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MONDAY. MAY 31, 1920.
SPECIAL CABLE
JAVA BUGAR.
"FAUSANG" BREAKS
* BACK.
ALLEGED MURDER.
THE CHINA MAIL.
TO-DAY'S
·ADVERTISEMENTS.
G.
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Mr. Leo d'Almada this morning. Though little further news has been appeared before Mr. N. L. Smith to received in Hongkong regarding the defend two. Sanitary Board coolies Fau-charged with the murder of a godown [China Mail SPECIAL.] - Indo-China Company's s.3.
sang." which is stranded on Hainan coolie in Kennedy Town on the 22nd SINGAPORE, May 50. Head. it is leared that there are small inst. He applied for a week's remand, MMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE There is a new reaction in the Java hopes of salvage as the steamer is and this was granted. sugar market owing to over-specula-ported to have broken her back. tion in America. The market is The stern is said
ad-it and sunk. crowded with foreign orders. It is believed this will be only temporary
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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KING'S BIRTHDAY.
THIS Office will be opened for all par poses from 9. 19 19 Noes on
The trouble originated. over to have broken the theft of some sugar from a godown in Praya, Kennedy Town, on the 21st inst. Apparently a fight! took place over the division of the
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THURSDAY, the 3rd June, 1920
Licensed Warehouses connot opened on that day.
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C. W. BECKWITH,
Superintendent, Imports and Experts. Hongkong, May 29, 1930.
TO-DAY'S¬ ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
THE Managemant of the "Chua Mur".
desires to inform the public that
is tariff for advertisements received on and after this date will be increased by 20 per cual
This increase is rendered imperative by the constantly growing cost of pro coction, the price of paper alone having be advanced by 700 per cent during the
past five yesco.
Mr. A. M. Henderson, third officer of the Fassang. and Messrs. S. E.
"swag" and a Sanitary coolle, said Mc Kinlay. Robertson, and W.
to have had no part in it, was severe Tweedie, second, third, and fourthly assaulted by some godown men. engineers, respectively, were brought He came on the following day accom 10 Hongkong by the Norwegian panied by an army of Sanitary coolles, steamer Childar.which arrived and gave battle to the godown men. on Saturday from Hongay. The Cap In the course of the fight, the two tain Mr. F. I. Gill the Second defendants were alleged to have: the China Mail Officer. Mr. J. Lindsay, and the Chiel produced knives, and one of them Engineer Mr. S. Thomson, were stabbed a 'godown man in the chest.. taken to Hoihow by the "Kam Ying When the Folice arrived, the com- TN accordance with Ordinance No. 5 batants all decamped. The wounded of 1918, the EXCHANGE BANKS man was removed to the hospital will be CLOSED for the Transaction of where he succumbed to the stab FUBLIC BUSINESS on THURSDAY,
The defendants were ar-the 3rd June, 1992 wound,
Hongkong, May 19, 1990. rested later, on information received.
"OBJECTIONABLE ORDER."
To the Editor
The China Mail has received the Fat.". following letter:
The Indo-China Company's $.5. Vingsang" with a rele! party was despatched to the scene of the wreck on Saturday morning. It was stated that before the arrival of the destroyer
CAPTAIN TAYLOUR LEAVES.
Dear Sirs. We have been consulted by Mr. Lauder of the Union Insurance Society of Canton. Ltd, and by the Society with reference to the publica- tion in the issues of the China Mall Fame." Chinese fishermen were of Wednesday the 25th and Friday busy looting the stranded vessel. the 28th instant of certain comments and letters regarding an order alleged to have been given by Mr. Lauder to his staff
mo: to associate with Portuguese and Eurasians or to frequent Chibs where they are to be found,
and containing grossly libellous reflections upon Mr. Lauder. We are instructed to inform you that the allegations and innuendoes captained in these comments and fetters are wholly untrue and without foundation, as no such order, or any suggestion thereof, was ever given either by Mr. Lauder or by anyone else connected with the Society: We are consequently further instruct ed to call upon you to publish forth with in the China Mail an unqalified withdrawal of the whole of such allegations and innuendoes, together with a full apology to Mr. Lauder for having published the same; and
"CHINA MAIL" GETS LETTER FROM D'ANNUNZIO.
A swash-
The China Mail having described Captain Basil Taylour, R.N., who Gabriel d'Annunzio as
1: has retired from the post of Harbour Backler, is surprised to receive a He must Master, and Mrs, Taylpur leh for letter from that busy gentleman. Home by the s.s."Kamakura Maru.shows a forgiving spirit. Capain Taylour is 55 years of age have been considerably agitated when and is the son of the late Col. T. E. he wrote it, as he does not spelt his Taylor, who was for many years Chiet own name correctly. Besides, how Conservative Whip, and for 42 years at Fiume can he be interested in the steamer Jehangir" at Taikoo? Per- M.P. for County Dublia.
Captain Taylor received his educa-haps, all things considered, it is from rion at a private school at Chean, sameboy forging his name. Surrey, and entered the Royal Navy Whoever it is, he wants a China in 1878. He saw service in the Mail"articol written round the fact Egyptian war, being present at the that the Jehangir" has been tied up bombardment of Alexandria. He re-alongside Taikoo dock for over four ceived his commission as lieutenant months; he thinks that it is a pity in ISSS. He resigned this ten years" when there are hundreds unable to an undertaking not to repeat such later and in 1899 came to Hongkong get a passage Home.*** .publication, or anything similar, falling which legal proceedings wills Assistant Harbour Master.
Ind
be instituted against you without 1907 Commander Rumsey who was further notice.
then Harbour Master retired, the ap
We agres.
A PARENT'S DUTY.
We need hardly point out the seri-peiatment going to Capt. Taylour.OUR boy is always getting ratch- ed or cut er braised. Because oumess to Mr. Lauder and to the In 1915 he was seconded for military i Society of the reflections complained service, and served in France and these wounds have besied all right is no Italy. While in France he had com-aign they always will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and see that .of.-Yours faithfully.
mand of nine ports: receiving com- every itjary is cared for immediately. mendation from both the British and You can get nothing better, and blood French Governments. He was in poison is too dangerous & disense to risk. charge of the convoy service of three For sale by all Chemists and Store.
keepera. peris in Italy and was recommended
DEACON LOOKER DEACON
AND HARSTON, The Ching Mail withdraws the whole, as referred to above.
We tender a full apology to Mr.fer the C.B., by the British Com- Lander for having published what mander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean we did.
and for an Italian decoration by thei Italian authorities.
We undertake not to repeat the said. publication.
Captain Taylour has shown great interest in his work in the Colony, one
To the Editor of the Ching Maut.]feature of which is that he advised the
Dear Sir,With reference to the letters and remarks which appeared in the issues of the China Mail of Wednesday, Friday and Saturday last under the heading of "Objection able Order" I have to inform yon that the allegations and innuendoes contained therein are totally untrue and without any foundation what-
-soever.
No such "Order" as stated bas ever been issued, suggested or con templated by me, either in writing or verbally, or by anyone else to my knowledge.
I have instructed my Solicitors to
Government to abolish the system of private buoys in the harbour.
Mrs. Taylour is well-known for her efforts in connection with the fund for War Devastated France which met with considerable success.
SHIPPING NOTES.
The China Mail s.s. Co.'s s.5. "Nile" sails to-morrow at Boon for Singapore direct, returning on or about June 14 and sailing on June 19 for San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Forts, and Honolulu
Having sailed for Manila on May
the 27,
3.5. **West
Himrod" write to you requesting the imme-Struthers and Dixon, Inc.), is due diate withdrawal of the allegations and innuendoes and to insert a full at Hongkong again on June 6 and apology in your paper, failing which is scheduled to sail for San Francisco they have been instructed to at once direct on June 87 The ss. "West issue a writ for libel. Please give Jena," of the same agency is an- this letter full publicity in your issue nounced to sail for Seattle.
Jche 9. this evening."
Yours faithfully,
PAUL LAUDER. Hongkong 31st May, 1920.
·THE LATE REV. JOHN' MULLIGAN.
The s.s." Baltan Castle" (Messrs. Dodwell and Co., Ltd.) is due to sail to-morrow for New York, via the Panama Canal.
The Lloyd Triestino s.s. "Africa" (agents, Messrs. Dodwell and Co. Ltd.) is due to arrive this afternoon from Shanghai and to sail at noon to-mor row for Brindisi, Venice, and Trieste, via Singapore, Penang and Colombo, The Africa" is fully booked with *His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni has passengers, about twelve of whom received letters from Rev. Father are from Hongkong.
The 5.6. "Pao Figueras " Lynch and Rev. Father Doyle of the Redemptorist Mission in Manila,(Meears. Phoresen, and Co.,) said to confirming the death of Rev. Johnmorrow at noon for Manila, wbence Mulligan who succumbed to typhoid she sails with a cargo of tobacco for fever. Father Lynch pays the for Spain, via Suez.
The 5.8. "Tjkini," of the Java- following tribute to the deceased
man China-Japan-Lijn, arrived here yester. Father: A noble soul -every inch man-a capable day from Japan en rondte to Java
mana with general cargo. realous priest-a true missionary, "Tjieboet," of the tame Sne, also and we put our great hope in his arrived yesterday, from Mike, and is activities. God knows best. He expected to sail for Java on June 5. took His own son in sacrifice for humanity. He takes one of His fairest priest creatures in sacrifice for the work of the Redeemer in the Philippine Islands. Fia* fà aubsequent
man - a
a
charitable
The ...
BOWEL COMPLAINT IN
CHILDREN.
URING the summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most
letter received at careful attention. As soon as any
DON'T
Acd
the same time Father Lynch unnatural looseness of the bowels in
Colic Chamberlain's thanks His Lordship. the noticed Religious Communities, and the Diarrhoea Remedy should be given. For sale by all Chemists and Store- Catholics of Hongkong for their Loopers, expressions of sympathy and for the Masses and prayers offered for the repose of the soul of Father John. Mulligan who loved the Catholic people of Hongkong. "Tell them", wrote Father Lynch, that their friend Father Mulligan died the death of a thoroughly self-sacrificing missionary priest. He came with whole souled earnestness to give, his life activities to God's work in the Orient." Those who loved and admired the cheery and affable priëst and able preacher, are sending in donations for a solems. Requiem Mass to be said on June 16th.
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BANK HOLIDAY.
TO BE SOLD.
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PO BE GOLD-At once, The Astor House Hotal as a going concern. Apply 39, Queen's Road Central.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned have received in- strucnious u soll by Fablic Auction
(FOR ACCOUNT OF OUR CONCREMED),
Op
SATURDAY, June 5, 1920, at 10.90 a.m., at their Salas Rooms,
No. 8, Doa Yasur Road, Corner of Ice House Street, INDIAN MOTOR CYCLE. Light Weight New Splitdorf Magneto. Complete with Lamp, horn, &c.
Good running order.. Tartu-Ote.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioners. Hongkong, May 31, 1920.
'WALLA-WALLA" LAUNCHES,
Phone No. 3516.
The "PEARIES" of H.M.B. Titanía are giving a GRAND VARIETY PERFORMANCE in the
THEATRE ROYAL on THURSDAY, June 10th,
in aid of the Seamen's Institute.
SIX BIG "PUNCHES "
· IN ONE BIG PICTURE!
THE LIVELIEST SCBAP SINCE FARNUM'S
"WHEN A MAN
IN
AND
SERS
RED"
A FINE EXPOSITION OF THE ONLY MANLY VIRTUE THAT COUNTS
IN
"VIRTUOUS MEN"
TO-NIGHT, at 5.15 & 9.15.
THE
AT
CORONET.
In response to many requests
"ALADDIN"
will be again screened for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY TO-MORROW, TUESDAY,
FORGET
at 5.15 p.m. sharp.
TO-NIGHT
"THE EXPLOIT OF A GERMAN
SUBMARINE U35"
OLIVE THOMAS "TOTON"
HONGKONG
IN
THEATRE
In order to meet these conditions newspapers and magazines all over thei world have been
to rain, their subscription and advertising rates-in some cases by as much as 100 per cent -and, at the same time, to curtail the Bize and number of pages. For the present, however, it has been decided in the interests of the public generally snd of advertisers in particular, to the price of the "CHINA MA POŽI changed.
Hongkong, May 17, 1990.
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUB AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS,
AS from today, all preliminary Anotices of forthcoming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columna of the CHINA MAN" will be charged for 24. the rate of $1. each, providing they do not occupy more than four lines. If this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.
Hongkong, May 17, 1920.
FOUND.
FOUND.A PURSE in St. Joseph's Church yesterday Morning. Same can be had cn application to Father Augustini.
WANTED.
WANTED -An Experienced BOOK-
KEEPER capable of undertaking expert business is open to engagement. Apply Box 1201 c/o China Mail."
REFULSE BAY HOTEL
WEDNESDAY, June 2nd.
TEA DANSANT from 4 to 7 PM- DINNER DANCE from 8 F.M..
THURSDAY, June 3rd.
(KING'S BIRTHDAY).. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS during TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY, June 4th.
ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS
during
TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.
www
SATURDAY, June 6th. "
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TEA DANSANT from 4 to 7 P.M. DINNER DANCE from 8 P.M.
ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS
SUNDAY, June 6th,
during
TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.
FLYING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Each Day Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
Tickets for fligh and full particulars may be obtained at the Hongkong Hotel Main Office, or at Repulse Bay Hotel.
INSURANCE: Personal accident Insurance can be effected at the time of Booking covering all risks whilst Flying Rates including benents from $5.00 covering $2,500, to $50-eurering $25,000.
Intending passengers should bring their own dust costa or Mackintoshes. Caps and Goggles will be obtainable at the Repulse Bay Eotel.
J. H. TAGGART,
Handger.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
TH
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 1920, commending at 11 a.m.
at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Stroot
3 Gold Bracelets.
2 Gold Nookizées,
9 Gold Scarf Pins,
1 Gold Watch & Chain with
sovereign,
1 Gold Wrist Watch,
1 Gold Ring.
1 Silver Belt.
On view from Tuesday, the 1st June. Terms: Cash on delivery."
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 31, 1920,
FRIDAY, June 4, 1980. Commencing at. 11 mart
at their Salon Rooms, Daddell Street, (For Account of the Consered),
1 White Enamelled Pedestal Lavatory
with fittings: *
1 Ball Prisited Linoleum.
A Quantity of Sundrias. TerraCash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 21, 1920.
NOTICES.
COLD STORAGE
Arrived
S.S. “Carmarthenshire
Cured in Scotland
Finnan Kaddocks Selected Kippers Yarmouth Bloaters Belected Fillets Smoked Salmon .........
Fresh Salmon
Tunis Dates
ave
ALSO
Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs
par lb.
50.
#2
"
40.
40.
H
#
D
70.
『堂
2.50.
.1.20.
per box 5.
Fondante & Sweets $1.00 per 1h.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
HONGKONG.
COLUMBIA
DANCE RECORDS.
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Fox Trot Violin & Piano One Step
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Jazz Band
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Darktown Strutters Ball Fox Trot
A 2639
(Hindustan
Me-ow
(Indiana
A 2297
(Beale Street
A 2327
Lily of the Valley
A 5919
(Broken Doll
Biltmore Waltz
Fox Trot Princes Band
2)
THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD..
18 DES VOUX ROAD,
TEL
1399.
ROUND THE ISLAND OF HONGKONG.
BY
THE BEST & MOST COMFORTABLE MOTOR CARS
AT
THE SPECIAL REDUCTION PRICES:- HUDSON or CHANDLER, 7-passenger Motor Car $12.60
OAKLAND,
Phone 2499.
5-passenger Motor Car 9 3,00
BREEZY GARAGE,
161, Des Voeux Road, Central,
(next to Sincere Co., Ld)
PEPSODENT
TOOTH PASTE
FRESH STOCK JUST ARRIVED. COLONIAL DISPENSARY.
14, Queen's Road Central
TANSAN
Telephone No. 1877.
What is TANSAN? Why! The famous Japanese Natural
"Mineral Water."
"THE CHOICEST OF ALL' CHOICE WATERS”
TANSAN NATURAL TONIC. TANSAN is DELICIOUS DRINK. TANSAN ABSOLUTELY PURE TANSAN in an AID TO DIGESTION. TANSAN does. NOT LOWER THE SYSTEM.
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If you have never tried TANSAN do so. AT ONCE. Taste it alone, mix it with your WHISKY, try it with MILK, and remember you are drinking
"The Choicest of all Choice Waters.
TANSAN
Beware of spurious imitations which are unpalatable and
dangerous.
See that the label bears the name of
3. CLIFFORD-WILKINSON.
Tansan can be obtained at all 1st Class Hotels in the Far East. Awarded Gold Medal at Anglo-Japanese Exhibition.
BOLE AGENTE:
GANDE, PRICE & COMPANY, Ltd,
Tel. No. 183.
6, QUEEN'T ROAD, CENTERE
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