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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 97, · 1921.

MILA ABDEL

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REXIT'S

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MERCURY MOTOR CAR GENERAL OFFICE

59-81 Dez Voeux Road Central,

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HONGKONG.

SANITARY BOARD.

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Romsey · BROAD,

THE MOSQUITO PEST.

BIANC

WOOF ADRE

KTIG MISSIVE LOS SIRAL

WORK KNO

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Service to the China MaÏ)

STRIKE DEADLOCK.

RAILWAYMEN'S GRAVE DECISION.

• 'ATTEMPT TO STARVE THE NATION."

LONDON, April 26. The gravity of the decision of the National Union of Railwaymen not to handle coal in colliery sidings or from overseas during the miners dispute was emphasised by Sir Eric Geddes in the House of Commons this afternoon when he pointed out that this coal was assolutely necessary to the life of the community. Preventing the delivery of coal could only be interpreted as an attempt to starve the nation. He declared that the Government during this and previous disputes had favoured a class Labour cries of "oh!" and loud rainisterial counter cheers)—and bad secured the necessities of life to the whole community. (Cheers.) He had invited the Secretary of the Railwaymen's Union to meet him this afternoon he trusted with good result, but no Government could allow the nation to to be so coerced. (Loud cheers.)

FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS.

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LONDON, April 26. After two hours discussion the joint conference of the Government, mice owners and miners adjourned and will resume after Sir Robert Horne bas separately conferred with the contending parties to-morrow morning in order to discuss to what extent a possible reduction in wages can be met by government assistance.

JAPANESE CROWN PRINCE

ENTHUSIASTIC SEND_OFF_AT MALTA. "

MALTA, April 26.

The Crown Prince is receiving an enthusiastic send off amid naval and military salutes. The barraccas and bastions were "crowded as on his arrival.

GIBRALTAR, April 26.

The "Pittsburg" fiying the flag of the American Vice-Admiral Niblack is expected here to-morrow. She will salute the Crown Prince when he

LONDON, April 26.

arrives.

The Government will entertain the 'Crown Prince at Lancaster House- on May 12. The Prime Minister will preside.

AUSTRALIA'S AIM.

TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ASIATIC PEOPLES.

SANITATION-DIFFICULTIES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

BIG CITY BLAZE.

YOUR FLOORS.QUITED.

EARLY MORNING OUTBREAK.

About 255 this morning a 'fire broke out on the ground floor of No. 296, Queen's Road Central, occupied by the Hong Chan firm of dealers in Chinese tobacco and foreign goods. On arrival, the Fire Brigade found

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

"NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG TAILORING COMPANY.

Tthe Undersigned, L. LAM, hereby notify that I am still the Chief Manager of the HONGKONG TAILORING COMPFANY of No. Ic D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong, Tailors,

Dated the 26th day of April, 1921.

LLAM.

NOTICE.

The question of the mosquito pest was again the subject of discussion at the fortnightly meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board which was held in the Board Room Post Office Building, yesterday afternoon.

Mr. G. R. Sayer presided, and the flames had already taken a hold and have full power to receive moneys there were present the Hon. Mr. T. of the first four of the house, and and give receipts on babalf of the said LL Perkins (D.P.W.), Dr. W. w.helped by a strong wind, were rapidly firm and to enter into contracts and Pearse (M.O.H.), Dr. W. V. A spreading to the other two floors. pledge the credit of the mid firm in the Koch, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, Mr. Attention was at once turned to the ordinary course of business. Chow Shou-son, Mr. S. W. Tso, and two upper floors, but it was soon Mr. C. M. W. Reynolds (Secretary).

apparent that attempts to save them were futile, and all efforts were A letter was read from the Govern directed to preventing the flames from ment, relative to the campaign against spreading to the neighbouring houses. mosquitoes, advocated as the last in this the Brigade was successful, meeting of the Board. The letter stated that, pending the report of the after a long and strenuicos fight. special survey instituted by the Sani- completely gutted.

All the four floors of No. 253 were ADVERTISER wishes to get into The first floor communication with Arms in ty Department, the Government saw of the house was occupied by the Chins in order to import into England, no ground for authorising exceptional Lai Cheung foreign goods firm and every description of Chinese Exocy expenditure, but that, on receipt of the two upper floors were used as a and hardware "goode Replies to that report. such steps would be taken boarding house, Fortunately the as the Government deemed necessary outbreak was discovered early, and Dr. Koch: May I ask when it is all the inmates of the floors were able likely that this report will be ready, to make their escape. Damage to the und"will it be laid before the Board, stock of the Hong Chap. firms or go straight to the Government? is estimated at $6,000. The goods At the invitation of the Chairman. were covered by insurance for $9,000, Dr. Pearse gave demils of the instruc- $4,000 with the South British In- ons issued to the special officers surance Co. and $5,000 with the making the survey. They were to Chung On Insurance Co. The extent locate untrained mullahs, with a view of damage done to the other three to dealing with them to locate pools floors has not yet been ascertained, caused by the draining over the hill nor is known if they were covered daring aired from the above Parts, sides of surface water; to note the by insurance. The cause of the outcome of Cargo are hereby informed presence of undergrowth likely to har-break is attributed to the overheat the Gooda are being landed and bor mosquimes including bamboo ing of a stove used on the ground placode their risk in the HavekoNG & clips and fences); the presence of floor for drying tobacco leaves.

collections of water inside and outside

private premises, especially sumps for collecting water for garden watering. Dr. Pearse said that several, potential mosquito breeding-places had been discovered and some had been dealt with, 25 reports had been sent to the Department from time to time, with out waiting for the completion of the

survey.

The Chairman: I understand that

THEATRE ROYAL

EB. WARING COMPANY.

**ROMEO AND JULIET.”

The presentation of "Romeo and

·

HL GLYNN & CO., 6 Rockingham St Wade Lane, Leeds, ENGLAND.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEDS.

FROM EUROPE AND STRAITS.

THE Company's Steamship,

"ATSUTA MARU

KOLORArt & Ganowy COMPANY'S Godewas at Kowloon, where sach consign- mant will be sorted out mark by mark sod delivery mo be obtained as 1000 SE the Goods are landed.

Optional Goode will be carried on unless Instructions are given to the contrary be- fare Noox, TO-DAT

-Goods not cleared-by-the4th-May. 1921, will be subject to rent.

Damaged, Packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Con

you have not so far discovered any Julier in the Theatre Royal last algen's and the Co's representatives considerable number of anopheles night by the HL B. Waring Company mosquitoes?

Dr. Pearse: No.

at an appolated hour on TUESDAY and was an artistic triumph. The bril FRIDAY. All claims must be pre-

lant acting, the beautiful scenery,

In reply to Dr. Koc. Dr. Pearse and the delightful music all combined seated within ten days of the sİARMAT'S added that a more extensive survey to make a splendid interpretation of arrival here, after which date they cannot was being made than in previous years Shakespeare's supreme love tragedy be recognised. No chime will be admitted and it would therefore, take somewhat that will not soon be forgotten by after the goods have left the Godowns.

NIPPON YUSIN KAISHA,

Agents longer, but he expected that the re-local theatregoers. port would be ready within a month. The part of Romeo was played by

Hongkong, April 27, 1921 With reference to an application by Mr. H. B. Waring himself with a skill! the Craigengower Cricket Club for and ease that bespoke the accom- permission to erect modern sanitary plished actor. Mr. Waring portrayed

PUBLIC AUCTION. conveniences at the Club pavilion, the the alternate arder and grief of the Chairman said, in reply to the Hon. luckless lover with convincing Mr. Perkins, that it had been made ability

that proclaimed him Tek Undersigned have received in- clear to the officials of the Club that romantic actor of unusual merit.structions to sell. by Public Anction, after a few years it would be neces Miss Jeannette Sherwin's Juliet was sary to find a fresh supply of water splendid character study, the for the convenience, as the existing actress Gulkah would be diverted as a result of of the East Praya Reclamation

scheme:

The application was granted. "Mr. Caer Clark applied for permis sion to construct 45 w.c.'s at fats to be erected at 716-721. Coronation

Road, Kowloon.

The Director of Public Works op-

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MONDAY, May 23, 1921,

commencing at 10.30 min.

Smelting Co. LL LOWU,

The Plant of the above mentioned Company. Comprising all the Machinery,

(To

Tools, Spares, etc.

be put up in one Lot. Should the property be not disposed of in this manner, the plant will be sald picceries!)

rising to great heights histrionic ability in the exquisite scenes with her lover at the Premises of the China Mining & and the tragic Incidents that follow the secret marriage. Mr Charles Mercatio with bis customary ability, Quartermaine played the part of giving admirable expression to the transcendental wit of that delightful personality. Mr. James Jolley played the fiery Tybalt with the necessary dash and spirit, and Mr. Frederick fall would be a nuisance in the Har-Annerley the kindly Eciar Laur bour Refuge."

ence with impressive dignity. Mr. Alabaster remarked that the Miss Edith Smith was excellent as presence of the sampans in the Har the nurse and the other players all

X. B. Intending purchasers can bour Refuge had the same effect...

acquitted themselves in their retravel by the train leaving Kowloon, st spective roles with an ability that 9.15am. and can return by the train wrongs did not make a right. Not contributed not a little to the out. leaving Sam Chuen st 1140 8.m. doubt a water carriage system. quite standing success of the play.

Inspection orders may be had on clear of the Harbour Refuge, would

application to the undersigned.

LAMMERT BROS., have to be constructed some day, bar he did not think it desirable to create

Auctioneers. a nuisance in the meantime.

Hongkong. April 27, 1921.

MELBOURNE, April 27. Mr. Hughes, in a speech at a farewell banquet prior to his departure for England, presided over by the American Consul-General, said that beposed it on the ground that the out did not believe Americans seriously contemplated was with Japan de vice versa. He was anyway certain that the British Empire was determined there should be no war with either country. He affirmed the resolve of Australia to be reserved for white races, but declared that Australians did not wish to give pretext for offence to other nations. They wished to live in peace and friendship with the Asiatic peoples.

A DISPUTED RECEIPT.

TRILL OF SHAM LAI SANG.

PRISONER GIVES EVIDENCE.

Evidence for the defence was heard at the Criminal Sessions to-day before the Acting Chief Justice (Mr. H. H. J. Gumpertz) and a jury in con nection with the trial of Sham Lai Saug, managing partner of the Kowloon Stores, on a charge of forgeryand false pretences.

The Crown case was conducted by M. Dyer Ball and the prisoner was represented by Mr. F. C. Jenkin.

(Luhrs) would appoint him as sales man for the brandy. The arrange merit was a personal one between witness and the Company and had nothing whatever to do with the Kowloon Stores. On September 21 witness paid the sum of $5,000 to Lohrs in the latter's office. Lohrs locked up the money in an fron cash box and gave witness the receipt produced.

Mr. Perkins retorted that IWC

On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Hon. Mr. Perkins, the application was refused.

This concluded the business.

Terms: Cseh on delivery.

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The audience was not slow to ap- fpreciate the merit of the performance. The fall of the curtain at the end of each scene brought cordial rounds of, applause and the leading mestrand a the Company had to make more than one appearance in consequence. STEAMERS FOR SALE. At the conclusion of a very fine per- formance the Company was given quite an ovation.

TINDER instructions received from

A word of praise is due to the PING, LONDON.

The accused EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES. management for the beautiful scenery. Offers are invited for the purchase of

denied that he had ever been given contract forms by Luhrs. At Macao witness put through sales totalling $2.158.12 and paid over a sum of about $1,800 to 'Luhrs as portion of

A PARTNER ARRESTED.

Without distracting the attention the following Ex-Enemy Steamers :- from the beauties of the play itself it Nime of nevertheless made an admirable setting for the witchery and imagery

Stesmer

Gross Net Tonzage Tonnage Built.

1115. WOYGIOI

for which the play is famous: The RANEE music played by the Wiltshire Or-ANGIN

CHOWFA chestra Band also added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. lactantly compelled to cancel the proposed matinee of Romeo and Juliet," announced for this afternoon, owing to the lack of booking.

the proceeds. Receiving no commis Before Magistrate Lindsell this sion from Luhrs in respect of the morning. Lam Long, a partner of the transactions he placed the matter in Hongkong Tailoring Co., of No: IC the hands of his solicitora.

Cross-examined by Mr. Dyer Ball, D'Aguilar Street, was charged with Mr. B. Waring has been re- Agalost the accused it is alleged accused said that when he paid the having on-january 24, embezzled the by the prosecution that he forged a $5,000 to Luhrs the latter tore a sum of $72.35. document purporting to be a receipt piece of paper out of something in a from Mr. Jan Hendrik van Gennep drawer and himself typed out the Lubre, managing director of the

receipt. Holland-Pacific Trading Company, for the sum of $5,000. Evidence has been given that Sham Lai Sang

was in possession of a number of

The accused denied the charge.

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1903

790 317 1906 --- 1873 1001

1648 " 1065 1888 1937

1896: 1790 MANILA

1108 1004 Terms of sale and fall particular may be ascertained on application to, and permits for inspection will be issu- ed by Messrs. Boustead & Co. Singa pere; Messrs. Balloch Bros. & Co., Ltd.

Mr. F. G. Vaux, who prosecuted,

The farewell performance to-night goca; Heers. Mackinnon Mac- said that he had a further charge of embezzlement of the sum of $31.60, will be that delightful farce "Ann"

kenzie & Co., Bangk mg; and the which the accused had collected from by Lechmere Worrall. This has had undersigned.

a remarkable success everywhere and Sealed Lenders should be lodged with the Sang Kenn Co., and failed to pay is by no means unkown out East Mackinnon Mackenkie & Co. Calcita. News has been received of the to the credit of his firm, to prefer In it Miss Jeannette Sherwin will The tenders which must be in Sterling, blank contract forms signed by Mr. sudden death of Mr. William Hair, against him. Lahre and it is suggested that he late chief engineer of the "Poh Ann,"

have excellent opportunity for dis will be opened at Calcutta, on To this charge the accused also playing her ability as an actress in FRIDAY, the 17th June, 1921, and cut out that portion of one of these Singapore. Deceased, who retired pleaded not guilty." documents which

contained the to his native town of Greenock,

the name part. A crowded house is must be valid for 14 days after that date. signature for the purpose of convert Scotland, about six years ago after that the accused and a man named Outlining the case, Counsel said

confidently anticipated.

HACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO.. ing it into a forged receipt.

This morning, after he had address. a long residence in the Fast, was of Ching Fook were joint managers of ed the jury at considerable length, and was highly respected by the euch, were empowered to collect in a very quiet and redring disposition the Hongkong Tailoring Co., and as Mr. Jenkin put Sham Lai Sang Into the witness box. The accused, seagoing, and shipping community. behalf of the firm the rents of several - in the course of his evidence, said be He married three years ago. Deceased houses of which the company were | first met Mr. Luhrs in July of last was for over 20 years chief engineer agents. The socused had collected year. An arrangement was made of the Poli Ado," and many members the rents of several shope and made between them that the Holland of the local Association of Engineers our receipts, but had failed to pay a Pacific Trading Company, "should received their training under bis sum of $185, the total of the amounts supply wines and spirits to defendant's tuition

firm on consignment and later, Mr. Luhrs having requested him to - extend the business, witness wedit to Macso, where he obtained

KINEMA NOTES.

HONGKONG THEATRE.

16. Brand Road,

CALCUTTA.

Hongkong, April 23, 1921.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

LL preliminary notices of forth- The new programme at the Hong- A which formed the subject of the two

coming meetings, lectures and charges againce him, to the credit of kong Theatre to-night provides a entertainments, sent for insertion in his firm: Counsel said that as he had splendid drama in six parts in which the news columns of the, China Mail, SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY. only just been instructed for the pro- Mae Murray takes the leading role are charged for at the rate of $1 each, THE fame of Chamberlain's Cough secution, he was not prepared to pro- A two part comedy Good Little (as announced in May and June of several orders. Mr. Lahre then Remedy is word in It is good ceed with the case, and asked for a Brownie will also be screened, and last year) providing that they do not

for the deep seated sough of the adult

4-715. pim. “The Ruler of the Docupy more than four Hoes. In intimated that he had 150 cases or the croup and whooping cough of the remand.

| Road" with Frank Keenan as future if this space is exceeded they of brandy coming forward and that chidren. The same bottle or the The Magistrate remanded the case protagonist will be repeated by re will be placed in the advertising antil, next Wednesday/ning/bail în.

columus at the prevailing rates. the sum of $300.

if witness was prepared to deposit whole family. For mala by all Dasei

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