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SATURDAY MAY 13, 1922.

GREAT HIGHWAY.

HONGKONG AND CANTON.

HUGE UNDERTAKING BEGUN..

The vision of a great highway between Hongkong and Canton is materializing.. Already the work has begun and within the next few years th's new link between the two most important commercial centres in South Chins will be completed, its 172 miles ready for through traffic, and the further enterprise that will lead to a tramway or motor bus service over the

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This great project was fir-t made known to the public in a special article written for the Chine Mails 76th Anniversary Souvenir number by Mr. H. E. Goldsmith who has charge of the Colony's roads. He expressed the opinion that the construction of a great trunk highwar between Hongkong and Canton would be of vast commercial beceft to the two cities and incidentally tthe whole of China. His address to the Municipal Council of Canton, in December last, whereia he outlined the scheme for this huge undertaking. has been translated and circulated among the Chinese, who have evidently erinced so great an interest in the scheme as to be ready to make it an estab" lished fact with as little delay, as possible.

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Below we give a few extracts of the scheme as laid before the Council in

the above mentioned address —

HAMMER ASSAULT.

PEDESTRIAN SET UPON BY STRANGER.

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HONGKONG TRADE.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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THE CHINA MAIL.

CHAN PING-SANG'S

ARREST

DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS

PENDING.

While walking in Leesing Street

Chinese Chan Ping-sang, former president, yesterday afternoon,

suddenly attacked #45

from of the Chinese Seamen's Union, who was recently pardoned by Dr. Sun unknown behind by STI

Receiving Yat-sen on a sentence of 12 years' 5 hammer. with severe injuries té his head he had to imprisonment for murdering his wife in go to hospital. He says his assailant Canton was arrested at the local Union for deportation as an "undesirable ” any reason for the assault. is a stranger, and he is unable to offer headquarters on Thursday afternoon It is understood that no charge is being prepared against the arrested man which would necessitate his sp pearance before a Magistrate. On the other hand, it is stated that the Union is engaging legal assistance for their Late leader, in which case "develop ments" may be expected in the form of habeas corpus proceedings,

Interviewed this morning by

China Mfal

reporter Unipa officia's said they had nothing to report. Their former leader had been arrested and they were still awaiting information from the police station. When they knew definitely what farther action the police were taking they would hold a meeting to discuss the matter.

REPORT.

The Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce fortnightly report states:-

goods. Our market is unchanged. a Cotton piece goods and fancy cotten Manchester reports a firm and advan cing market for Greys and Whites es- pecially. Cotton is quoted at 11.75d for Spot.

Cotton Yarn-In the early part of The possibility of connecting Canton lire of the roadway follows very. with Hongkong by x-ans of a great closely the original route proposed for the fortnight prices further receded the railway, a detailed survey of 1 per bale but latterly enquiries truck highway will, I feel sure, com- which is possibly still in existence have set in, resulting in fair business, mend itself to your serious considers Without such survey it would be with a slight improvement in prices. tion, for it will not only enhance the impossible to give an accurate opinion A small parcel of fair quality haz prosperity of boch cities but it as to the cost of the scheme: but been sold at $52 per picul, addition will open in your country assuming that the existing railwaytonations are Aimmerse areas of undeveloped land; and, if for no other reason, such a road is of vital importance to kina. It is unnecessary for me to draw your attention to the congested state of both Canton and Hongkong, and I am assured that any scheme for

bridges across the river at Sheklang. No. 10s $150/173. No. 123 $164.

SHADOWS BEFORE.

IN THE MAIL.”

etc., would be utilised for vehicular 154. No. 168 $190 218. No. 209) COMING EVENTS ADVERTISED Traffic, I estimate that it would be $195 318.

Arrivals 2,500. Shipments nil. between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000. The necessary buildings for housing Sales 7,000 bas

Unsold stock 11,000 bales. Bargaint

Woollens.-There is very little

workmen and policemen would also have to be taken into consideration 12,000 bales. and a str of about $100,000 for this i

relieving the crowded residenti Purpose must be added to the capital doing. Clearances have fallen off and

areas as well as business portions of

outlay.

With regard to maintenance, it

ENTERTAINMENTS, May 13-Comnet Theatre, Bert Lytellin Sir Gilbert Parker's World The Right of way." Theatre, Gladys Walton in "Rich Girl. Poor Girl" Kowloon Theatre,

two cities cannot fail to commes would not be safe to assume a fair quality of Indian Staple has been Lstry Semon in the Grocery Clerk

itself to you.

All the large and important cities of the world have gradually become linked up with zeighboring towns of former little importante. In the course of time these small towns be

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less sum than $100,000 per annum, to which must be added the cost of policing the road to provide the cursery protection, and the mainten

of various police stations-saya further $25.000.

These figures are of intention kept rather above that below what the east would actually be.

subarb- C the grat cities, eventually becoming part sad parcel of the mother city and participating in ker prosperity.

I might mention that I have lived in. This can only be possible where there is easy means of communication with Hongkong for the past twenty years outlying districts. Telteraph cad and am naturally I enly interest- telephone are of great value in this in the welfare of China and the formation of a road connecting Canton direction but the only adequate means of joining up districis is by the with Kowloon has always appealed to formation of good roadways. increased so rapidly during the last

no new orders are being placed.

Raw, Cottons- small parcel of

at $32 per picul. Indian and Mary Miles Minter in “All

Soals Eve." sold descriptions st descriptions at $33 41 per picul."

$27 34.

Chinese

Metals.-Business continues stag. nant, and until the troubles in the neighbouring provinces are settled, there is little prospect of farther

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Yellow Hetal.-Nominal Nil. Petroleum Products-No change. Sundries.-Market quiet. Fleur market

report.-Stock:

about 1,000,000 sacks. Quotations: American Patent $3.70 per sack, American Straight $2.50 per tack,

me as a sound business proposition AmericanCut off $2.85 persack, Shang. for the transmission of merchandise hai Flour $3.15 per sack, Australian through the port of Hongkong to all No. 1 $2.85 per sack. parts of the world.

Jara Sagar-Market quiet. Philippine Sagar.-Market declin-

Saltpetre-Stocks 5000; 1,000. Parchasers long passiveness forced callers to make sacrificial sales. LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.

IRRIVALS

Haimun, (Pe Sauz) from Haiphong:

SOCIAL EVENTS. May 20.-Hongkong Football Club, anzusi dinner, Wiseman Cafe, 8 p.m.

PUBLIC AUCTION BALES, May 15.-Public Works Depart- ment. 34.000 sq. ft. land, Victoria Road for an upset price of $3,600; 7,735 sq. ft. at Samshuipo for $11,603; and four lo's between West Bay and Repulse Bay, respectively 67.000. 57,550, 69,300, sad 81 300 sq. ft. for a total upset price of $15,527. P.W.D. Offices, 3 p.m.

May 16-Lammert Bros. by order of the court, wooden steamer "Ka Ma" lying off Shanshu po. Sales Rooms, 3 p.m.

May 17-Hughes and Hough,

frame piano by Rachel & Co., Norman household furniture etc. Bisa

Cottage, 3 Peak Road, 10.30a.m.

The growth of motor trafic bas

As mentioned above, work basi decade that it has become of the utmost importance that good roads

The section from ing. of saticiest strength to carry the already began heaviest motor trafit should be con- Canton to Tung Kan is now under stracted; and I think you will agree! Construction and the Survey of the with me that a good motor road is section from Tung Kun to the border probably a better producer of revenue of the Nex Territory is to be com than is a ralroad. To condense all menced immediately. The route, as this to a sound financial basis you will the accom: anying plan shows, leaves osturally ask what would be the Baftish territory to the West of Shak commercial and industrial benefit Fuli, and runs along the coast pass. from the road connecting, Canton with ing close to Sha-Ton, the important;

city of Nam-Tax, Tuck-Weng. Sa-Hoihow.- B22. Hongkong.

Tea, Tam-Fing Fo-Mua, Ku-Har-

Anglo Mexican, (Bank Line) from Vast areas of agricultural | Ez, Hao-Kai, Pal Ma, Shek-Ku, Chan Panama.--B13. mineral wealth of imalense marketable Ha, Ying-Ten, Ma-Tan, Pak-Ha, Berlawers, (Gibb Liv.) from Lon- value are at present king dormant through the city of Tung-Kun, Cheng-don, Singapore-Kowloon Whari, owing to the inadequate means of Trui, Tam Ku. Tai-Fa, joining, Masals, (P. and 0.) from Rangoon transporting quickly be valuable the railway at Shek-Lung and cop--Kowloon Wharf. produse which could be obtained from tinting along the same route to Can- Piscuns, (A.P.C.) from Tarakan-stores etc., E. M. Dockyard, Hong-

ton, touching Kum-Hoi, Man-Tin, roadway is far superior to either ruil Shin Taui-Hs, Nga-Kin, Tez-Hai, Nai- or sea as it saves multiple handing Cheung, Nam-Kong, Tan Tan, Fak- of merchandise and goods can be Shan, Stak. Hong, Ku-Pi, Lip Tak and conveyed to market with greater dis- Sha-Ho. The length from Canton to the British border is 144 miles and 60 patch.

per cent. of this distance is now under construction.

them. As a means of transport s

The opening up of outlying districts would reliere residential congestion (and this from the point of view of health is worth consideration), and provide fresh areas for building pur poses. The building of such a road as I propose would give employment to numbers of people, who perhaps, at present, have scanty means of livelihood.

TO-DAY'S -ADVERTISEMENTS.

MARINE ENGINEERS: GUILD OF CHINA:

HONGKONG BRANCH

THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEET- ING will be bell at the Guild Office on TUESDAY, 18.b May, 1992, as 5 o'clock puti

To elect Committees. Urgent.

W. J. STOKER,

Branch Secretary.

HongKong Hay 13, 1992.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED

From

ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO',

LONDON & STRAITS.

The SS. BENLAWERS,"

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their ritk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the whares delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after tha Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after this 20th inst, will be subject to rent.

All claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Dadersigned an or before the 1st June, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 20th ins, at 10a.m.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersign- ed by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Agents.

Hongkong, May 13, 1994

MOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

Have just received a large consignment of English and American Bathing Suits, made in cotton,

wool and

cotton and

pure wool.

Prices from $3.50 to $16.50

Also a smart selection of Bath Gowns in Plain Colours and Block Stripes.

Prices from $16.50 to $25,00

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

NEW

COLUMBIA RECORDS

NIGHTS

3576 (OUT OF THE SHADOWS

/ WYOMING ...

LAZY MISSISSIPEI

WALTZ

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

6185

34.29

THE Codersigned bave received in stractions to sell by Public Auction,

AINT WE GOT EIN SUT SO LONG AGO

REBECCA

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TUESDAY, May 18 1822. commencing at 11 am.

at the Hon Shan Godowo, Kennedy Town

(Rar Account of the Concerned.} 1891 cases Pearl Barley

1591 cases stored in the Hos Shan Godown 100 cases stored in Skott &

Co's Godown Tran:-Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.;

Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 13, 1922.

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MONDAY, May 22, 1922,

cɔumencing at 5 p.m.

their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street, A Collection of Hare and Valuable Postage Stamps May 18-Hughes and Hough, Government stores. R.A.0.C. Depot. 4000 Genuine Postage Stampe in Queen's Road East, and R. E. rard, eluding British, Portuguese, deistic Wellington Barracks, 10a.m. colonies and cther parts of the world.

Also May 19.-Hughes and Hongh,

Autographic Signatures of the lite bousehold furniture and grafenola

King Edward VI and King George V ad, Wan- No. 9 Wild Dell Wood

(as Captain of the Navy). chai Road, 10.30 s m.

Some of the above stampe (o'd) May 25.-Hughes and Hough, Wood British and Papal State) are on the Casks, steel boilers, old brass con-original envelopes. denser tubes, lead ingots, mis- cellaneous machinery and hospital May. kong and E. M. Dockyard, Kowloon, Bellerophon, (B. & S.) from Yoko-9.30.11. hama, Shanghai-A3.

Kowloon Bay.

Shantung, (B. & S.) from Canton. -B9.

Suiyang, (B. & S.) from Shanghai. Swatow,B12.

Lok Sang, (J. M. & Co.) from Haiphong, Hoihow.--B31.

Tjimancek (J. C. J. L.) from Daires.

Doen Samne, (B. & S.) from Bangkok-C20.

Sosha Maru, (0.S.K.) from Takso, Swatow.-O.SK. Wharf.

The cost of the road from Canton to Sheklang is being met out of revenue, and the cost of the section-A25. from Steklung to Tang Kon is being et the borne by the inhabitants

The survey of the last district. section, as previously mentioned, is to be taken in band immediately.

Once the great highway is open, What subsidiary who shall say enterprises it will suggest, what greater developments inspire, what further prceperity bring? We under- stand.that the Canton Public Works I would like also to bring to your Department have taken over the notice the possibility of constructing provincial roads and in this con subsidiary roads from the main roadnection it is interesting to note that to the existing railroad. These again the Canton budget for this year would traverse and open up large provides a sum of $3,000,000 for public agricultural districts. The suggested works extraordinary expenditure.

An additical asset would to its sttraction as a lengthy motor trip for tourists, the spending of whore wealth won'd be of direct benefit t the inbalitants of the districts through which it passed.

STOLEN CLOTH.

CHINESE CHARGED WITH RECEIVING.

DEPARTURES,

-

Gorjistan, China Mail) for Soura- baya, Amoy- May 12.

Cheong Shing. (J. M. & C.) for Tien- tzia-May 12.

Persis, (Dodwell) for Trieste, Singa pore-May 12,

COMPANY MEETING.

May 19.-Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., 41st. ordinary general meeting. Offices, General Agenta, Messre. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., DOOR.

May 23-Star Ferry Co., Ltd., [24th. ordinary meeting. Offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd, 11 am

May. 23. Indo-Chins Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, 41st. ordinary general-meeting. Offices, General Agents, Mears. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., noon.

Society of Union Insurance Canton, Ltd., second extraordinary general meeting to confirm new articles of association. Head Office Queen's Building, roon.

Chine

Fire Insurance Co.,

Insurance

On view from Thursday the 18th Vatalogues will be tested.. Terms Cash on delivery.

LAMMEET BROS.,"

Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 13, 1929.

G.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

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HE Undersigned have roce red in- ruchons to sell by Public Auction,

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THURSDAY, May 25, 1922, at 9.30 ... at H. M. Dockyard, Hongkong, and E31. Dockyari Kowloon Steel and Metal Scrap, Winches, Wood Casks, Steel Boilers Tabes, Old Brass Condenser Taber, Lead Ignots Miscellaneous Machinery and Hospital Stores

&c. &c. &c.

Op view day before sale.

Ltd, second extraordinary general Naval Dockyard, Launches will con- Chibli, (B&S.) for Chefoo--May 13. meeting to confirm new articles of vey intending purchasers to Kowloon Phzansar, (Cheong Fat) for Haip-associ tion Head Office, Queen's on completion of sale of lots in Naval

Building, 12.15 p.m.

Yard, Hongkong Traders' British Long, Hoihow.-May 13.

Gweneth, (K. Nguan Seng) for Siecapore, Haiphong. May 13. ance Co., Ltd., second extraordinary Seattle Marn, (0.8.K.) for Buenos general meeting to confirm new articles of association. Head Office, Bombay Maru, (N.Y.) for Boni-Queen's Building, 12.30 p.m.

Singapore.-May 13.

which he fired to his cloth when he Aires, Sigen.-May 13.

AUas Haru, (0. 8 ) for Yokohama, Shanghai.-May 13.

Tjibodes. (J.C.J.L.) for Yokohama, Shaphai-May 13.

took stock last January. Investiga-bay, tions resulted in the discovery, that many relis of cloth had been reduced in length by as many as 30 yards in some cases, the cutting apparently not being done by an expert as wa shown by the jagged ends, Defendant had visited his shop several times previously.

Before Magistrate Fräser yesterday afternoon, a Chinese youth was charged on remand with Javing

Cross-examined at length ty Mr. unlawfully received two pieces of woollen cloth worth $16.20, stolen A. E. Hall for the defence, the withers said that he identified the cloth found from Messrs Hiptools and Co's, store,

on defendant as part of a purchase D'Aguilar Street. The defendant which he made in Bombay two year was further charged with having ago. He had during the two-years pawned the property without the sold but three yards of such cloth. Daring the cross-examination witness authority of the owne

waived the allegation that he had 15. Hipboo's mid that be first seen the accused in his chep before discovered the theft of May 5'when The case was adjourned unti} ho found detached private marki | Monday..

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Tong Hing, (Shun Cheong.) for Ewang Chaw Wen-May 14.

Korea Mar, (T.K.K) for San Francisco, Keelung.-May 14.

Pin Saund, B. & 8.) for Bangkok Swatow-May 14-

Fakkai Maru, (V.K.K) for Saigon May 14,

Kaijo Maru, (0.8.K.) for Keelung, Swatow-May 14.

Bosha Mara, (0..N. 8. K.) for Canton.-May 14.

Donas Lane, (St. & Barry) for Singapurab 15

Hydranges, (Chiu, On) for Bwatow. May 15,

Terms: Cash on delivery,

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ROGERS & HOUGH.

By Appointment Auctioneers to the

Admiralty: Hongkong. May 12, 1929.

Tiffts Dinners, Teas at moderate prices or by Monthly Ticket. Ice Cream Parlour and Ladies Private Room. Candies, Chocolates and other Confectionery Speciality.

AMERICA CO., LTD. Cafe and Dining Rooms. (30 and 82 Des Voeux Road, Central) Confectioners, Baker, and General Caterers.

・especially

catered for. Weddings, picnics and other parties Wedding, Birthday and other cakes made to order. Ships supplied by arrangement.

SAIGON. BWATOW, SINGAPORE AND B*** CHRFO0 sailing 88. HRBELIN "

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conträfees me May th to Haigon, isgapore via Hofhow -May 16th to Singapore via Swałow

May 31st to Bwatow and Sinus pors":"

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MOONLIGHT

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FOX TROT

ANDERSON'S

THE

BLUE BIRD

New Premises at 16A, Des Voeux Road Central (Formerly occupied by Mackintosh,)

Come and visit Hongkong's new Ice-cream and Candy Palace. Make the Blue Bird Cafe your rendezvous and meet over a nice Ice-cream Sandy.

Bare you tasted our Steaming Hot Coffee, or Hot Malted Milk --If not, it is time you should.

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