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BRITISH CARS ARRIVING SHORTLY:

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BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE (A FRENCH BANK)

Capital Paid-up and Surplus Fcs. 105,000,000.00 The organisation of the Bank enables it to open

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PORTRAITS TAKEN AT YOUR HOME.

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HONGKONG. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1920. 日五廿月八申庚支 年九國英源中

TO-DAY'S

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Reader's Service to the China Mait)

M. MILLERAND KECEIVES VISCOUNT ISHII.

LONDON. October

A Havas message states that M. Millerand officially received Viscount Ishii who handed over his credential letters.

HUGE TURKISH DEFICIT.

LONDON, October 4. A Hands message states that the French, British, and Italian representa- tives in Constantinople on the administration of the Ottoman public debt took over control of the Turkish finances and customs, whose total deficit is over £330,000,000,

UNITED SERVICES FOOT- BALL-LEAGUE.

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ANNUAL MEETING.

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PRICE $3.00 Per Month

BUSINESS NOTICES

THE DOLLAR.

Today's closing rate 4/02 To-day's opening rate 4/1

J. T.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

(Reuter's Service to the China Mail.)

ANTHRAX.

DANDOX, October 2d.

The country is alarmed at the sixth fatal case of andirax, out of twenty-two, which

has occurred through the use of shaving brashes imported from Japan.

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It transpired at the inquest that thou- distributed cands of these brushes were throughout the country (and were at pre- sent being offered for sale) before the erder which prohibited their importation was issuedi

A medical authority testified to the fact that some Japanese brushes accompanied by a certificate of freedom from anthrac were found to be heavily infected.

The Coroner urged the Government to order the withdrawal of all Japanese brushes from the market, compensating the shopkeepers for the loss of the brushes.

BOLSHEVIK CONCESSIONS.

WASHINGTON. October 2nd. The State Department has inquired in- formally of the Peking. Government as regards the reported Chinese acceptance of certain concession, recently made by Russian Bolsheviks,

It is understood that the action is A sequel to the Chinese Mandate of Septem ber 23rd suspending all Russian rights in China and requesting the withdrawal of the diplomatic representatives of the old Kerstky Government.

The Hongkong United Services Football League. heki is

The Chief Officer of the s.5. meeting in the Victoria Barracks Last "Rupara" reported to the police on evening, Mr. Birkenshaw being the ship's arrival in port yesterday clccted to the chair in the absence from Banker's Island that while on of the President and Vice-President. the voyage to Hongkong a Chinese Master Gunner May, R.G.A., gave, steerage passenger, aged 28 years, his annual report, as follows:- suddenly became insane about 8.30 Gentlemen, in presenting to you 'my p.m. on October 2.

The man armed himself with report on the U.S. League season of 1919-20. I wish to say that owing scraper and an iron bar, and after to the very short period of the League, wounding another steerage passenger the season was not so successful as on the head, struck the ship's watch- was expected. Owing to the late man who attempted to interfere. NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR. arrival of the ships on the station. The ship's cook and the second

PARIS, October 2nd. it was not until January 14 ther a start officer who also attempted to disarm

A Havas message says!-- could be made in the League. Eight, the man were both injured on the In the hope of frightening the

Vissant Ishii apon taking his duties as Service teams entered, six naval and ris two military, and owing to the late lunatic, the Chief Officer fired his Japanese Ambassador visited the Premier

M. Leygues revolver, but the man made off in the

PARIS, October 1st. start, it was decided that only Ser direction of the second class saloon,

A Havas message 8855- vice teams should be slowed to comwhere the Chief Officer and others Viscount Ishii, in an interview with the petc. The "Carlisle." he headed the found him lying in huddled heap Excellor representative, said that every League, received early orders to leave on the floor with the bullet in his effort is to Be devoted maintaining and be- for the north, and they played their chest. The ship'e doctor was at strengthening friendly intercourse last match on Feb. 16, so that you ence summoned and attended to the placed on a firm basis through the execu tween France and Japan. Peace must be will notice that only four weeks play wounds of the man and the other tion of the Versailles Treaty and develop- was possible with all the League injured persons,

ing the League of Nations. Japan will teams on the station. In the four The lunatic was removed to the over be happy go to alongside France weeks the "Carlisle rusted through Government Citi Hospital immedi- towards a higher civilisation and progress- 12 matches, which no doubt greatly ately on the ship's rival in port altered the standard of play usually and is expected to survive his wound. seen between Service teams. How-The other mea's injuries were not ever, the men of the "Carlisle " are serious.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

to be congratulated for trying so hard to complete their League pro gramme before leaving for the north. "Cariisle played 13 and won 10, Tamar" played 10 and win 7, Hawkins" played B and won 5, ORDERS FOR CADET COMPANY Wiltshires played ii and won 5, BY LIEUT. A. J. M. WIYMAN. "Ambrose (A) played 10 and won 3. Alecrity", played 9 and won 2, Ambrose" (B) played 9 and won 1, Marazion played 10 and won 1. In accordance with Rule No. 10 of the League, the "Carlisle" were declared 2. Band. The Band will parade at the winners of the League.

Headquarters on Monday, 11th Referees. At the annual meeting instant, at 5.30 pm. Dress. Drill

1. Parades. The Company will parade at Headquarters on Tuesday 12th inst., at 5.30 p.m. Dress. Drill Order. (Caps).

it was also decided that the League Order. (with, instruments). should run its own Referees' Board

3. Class of Instruction. N.CO

to deal with all questions affecting will attend a Class of instruction at referees for the season. Mr. Birken-Headquarters on Thursday, 14th inst., shaw. R.N.. was appointed Hon. at 5.30 p.m. † Secretary and carried out his duties) 4. Strength. Cadets C. J. Hammes, exceedingly well."

and J. A. Feame, having joined the

G. RAPSON, B-Major,

Adjutant, H. V. D. Corps. Hongkong, Oct: 6, 1920

On the arrival of the "Titania" Company are posted to Sections 1 and her submarines, and the military and 2. drafts, an exhibition nach was play) ed on the H.K.F.C.. ground for the benefit of the League and resulted in the sum of $82.85 being added to the funds. The H.K.F.C. generously lent their ground and stand free for gress, the cams cutered from the the occasion, and our best thanks are Services will have their hands full to due to them for this favour. The complete their matches. Then again Balance Sheet shows a credit "o! the grounds will not be available as $99.77.

ely as was expected. Up to the In conclusion, gentlemen, I wish present the probable entries are to bring to your notice that at the, Ambrose." Tamar, "Carlisle,** annual meeting of the H.K.F.A. Curies," "Wiltshires," R.G.A.. held in May last, a resolution was and probably the R.9. and Staffs and passed stating that Rule No. 2 of the Departments. The secretaries are Association should be strictly on asked to send in the applications" as forced. This is the rule regarding soon as possible, stating whether they affiliation to the H.K. Association. are desirous of entering the First or

The report was heartily received Second Division League. The en and a vote of thanks accorded Master trance fee will be the same as last Gunner May for his services.

season, $15.

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The election of officers for the The one difficulty seems up to the coming season resulted as follows: present to be the scarcity of referees. President, the General Officer Com-: Surely there are plenty of old players manding: Vice-President, the Com- who will take on the job, grimed modore Chairman, Major. Timmis, that at the best of times it is one of 2nd Wilts.; Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jar- the most mankless jobs of all sporting vis (Mate), R.N., H.M.S. “Am- games. If there are any gentlemen brose" Referees' Sec., Mr. Birken-in the Colony who are willing to re- shaw. Also on the Board, Major Tim- force they are again asked to send mis and Chief Stoker Drayton of the their names along to the Referees Secretary, Master Gunner May, for The entries for the forthcoming the H.K. Logue, or to Mr. Birken- season are to be sent to Master Gun- shaw of H.M.S. Ambrose," for the ner May not later than the 25th of United Services League this month. If enough entries are Last season the U.S. League had received it may be possible to form a Referees Board meeting and a lec First and Second Divisions, but it will ture was given the candidates on the hardly be possible to allow civilian game in general, by black board and teams to enter again this season, is-chessmen, questions were asked and the H.K. League will be on until the answered May we suggest that be- 28th Feb. next, for the First Divi fore the League starts, someone of the sion, and the end of March for the League office call a public football: Scond Division. The U.S. League meeting lo il players and officials will be played by mid-week Extures, and give a football lectore, There The Naval portion also leeving to play are lots of splendid players, who can off the Naval League fixtures, and the always be told jobs of things on the Smalt Boats Lesquo also being in prov: rules of the gumo.”

LAWN BOWLS.

SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP.,,

THE FINAL GAME,

The final game of the Singles Championship of the Colony will be played on Police Ground on Thurs- day, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. between J. Mc. Lachlan (Taikoo) and D. Muir (Kow- Loon).

The match winners of the League (Kowloon) versus the Rest will take place on Kowlon Greens on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m.

The Rest are expected to supply one rink from each Club.

The prizes for the League Cham. pionship and Open Championship will be presented after the match.

A 16-year old Chinese girl was yesterday admitted to the Govern ment Civil Hospital suffering from injuries to her bead caused through being knocked down by motor cycle No.106 in Des Vaux Road West. Her condition is not serious.

The American Mixed Doubles Sealed Handicap Tournament which could not be played on Saturday October 2 1920 on account of rain, has been postponed till Saturday November 13. Additional entries will be accepted by the Hon. Sec, or the No. 1 Boy at the Club House up to Saturday, Nov. 6.

A fine of $100 was imposed this morning by Magistrate Orme on an officer of the Kwongtung army ̈ who accepted responsibility for 550 rounds of revolver ammunition and seven bayonets found on a lunch which arrived here from Canton. Mr. C. F. Mason, who appeared for four of the six Chinese who travelled on the launch, explained that the armis had been carried by the defend- ant, who, with his three men had been escorting two dalt merchants through the firing line from Becca Tigris to Hongkong, as a precaution Igainst possible attack in the un- settled country, round -Canton. Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for the first defendant. The arms were confis cated...

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