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TO-DAY'S
CABLES.
(Reuter's Service to the China Mail)
MESOPOTAMIA.
INSURGENTS SUFFER THREE DEFEATS.
MURDERER EXECUTED.
LONDON, September 13. The Civil Commissioner" of Baghdad, telegraphing on Sept. 9,.states that Captain Lloyd who was captured by the Arabs has been released. A War Office Mesopotamia communique reports that block house construc- tion is continuing in the face of consistent soiping which is causing slight casualties. Small bands of insurgents made nocturnal attacks on the block houses on the Baghdad-Feuljah railway
CHINESE
OSTILITIES
KAISER'S COMPLAINT.
THE CHINA MAIL
TO-DAYS: ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.
ETERNAL DECEPTION.
WANTED.
W
cons side car.
may be of Be
c/o 25 CHINI MAIL.”
HOPEFUL VIEW.
Peace between the North and the South is near, although no- definite
date can yer be announced, according
to Mr Wen Tsong-yin, an Admmis- for the war
trative Director and Minister of the
Fam told that there".
Military Government As soon aste documentary proofs which he the question of law is settled every lives in dread of ruming to light), thing can be easily arranged What the Military Government asks is that all its previous acis and laws will be recognized as effective.
CANTON QUIET
MILITARY GOVERNOR'S
The Military Governor. through his Chief of Staff, communicates the fol- lowing:-
According to the statement of wounded enemy officer, a member of Hsiung Shao-lin's stall who has been captured. Hsiung has been fatally wounded. Since the delest at Ping- tam, the spirit of Hsiung's army division has become much lowered.
Colonel Ho Choy Kit of Shen Hung Ying's army division has again defeated a large detachment of the enemy at Lui-kung-ling."
-MOTOR CYCLE with
MAKE
ION and PRICE to
PUBLIC AUCTION.
everyone in Germany is opposed to THS Ladersigned bave received in- structions From F. C. Kocs, the idea of his being brought to trial | Eaq, to sell by Public Auction, before a public: tribunál,"
This is one of the many side-lights. on Germany in An English Wife in Berlin" (Constable & Co., 185, net),
The English wife in this case is Evelyn, Princess Blucher, who was married in 1907 to Prince (then Count) Blucher, great-great-grandson of the famous Marshal Vorwarts. The diary carries us up to February, 1919. She paints a new picture of the ex-Kaiser, whom a friend saw at Amerongen in 1919.
"Neither the Empress nor the Em peror, he was told, would even men tion the Crown Prince, but always change the Subject at once when his name crops up.
**
He (the Emperor) complained most bitterly (that he was deceived Reports from Swazow state, that and lied to from the outset of his the residents there are dissatisfied reign, and especially throughout the with the oppression of Chen: Chiung-war. His ministers never told him ming's rule, especially regarding the the truth, his military authorities forced war contributions imposed on never let him know how things really
were, and the naval authorities | them.
The districts between Carton and quoted and stated absolutely fabricat-
ed figures." Waichou are quier.
The column which left Baghdad on Sept. & advanced without opposi tion over fifty miles to Abujisrah when it met and forced back insurgents estimated at 600 strong to the Morat canal from where they were put out of action by cavalry. The insurgents relired towards Sharaban, where the columan arrived on September 10, and exacted a fine of rifles from the hostile inhabitants. One of the murderers of Captain Buchanan was tried and executed. In the meantime 300 insurgents attacked a post to the left of LATEST SHIPPING NEWS hustled backwards and forwards from Abujisrah but were scattered by the timely appearance of an aeroplace which bombed and machine gunned them. attack on the railwaystation at Samarra on Sept. 11 but were repulsed after nine hours.
Determined insurgents made an
ROLLS ROYCE CARS.
WAR OFFICE "REQUIREMENTS RECEIVE PREFERENCE.
LONDON, September 13. With regard to the statements that the Goverment is buying Rolls Royce tars and that the Rolls Royce Company is consequently asking private purchasers to agree to postponement in delivery, the War Office points out that the purchase of Rolls Royce chassis is necessitated by circumstances in Mesopotamia where the British armoured cars are being rapidly worn out and require immediate replacement. In view of the situation in Mesopotamia and the protection of British detachments and women and children it is thought prospective buyers of Rolls Royces would not object to a short postponement in delivery.
IRISH PROBLEMS.
AN ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT UNDER SECRETARY.
LONTON, September 13.
An additional assistant to the Under Secretary for Ireland is about to be appointed with an office in Belfast who will deal with all problems arising in the six counties of Ulster.
Announcement will shortly be made in reference to the enrolment of well-disposed citizens to assist.
ITALIAN CRISIS.
WORKERS APPARENTLY CALMING DOWN,
SOLUTION SOUGHT,
LONDON, September, 14.
A message from Milan states that the Italian workers are apparently calming down in consequence of the defeat of the Extremists, who urged the immediate commandeering of the factories thoughout the country. Meanwhile the Labour Federation, who have undertaken to conduct their affairs, have approached the metal workers with a view to finding a solution. The Federation inter alia favours syndical control.
LORD MILNER.
RUMOURED RETIREMENT-NOT CONFIRMED.
LONDON, September 13.
Nothing is known at the Colonial Office confirming the report of the retirement of Lord Milner the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
* BARON MURRAY, DEAD.”
SERVICE IN THE CHINA WAR..
LONDON, September 15.
The death is announced of Baron Murray, of Elibank, who served on #H.M.S. “Cambrian” during the China War, receiving the medal and Taku
clasp. He retired from the Navy in 1870 with the rank of Commander.
DAIRY FARM CHARGED.
(Continued from page 4.)
think that the Dairy Farm had been adulterating their milk, and that the difference in the tests wis-due to bad mixing.
ARRIVALS.
F
The 5.s. "Kwangtah," Captain C. Stewart, 1,536 tons, arrived this moning at 7.15 a.m. from Shanghai with 330 tons, of cargo and 11 bags of mail.
The s. "Talau Maru," Capt. H. Kishira, 1,849,64 tons, arrived this morning at 7 am, from Mcji with 291 tons of general cargo.
-The ss. "Bornea Maru,” Captain Hidana, 2,455,65 tons, arrived this morning at 7. am. from Moji with 650 tons of paper and general cargo.
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DEPARTURE.
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The s.s. "Der went." Captain
Beansteak, sails for Saigon at 4 p.m. to-day with 1,200 tons of general cargo.
The S.S. "Chaksang," Captain Courtney, sailed for Kobe at 3 pm. to-day with 250 tons of general cargo.
Thesis. "Wingsang." Capt. Jowitt, sailed for Manila at 3 p.m. to day with 2,100 tons of general cargo.
The s.5. **Birmingham City," Capt. Murphy, sails for New York vla Singapore at 4 p.m. to-day with 1,000 tons of general cargo.
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• He further complained that he was treated as a monentity by the General Staff, sent out of the room when the telephone bell rang at headquarters,
East to West so as to keep him out | of the way.
This informant "also told the Princess that the Kaiser deeply regretted the death of Miss. Cavell, and that the order for the execution: had been given by a drunken Gene ral who was personally vindictive towards England.
"The Emperor gave an order then that no woman was to be executed without his sanction.”
FRIDAY,
September, 24. 1920, at 2.50 p.m.,. at 2 Belvederê No. 10, Broadwood Road.
THE WHOLE or TES Valabis Household Furniture, HE
therein contained.·
Comprising:
Solas and Armchairs with Spare Covers, Hallstand, Side Tables, &c., Chester- Blackwood Deak, Cabinet, Stands, &c. Engrarings and Pictures, Carpets and Rugs, Curssins, de, Dining Room Suite, Carpets and Rugs, Wall Platem, and Several lots Chinese Porcelain, Dinner Service, Crockery and Glass Ware, Large Brass Bedsteads and.. Cots, Wardrobes, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Deck, de, by well-known local makem (good as new) Brass Fenders and Scatties, Pantry and Kitchen Utensils incinding Enamelled Rath Electric Ceiling and Table Fans, Fet Plants,
ke...
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to (Fall Particular from Catalogue). Tarrua-Cash
On view day of sale.
HUGHES & HOUGH
Auctioneer
Hongkong, Sept. 15, 1930.
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, -
FROM EUROPE AND STRAITS,
THE Company's Steamship,
SADO MARU,” having arrived from the above Parti, Consignees of Cargo are heroby Informed that their Goods are being landed and "Of the other royalties," the placed at their risk in the Hortzona &- Princess writes, "the Crown Princess Kowtoon WRARY & GODOX COMPANY'S is certainly the most popular in Ger-Gonow at Kowloon, where each consign- many at present. ..... Many ment will be sorted out mark by' mazk people say that if she plays the part and delivery can be obtained as soon as cleverly, she may yet live to see her the Goods are landed. boy the Emperor of Germany."
TAKING IT EASY.
SCENE AT WHITEHALL
♫
Optional Goods will be carried on uxlam Linstructions are given to the contrary be-
fore Noor, To-day.
Goods not cleared by the 22nd Sept. 1990, will be subject to rent.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns fer sxamination by the Cogs rigune's and the Co.'s representatives at an appolated hour on TUESDAY and ."Two lady clerks, enjoying cigaret- FRIDAY, All claims must be pra tes and reclining at ease on a couple ¦ sented within ten days of the staɛmar's of chairs each." This was a descrip- arrival hare, after which data they cannot tion of Mr. Trevelyan Thomson, be recognized. No claims will be admitted MP, given to the Labour Exchange after the goods have left the Godowns, Inquiry Committee of what he saw
NIPPON YUSEN KALSHA, on a recent visit to one of the
Agents. Government Departments
Mr. F. G. Bowers, Accountant- General to the Ministry of Labour - These ladies are no doubt among those to be discharged. (Laughter):
the cost and administration of the The Committee is inquiring: into
exchanges, and in bis evidence.Mr.¦ Bowers disclosed the fact that the vladaties in over 2,000 buildings. Mr. Ministry of Labour carries on its 100 Bowers mentioned this as an illustra tion of the dificulty of giving the actrial cost of a specific Government service.
The "s.s. "Tungshing," Captain Bateman, sailed for, Shanghai Swatow at noon to-day with tons of general cargo.
GLEARANCES,
The 6.5. "Prosper,” Norw., cleared to-day and will sail for Saigon at 8 a.m., to-morTOW.
Thess. "Devawongse," Br., cleared to-day and will sail for Saigon at 10 a.m., to-morrow.
-The s.s. "Taian Maru." Jap., clear- ed today and will sail for Bombay via Singapore at 8 am to-morrow.
The s.s. "Jeypore." British, cleared today and will sail for London via Singapore at daylight to-morrow,
The s.s. "Sinkiang," British, cleared to-day and will eail for Shanghai at
zoon to-morrow.
A clean bill of health was re- turned for the Colony yesterday.
All the bakers of the tea houses in Canton are now very busy making moga cakes, because there is a great demand for them before mid-autumn festival
The Magistrate said that he had they had it from Mr. Dovey that in come to the conclusion that the sam his opinion it was not. He submitted ples should have been mixed and taken that the Dairy Farm Company had no from the same container. It would
The Canton vernacular press have been better if the Inspector had reports that in order that special vigi case to meet.
mixed the milk in a can instead of the lance may be maintained, Japanese tumblers.
merchants in Shameen are now keep-.
Dr. Woodman said that he was fair”
ly certain that the prosecution would Dr. Woodman remarked that inng as for their own protection in fail on a technical pourt, so he did not future he would be careful to see that are of emergency think it worth troubling to remand the a jug was taken when samples were case for the purpose of having the instruments tested; «
required.
Mr. Frank Koo, a secretary of
In dismissing the case, the Magis the Boys' Division of the Hongkong. The Magistrate said that he too had trate remarked that he thought it Chinese Young Men's Christian As- come to that conclusion.
advisable that the Dairy Farm Com-sociation and Miss T.-S. Lai, a former Mr. Turner said that in that case pany have their instruments tested, student of the True Light Gids" he hoped that in dismissing the case, "Mr. Turner ~ promised to submit Seminary, were married in Canton this Worship would say that he did not them to Mr. Davey
yesterday:
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
-OF COMMERCE. ·
CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL.
A ted on MONDAY, October 4th, BEGINNERS CLASS. will be
Ico
Hongkong, September 13, 1932.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNKES.
Steamship
THE
"BORNEO MARU.”
FROM JAPAN.
Normet that all Goods sra YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
being landed at their risk into the Go- downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd. at Kewloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 16th inst.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 21st instill be abject to rant.
All cisims against the steamer mast or before, the 28th inst, or they will be presented to the Undersigned on
at 5.15 r.x, at the Chinese Language not be recognized. School, function of Zetland Street and all broken, chafed and damaged Bouse Street, (Hasonic Hall Goods are to be left in the Godowa Premises).
-where they will be examined on the Intending Students are requested to 21st instat 10, 0, send in their names to the undersigned for enrolment:
By Order,
D. K. BLAIR
“Acting Secretary, Hongkong, September 15, 1920.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersign-
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