the public interest be considered as cf prime importance. The Dock Companies gan well take care of themselves. As to the men's demands,

(1). Is it a fact that the fitters' rates of pay at the Docks have not been increased during the last ten or eren twenty years! It is true they have earned during the war more in overtime but it is alleged the rate of pay is as of yore.

(2) Is it true that cpolle bouse rents formerly $5 a month the now -$14?

(3) Is it true that coolie rice formerly $3.50 per picul is now $8.50?

(4). Is it true that common cotton clothes as worn by ordinary Chinese workers are four times dearer than before the war?

it

covered.

This morning, the Sergeant report- ed to the Magistrate, what despite all the investigations made since the last hearing, the Police have been unsub cessful in recovering the ring. The Sergeant said that No. 1 was a house toy employed by the complainant whilst No. 2 lived with No. 1.. No

Mr. Rowan asked leave to-amend the writ by making the claim, in

goods sold and delivered."

-His Lordship permitted, the amend ment to be made.

Mr. Rowan then proceeded to open. his case, stating that in January the defendant gave the plaintiffs in for certain furs, at an order agreed price of $2,222 less 2 per The goods were delivered cent

3 lived in a house in Samshuipe; to defendant on January 27 in The dia- the Hongkeng godowns. A few where No. 2 was arrested. mond ring was lost while the silver days later, a representative went was being cleaned, and suspecting to Canton and asked for payment, No. 2. the complainant's wife gave but defendant refused to pay the ordeeg that he was to be prevented full amount of the claim, saying he om leaving the house, but he got would pay with a deduction of $600 away immediately the thek was dis- After several days' heated argument, covered. The theory was that No. 1 the plaintiffs accapted the offer, s SD the ring and passed it to No. 2 they were in need of the money, and who ran away with it

When the Police were informed,

a receipt was given. This was the first transaction between the parties. Mr. Turner interposed that the

If the answers be in the affirmative they made enquiries, which led them reason why the $600 was deducted

qther items of living have advanced

even mort.

"a

Man does not live by bare necessities and is entitled to "margin over bare expenses..

There can be no difficulty in ascertaining the facts on which to settle the advance in cost of living.

It looks as if instead of offering a an fair and equitable settlement attempt has been made to haggle and squeeze to avoid an increase in wages fund.

to the house in Samshuipe

His Worship said this was one of those cases which was hard to prove Mr. Burnett, who was in Court. said he understood that No. 2 ad- mitted possession of the ring at the previous hearing.

CLUB

NOTICE

·BATHING SEASON.

decided to again throw the Club” HE GENERAL COMMITTEE has House open from let May, to certain approved persons who are not Mem bers of the Club.

Applications for Bathing Member ship should be sent to either of the undersigned:

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By Orders

E. W. CARPENTER, P.W.D.

D. K. BLAIR. Lowe, Bingham & Matthews. Hongkong, April 15, 1920.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

S.S. "COLOMBIA."

From SAN FRANCISCO via HONOLULU. Japan Ports, SHANGHAI & MANILA."

Someone saw the Police coming, and the defendant had been dealing with informed No. 2. advising him to drop a broker named Sun Cheong, who PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.

No. 2 did so, and No. 3 had since died. The principals the ring. picked it up and passed it to another of this man were all in Hong- man who escaped and has not since koug. The plaintiffs' representa- tive and several .Hongkong been found.

dealers went to Canton and explained that this broker owed them money. Defendant was satisfied that was so, and he paid certain sums which were owing by the broker. In doing so, be gave the plaintiffs' representative a certain amount. Later his books Were audited by Messrs. Lowe Bingham and Matthews, and The above mentioned vessel having discovered: that he arrived from the above mentioned over-paid the plaintiffs. ports consignees of cargo are hereby had He then saw the plaintiff and told informed that their cargo will be him be bad been over-paid, and it was landed at their risk into the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's godowns agreed to settle the matter at $600,

On His Lordship asking what at West Point, and stored at Con- Consignees are hereby notified signees' risk.

declared and before delivery of cargo that General Average has been can be given they must sign General Average. Boad, furnish completed valuation statements and pay a General Average contribution of 13 per cent of the invoice value of the goods.

His Worship said that was so. but Chinese custom is that employees he had not recorded that plea as one

gailiy share in profits of the undertaking of in China, so that as the foreign undertakings in times of huge profits have not given even a bonus to their Chinese employees and the benefits of evertime earnings have largely ceased, protest and strike have followed.

Possibly illadvised handling of the men instead of a sympathetic bearing and careful investigation with promise of equitable treatment has 'face created a question Pidgin."

of

It concems other than the Dock Cos. After investigation consider if the men's demande be fair. Let them settle as they consider right and not be manoeuvred by these corporations into making it a community ques-

tion.

Yours faithfully "INDEPENDENT"

CANTON REGATTA

To the Editor of the " China Mall."

The following may be of interest to your readers:~~

The Victoria Recreation Club will be represented at the Interport Regatta which will be held at Canton on the 17th inst., by the following crews

SENIOR FOURS.

Bow H. Silva.

2. J.. R. Scares.

3

S. Marcal

Str. C. Hogan.

Cox R. C. Witchell.

SENIOR PAIRS.

Bow S Marca.

Str. J. R. Soares. Cox R. C. Vitcheli. SINGLE SCULLS.

C. Hogan and A. L. Silva. Yours faithfully,

B. J. DE R. MOORE, For the Rowing Committee, V.R.C. Hongkong. April 14, 1920.

DIVISION OF EN MY TONNAGE.

NOTIFICATION EY. THE REPARATIONS COMMISSION.

The following notification was published by a Gazette Extraord

HE, the Governor has received the following telegram from the Secretary

Mr. Burnett said he would be quite satisfied if he could recover the ring. It was worth $300 and not $100 as previously stated...

it

was

Alter Sergi. Purdon had produced the statements made by the prisoners at the time of their arrest, his Wor-witnesses there were, Mr. Turner ship said the only way to proces with explained that one man had come the case was to discharge No. 1, and forward as the friend of both parties get No. 3 to give evidence against No. 2. But, of course, it was for Mr. Barnett to choose which line to take.

Mr. Burnett said he thought the line suggested by his Worship was the best to take.

His Worship said that if Mr.; Burnett se desired, he could get

another week's remand in order to try and get further evidence against Nos. 1 and 3, and, if possible, to recover the ring. But, even if the ring was recovered. edit pot think there would be any evidence against No. 1.

Mr. Burnett said he thought he would rather not have another re-

mand.

Sergt. Purdon said that with his Worship's consent, he would with- draw the charge against No. 1.

His Worship agreed, and No. ! was discharged..

Sergt. Purdon then proposed to pro- ceed with the charge against the others.

His Worship said if Mr. Burnett did not mind, he would remand the case until to-morrow morning, and in the meantime, No. 3, could be given a chance to decide whether or not he would like to give evidence for the prosecution; on the understanding, of course, that the charge against him would not be proceeded with.

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Mr. Burnett agreed, and his Wor- ship remanded Nos. 2 and 3, the lat Jer in Police custody, until i a.m., to-morrow.

His Worship instructed Sergt. Pur- don, in the meantime, to try and get: what information he could out of No.

3.

THE PEAK TRAMWAYS.

The service of the Peak Tramway was interrupted this morning, leaving Peak dwellers faced with the problem

of State for the Colonies, dated the of to chair" or walk. The reason 10th April, 1920;--

for the stoppage was a slight accident. Reparation Commission ask that with the rope last night. The car at following notice may be published in the upper station bad just started territory under your Government on when a passenger was seen making April 15th

a run for it, and, contrary to the Division of enemy tonnage. With usual custom, the car was stopped. reference to paragraph 20 annex 2 This resulted in the car at the bottom part & Treaty of Versailles which station, where the track is practically level, running on and making a Tuns as follow

"Reparation Commission in fixing kink" in the rope, which had and accepting payments for to be straightened before a resump specified properties or rights tion of the service was possible. shall have due regard for any There have been many rumours legal or equitable interests of about the machinery having been allied and associated powers or tampered with, but so far no report of neutral powers or of their of this nature has reached the Com- pany's head office. The explanation nationals therein.”, m Reparation Commission hereby of the irregular service is that the give notice that they will proceed to men substituting the strikers have hvids ex-German ships on and after to get used to the engine, particu June 15th, 1920. All claims which larly in the matter of keeping up a it is desired to make in respect to constant head of steam.

THE FRUIT SEASONAB

any of these ships tinder above quoted article should be notified through Government of claimant to Secretary, Maritime Service of the Reparation DOWEL compisint is sure to be during the Trait Commission, Bridgewater House, prevalent London, S.-W. 1, not later than May season. Be sure to keep bot tloof 1 Chamberlain's Colic and 15th, 1920 Reparation Commission Diarrhoea Remedy, she hood. It may cannot undertake to consider any relifd. For sale by all Chemistá Claim received after that dafe, and Storekoupirs, now!

to "tell the whole truth."

The case was adjourned until Tuesday.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

TO WHOM I MAY CONCERN.

I the andersigned late Master of the steamers Pheamponă and Haitan, now residing with friends at B Elock, No. 12 (opposite the Navy yard) Queen's Road, and shall be pleased to offer my services as either permanent or temporary Master in Sail or Steam (torinage and destination immaterial) to anyone wishing to accept #Am6. I can produce the highest testi- monials for the last 18 years from perions of good standing.

R. M. de la SALA, Certified Hainan Straits Pilot.

SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY. THE Line of Chamberlain's Cough

Remedy is world wids. It is good, for the deep seated cough of the adult or the crap sad whooping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For sale by all Chemists

and Storekce:ers.

“WALLA-WALLA " LAUNCHES,

Phone No. 3516.

Consignees of cargo are hereby notified that they must produce an Import Permit signed by the Super- intendent of the imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be counter-signed.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the godowns, where they will be examined April 19th, at 11am

All-claims must be presented with in a week of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognised. No claim will be ad mitted after the goods have left the godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after April 21st will be subject to rent... }

No Fire Insurance“whatever will be affected:

Consignes are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter- signature immediately.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.

Hotel Mansions. J. ORAM SHEPPARD,

Acting Agents." Hongkong, April 15, 1920.

THE OPTICAL COMPANY 51, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTHAL SPECTACLES, EYEGLASSES, LENSES, ets

OPTOMETRIST-JE CHARGEE. CHAN, OPT. D. EYES TESTED FREE OF CHARGER

THE ESSEX CAR.

Green or Gray model with five white or black wire wheels

G. $2,400

Order now. Last shipment sold. Others due shortl

ange can be fixed when most advantage

to bayer,

Sole Agents in Fouth China THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO, The European Garag

Tel 482

4 Des Voemr

SIAM," having arrived from the above ports on the 18th April, 1990, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informect thes all Goods are being landed at their

bazardous Godowns of the Hoogkong" aad Kowloon Wharf and Godown. Co., Ltd, whence, and/or from the Wharves delivery may be obtained. Consignees will be required to gu General Average Foul and pay General Arenga Dupuis of 107, of the value of Goods not slaared by the 22nd April shelt margo prior to obtaining delivery. 1930, will be subject to rent. “

All beuken, abafed, and damaged pack": agen are to ba loftin the Godown, where. they will be examined on the 1st April 1920, 1.10 m

Claims against the steamer mask, be prosented within 10 daga, et arrival | otheryins: they will not be recognized.

No Fire Tororanee will be effected by us in any case whatever,

By

Bills of Lading will be countersiga od:

~ME. THORESEN & CO.,

Agents.

Bengkong, April 15, 1920.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have received in.... structions to sell by Public Auction, (For account of the concerned

on*

TUESDAY,

April 20, 1920, winmencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Bales Bocens, No. 8 Den Vorax Road, Corner of Ice House Street,

A Small Consignment of HOUSEHOLD LINENS, 20.,

- Comprising - Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bask Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg and Drawnwork Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies.

Also

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A few lots of Ballow Valises, Ki Baga, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases. (All new goods and in small lots). Terms --Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneert.

Hongkong, April 15, 1990.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF LE CONCERTSD),

TUESDAY,

April 29 1930, commencing at 2:30 pm, at their Bales Room Ho. 8. Das Vans Road, Corner of Joe House Street, TRAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI TURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED BELSTRADS, TEAKWOOD, TWIN BEDSTRADS, CARPETS, &, &

comprising-

Chesterfield Batsa, Arm-chair (n»w}," Upholstered Suite Bedroom Furniture, comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One

large and small 'Wardrobes, Ding Wichitands, Tables, and Chairs,

Bide (famed Teakwood), boards, Dinnes Waggons, Extension Dia- ing Tables - Chairs, di, Dinner Services Crockery, and Glan Warni Cooking Stoves, Casiery, do, Bath Boom Obensils, Electro-Plated War

Eleatic Beading Lampe, Blackwood and Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Blackwood Fire Tables, Chairs. Bareens Bida Cabinets, Pictures, Carpets new and actond-hand.

AINO

Four Fiance, One Enamelled Bath,. Camera, &c., &c.,

(Full Particulars from Catalogus), For Cash

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionout. Hengkong. April 15, 1920

(FUE LOCUDST OF TIÊN DONCARIO),

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FRIDAY,

April 23, 1920, commencing at 2.30 p.iz. at their Sales Rooms,

No. 8 Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Valuable Chinese Porcelains, darios.

Including a large variety of b-coloured and 3-coloured Vases, Wall Plates, Table Screene, Blas and White Vaser, and Incense Burners, Old Bronze and Broas Figures, Vasca & Kakemonos, Lao- quered Ware, Ivory, Agate and Drystal Ornaments,

The above stock recently, arrived from the North and includes pieces from the Ming, Knaghi, Kienlung and Towkwong Perioda.

The bulk of which will be sold with-

(Pall Particulars from Cesslogue).

HIGHRISE HOUGH

NOTICES%

JUST TO FAN D

EVERYTHING FOR GOLF

including

GOLF CLUBS

IN

ALL MODELS

CADDY BAGS

IN

L ATHER AND CANVAS FROM $3.00 BAJH

GOLF BALLS CAPTIVE GOLF

GOLF PAINT ETC.

SPECIAL TERMS”

To

No. EWE.

CLUBS, COLLEGES AND】THE SERVICES.

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SLE AGENTS FOR SPALDING'S ATHLETIC GOODS

COLUMBIA

GRAFONOLAS AND RECORDS

SUPPLY YOu

WITH MUSIC FOR

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16, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL

TEL. 1832

VRSNOTICE OF REMOVAL,

We have this day REMOVED our GARAGE to

No. 161, Des Voeux Road Central, (next to

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Hongkong, April 3rd, 1920.

BREEZY GARAGE,

Phone 2499.

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