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CRINESE COMPETITION IN EUROPE.

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LONDON, August 7. competing with European business on the Danish State Railways have purchased cargoes for that purpose for immediate shipment.

AMUNDSEN DEP ITS FOR NORTH POLE.

NOME, ALASKA, August, 7. Amundsen is departing to-day to resurge his attempts to reach the North Pole aboard the "Maud.” He intends drifting with the ice pack from Wrangel Island.

THE DENVER RIGTS,

The tramwaymen's strike was called off at mid-night.. Rioting com

DENVER, August 7. tinued this evening. Three puple were killed and 13 injured.

THE PEAK TRAMWAY.

EG EXTENSIONS

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NOTABLE AMERICAN GOLFER.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Resta's Service to the China Mail.)

HELP FOR POLAND."

ALLIES READY TO REIMPOSE BLOCKADE.

NAVY REPORTED MOBILISED.

OPINION IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES "HARDLY OPTIMISTIC."

LONDON, August 6.

Nothing authoritative has yet been published regarding the Soviet's reply to which Mr. Lloyd George referred in the House of Commons on July 5, but various forecasts have been published.

According to the Daily Telegraph the Soviet is ready to conclude a separate peace with Poland and is willing to recognise the indéperdence of Foland, but operations must continue until the Polish delegates return to the Russian lines with proper credentials. The Soviet, however, does not intend to raise the terins on a sliding scale proportionately with the success of the present operations.

According to the Daily Mail the Bolshevists consider that they are decline to admit the Russian border states to the con erence. entitled to continue the advance under military and rternational law and

VAGUE REPORTS DENIED.

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Meanwhile the vaguest reports continue to circulate regarding British Military and naval action but it is denied that the Government has decided to mobilise forthwith four British Divisions and the whole of the Navy. It is pointed out that the time for taking such drastic steps has not measures are being taken for an instant reimposition of the blockade. set arrived and it is still hoped that there will be no need for them, but all The Daily Chronicle says that orders for this have already been sent to the Naval Commander. Opinion in official circles is described as "Hardly optimistic."

TENSION RELAXED.

Although it cannot yet be said that the Russian situation has passed

LONDON, August 7. the critical phase, there is at least a momentary relaxation of the tension pending a momentous meeting between Mr. Lloyd George and M. Millerand, The Russian delegates in London seem to be impressed by the Govern ment's obvious determination not to accept vague assurances and to pin them down to something definite,

REAL TEST OF SINCERITY.

To this is attributed the comparatively conciliatory attitude which the Bolshevist army cease to advance. The question of Warsaw, therefore Russians displayed yesterday, but the whole issue turns upon when will the remains the real test of Bolshevist sincerity.

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NOT THE LAST WORD.

-MR.” ** CHICK " EVANS RECORD. Should the report be correct that Mr. Chick" Evans, the well known American golfer, is coming to Hong-improved. The Daily News says that the Bolshevists may possibly accept an The Daily Chronicle is of the opinion that the prospects of peace have Hongkong's Peak towers up from lose the opportunity of seeing him

kong on a visit, the public should no: Allied guarantee that Poland will not take advantage of the armistice to the Harbour. Writers of guide Books perform on our now famous course st extol its beauties, and

reequip her armies. tourists Fanting. give vent to their admira- Charles G. Evans is one of the best tion in ejaculatory

known and most popular of American --while residents smile a trifle

golfers.

In 1912 he was runner-up cynically. The Peak has no

to the famous Jerome D. Travers in ance for him. Since Hongkong the U.S. Amateur Championship, and became a British possession it has in 1914 was runner-up in the U.S. grown almost out of all recognition. Open Championship to W. C. Hagen, The Peak district has shared in this who was this year competing in the general development, not only the British Open Championship at Deal. Peak but the intervening levels. It

in 1916 Chick has become the popular residential golfer of the year in America.

Mr. Winston Churchill, replying area for the Taipan and the won both the Open and the Amaters semi-taipan. It was for their con- Championships. In the latter event

́owards Russia, says that he shares the people's dislike of war but it is not to Labour criticism of his attitude venience, and that of their predeces he defeated Gardner, this year's run-rampling on Polish freedom and doing their best to light the flames of war he British who are making war but the Bolshevists who are at present

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LOCAL POETRY.

MY LYRE.

He

sars, that the Peak Tramway was rer-up in the British Amateur Event, built. It is one of Hongkong's by 4 and 3. cherished and useful possessions but like most things made long ago its resources are being heavily taxed. The Peak has outgrown the tramway by a long stretch, so that the Peakite left at the bottom and realizing that overcrowding is a dangerous. practice must wait and sadly think on the necessity for larger cars. The Peak hasn't done growing yet. New areas are being made accessible and will bring to them their quota of residents. It is a gloomy picture, Io but there is good news. Soon it may be hoped that the tiring climb up Battery Path or Garden

(TO THE CHINA MAIL.")

My lyre is broken, and yet 1 will

comfort the Muse I woo in my

sing.

dreams:...

I know not if its melodies will

bring

Road to the lower station will Joys to a heart that sights on the be eliminated. The China Mail has

learned authoritatively that a scheme

is afoot in this direction.. The Government is in negotiation with

streams.

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blown? To thank you, I know not how to Neither to claim now the praises 1

impart,

the Government is not satisfied with Moscow's reply, but "it is plain that In confirming the relaxation of the tension, the Daily Express says that the Bolshevists have not spoken the last word." The Daily Mail saya that indications point to the intention of the Government to accept in substance M. Kamenef's proposals. The Times strikes a pessimistic note and, warn zgainst M. Kamenel's sub-leties.

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MR. CHURCHILL REPLIES TO CRITICISM.

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LONDON, August 7.

in Pasia, Afghanistan, and India while ruling their own people even in their homes with an iron rod of despotism. Mr. Churchill concludes that bis sole object is to keep such hateful foreign oppression from England.

POLISH INDEPENDENCE ESSENTIAL.

LONDON, August 7.

DREDGER LOST.

FATE OF "SHANGHAL”

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→ EFFECTS OF THE TYPHOON.

A correspondent of the Skanghai Mercury writing from Ninypa, supplies the following story of an incident in a recent typhoon --

Two shipwrecked mariners en- countered by the writer at a small port called Wangkaumen Wenchow had an interesting story to tell of adventure and privation.

From their story it appears that the dredger "Shanghai," for many years a familiar feature of the Whangpoo, has met with an untimely end off the coast of Chekiang near Wenchow, Whilst en route to Batavia. The dredger left Shanghai on July 11, being taken in tow by the tug "Fries- muller & Co. Rotterdam. The tug land (Captain Moerman), of Wigs-

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there were only the two was well-maned but on the dredger mentioned sailors whose names were above-

went well for three days, when they Sinor and Vertoppenburg. encountered the recent severe typhoon which, it will be remembered, strack

July 15 the sale was so fierce and land at Haimen about half way

the rain so heavy that it was im- down the coast of Chekiang. DA

possible for those on the dredger to see the ing and when owing to the heavy strain the large cable connect- time before they realised the disaster ins the two baats parted it was some that had overtaken them. The two men on beard the dredger were now in a most desperate condition as they

Whangpoo mud rather than with the had no means of controlling the cam- trous craft built for battling with huge waves which a typhoon raises in the open Pacific. They were rapidly carried ashore and but for

have lost their lives. As it was they the timely help rendered by a Chinese fishing boat the two men would. lost everything but the clothes they stood in. The boat was smashed to pieces on the rocks and all her con- robbed of everything they possessed, rents looted. The two men were

but were finally taken charge of by the Chinese police. The police treated them with great kindness and re able to trace the other articles which been stolen, though they were un covered Smoor's watch which had

writer happened to be travelling. them to Wenchow on board the were missing. Finally they escorted

Here the latter was able to be of some launch. "Yuongchuan" en which the

service in acting as interpreter, for hitherto the sailors had been unable

ing up to the wreck. The task of to give to their restuers a clear ex

the planation of the circumstances lead-

by no means easy, as the two Dutch interpreter W35, however, sailors spoke.only very broken Eng- lish. They were powerful-looking men and seemed little the worse for their experiences. They seemed full of gratitude to their rescuers and in

were load in their, praises of the spite of the fact that they had been

They supposed that the "Silesia" was hospitality of the "Chinese people. robbed of reverything they possessed

still cruising about in search of her lost charze but expected to rejoin her in Shanghai.

BOWLS.

POLICE BEAT K. C. C.

Field Marshal Wilson and Mr. Bonar Law were present at the Soviet representatives conference with Mr. Lloyd George. Marshal and Mr. Law bad left, the Soviet representatives delayed their the K. C. C., on Saturday, the Police

After the Field departure in order to draw up an agreed message to Moscow, The who were at home, won by 14 points. In their league bowls match against consideration, but it may be taken that there has been and will not be British ministers took the Soviet representatives' standpoint after careful The results were:

any receding from the Allied determination that Polish independence Stevens Elson, Blackburn, and Silk- 1st Rink-J. Grint, Robertson, shall be safeguarded.

Ogg and J. Clark (skip, Police) 25;

AGGRESSIVE MILITARY ACTIVITY.

LONDON, August 7.

GERMANS AND POLES AT LOGGERHEADS.

LONDON, August 7.

The Polish Government in a wireless message on the afternoon of Sighs! deep are the sighs of lor-Government considers that in view of the refusal of the Soviet to conclude August 6 says that "in the present unfavourable circumstances the Polish the military authorities for the re-Tender are the leaves the breeze has activity be interrupted on both sides.”

Jorn heart,

a regular armistice, it must at least demand that all aggressive military sumption of the ground in that neighbourhood and if these are soc- cessful the tramway will be extended right down to Queen's Road. Further than that it is intended, under the scheme to put cars on the run of double the capacity of those at present in use. The nervous pas senger may think nervously of the strain on the rope, but may be comforted by thinking of the strides that have been made in the

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Your praise is like dews that fall

at night,

When coldness refreshes the fallen

leaves;

I will pick my broken lyre and at manufacture of these articles since Of the Muse, I'll sing when my breast

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heaves!

I will not still for a moment to

sing, on my paths Critic hordes arrayed;

the Peak Tramway service was inaugurated. It is expected that the proposed extension will fall almost into alignment with the old track, while the old station will be dis-Even pensed with. This would mean, apparently, taking land on the Whitfield Barracks side of the road. It is to be hoped that the Government will be successful in their negotiation for the land for it would result in an undoubted improvement. The station will probably be raised above the level of Queen's Road and there should be a good opportunity of pro- viding something that has some architectural beauties about it

censure

Our KEITH WEST said, doubt I

should Ring.. And face their praise or

unafraid."

-ESANIF Hongkong. August 8.

Relations between the Germans and Poles at Dantzig are becoming more strained following on the decision of German workmen not to discharge vessels bringing munitions to Poland. The Poles in Fomerania, including Poland. The stoppage is complete and it is feared that it may lead to a railwaymen, have now ceased to transport food supplies to Dantzig from suspension of industries and an economic crisis.

ARMISTICE NEGOTIATIONS.

WARSAW, August 7, After conferring with the amistice delegates who have teturned from Baranovitchi, the Polish Government has decided to await a reply to the of peace delegates to Minsk. Polish note laying down certain conditions before authorising the departure

U. S. CONSIDERS WORLD PEACE ENDANGERED,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7. Mr. Colby, the State Secretary, has had a long conversation with President Wilson at-the White House. It is understood that the Polish situation was discussed. The unofficial Government view appears to be that military measures are necessary if the spread of Bolshevism is to be prevented. It is considered that not only Poland's integrity is con- Chinese River Pilots have caused considering the question of urging President Wilson to call a'special session cerned but the peace of the world. is endangered. High officials ere In conjunction with this there is owing to the numerous disasters

a good deal of discussion recently of Congress which ordinarily does not meet until early in December. also the question of widening Garden that have occurred in the Yangize Road. At present it is one of the to vessels whilst in their charge. roads most used by motor traffic and They are receiving further notice in by reason of its narrowness one of a leading article in Shipping and the most dangerous. It's no joke Engineering. It is pointed out that for the foot passenger to have its not necessary for a Chinese to retire to the side channel plot to be in charge of a large vessel For two cars to pass. There is room to cause disaster as, he may cause for development there and all with just as serious trouble if in charge of the interests of the Cology at heart a small Chinese, vessel should he get 4 fund that the outbreak was pre-arranged and was undoubtedly caused will awalt with interest the outcome into collision owing to his lack of by Sinn Fein agitation, The Court recommended that 90 of the ringleaders of the present hegotiation.

knowledge of the rule of the road

THE INDIAN DISTURBAKOZS.

SINN FEIN AGITATION TO BLAME,

ALLAHABAD, August, announced that the court enquiring into the disturbances on July

be court-martialled.

srone (skip, K. C. C.) 21.

2nd Rink-Blackman, Reid, Clark idson, Labrum Richmond and G. and Grimmett (skip, Police) 25. Dav Gerrard (skip, K. C. C) 16,

and W. Gerrard (skip. Police) 15: 3rd Rink.-Mair, McLellan, G. Watt Purvis, Stalker, McMurty and Ple (skip, K. C. C.) 14.

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