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WEDNESDAY APRIL 25. 1923.

STREET BASERALL.

SANITARY BOARD MAN WAS HIT,

BOOSTING BRITISH TRADE.

HONGKONG EXHIBITION.

WHAT HAPPENED NIST.

Inspector Allen said that shortly after 1 p.m. on April 8, he was walk- ing through Gresson Street on his way to his office when he saw party of two Japanese, including the defendant, and a Chinese, play ing baseball in Gresson Street. The defendant had the ball in his hand. All three had baseball gloves on and were standing in a triangle, the defendant in the middle of the street. In order not to inter-

POSTPONEMENT PROBABLY.

China:-

CANTON'S ARMY.

INTERESTING WUCHOW REPORTS.

STORY OF A $400,000 BRINE.

(From a Correspondent.)

THE CHINA MAIL.

ATHLETICS.

DIOCESAN-BOYS' SCHOOL.

INTER HOCAR SPORTS,

TO-DAY'S `ADVERTISEMENTS.

FRENCH LESSONS

ginn in the latest improved lines. Teras on applications

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to

G. MOUSSIDY

13 Morrison Hal Road

A FORCEFUL FLAY OF KENTUCKY HILL LIFE

"FORBIDDEN

VALLEY"

Amorgst other interesting items

These sports were held at the Inspector Allen of the Sanitary appearing in the correspondence

Univerity Athletic Ground on Man- Board summoned a Japanese youth published in the annual report of the

day afternoon by kind permission of before Magistrate Freser this morning Hongkong General Chamber of Com

the University Athletic Association, TecHow. April 25.

The sports were entirely managed sharging him with having played

When the war between the two by the boys under the supervision mercs is the following letter dated baseball in Gresson Street to the sn

October 31, 1921, from Mr. C. Mon- Kwangs was in progress it was not of the Games Master, Mt. E. C. GORGEOUS NATURAL BEAUTY poyance of the public, and with

tagne Eda, in his capacity as Chair-known which side Gneral Sham of Thomas. There was a record number having committed assault.

man of the Fablicity Burean for South Human would favour. He was offered of entries-350 from 111 boys for 17 a cum of money said to have been events, being nearly treble the en- "Dear Sir,---As one of the main $400,000 to remain central, if he did tries of three years ago. Last year a functions of the Pablicity Barsan is not come in on the side of Kwang system of giving points for winners in- to further British Trade interests in tang. He remained neutral but it is! stead of prizes was started and this way never paid. year again no prizes were given. Bays South China, the Committee have said the money come to the conclusion that an When the Norbera Expeditionary showed great enthusaim for their Exhibition could with grest ad-Force was on the point of leaving houses. vantage be held in the Winter of Eweilin to proved North it found the 1995 if sufficient expport is forth Province of Hutan closed to it until (the $400,000 was paid. Dr. Sao Yat- coming.".

If your Chamber view this projectsen ordered General Chan Kwin Ming favourably, the Committee of the to pay this ammount but this it is said Publicity Burexu are prepared to the latter has steadily refused to do. work out plans for submission to you This non payment was the case before Hst March, 1922, by which of the retirement of the Northern Ex time they think sufficient data can be prditionary Force from the Hunan collected locally and from manufacrate. The army will now attempt turers at Home through the Board of to proceed North through the Pro- Trade and the Federation of British vince of Kiangi. Industries.

fere with the game, the witness left the middle of the street and walked on the pavement. Near the south end of the street opposite heas: No. 1, he was hit in the middle of the back by the ball with great free. He did not turn round, but merely seized the ball with the intention of making a complaint at No. 2 Police Station. The defendant” admitted that he was in the sweet at the time, but denied that he was playing. Three other Japanese and a Chinese were playing. He was watching the game from the pavement and merely asked Inspector Allen to return the ball. Inspector Allen strack him da

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I should mention that H.E the Governor has been approached in this matter and bas stated that be is in Sympathy with the project and has further asked for fuller details to be handed him as soon as possible."

An acknowledgement from the Secretary of the chamber expresses the committee's sympathy and interest in the project and promises the chamber's support though the committee "at this stage cannot com- mit the chamber financially.”

the face. Witress then put his hatris on the Inspector's shoulders and ex lained that it was rot be who threw the ball but the Chinese. He suggested that they should all go to

Interviewed by a China Mai the police station together.

Magistrate: What did you sar reparer to-day, Mr. Ede said he was when you asked for the bail?-I.took unable to give any details yet. The off my hat to him and said Very exhibition would certainly be held sorry, master, give ball back please" A Japanee witress said that the Chice e pitched bard. Witnesa missed the catch and the ball struck the Inspector.

Inspector Allen asked whether, in view of this witness's admission that he was playing, he could not be charged also. #

The Magistrate said that fresh summons would be necessary.

Inspector Allen said that after picking up the ball he walked on to the corner of Queen's Road. The defendant rushed at him sad put his hand roughly on his shoulder. Witness -resented the defendant holding him and pushed him away mughly, but did not strike him on the face as alleged. The witness told the defendant that if he wanted the ball back he could

go to the station and lay a charge against him of stealing it, or come with him to the station, as he was guing there at that moment to

but, in view of the disturbed condi- tion of China and the general trade depressi n it would probably be postponed a year or so. To make a success of such a project," Mr. Ede pointed out "you must come along on an improving market. Ite no use trying to sell a map a machine at a time when he knows he may go bust."

ORIGINAL POETRY.

THE REFUGE***

The calm gray waters of the harbour

seem

As though they knew forever perfect

Festi

Their very stillness seems but fairy

dream:

fancy of tranquillity at best.

lay & complaint agains the The elements above, tinged with baseball playing. Eventually be got.

varied hue,

gode down.

fall

away, but the defendant again rushed Reflecting last ford kiss of sun at him after he had gone about 30 yards, and attempted to get the ball Deepening shadow, Cares of out of his pocket, zuch to the ing dev amazement of a large crowd. of Clothing the right with its Chinese The witzess could not arrest

atinted gown.

a

the defendant, a stronger man, because he bad no one to assist

fold However, be managed again to get! away, but when he reached the junc-The face of waters, earth, and bound- tion of Ship Street, the defendant

less sky: made a third rush at him. He was With awe inspiring grip they seem

to hold not strack, but he thought that his alothes were in danger of being torn The things that all the time are right off his back, so violent was the passing by. defendant

him. Spectrous shadows, creeping as they

Results were as follows: 100 yards Junior Race-1; T. Edwards, 2, E. Tape, and. 3. 4. Eassabboy.

100 yards Senior Feet Race-1. Lee Yan Tek, 2, Chan Hing Kai, and 3 Lee Wai Choi.

220 yds. Junior-1, Kwok Po Chaen, 2, A, Estabhoy, and 3, K. Tape.

220 yds. Senior-1. Chan Hing Kui 2, Mok Yuk Wah, and 3, Lee Wai Chot.

General Li Lieu Kwen with his army of Tunnanese is establishing his headquarters at Samshai. Mer are, being brought down from Wachows rapidly as transport permits.

It is said that General Li Lien Kwen arrived in Hongkong on Sunday last, although at the moment he is supposed to be in Canton in touch with Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

On Saturday last Dr. Sun Yat-sen arrived in Samshui in a Chinese Gan- boat and finding everything quies proceeded to Canton.

Owing to the military having com- mandeered all cargo lighters trade is nearly at a standstill.

The shopkeepers in Wuchow have refused to accept the Lotes of the Provincial Bank of Canton. Nearly all the shopa have closed. Cantos silver fluctuates between 18 to 21 per cent. discount.

When Dr. Sun Yat-sen arrived at Samshui he was met by an officer in a reaplane who after a few minutes conversation returned to Canton Dr. Saa shortly afterwards left Sam- shti for anton.

LUCAL PLAGUE.

of

Eighteen cases of plague (ten latal) were reported yesterday. They were all Chinese. One Case diphtheria Indian, and another of small ppx, Chinese completed the

return of notifiable discase..

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440 vs Junior-1, A. Easbhoy,

with MAY Mé&VOY and

-BRUCE GORDON:

Watch for Farther Announcement.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

The SS. PERSIA

From TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, PORT BAID, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are here A. Nomaubter, and 3, A. Moosey.by informed that all Goods are 440 rds. Serior.-1, Ed. Zimmer, being landed at their risk into the 2. Mok Tab Wab, and 3, Lee Wai Choi. Godowns of the Hongkong kad Kowloon

Wharf Mile Junior.1, A. Nomanbboy,

md Godown Co. Limited, hanes, "andjer from the wbarres de 2, A. Essabhoy, and 3. EL Tape,

livery may be obtained.

Mile Serior.-1, G. Wins 2, Chan Hing Kui. and 3, Lam Ping Shing

1 Mile (Open)-1, Lam Ping Shing, and 2, Ma Hing Cheong.

Long Jump Junior-1, Allan Pang (14 ft.), 2. E. Tape, and 3, Ho Wing Yew.

i Long Jump Senior-1, Lee Yan Tek (18 It. Tin), 2. Ed. Zimmern, and 3, J. Chan

High Jump Junior.-1, Kwok Fo Chuen, 2, Ho Wing Yew, and 3, A

Black.

High Jump Senior.-1, Lee Yan Tek, 2, Lee Shin Kee, and 3, J Chan Hurdle Race 1, Lee Wai Choi, 2, Lee Yan Tek, and 3, Lee Shiv Kee.

Wheel Barrow Race-1, Ho Wong and Lau Po Yee; 2, A Nomanbboy and Chan Ping In; and 3, Wong Sik Kuen and Chan Cheung Leung,

Team Race Junioz-1, Blue Rome.

¡2, Red House, and 3, Yellow House.

Team Race Senior,-1, Red House,

| 2, Yellow House, and 3, Green House.

Total Points:-...

Red House 38 pointe, Blue House 41 points, Yellow House 30 points, Green House 35 points.

BEAUMONTS AFFAIRS

· Optional Cargo · will be forwarded paless notice to the contrary, be given bolare 26th inst

No claims will be admitted after the

Goods have left the Godowns, and all code remaining undelivered after the 2nd pro will be subject to rent

All claims against the steamer 'must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 12th prox, or they will not be recognized.

Goods are so be left in the Godown

All broken, chafed, and damaged

where they will be examined on the 2ad prox, at 10 am

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

A grints, Hongkong, April 26, 1922

THE BEN LIKE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

S.S. “BENMOBE” and “BENREOCH”

Consignees of cargo from Antwerp, Middlesbro', London and Straita per above steamers are hereby notified that the cargo overcarried to Shanghai owing to the Shipping Strike at Eongkong | Eas been returned to this Port per s/s *BENALDER," sad delivery can be ANOTHER REMAND GRANTED. obtained on prosectation of original

Bills of Lading to the Undersigned.

Consignees are advised that the cargo

E. A. Beaumont was again before Magistrate Lindsell this morning. Mr.is being landed at their risk into the A. 8. Russ, for the defence, asid bazardous and/or extra hasardous Go- that he had not had suficient time to downs of the Hongkong sud Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Eo-loon

through his client's accounts, and asked for another remand. The Magistrate fixed the hearing of the case for Tuesday afternoon next.

STABBED AND ROBBED.

and that to Fire Insurance line bron effected.

at 10 am

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Agent Hongkong, April 25, 1972.

At yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Sanitary Board the Medical Oficer of Health reported that two cases of plague had occurred in the block of houses comprising Nca. 129 to 139 Wanchai Road. All the a houses had ceiling. The first case occurred at No. 129 the day before

No claims will be admitted after the un-esteray, an the other case was

Goods have left the Godowns, and removed from No. 131 yesterday.

all cargo remaining undálivered" after · The block was outside the infected

2nd May, will be subject to rant." - area. He would like to be beforehand

All broken, chafed, and damaged with the plague there if he could. Therefore he asked the Foard to Stopped last night on the Kowloon argo is to be left in the Godown include the block in the infected area City-Yahmati Road by four or fiveere it will be surveyed on 2nd May armed so that he could get the ceving,ighwaymen

with dag- Chinese removed and the rat-boles stoppeders, a

showed fight before more cases of plague ocurred. He was sta bed in the chest, The meeting agreed.

however, and when he collapsed, had $31 in 10-cent pieces stolen. The rob bars escaped up the hillside. The wounded man was later taken to As the result of a motor ercle hospital by the police. Bis injuries are accident on Monday, Mr. Neil not considered serious. MacArthur, of the Tai.co Docka, is Duw in Lospital suffering from injuries to bis lege. Mr. MacArthur was proceeding up the step incline in Sanukiwa Road leading to Stanley The trouble arising out of a dis- Terrace, when be was ran down by agreement between a Chinese fitter a motor cycle and sidecar driven by who was subsequently discharged Mr. AM. Hollanda, also of the and a European timekeeper, which Docks. The cycle got out of control, threatened to roult in a strike of coming down the bill and ren into átters employed at the Taikoo Sugar Mr. MacArthur before Mr. Hollands Refinery has been satisfactorily avert- coald apply the brakes. Mr. Maced. On inquiry to-day & China Mail Arthur was badly hurt, but it is not reporter ascertained that agreement thought his injuries will be per was reached yesterday, manent.

The defendant said that at first hs And thus upon the stormy sea of life thought the complainant was a police A refuge in some peaceful little bay. inspector and space to biz politely. We're lulled to sleep; secure from toil but afterwards when a woman told and strife him that he was not a policeman, he Until we wake to face another day. made further attempts to get the ball back..

Inspector Allen printed out to the Magistrate that although the de fendant did not admit the first as sault, be had practically admitted the other two in his own statement, The defendant had no right to take the law in his own hands, and be asked for a conviction.

WILLIAM HIL

Hongkong April 22, 1922.

DIRTY FINGER NAILS.

EARN OWNER SEVEN YEARS JAIL.

TAIKOO TROUBLE OVER.

The Magistrate said that as the defendant was the only one who was

The trial of Lam San, the man charged with playing baseball in the streets, he would let him off lightly whose dirty finger nails led to his being on that count with the fine of $1. suspected of haring wilfully set fire to Addressing Inspector Allen with a wine and spirit ahop at $83 Queen's

Bright was the scene and happy The fine turbine steamship regard to the assault the Magistrate Road West, was concluded this man- said that he thought he did wrong in ing.

the throng in the Kowloon Theatre Kwa: gtang had a miraculous escape retaining the defendant's ball.

After considering their verdict for last night for the last fancy-dress from doing a deal of damage as the Inspector Allen said that as defen- twenty minutes the jury pronounced dance of the season. Most of the came up the Bangkok fivez recently dant reineed to give his name or the prisoner guilty of arson on two dancers were in costume, and very says the Bangkok Time. It was then come to the station with him, he had counts and the Puiane Judge (Mr. J. pretty some of the dresses were, about half past six o'clock, and the to take the ball to prove his cate. B. Wood) in sentencing him said: Others were clever or fanciful, but all vessel was approaching the lighter The defendant could have the ball"The jury have found you guilty of added to the colour provided by anchorage below. Bangkolem Point. back after the case, as he had no use setting fire to a house at 383 Queen's artistic decorations and skilful lighting Captain A. Peteren, the pilot, was for it. The Inspector repeated that Road West. They have found you effects. Indian Jack as the "Aveng in charge, and Captain Scott was with ou the defendant's own admission, he guilty of setting fire to it when there ing Arrow was present in fell native: him on the bridge. It became necess

were persons resident there. They have dress to demonstrate his sall with azy to alter the speed and, course of also found that your intention was to whip and lariat. Close interest and the ship, but it was shortly discovered chtain money to which you were not cordial applause was he reward. A that the telemotor steering gear bad entitled. They have considered the majority vote having decided in jammed and that the bridge had lost evidence very carefully and I entirely favour of the roulette as the means of control. Prompt action was taken agree with their verdict: On each of selecting the lucky winners for the Both anchors were dropped, and the SERVES THE WHOLE FAMILY. these counts on which yen are prizes, a number of dances were held engines were reversed. The next few FOBE fame of Chamberlain's Congh convicted you are sentenced to seven on the roulette principle. A special minutes were exciting and somehow Remedy is world wide. It is good years hard labour, the sentences to prize, however, was awarded the the steamer got through some fifteen for the deep sexted cough of the adult or run fogether concurrently.”

circus clown for a very clever contains lighters, damaging only one, the pen- the wrong and hooping cough of the The Honour thanked the jury for and wakeup The orchestra

of the Bast Asiatic Co. Ltd. chidren. The same bottle peces de care and attention they had paid fine fama, and altogether it was vary Happily, even that damage was not whole family. For sale by all Claemieta And Biohakespers

jolly evening,

should be convicted for assault.

The Magistrate bound the defen- dant over in the sum of 350 to keep the peace for six months.

tothe case:

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THE Undersigned have received in property of Bankrupt. Ratate (In Liquidation) and others

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