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MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1-20.

“L'ABLE ANDRESİ!

ARC. Estria WESTERN UNPAR

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P. R. You

MANAGER

MERCURY MOTOR SAR

GO.

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BONGKONG.

TELEPHONES

GENERAL OFFICI MAN HRANTW

HORISON BLA)

SEANCH

WEAR JUENT BRANCH 1345 CiTLE HT

FROM DAVY JONES LOCKER.

SHOT BY ROBBERS.

NOTES ON THE PRESENT SITUATION.

. One of the qutstanding features of labour unrest, as we know it on the China Coast, is the peculiar and somewhat unique attitude assumed by the shipowder in declining to face an Arbhration Board.

JOCKETS RIFLED

LAWN BOWLS.

INTERESTING MATCH ON

SATURDAY,

LEAGUE PRIZES PRESENTED.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

CANTON SITUATION.

PROJECTED MOVE AGAINST

PEKING.

1

BOXING.

COMING TJURNAMENT.

"Subject to the return of the Flast There will be another factor added from the North, the first boring. to the Kwangtung-Kwangsi conflict, tournament will be held at Ming if report spreading in Canton is true., Yuen Gardens, Quarry Bay, on Nov. Word has been received that Chang

On Saturday afternoon the Kow- Toon Bowling Green Chob wimmers of the Lawn Bowls Leare, met a team representing The Rest, the march Tso-lin bas asked Tsen Chun-hstan 13. The reason the tournament is marking the conclusion of the League and Lu Yungxing, the two leading being held at Ming Yuen Gardens SEASON. The K.B.G.C. made excel-Kwangsi militarists, to join him in a instead of a special matshed, as in lent arrangements for the comfort of movement against the Peking Go previous tournaments, is that the the visitors who attended in large is stated that Hsu Shih-chang, the

Vernment. From the same source, it gardens afford better accommoda. numbers rea being served on the President, will become Regent to the tion for spectators.

lawn in front of the Club Hase.

The scores follow:

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TO-DAY'S

ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Four rinks were played, the win-restoration takes place.

boy Emperor, if a monarchical The annual meeting of the Boxing

So far, Association will be held on Nov. 4. ners defeating Taikoo. Civil Service the reports receive no.

confirma- and the Police but going down to their ation. Reports also have reach neighbours, the K.C.C

ed Cantos that Tan Yen-kai, the Tochum of Hunan, has informed No. 1 Rick-Kowloon Simpson, the Administrative Directors - at Hall Farrell and Lapsley), 21: PoliceShanghai that he is leading an ex- MONEY-CHANGER ATTACKED-Gerrard. Grant, A. R. Clark and J.pedition against Kwangsi. Some

Cark). 17.

Yunnanese have started from Human No. 2 Rink-Kowloon C. C. to reinforce the Cantonese by way (McMurtrie, Richmond, Silkstotie and of the North River. Cantonese are A Chinese money changer carrying loed. Funchen and Russell), 17.

Gerrard), 21; Kowloon (Keith, Craw-much excited over the coming departure of the independent Navy on business at No. 2, Taining Street,

No. 3 Risk-Kowloon (Johnston, which has been stationed in Canton Saiwanbo, was yesterday admitted to the Government Civil Hospital suffer-Dixon. Parkes and Gow. 25; Civil three years. It is understood that ing from a bullet wound in the Service (Pathyjohrs, Tacchi, Chap-Admiral Lin Paoyi will remain for

man and Foulds), 20.

some time and that he will order a No. 4 Rink-Kowloon Mair, few ships to support Rear Admiral Tang Ting-kwang, who will probably

Haichi," the largest ship of the Chinese Navy.

chest.

This statement at one time might According to the patient's story.

Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public

Austloc

SATURDAY, Octóber 22, 1820. commencing at 11 am.

have been termed merely an hypo- he was returning home in the even-Chapman, Guy and Melvort, 24; T-be relieved of the command of the A Choice Selection of High Grade

epe

thesis, but, in the light of happenings ing. when he was set upon outside koo Muirhead, Sloan, McLachlan since the war, is fast approaching the the door of his house by four men and Hamilton), 16. condition which will entitle it to be! He struggled with them, but At the conclusion of the game's the

Some Kwangsites are dissatisfied classed as an established general law. was shot by of the four į prizes were presented by Mrs. Gow.

with the action of Mu-Yung-hsien. which is such a noteworthy state of men who thea went through

Mr. G. Gerrard (the President of Ma Chi, more partial to Lu Yang- affairs that it calls for deeper invest his packets, stealing $90 is notes the Hongkong Latin Bowls Associating, is mentioned as likely to re- His assailants decamped before helption) remarked on the success of the place Mu, if the latter should resign. gation than a mere passing glance.

Instead of the workers adopting was forthcoming. The police are akerroon both from a sporting and it is understood that Cantonese on lightning tactics and direct action investigating the case, but up to the social point of view. He congratu- the side of Mu favour fighting the we have the verse, the workers present no arrests have been made.

lated Kowloon B.G.C. on winning the asking to be allowed to argue their

| League championship. No one be case and the shipowner declining to

grudged them their success. Out of agree to that businesslike method.

eight games played, they had won six and lost twa They were worthy champions. Mr. "Gerrard offered his congratulations to Mr. McLachlan on wimming the Singles Championship, and expressed the hope that Mr. Meir. the runner-up. world not be downhearted at the result of the pon test but would fight again.

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CITY ROBBERY.

SNATCHER ESCAPES.

A WYNDHAM STREET CHASE.

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at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,

Twood Suit Lengths.

On view from Friday, the ad inst." Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS..

Auctioneers. Hongkong. October 15, 1920.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

situation out. The administration under Ma is increasing the number of military posts in the different sections of Canton. Ma is contem- plating taking over the Police Ad ministration still under Generai Ngai Bong-ping on the northern side of the river. To guard against this, all important documents have been removed to Honam. All the rifles From CALCETTA via SINGAPORE and ammunition, except the side- Mr.as, bave also been removed.

S.S. "LAKE GITANO.”

from

It would appear to the ordinary mind that, when an imprtant differ- ence of opinion occurs between him and bis empleyes, the shipowner, with his well staffed office, his well kept books and his card indices "that almost hand you the letter you want"

The police have received a report (vide local advr) tould be able, and eager to meet the worker, less ably from a Chinese widow living at No.

The above mentioned vessel having 32. Caine Road, that about 1.30 p... Gerrard, took the opportunity of

SPLIT OF SQUADRON POSSIBLE. served in this mater, before anyon Sunday, while she was walking thanking Mrs. Gow for so kindly con

arrived from the above mentioned Dissatisfaction has been expressed ports, Consignees of cargo are hereby tribunal of experts, produce such well ordered facts, such clear state- down Wyndham Street, a mansenting to distribute the prizes that in naval circles in Canton over the informed that they must take ments if his contentios and such came up from behind and snatched evening. Referring to the interport issue of a public statement by immediate delivery of same

from her head a gold hair press team, he expressed appreciation of Admiral Lia Pao-yi in which he and alongside, and all cargo Impeding unquestionat le cakulations that he le clerkly employe would recnit valued at $50. She caught hold of the efforts of the players who repre- other commanders have formally discharge will be landed at their from the ordeal of meeting him in

sented Hongkong. Although they announced their allegiance to the risk and expense into the Pacific the arena before an audience of

were not successful in their matches! Central Government Among the Mail Steamship Company's Rodowns at Shanghai, the margins against them naval officers now in Canton, some at West Point, and stored at Con. specialists from sheer fear of being

were very narrow. He excluded by disagree with Admiral Lin over his signees' risk. outmaneusred no matter how good

paying a tribute to Mr. Gow, the Hon. ment as premature. Some warships action, considering the announce he thought his case to be.

Secretary of the Association, for the will return North soon, but other efficient manner in which he had car will remain here for some weeks ried out his duties. The range longer, it is understood. A split of ments of the League programmes and the Navy is possible. championships and of the interport ¦

Mr. Chan Kang Yue of Hongkong team for Shanghai entailed a great has communicated with the Citizens' deal of work and they were greatly indebted to him for all he had done in this direction. (Applause.)

ir

By specialists k" meant, this cormation, those who are conversant with the usual rules a argument, can readily detect a non- -sequitur and are able to give due weight to evidence produced to

them.

In the pin" under review we! find that this is not the case and it, therefore, behoves us to seek a regson, or at least the semblance of one, for the abnormality.

Is it that this form of procedure would entail dislocation of trade and consequent inconvenience to the public at large?

Experience does not support this

a

view.

Is it that it is expected to jeopardise the sh:powners... business

interests?

It has not done so in the past.

Is it that by careful discussion the trouble is likely to be augmented? Such is not he usual result.

Is it that the shipowner has some-

thing to hid?

Confidence in him has, hitherto,

not been betrayed.

Is it that his business interests can be enhanced by unreconciled differences in his employ? Nor conceivably.

Is it that he would fatten the cog serale expense of the prucer?...

Therein lies suicide. None of these reasons zem to fit, can the public, to whom he has been so prodigal with his soi-disant confid- ence, supply one?

the many but he broke lose and

bolted. She gave chase, but was un- able to catch him. Several Chinese in the vicinity made no attempt to stop the thief. The woman is able to identify the man.

WHI T DRIVES.

R.Q.A. DEIVE AND DANCE.

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An enjoyable whist drive and dance was given in RA. Theatre, Victoria Barracks, on Saturday even- ing by the 88th Co. RG.A., the function being open to all ranks. Two hundred and four players took part in the drive Owing to lack of accommodation, over 30 intending players had to be turned away.

Major CL Hickling, D.S.O., R.GA, presented the prizes to the successful players who were as

Mrs. Gow then presented the prizes as under:

Singles Championship (Silver rose bowl given by Wiseman's, Ltd.): Mr. McLachlan.

Peace Committee denying that he proposed to make a loan of $2,000,000 er $3,000,000 to the Canton Govern- ment to pay off Ma Yung-hsien. He explained that he had only written to Ma trging him to leave Canton in jorder to maintain friendship with the

Cantonese.

I

Ranner Up: Mr. Mair. Semi- finalists: Mr. Grant and Mr. A. R│«

Clark. Spoors: Messrs. Muir, Cheptions keener in the years to come. man, Guy, Melvor, McMurtrie, Rich He knew that the Kowloon motto was mond. Silkstone. G. Gerrard, Skup. What I have, I hold," but it would son, Hall, Farrell, Lapsley, Johnston, be up to Taikoo to take it from thém Lade-Ist, Mrs. Bigg;. 2nd, Mrs. | Dixon, Parkes and Gow.

(again next year. (Hear, hear.)

follows-

Holdman; Boohy Frize, Mrs. Burden. Cup (given by an anonymous donor) the K.C.C. and Civil Service respec- Prickett; 3rd. Hirs Way: 4th, Mrs. The League champ'onship Bag and Mr. McMurtrie and Mr. Foulds, f

Men-ist, Mr. S-aley: Znd Mr. were presented to Mr. Gow, the Pre- tively, also added their congratula- Gunscombe, 3rd. Mr. Lee: 4th.sident of the K.B.G.C. Mr. Thomas; 5th, Mr. Butler: Booby,

tions. Mr. Butcher.

Mr. W. G. Gerrard (of the Police

notified that they must produce an Consignees of cargo are hereby import Fermit signed by the Super intendent of the Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading can be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the godowns, where they will be examined on October 25th, at 10 am.

All claims must be presented with- in a week of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot de recognised. Ne claim will be ad mitted after the goods have left the godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after October 28th will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever will

be effecred

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

PACIFIC MAIL, STEAMSHIP CO.,

As Oper zor, U.S. Shipping Boardi Hongkong October 18, 1920.

Inspector Gerrard offered a fa CS.M. Pragnell was MC for the team) expressed thanks to the Ladies words.on behalf of the Police ** We drive while Mr. Gar. May performed for attending in such large members were the men who showed you how to this duty for the dance. The and to Mrs.Gow, for distributing the play bowls. We held the champion- "Ambrose orchestra supplied the prizes. They had spent a most en- ship of the Colony for several years,

St. John's Cathedral music for the dance which was joyable afternoon and the presence and after you had been round to the MONDAY. t. 25th. greatly enjoyed.

of the ladies had added considerably Fuice Club and picked up a few tips, to the pleasureable proceedings. The you became champions."" (Laughter.)

at Kowloon B.G.C. was the oldest club

SERGEANTS' MESS.

KIB.Q.C. V. SHANGHAI

At a whist drive held on Friday in the Colony and he was pleased that A match between the Kowloon evening in the Srgis, Mess of the Wiltshire Rgt, the prize winners were alter striving for so long they had at Bowling Green Chb and Shanghai as follows: Ladies,-1 Mrs. White as won the League championship. was played on Friday afternoon, re- (164); 2, Mrs. Prickett (162); 3, Mrs. He hoped they would remin" the cup swung in 2.victory for the home Andrews (159); Broby, Mrs. Blake until the Folice were strong enough team by 23 to 13. The members of (113), Gents-1, Mr. Atkinson to take it from them. (Laughter.) the Shanghai team are down on „asi- This not a children's corner (167); 2, Mr. Arvane. (164); 3, Mr. He moved a hearty vote of thanks to ness, and had hoped to have been .riddle, but a serious question serious Douglas (153); 4, Mr. Marsh (163); the ladies generally and to Mrs. Gow present and to have taken part in the ly put, which wants a reasonable Booby, Mr. Chinnery (113). The and asked her acceptance of a bou- proceedings on Saturday, but unfortu-

duties of MC were fulfilled by quet and present as a memento of natély had to go to Canton that day. C.S.M. Blackford.

-answer.

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It may be suggested that the shipowner knows the extent of his resources and the calls on them

Mr. Denman Fuller will give his to krep tis business jo a solvent condition, in other words next organ recital on Monday next that he must so dispose his forces as at 9:15 pm, when another "popular"

the occasion.

The scores were *s under: Three cheers having been called K.B.G.C. (Simpson, Russell, Far- for, were heartily, given.

reiland Lapsley), 23: Shanghai Mr. Gow expressed thanks to the (Betley, Kinghome, Graham and President of the Lawn Bowls Associa Allen), 13..

to guarantee attractive dividend programme will be submitted includ- ciation for his remarks of apprecia to bis shareholders, but it has yet to that fine descrive number tion. He was present that day in a

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The men themselves admitted the Association in His remarks re- we have it on record that this cry their ignorance and it is only human garding the interport team which has been raised at least 8 or 9 times nature if, in their ignorance, they went to Shanghai. He did not think since 1887 and each time increases believe the worst; it would therefore the team could have been much im have been managed while through it appear that, if "to know all is to proved upon, (Hear. hear.)

As

all the shipowners' businesses and forgive all," it would not only be a President of the Kowloon B.G.C., he feets continue to increase, and the graceful act but also a business like wished to express his thanks to the market value of IC. S. N. Co proceeding to meet the men, give visitors for affording them such an -Ordinary shorthas increased about them, the opportunity to discuss the 500° since 1914 while wages during matter, give them the fullest ex enjoyable afternoon. The games had the same pin have riser 50 planation of the situation and then been very good, and he thought they Let it be granted, however, that, go to the public and say "We might congratulate themselves upon in the shipowers opinion, the limit have given them every opportunity coming out on top. He hoped that has been reached, that the resources to investigate uur bona fides next season the games would be as of the sh powers will not stand any every test they have applied bas Bocess ut, as the past: Mr. Goe further increase of expenditure; the failed to shake our position and now thanked Insp., Gerra:d for the kind mere face of rating it at a public if they are not satisfied and do not remarks made respecting his wife meeting and gering it printed in the believe the truth of our statements; Mr McLachlan, on behalf of the!! newspapers, although said to be it is for you our masters to decido. Taikoo Club, confulated the taking the public into their con Till this method is adopted, the K,B.G.C. on winning the cup, -Al- fidence, is merely making an es parte public, being in the same position as though, ie Holders of the woony, they statement that about one in a the men, will still have reason to had been defeated, they were never- hundred reads 'and giving a table of auspect public meeting oratorytheless good sports and were glad to figures that one in a thousand, under which, under any conditions)" is= | see it go to the Kowloon Club. He stands sufficiently well to dissect. merely an ex parfs statement.

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